what if someone wants to drive your Z ??

Smashley · 09-07-2016, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by stansens

As an older guy myself I can't help remembering what my dad told me 45 years ago...."a car is like a woman. ...you simply never lend it or her to somebody else".

My father told me this when I was 16 years old..
"Never lend out your car or your woman, it's too easy to throw a rod in them"

ChopsZ · 09-07-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

I just have to give them a blank stare with an eyebrow raised and they know it means no

This is the same look I give them as well...

Duc_Z09 · 09-07-2016, 07:54 PM

Anybody who actually helps me out with my car payment is more than welcome to drive my Z.

My wife (who is allowed to dive it occasionally) asked me last summer if it would be OK if she and her girl friend (who annoys the piss out of me, incidentally) could take it on a road trip to her parents' place to "keep the miles off of her Mustang." Said 2005 v6 Mustang has 240k+ miles and I've personally replaced 2 alternators, several wheel bearings, a fuel filter, an entire rear axle, every shock and strut, etc, because she's too cheap to buy a newer vehicle (which she could easily afford) or pay for a mechanic (which she could also afford but what the hell, she has me). The real kicker is she periodically berates me for my monthly car payment.

I very politely invited her to piss up a rope, and she hasn't asked me since.

NISMO IX · 09-07-2016, 08:06 PM

Ok, actual words from me this time. Was just waiting for the 8etch fest to calm down first....

My exact words, "I am sorry, I do NOT let anyone drive my car. But, I will take you for a ride if you want?". Also, the most responsible person I know out of this group of people I know, that were all together one day, was given the chance by me. SHE kindly refused (she does know how to drive manual btw), in front of all the gents that always ask. I did it as a learning lesson for the others, if I am willing to let you drive, I will invite you to take it for a ride, with me riding along, NOT you asking. The more you ask, the more you will never get the chance.

Final thought, with most people, if they do not have anything invested they have no care what happens to your car. Same people who door ding you in a parking lot....

felix0121 · 09-07-2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

Anybody who actually helps me out with my car payment is more than welcome to drive my Z.

My wife (who is allowed to dive it occasionally) asked me last summer if it would be OK if she and her girl friend (who annoys the piss out of me, incidentally) could take it on a road trip to her parents' place to "keep the miles off of her Mustang." Said 2005 v6 Mustang has 240k+ miles and I've personally replaced 2 alternators, several wheel bearings, a fuel filter, an entire rear axle, every shock and strut, etc, because she's too cheap to buy a newer vehicle (which she could easily afford) or pay for a mechanic (which she could also afford but what the hell, she has me). The real kicker is she periodically berates me for my monthly car payment.

I very politely invited her to piss up a rope, and she hasn't asked me since.

Your wife is allowed to 'dive' a Z !!

You guys must be the most extreme sports people I've ever seen !!

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Fearless_Z · 09-07-2016, 10:01 PM

I will probably never let anyone drive my Z. Maybe one of my really close bros that I know can drive without screwing something up.

Duc_Z09 · 09-07-2016, 10:02 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkXSh7EHkpk

NISMO IX · 09-07-2016, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkXSh7EHkpk

Here you go Duc:

felix0121 · 09-08-2016, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkXSh7EHkpk

sorry (T^T)

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Bad Boy · 09-08-2016, 02:11 AM

Only way I would let someone drive my car... is if their a girl, and I know ill be getting some.

sp911 · 09-08-2016, 06:27 AM

just say no. i hate even giving the keys to my wife. my 21 yr old son wants to learn to drive stick with my z. um, sorry no.

Cyber370 · 09-08-2016, 07:06 AM

This annoys the hell out of me. Everyone around me knows how anal I am about letting someone drive my Z. The worst offenders are the non-car guys. They see the car as a tool and nothing more. So to them, when they ask to drive your car and you refuse, they take it bad. Sort of like refusing to let them use your new cordless drill.
It's hard being a car enthusiast among non-car people.

ramoszx12r · 09-08-2016, 11:51 AM

No way, that is my baby.

09-07-2016, 07:54 PM	#63 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	Anybody who actually helps me out with my car payment is more than welcome to drive my Z. My wife (who is allowed to dive it occasionally) asked me last summer if it would be OK if she and her girl friend (who annoys the piss out of me, incidentally) could take it on a road trip to her parents' place to "keep the miles off of her Mustang." Said 2005 v6 Mustang has 240k+ miles and I've personally replaced 2 alternators, several wheel bearings, a fuel filter, an entire rear axle, every shock and strut, etc, because she's too cheap to buy a newer vehicle (which she could easily afford) or pay for a mechanic (which she could also afford but what the hell, she has me). The real kicker is she periodically berates me for my monthly car payment. I very politely invited her to piss up a rope, and she hasn't asked me since. xxAGAVExx and NISMO IX like this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

09-07-2016, 08:06 PM	#64 (permalink)
NISMO IX Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern Maine Age: 47 Posts: 742 Drives: 2014 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 584	Ok, actual words from me this time. Was just waiting for the 8etch fest to calm down first.... My exact words, "I am sorry, I do NOT let anyone drive my car. But, I will take you for a ride if you want?". Also, the most responsible person I know out of this group of people I know, that were all together one day, was given the chance by me. SHE kindly refused (she does know how to drive manual btw), in front of all the gents that always ask. I did it as a learning lesson for the others, if I am willing to let you drive, I will invite you to take it for a ride, with me riding along, NOT you asking. The more you ask, the more you will never get the chance. Final thought, with most people, if they do not have anything invested they have no care what happens to your car. Same people who door ding you in a parking lot.... __________________ 2017 Ford Focus RS Nitrous Blue "KB43VER" 2014 370z Mag Blk 6M "KOKURYU" (Black Dragon)

09-07-2016, 10:02 PM	#67 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkXSh7EHkpk __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

09-08-2016, 07:06 AM	#72 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	This annoys the hell out of me. Everyone around me knows how anal I am about letting someone drive my Z. The worst offenders are the non-car guys. They see the car as a tool and nothing more. So to them, when they ask to drive your car and you refuse, they take it bad. Sort of like refusing to let them use your new cordless drill. It's hard being a car enthusiast among non-car people. NISMO IX likes this.

09-08-2016, 11:51 AM	#73 (permalink)
ramoszx12r Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Carneys point NJ Posts: 665 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo White. Rep Power: 1428	No way, that is my baby. __________________ Tony Ramos

09-07-2016, 10:01 PM	#66 (permalink)
Fearless_Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Center Point, LA Posts: 208 Drives: 2014 Nissan Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	I will probably never let anyone drive my Z. Maybe one of my really close bros that I know can drive without screwing something up.

09-08-2016, 02:11 AM	#70 (permalink)
Bad Boy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando Age: 33 Posts: 295 Drives: 370Z 6SPD Touring Rep Power: 11	Only way I would let someone drive my car... is if their a girl, and I know ill be getting some.

09-08-2016, 06:27 AM	#71 (permalink)
sp911 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: central connecticut Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370z gun metal Rep Power: 11	just say no. i hate even giving the keys to my wife. my 21 yr old son wants to learn to drive stick with my z. um, sorry no.

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