remembering the time when i dreamed of owning a Z
 

just wanted to say that 370Z was my dream car for a very long time before i became an actual owner.
It's now been more than a year owning a Z, and although that same strong desire and lust for this car is somewhat faded(tiny bit, i still love my car), i want to just remember the times when i wanted this car to death, and realize how much thankful I am to have achieved one of my most significant dream. That i should not take this car for granted whenever i see a 911 drive by.

also wanted to say thank you to all on this forum for helping me make a decision to own this car today.

Agreed completely. This car is a classic 1980s/1990s child dream. And yes, these forums are awesome.

Hell yha. I debated for 3 yrs getting my Z. from the day i laid eyes on it at the dealership. It wasnt for another 3 yrs till i finnally pulled the trigger when my wife called me at work telling me they had a Black Z for sale in a man tranny. So we traded my altima coupe in the next day.

My dad had a bronze Datsun 280ZX. I have very fond memories of those times.



I think he was happier than I was when I called him up and told him I got my Z.

LOL, for me it was a 1970's teenager's dream! ;)

A co-worker of mine in the early 1970's had a 1970 240Z that he bought new. I used to see it in the parking lot all the time and it was just so cool that I decided that one day I would own a Z.

Then when he graduated from college, a very good friend of mine bought a brand new 1978 280Z for himself as a graduation present. I loved that car, he and I had a lot of fun in it, and it just reinforced my desire to own a Z one day.

And finally, 5 1/2 years ago, the timing was right and I bought my 370Z. Even after over 5 and a half years of owning it, it still brings a smile to my face when I see it parked in my driveway or at work, and it especially makes me smile when I drive it. Couldn't be happier with it! :D

"And finally, 5 1/2 years ago, the timing was right and I bought my 370Z. Even after over 5 and a half years of owning it, it still brings a smile to my face when I see it parked in my driveway or at work, and it especially makes me smile when I drive it. Couldn't be happier with it! "

Many wish they could say the same thing about their spouse or GF!!!'m

Ever since I started getting into the car scene at a very young age, I always said that I will own a sports car. Now at 25, I finally have a sports car. This is much more than a sports car though, it's a piece of Nissan history.

it's a Z!

Fun story:

I was with my girl in the Z (about a month or so after buying it) getting ready to pull out of a parking spot in Safeway when I noticed this guy noticing me. He sort of gawked at me for a bit and then came over and said "When I was probably about your age I had an old 70's 280Z and I just felt on top of the world! You're car looks great, have fun!"

i like peeling off the car cover in the spring after hibernation. it's like i get a brand new car every year. :excited:

maybe dats why ive not gotten sick of my G either after owning her for 10yrs now...

This means your wife is a keeper

Don't know about the man tranny though...

To the OP

Don't know your age but assuming a lot younger than me.
If not I speak to the younger crowd.
In 10 years that deep lust you have will fade. Practicality will be a driving factor in the decisions you make in the future. Maybe marriage, or kids or who knows, but there will be a time when you will come to a crossroads with your baby. Your Z will be on the decision table. Should I keep her or sell her.

In 20 years, don't be the one that says, "I wish I would have kept that old car."
Or as Zerocool would probably say. "I wish I would have kept that Piece of Nissan History."

I really love it when my high school buddies that i haven't seen in a while come over and say, "holy sh#t i so remember that car. remember when...and the cops..."

If you are a car guy, they become a part of your history.
1983 280ZX owner since summer 1988.

you just made the biggest smile on my face. what you've just told is something that should be in a nissan/datsun commericial. and YES! i plan to do exactly that! I'm 25 by the way :tiphat:

same for me but man does winter seem to drag-on longer knowing that zeus is in the garage :stirthepot:

Yah, I have other hobbies.. :D

Well, if they would just stop parking their spouse/GF in the driveway or at work...

:rofl2: