What I love about my Z

carmelvalleyZ · 07-12-2014, 11:13 AM

So far this is a love affair - 2+ years of ownership. I thought I'd try to list the things I really like about my car.

A little history first - my Dad owned a 1973 240Z at a very opportune time as I had just gotten my drivers license - it was pretty cool riding in that car and even cooler getting to drive it in High School. My Dad now has alzheimers and doesn't even remember that car, but I think of him every time I see the car and drive it.

1. The lines of the car - I can't keep my eyes off her when I walk out of my building at work and see her in the parking lot. This car crouches waiting to go fast. Do you remember doodling in English class - drawing all those sleek sports cars, and trying to draw round wheels?
2. The feel when I sit down - it really takes me back to the 70's and Dad's 240. Love the "cockpit" feel with the shift right there at hand.
3. The way the car seems to dig in when you get on it in 2nd, and then again in third.
4. The sound of the throttle blip as I downshift coming up to a corner or getting off the freeway - sounds especially great through my Stillen CBE.
5. The black cherry color is something I've wanted on a car for awhile now - love the pearl sparkle when up close and how it changes colors in the sun.

Anybody else? Let's keep this positive - there's lots to love about this car.

Dirk McGurck · 07-12-2014, 11:33 AM

The fact that in 3 hours on the road I saw 20 Vettes, 45 Mustangs, 40 Camaros, 20 Challengers, 10 911s...

...and one Z. WHO DIDN'T WAVE BACK, BY THE WAY.

MacCool · 07-12-2014, 11:55 AM

Fun car to drive. Every time. My other vehicle is a GMC Sierra. The Z makes it seem very....truck-like.

Black Cherry...? My last Z was Black Cherry. Beautiful color when polished. Bug splatters and rock chips detracted more than they would on other colors, I think. My current Z is Pearl White. That color is really growing on me. It definitely requires less maintenance. It tolerates less maintenance better than the BC.

davwak · 07-12-2014, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carmelvalleyZ

So far this is a love affair - 2+ years of ownership. I thought I'd try to list the things I really like about my car.

A little history first - my Dad owned a 1973 240Z at a very opportune time as I had just gotten my drivers license - it was pretty cool riding in that car and even cooler getting to drive it in High School. My Dad now has alzheimers and doesn't even remember that car, but I think of him every time I see the car and drive it.

1. The lines of the car - I can't keep my eyes off her when I walk out of my building at work and see her in the parking lot. This car crouches waiting to go fast. Do you remember doodling in English class - drawing all those sleek sports cars, and trying to draw round wheels?
2. The feel when I sit down - it really takes me back to the 70's and Dad's 240. Love the "cockpit" feel with the shift right there at hand.
3. The way the car seems to dig in when you get on it in 2nd, and then again in third.
4. The sound of the throttle blip as I downshift coming up to a corner or getting off the freeway - sounds especially great through my Stillen CBE.
5. The black cherry color is something I've wanted on a car for awhile now - love the pearl sparkle when up close and how it changes colors in the sun.

Anybody else? Let's keep this positive - there's lots to love about this car.

Great post! I also catch myself looking at my car when it's parked, or I'm walking away. I really love the lines of the car, and the color...

I should probably be out driving.

Evil 370Z · 07-12-2014, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirk McGurck

The fact that in 3 hours on the road I saw 20 Vettes, 45 Mustangs, 40 Camaros, 20 Challengers, 10 911s...

...and one Z. WHO DIDN'T WAVE BACK, BY THE WAY.

14ZTSport · 07-12-2014, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirk McGurck

The fact that in 3 hours on the road I saw 20 Vettes, 45 Mustangs, 40 Camaros, 20 Challengers, 10 911s...

...and one Z. WHO DIDN'T WAVE BACK, BY THE WAY.

Here's a

from Texas...better?

davwak · 07-12-2014, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14ZTSport

Here's a

from Texas...better?

gr8-wrx · 07-12-2014, 07:24 PM

I bought my ZR in 2011, but I still love looking at her

Solomatrix · 07-12-2014, 07:31 PM

nice baboon avatar

MagmaRed370z · 07-12-2014, 07:31 PM

I love how people just look at it when passing by and they do a double-take.

I also love how the rear end looks like.

Love how other "sports cars" try to be next to you and then kinda cruise at the same speed you are cruising to take another look at your Z.

blackcherry20 · 07-12-2014, 08:33 PM

^^^all of the above!

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Arrvaxx · 07-12-2014, 08:35 PM

You either 'get it' or you don't.

Z-Girl 12 · 07-12-2014, 08:46 PM

The fat rear and when lowered just crazy sexy!

Elan · 07-13-2014, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirk McGurck

The fact that in 3 hours on the road I saw 20 Vettes, 45 Mustangs, 40 Camaros, 20 Challengers, 10 911s...

...and one Z. WHO DIDN'T WAVE BACK, BY THE WAY.

May he burn in hell! I'd wave to you!

Duc_Z09 · 07-14-2014, 06:19 AM

Dat @ss! Especially on the Nismo.

07-12-2014, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
carmelvalleyZ Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 31 Drives: 2010 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 15	What I love about my Z So far this is a love affair - 2+ years of ownership. I thought I'd try to list the things I really like about my car. A little history first - my Dad owned a 1973 240Z at a very opportune time as I had just gotten my drivers license - it was pretty cool riding in that car and even cooler getting to drive it in High School. My Dad now has alzheimers and doesn't even remember that car, but I think of him every time I see the car and drive it. 1. The lines of the car - I can't keep my eyes off her when I walk out of my building at work and see her in the parking lot. This car crouches waiting to go fast. Do you remember doodling in English class - drawing all those sleek sports cars, and trying to draw round wheels? 2. The feel when I sit down - it really takes me back to the 70's and Dad's 240. Love the "cockpit" feel with the shift right there at hand. 3. The way the car seems to dig in when you get on it in 2nd, and then again in third. 4. The sound of the throttle blip as I downshift coming up to a corner or getting off the freeway - sounds especially great through my Stillen CBE. 5. The black cherry color is something I've wanted on a car for awhile now - love the pearl sparkle when up close and how it changes colors in the sun. Anybody else? Let's keep this positive - there's lots to love about this car. onzedge, gr8-wrx, Pintsize725 and 10 others like this. __________________ Stillen CBE\|\|Stillen Gen3 CAI\|\|Stillen oil cooler\|\|18% Tint Back\|\|28% Tint Sides Opinions are like a$$holes, everybody's got one!

07-12-2014, 11:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 22	The fact that in 3 hours on the road I saw 20 Vettes, 45 Mustangs, 40 Camaros, 20 Challengers, 10 911s... ...and one Z. WHO DIDN'T WAVE BACK, BY THE WAY. mayday813, Z-Girl 12, carmelvalleyZ and 9 others like this. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

07-12-2014, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 17	Fun car to drive. Every time. My other vehicle is a GMC Sierra. The Z makes it seem very....truck-like. Black Cherry...? My last Z was Black Cherry. Beautiful color when polished. Bug splatters and rock chips detracted more than they would on other colors, I think. My current Z is Pearl White. That color is really growing on me. It definitely requires less maintenance. It tolerates less maintenance better than the BC. carmelvalleyZ likes this. Last edited by MacCool; 07-12-2014 at 11:59 AM.

07-12-2014, 07:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 16	I bought my ZR in 2011, but I still love looking at her carmelvalleyZ and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

07-12-2014, 07:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Solomatrix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: crispy bacon Posts: 3,236 Drives: sizzling bacon Rep Power: 859	nice baboon avatar Leadfoot and carmelvalleyZ like this.

07-12-2014, 07:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	I love how people just look at it when passing by and they do a double-take. I also love how the rear end looks like. Love how other "sports cars" try to be next to you and then kinda cruise at the same speed you are cruising to take another look at your Z. blackcherry20 and Pearl Z like this.

07-12-2014, 08:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240460	^^^all of the above! ( Click to show/hide ) I really love this car carmelvalleyZ likes this. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

07-12-2014, 08:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	You either 'get it' or you don't. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

07-12-2014, 08:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11717	The fat rear and when lowered just crazy sexy! carmelvalleyZ likes this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

07-14-2014, 06:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	Dat @ss! Especially on the Nismo. Pearl Z and katjmmx like this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

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