I don't think having a 370Z or even a 350Z would have benefited me back in those days. I still got *** and I was over 300LBS. Being the "nice guy" can pay off.
I had a 95 Z28 Camaro (still own) and a 00 RS Eclipse (old lady totalled while in Basic), which were both "cool" cars back then. This wasn't very long ago though. 2004-2005 time frame of my Senior year. There were two cars drove by a couple of guys that I knew, that i was envious of. One was a 90's 300zx TT and the other was a late 80's Supra.
Having an Eclipse, I was a huge DSM fan. Then I remember seeing the 350Z, I fell in love with the design and that is when my real love for Z cars had started.
I can remember seeing the commericals of the Orange 350 and Dave Chappelle even making a skit that basically featured a 350. My Dad almost even bought one, but never did.
My passion for the Z followed me through my college years and into the Navy. I purchased an 03 350Z in 2011. Fast forward to 2013 and I find myself still a huge fan of the Z car and driving a 370Z
