Would this make you mad?

happytheman · 05-04-2011, 12:05 AM

I think he's paying you the ultimate compliment! He's seen your ride, and now he wants one too....and he should because it's a bitchin' ride. Now you two can share Z love stories and enjoy the ensuing camaraderie.

Worried about his ride being "better" than yours? Make it special by giving it some cosmetic mods...hell, drop in a CAI and CBE. Guess what? It'll look better AND outperform your boss' ride. Then who'll be ballin'?

You have NOTHING to be upset about. Enjoy your Z. You bought it for a reason...now OWN it man!

ImportConvert · 05-04-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bflosabre91

I bought my base 2010 370z a little over a month ago and now my boss is talking about getting one. I bought mine pretty much bare bones and i know he would end up getting touring, nav, 19" rims and all that jazz. I can't help but be mad about it, i want to say something to him but i also don't want to come across as an *******. Hes a great guy and i have huge respect for him but its not something where we would work on our cars together or anything. He's not a car guy at all either. He told me the Zs only come in black(mine isn't black) and didn't know they even switched to the 370z. I don't want to be an ******* but i think if he got one it would kinda ruin it for me. What does everyone think if they were in my shoes?

he wants a sports car(more like his wife does) GT-R is too much but he did talk about liking porsche a lot too.

I would probably focus on developing some maturity as a starting point.

Mt Tam I am · 05-04-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bflosabre91

I bought my base 2010 370z a little over a month ago and now my boss is talking about getting one. I bought mine pretty much bare bones and i know he would end up getting touring, nav, 19" rims and all that jazz. I can't help but be mad about it, i want to say something to him but i also don't want to come across as an *******. Hes a great guy and i have huge respect for him but its not something where we would work on our cars together or anything. He's not a car guy at all either. He told me the Zs only come in black(mine isn't black) and didn't know they even switched to the 370z. I don't want to be an ******* but i think if he got one it would kinda ruin it for me. What does everyone think if they were in my shoes?

he wants a sports car(more like his wife does) GT-R is too much but he did talk about liking porsche a lot too.

Go buy some Vagisil.

BeachZTT · 05-04-2011, 07:17 AM

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I think you should take it as such. Here is something else to think about... 95% of the people that look at your car don't know the difference between the base and the touring/sport/nav.

There will ALWAYS be someone with something better that what you have. Enjoy your path and let that be motivation for you to set your own higher goals. Suspension and wheels would easily put a personal touch on YOUR car and can be done any time you have the funds.

You have an incredible car! To quote an old Nissan ad campaign... "Enjoy the ride!"

elmz · 05-04-2011, 12:15 PM

It seems like you really didn't want to settle for the Base model but that's how it turned out for you. I know the feeling, because my 350 was a base model and all my buddies had the fully loaded ones. I really wanted to get the enthusiast model but at the time that was what I could afford. The reality is, no one really knows what model you have(besides Z enthusiasts). It's all in your head man. Besides, once you drop it and buy some rims and a few other accessories you'll be able to set yourself apart.

DJ-of-E · 05-04-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

It seems like you really didn't want to settle for the Base model but that's how it turned out for you. I know the feeling, because my 350 was a base model and all my buddies had the fully loaded ones. I really wanted to get the enthusiast model but at the time that was what I could afford. The reality is, no one really knows what model you have(besides Z enthusiasts). It's all in your head man. Besides, once you drop it and buy some rims and a few other accessories you'll be able to set yourself apart.

Especially cat and exhaust. Cuz you know stock, these cars are pretty damn quiet from an outside point of view.

elmz · 05-04-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

Especially cat and exhaust. Cuz you know stock, these cars are pretty damn quiet from an outside point of view.

Yep! HFC's was my first mod, a definite "must have."

EazyD · 05-04-2011, 08:29 AM

dude, rejoice in the fact he's getting the same car as you. bosses should have better cars than their employees. They gave you a job. Use it as something you guys have in common, to your advantage.

bflosabre91 · 05-04-2011, 10:28 AM

mmmmkay. so after sleeping on it, it doesn't bother me so much anymore. i don't really feel a need to butter up my boss because i'm confident enough that my work will speak enough for me. so i guess we'll just see what happens and i'll just have more incentive to wax and polish my car more often then

NecioVato · 05-04-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bflosabre91

mmmmkay. so after sleeping on it, it doesn't bother me so much anymore. i don't really feel a need to butter up my boss because i'm confident enough that my work will speak enough for me. so i guess we'll just see what happens and i'll just have more incentive to wax and polish my car more often then

I understand how it can bum you out to see so many people with your ride and all. I get that but that is where modding comes in. I think you have a couple of options (other than the obvious of not worrying about it)

1. Tell him about the G37 and how they are comparable except with a backseat and a little bit more room. It's a nice blend of luxury and speed; he's probably not aware how both platforms are 'similar' and all; probably not even aware of the G to begin with

2. Embrace the idea of him getting the same car as you and look to show him things about it that he might not be aware of. It will make you look good and it will allow for you to share something that you really enjoy...your ride.

EazyD · 05-04-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NecioVato

2. Embrace the idea of him getting the same car as you and look to show him things about it that he might not be aware of. It will make you look good and it will allow for you to share something that you really enjoy...your ride.

kenchan · 05-04-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bflosabre91

mmmmkay. so after sleeping on it, it doesn't bother me so much anymore. i don't really feel a need to butter up my boss because i'm confident enough that my work will speak enough for me. so i guess we'll just see what happens and i'll just have more incentive to wax and polish my car more often then

too late. we will continue to pick on you.

pty370z · 05-04-2011, 11:20 AM

This is why I started modding my Z the moment I bought it.. I like my car to be unique and I knew other 370Z's would appear on the streets as time went by..

I like what I've done so far and I believe it stands out from other 370Z's that I've seen around.. Hopefully I'll be able to accomplish the remaining plans I have to simply make it one of a kind..

11Thumper · 05-04-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

too late. we will continue to pick on you.

I want in too!!!

semtex · 05-04-2011, 11:00 AM

You could drop some casual remark about how anyone can buy a car, but driving skill . . . not so much.

05-04-2011, 07:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I think you should take it as such. Here is something else to think about... 95% of the people that look at your car don't know the difference between the base and the touring/sport/nav. There will ALWAYS be someone with something better that what you have. Enjoy your path and let that be motivation for you to set your own higher goals. Suspension and wheels would easily put a personal touch on YOUR car and can be done any time you have the funds. You have an incredible car! To quote an old Nissan ad campaign... "Enjoy the ride!" __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

05-04-2011, 08:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	dude, rejoice in the fact he's getting the same car as you. bosses should have better cars than their employees. They gave you a job. Use it as something you guys have in common, to your advantage. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

05-04-2011, 10:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
bflosabre91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: na Posts: 114 Drives: car Rep Power: 15	mmmmkay. so after sleeping on it, it doesn't bother me so much anymore. i don't really feel a need to butter up my boss because i'm confident enough that my work will speak enough for me. so i guess we'll just see what happens and i'll just have more incentive to wax and polish my car more often then __________________ Zzzzzzzzz

05-04-2011, 11:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 17	This is why I started modding my Z the moment I bought it.. I like my car to be unique and I knew other 370Z's would appear on the streets as time went by.. I like what I've done so far and I believe it stands out from other 370Z's that I've seen around.. Hopefully I'll be able to accomplish the remaining plans I have to simply make it one of a kind.. __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

05-04-2011, 11:00 AM	#15 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	You could drop some casual remark about how anyone can buy a car, but driving skill . . . not so much. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

05-04-2011, 12:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	I think he's paying you the ultimate compliment! He's seen your ride, and now he wants one too....and he should because it's a bitchin' ride. Now you two can share Z love stories and enjoy the ensuing camaraderie. Worried about his ride being "better" than yours? Make it special by giving it some cosmetic mods...hell, drop in a CAI and CBE. Guess what? It'll look better AND outperform your boss' ride. Then who'll be ballin'? You have NOTHING to be upset about. Enjoy your Z. You bought it for a reason...now OWN it man!

05-04-2011, 12:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	It seems like you really didn't want to settle for the Base model but that's how it turned out for you. I know the feeling, because my 350 was a base model and all my buddies had the fully loaded ones. I really wanted to get the enthusiast model but at the time that was what I could afford. The reality is, no one really knows what model you have(besides Z enthusiasts). It's all in your head man. Besides, once you drop it and buy some rims and a few other accessories you'll be able to set yourself apart.

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