Would this make you mad?

bflosabre91 · 05-03-2011, 02:31 PM

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.

m4a1mustang · 05-03-2011, 02:32 PM

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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?

It's a car. Just because you have one doesn't mean he can't have one too!

c41006 · 05-03-2011, 02:33 PM

I would be cool with it but I see your point

USMCASA · 05-03-2011, 02:37 PM

what kind of boss can't afford a gtr?

SoCal 370Z · 05-03-2011, 02:39 PM

Not a big deal as the more 370Zs get on the street, the better the chance to keep its aftermarket alive. Shows a sign of approval that he's willing to purchase a car like yours. You state he's a great guy, buying a car likes yours shouldn’t change that fact. It's all good!

m4a1mustang · 05-03-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Not a big deal as the more 370Zs get on the street, the better the chance to keep its aftermarket alive. Shows a sign of approval that he's willing to purchase a car like yours. You state he's a great guy, buying a car likes yours shouldn’t change that fact. It's all good!

bflosabre91 · 05-03-2011, 02:40 PM

i think its more he doesn't want to spend that much more than he can't afford it. i just think i would feel 1uped all the time and enjoy my car much less. i'm still going back and forth on if i should say something to him.

kielbasa16 · 05-03-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bflosabre91

i think its more he doesn't want to spend that much more than he can't afford it. i just think i would feel 1uped all the time and enjoy my car much less. i'm still going back and forth on if i should say something to him.

No need to feel 1 upped man, your car is just as awesome as his would be (and performs just the same). If the measure of a car what type of material the seats were made out of, I would be driving a lesser car than the Z because of my budget. As has been said, its a good thing he wants a Z, shows he approves of you and your taste - embrace it.

shoopajae10 · 05-03-2011, 02:46 PM

say something to him = you lose your job = you lose your car = you sad =(

11Thumper · 05-03-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bflosabre91

i think its more he doesn't want to spend that much more than he can't afford it. i just think i would feel 1uped all the time and enjoy my car much less. i'm still going back and forth on if i should say something to him.

If you wanted to avoid being "1uped" then you should have got the touring with sport package yourself. Or maybe you should have considered a used car in the $30k price range since there's a ton out there that cost $45k+ new and are just a few years old.

I see your point but if you got the base model it will be "1uped" by anything other than another base model and I think most folks opt for the sport package when possible. You get a lot for $3k vs. the base.

You could always buy some wheels, lower the car a tad and install an in-dash DVD player. Then you would be a baller too.

MyZ4U2C · 05-03-2011, 02:47 PM

6MT · 05-03-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

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.

You should spend a little more time thinking about yourself and not what someone else is doing.

m4a1mustang · 05-03-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bflosabre91

i think its more he doesn't want to spend that much more than he can't afford it. i just think i would feel 1uped all the time and enjoy my car much less. i'm still going back and forth on if i should say something to him.

Don't feel one-upped, man. It's all good!

Econ · 05-03-2011, 02:50 PM

you have two options:

Forced Induction
GTR

MyZ4U2C · 05-03-2011, 02:52 PM

I would sell the Z and get a Prius and brag about how great the gas mileage is! winning!

05-03-2011, 02:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
bflosabre91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: na Posts: 114 Drives: car Rep Power: 14	Would this make you mad? 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. __________________ Zzzzzzzzz

05-03-2011, 02:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Not a big deal as the more 370Zs get on the street, the better the chance to keep its aftermarket alive. Shows a sign of approval that he's willing to purchase a car like yours. You state he's a great guy, buying a car likes yours shouldn’t change that fact. It's all good! __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

05-03-2011, 02:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
bflosabre91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: na Posts: 114 Drives: car Rep Power: 14	i think its more he doesn't want to spend that much more than he can't afford it. i just think i would feel 1uped all the time and enjoy my car much less. i'm still going back and forth on if i should say something to him. __________________ Zzzzzzzzz

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05-03-2011, 02:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 554	I would sell the Z and get a Prius and brag about how great the gas mileage is! winning! __________________ 40th Anniversary Fairlady Z - Tommy Kaira - FI CF CBE - Stillen Gen 3

05-03-2011, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 114	I would be cool with it but I see your point

05-03-2011, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	what kind of boss can't afford a gtr?

05-03-2011, 02:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
shoopajae10 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 650 Drives: A White Sports Car Rep Power: 17	say something to him = you lose your job = you lose your car = you sad =(

05-03-2011, 02:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	you have two options: Forced Induction GTR

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