20's. 40's +. Who's buying their Z's

OldGuyFla · 04-24-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Larso1

Pretty close the same as me. I was 19 when I got my first and only other sports car, a 1957 Triumph TR3 (small-mouth front). I'm now 65 and bought my cool looking '12 Z last Sept. Didn't want to fit the classic mould of "old white guys drive 'vettes and ride Harley's (I also ride a '74 Norton 850 Commando Roadster I bought new).

You & I are scary close. My first car was a 1958 TR3. I had a 72 (I believe) Norton 750 commando hi rider. I'm 68 now & loving my second Z.

Nixin · 04-24-2016, 06:56 PM

Bought my first '16 Z at 40-something. I do not believe it will be my last Z.

Dirk McGurck · 04-24-2016, 06:59 PM

27, about to turn 28. The Facebook page is a much younger demographic.

Rusty · 04-24-2016, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larso1

Pretty close the same as me. I was 19 when I got my first and only other sports car, a 1957 Triumph TR3 (small-mouth front). I'm now 65 and bought my cool looking '12 Z last Sept. Didn't want to fit the classic mould of "old white guys drive 'vettes and ride Harley's (I also ride a '74 Norton 850 Commando Roadster I bought new).

2007 VFR RWB 25th Anniversary Edition. Full Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes, A&A Perf Supercharger.

Sold not long ago, a '03 RC51. Should have kept that bike.

Musashi_D · 04-24-2016, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nixin

Bought my first '16 Z at 40-something. I do not believe it will be my last Z.

Here Here !!

Dwight Frye · 04-25-2016, 06:40 PM

I'll be 61 in a few weeks. I have driven pretty much nothing but sports cars since I was about 20. The last time I had a car with an automatic transmission was in 1982. If I ever buy an old guy car like a Buick or Ford sedan you may as well hang a tag on my big toe because I'm done.

Adamnthe_z · 04-25-2016, 07:40 PM

I'm 26 going on 27, and I've had my Z for almost 6 months now.

Ghostvette · 04-26-2016, 10:25 AM

I learned to drive on a 71 240Z, had 3 Camaros, 2 Vettes and I bought my 2012 2 years ago when I was almost 58. I'll turn 60 in October, and I'm looking at a Cayman S for the next car (keeping the Z). From here on out, if it has more than 2 doors, I ain't interested (well, except for a Juke or Rogue to haul tires).

zguynate · 04-26-2016, 11:45 AM

I bought my 350z at 21 the week I graduated the police academy. Then I got my 370z at 24 after my 350z was totaled from being rear ended by a drunk driver. I'll be 28 in May.

Z in the 6 · 04-26-2016, 02:19 PM

The 350 captured my heart as a sporty import when I was younger and wanted one for the longest time, finally at the age of 27 I had the employment and the disposable income to afford the car of my dreams... bought the 370 and have not regretted it for a minute. I'm 28 now... I could see a nismo in my future but I'll be buying a house before that happens

Pearl zed · 04-26-2016, 03:05 PM

Just turned 48. Bought my first z 30 years ago..

gonzales25 · 04-26-2016, 03:13 PM

Good to know I'm not the only old guy here (46).. Bought my first Z 2 years ago, 2014 Roadster just now getting around to adding mods.

Zerafian · 04-26-2016, 03:36 PM

Just like the 350z or any nice, mid range "sports" car, most owners would be in their 30s to 50s the first few years that the car is released. After that the age starts to drop due to them being cheaper and cheaper.

Only reason I can say that is I watched it happen with the 350z. When I bought my old one in 05'. It was rare to see them still and most owners, not all, were at least 10 years older then me, stupidly bought mine at 22.

MagmaRed370z · 04-26-2016, 04:23 PM

This is my 3rd Z. Im glad that everybody is enjoying their Z

All the best,

old guy · 04-26-2016, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonbreath

I bought my 350z at 21 the week I graduated the police academy. Then I got my 370z at 24 after my 350z was totaled from being rear ended by a drunk driver. I'll be 28 in May.

Now that you've owned both, what's your impression .... Looks, feel, drive?

04-24-2016, 06:59 PM	#33 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 21	27, about to turn 28. The Facebook page is a much younger demographic. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

04-26-2016, 10:25 AM	#38 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	I learned to drive on a 71 240Z, had 3 Camaros, 2 Vettes and I bought my 2012 2 years ago when I was almost 58. I'll turn 60 in October, and I'm looking at a Cayman S for the next car (keeping the Z). From here on out, if it has more than 2 doors, I ain't interested (well, except for a Juke or Rogue to haul tires). Dirk McGurck and old guy like this. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

04-26-2016, 11:45 AM	#39 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 73	I bought my 350z at 21 the week I graduated the police academy. Then I got my 370z at 24 after my 350z was totaled from being rear ended by a drunk driver. I'll be 28 in May. __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

04-26-2016, 02:19 PM	#40 (permalink)
Z in the 6 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Etobicoke"West Toronto" Posts: 99 Drives: 2016 370z Rep Power: 10	The 350 captured my heart as a sporty import when I was younger and wanted one for the longest time, finally at the age of 27 I had the employment and the disposable income to afford the car of my dreams... bought the 370 and have not regretted it for a minute. I'm 28 now... I could see a nismo in my future but I'll be buying a house before that happens zguynate likes this.

04-26-2016, 03:05 PM	#41 (permalink)
Pearl zed Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Orleans MA Posts: 98 Drives: 19' mt silver sport Rep Power: 10	Just turned 48. Bought my first z 30 years ago.. MagmaRed370z likes this.

04-24-2016, 06:56 PM	#32 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	Bought my first '16 Z at 40-something. I do not believe it will be my last Z.

04-25-2016, 06:40 PM	#36 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	I'll be 61 in a few weeks. I have driven pretty much nothing but sports cars since I was about 20. The last time I had a car with an automatic transmission was in 1982. If I ever buy an old guy car like a Buick or Ford sedan you may as well hang a tag on my big toe because I'm done.

04-25-2016, 07:40 PM	#37 (permalink)
Adamnthe_z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 43 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 10	I'm 26 going on 27, and I've had my Z for almost 6 months now.

04-26-2016, 03:13 PM	#42 (permalink)
gonzales25 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 15 Drives: 2014 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	Good to know I'm not the only old guy here (46).. Bought my first Z 2 years ago, 2014 Roadster just now getting around to adding mods.

04-26-2016, 03:36 PM	#43 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,340 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 30949	Just like the 350z or any nice, mid range "sports" car, most owners would be in their 30s to 50s the first few years that the car is released. After that the age starts to drop due to them being cheaper and cheaper. Only reason I can say that is I watched it happen with the 350z. When I bought my old one in 05'. It was rare to see them still and most owners, not all, were at least 10 years older then me, stupidly bought mine at 22. __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t

04-26-2016, 04:23 PM	#44 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	This is my 3rd Z. Im glad that everybody is enjoying their Z All the best, Z50 likes this. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

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