I'm a 60 year old grandpa and I bought a 370Z!

Gooch · 06-07-2020, 11:05 PM

From one of the younger members here, I find I get the most useful information and entertaining posts from some of the older members here. Glad you enjoy the ride.

Rusty · 06-07-2020, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gooch

From one of the younger members here, I find I get the most useful information and entertaining posts from some of the older members here. Glad you enjoy the ride.

First you have to be young and dumb before you are old and wise. This only holds true if you survive your youth.

Spooler · 06-07-2020, 11:26 PM

Welcome to the club. 51 years young and drive a twin Turbo 370z around with 718hp at the wheel when it is running right. LOL You are never too old.

Hotrodz · 06-07-2020, 11:48 PM

Congratulations on the Z bought mine as retirement gift to me in 2012 and I will be 60 in a week in half. Mine will pretty much be a track rat or should I say cat! Her name is Tora which is Tiger in Japanese. She is being rebuilt as we speak and looking at 750 plus! Don't suck go fast!

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dave11 · 06-08-2020, 09:03 AM

I'm 75 and I now look for excuses to run errands so I can drive the car.

mikeb · 06-08-2020, 10:57 PM

I have memories of stopping by a lot to check out a just release 350z, which I could not afford. Years later I'd repeat the same stop and look, this time the 370z in glorious yellow. Still could not afford. Finally in 2017 at 54 yrs of age, I would stop but this time leave with a Z. I think the saying goes with great power, the timing was right.

Zoren 370 · 06-09-2020, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeb

I have memories of stopping by a lot to check out a just release 350z, which I could not afford. Years later I'd repeat the same stop and look, this time the 370z in glorious yellow. Still could not afford. Finally in 2017 at 54 yrs of age, I would stop but this time leave with a Z. I think the saying goes with great power, the timing was right.

Dude thats how I got my mistress in a strip club!!

Didnt know age has great power and timing of a fat wallet netted me a starlet!

Well...the same principle applied!

p3230 · 06-09-2020, 10:37 AM

I bought my first Z I was 60 years old a 2008 350Z Convertible, then cancer came around and I sold it but five years after cancer free bought a Porsche Boxster S and now I will be 70 in a few months and last year I traded the Porsche for a 2016 370Z 6 speed Convertible. So age is just a number, I drive it weekends to go play golf and to ride around.

ltullos · 06-10-2020, 03:58 PM

Congrats Grandpa. Unfortunately while this won't turn back the clock, it sure makes the time going by a helluva lot more fun. I'm 69 and and lifelong Z-car owner starting with 1972 240Z (and actually a 1968 Datsun 1600 before that). Since then, it's been a 1990 300Z 2+2, 1995 300Z 2+2, 1995 300ZXTT, 2010 370 40th AE, and now 2016 Nismo 370.

If you have a track nearby, I'd encourage you to go out and give it try. I've met very few that gave it a shot and didn't think it was the best thing they've ever done, especially if you can find a good organizer that offers in car coaching. You can find all the tips and help you can stand on this site, but nothing replaces that day when you say "I'm going to give this a try". It will also very likely lead you to many new friendships as well.

In any case, welcome to our special group, and here's to many hours and miles of smiles!

Jayhovah · 06-10-2020, 04:29 PM

All the best forum members here are old farts.

Hotrodz · 06-10-2020, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ltullos

Congrats Grandpa. Unfortunately while this won't turn back the clock, it sure makes the time going by a helluva lot more fun. I'm 69 and and lifelong Z-car owner starting with 1972 240Z (and actually a 1968 Datsun 1600 before that). Since then, it's been a 1990 300Z 2+2, 1995 300Z 2+2, 1995 300ZXTT, 2010 370 40th AE, and now 2016 Nismo 370.

If you have a track nearby, I'd encourage you to go out and give it try. I've met very few that gave it a shot and didn't think it was the best thing they've ever done, especially if you can find a good organizer that offers in car coaching. You can find all the tips and help you can stand on this site, but nothing replaces that day when you say "I'm going to give this a try". It will also very likely lead you to many new friendships as well.

In any case, welcome to our special group, and here's to many hours and miles of smiles!

Agreed! Don't do it if you don't want to get addicted. It has cost me thousands and thousands of dollars and I am not done yet. Way better than hooker and blow!!!

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gbrettin · 06-10-2020, 05:50 PM

Congratulations on the Z! This forum has a wealth of knowledge from experienced people

. Many of the seasoned OG's are keeping this place alive and kicking. Facebook doesn't compare to this forum IMO.

Zoren 370 · 06-11-2020, 07:19 AM

Did Old Guy checked in here already?

Please guide the old man to this thread...He might have ventured to the gentleman's club premium section!

Please get him out of there before he suffers a heart attack!

06-07-2020, 11:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
Gooch Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Washington State Posts: 69 Drives: 15 370z 6MT Nismo Rep Power: 9	From one of the younger members here, I find I get the most useful information and entertaining posts from some of the older members here. Glad you enjoy the ride. Spartan 1771, JARblue, Rusty and 3 others like this. __________________ '15 370z Nismo Tech 6MT Magnetic Black, V2 BP Kit 6467 Unexploded Turbo \| '06 350z Touring 6MT Carbon Silver

06-07-2020, 11:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,792 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Welcome to the club. 51 years young and drive a twin Turbo 370z around with 718hp at the wheel when it is running right. LOL You are never too old. Spartan 1771, gbrettin, JARblue and 4 others like this.

06-07-2020, 11:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Congratulations on the Z bought mine as retirement gift to me in 2012 and I will be 60 in a week in half. Mine will pretty much be a track rat or should I say cat! Her name is Tora which is Tiger in Japanese. She is being rebuilt as we speak and looking at 750 plus! Don't suck go fast! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Spartan 1771, JARblue, Rusty and 4 others like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

06-08-2020, 09:03 AM	#20 (permalink)
dave11 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 140 Drives: 2020 370Z 6M Rep Power: 2979	I'm 75 and I now look for excuses to run errands so I can drive the car. Spartan 1771, JARblue, Rusty and 4 others like this.

06-08-2020, 10:57 PM	#21 (permalink)
mikeb Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: gboro Posts: 80 Drives: 15 Sport Tech MagBlk Rep Power: 10	I have memories of stopping by a lot to check out a just release 350z, which I could not afford. Years later I'd repeat the same stop and look, this time the 370z in glorious yellow. Still could not afford. Finally in 2017 at 54 yrs of age, I would stop but this time leave with a Z. I think the saying goes with great power, the timing was right. Spartan 1771, JARblue, Rusty and 2 others like this. __________________ mlb

06-09-2020, 10:37 AM	#23 (permalink)
p3230 Base Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Rockland ON Posts: 11 Drives: 2016 370Z Grey 6S Rep Power: 6	I bought my first Z I was 60 years old a 2008 350Z Convertible, then cancer came around and I sold it but five years after cancer free bought a Porsche Boxster S and now I will be 70 in a few months and last year I traded the Porsche for a 2016 370Z 6 speed Convertible. So age is just a number, I drive it weekends to go play golf and to ride around. Spartan 1771, JARblue, Rusty and 2 others like this. __________________ Frank

06-10-2020, 03:58 PM	#24 (permalink)
ltullos Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 312 Drives: 2016 Nismo Tech MT Rep Power: 14	Congrats Grandpa. Unfortunately while this won't turn back the clock, it sure makes the time going by a helluva lot more fun. I'm 69 and and lifelong Z-car owner starting with 1972 240Z (and actually a 1968 Datsun 1600 before that). Since then, it's been a 1990 300Z 2+2, 1995 300Z 2+2, 1995 300ZXTT, 2010 370 40th AE, and now 2016 Nismo 370. If you have a track nearby, I'd encourage you to go out and give it try. I've met very few that gave it a shot and didn't think it was the best thing they've ever done, especially if you can find a good organizer that offers in car coaching. You can find all the tips and help you can stand on this site, but nothing replaces that day when you say "I'm going to give this a try". It will also very likely lead you to many new friendships as well. In any case, welcome to our special group, and here's to many hours and miles of smiles! Spartan 1771, Rusty, Hotrodz and 1 others like this.

06-10-2020, 05:50 PM	#27 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,279 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Congratulations on the Z! This forum has a wealth of knowledge from experienced people . Many of the seasoned OG's are keeping this place alive and kicking. Facebook doesn't compare to this forum IMO. Zoren 370, Hotrodz and Zingston like this.

06-11-2020, 07:19 AM	#28 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Did Old Guy checked in here already? Please guide the old man to this thread...He might have ventured to the gentleman's club premium section! Please get him out of there before he suffers a heart attack! axmea? likes this.

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