How will you own your Z ?

old guy · 09-23-2016, 07:51 AM

When you bought your Z, did you plan on how long you'll own it for ?
For me it will be 7/10 yrs.
10 yrs. x 5,000 mi = 50,000 mi. Non modded, senior owned / all original / winter stored = top $
That's my plan. Do you guys ( or gals ) even think along these lines, or am I just crazy?

ayrton88 · 09-23-2016, 08:32 AM

I've owned mine for 4 years now and I'm starting to look for a replacement. Nothing excites me that I can afford so for now I'm happy sticking with the Z. Only have 37k on it so no hurry to get rid of it. I'm an old guy too and happy to report that I can still handle a manual without arthritis bothering too much. I hope the day never comes when I need an auto.

B&W_Evader · 09-23-2016, 08:38 AM

Target was and still is 250k miles. Same as when I bought my 96 Tacoma which is now at 265k. It had 249k when I bought my Z. Z is around 65k now so, 1/4 of the way.

old guy · 09-23-2016, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

Target was and still is 250k miles. Same as when I bought my 96 Tacoma which is now at 265k. It had 249k when I bought my Z. Z is around 65k now so, 1/4 of the way.

Now there's a plan!

90 ST · 09-28-2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

Target was and still is 250k miles. Same as when I bought my 96 Tacoma which is now at 265k. It had 249k when I bought my Z. Z is around 65k now so, 1/4 of the way.

I ran mine until it was 250,000 miles and sold it about 6 months back, fun car, sort of miss it a little, but I have other toys and a sweet DD.

confucius · 09-29-2016, 01:56 AM

My Z is the second Nissan I've ever owned. A daily driver like all of them have been. I'm at vehicle #32 in my 48 year life - from Triumphs to Cadillacs. My philosophy being love cars too much to not enjoy every drive, every day, whatever the weather. (I've done well over a million miles in life so far.) But my most recent circumstances require a 'middle of nowhere at midnight at 20 below idling for hours' level of reliability. So I've drawn an arbitrary line at around 100,k miles, or obviously any display of a lack of dependability.

While I love my first Z (a '13 sport), it's at +82,k. I'm anxious for a new Z because I fully enjoy it! But, if something new isn't forthcoming I'll sadly be off elsewhere.

old guy · 09-29-2016, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

I ran mine until it was 250,000 miles and sold it about 6 months back, fun car, sort of miss it a little, but I have other toys and a sweet DD.

You ran the life out of your Z

and when it's time it's time!

old guy · 09-23-2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ayrton88

I've owned mine for 4 years now and I'm starting to look for a replacement. Nothing excites me that I can afford so for now I'm happy sticking with the Z. Only have 37k on it so no hurry to get rid of it. I'm an old guy too and happy to report that I can still handle a manual without arthritis bothering too much. I hope the day never comes when I need an auto.

I agree, "nothing excites me that I can afford"
A lot of great stuff out there, but the money!

LAVA · 09-23-2016, 08:52 AM

I've had mine for 2 years and sadly have only driven it about 2200 miles, 13,xxx total miles. I had planned on keeping it for a long time (10+/- years) but things change. The new owner is coming to pick it up next week, to make room for it's replacement.

What I've done so far; Exhaust, test pipes, intakes, springs, wheel spacers, tint, OMP pedals. Parts piled in my basement; Motordyne M370 intake mani, NST UDP's, CF duckbill, CF rear diffuser, CF fang cover, CF stereo bezel, CF hood struts, CF shift knob, short shifter, complete sound system. I'm sure there's a few parts in the pile I've forgotten about.

...45 year old kid.

old guy · 09-23-2016, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LAVA

I've had mine for 2 years and sadly have only driven it about 2200 miles. I had planned on keeping it for a long time (10+/- years) but things change. The new owner is coming to pick it up next week, to make room for it's replacement.

What I've done so far; Exhaust, test pipes, intakes, springs, wheel spacers, tint, OMP pedals. Parts piled in my basement; Motordyne M370 intake mani, NST UDP's, CF duckbill, CF rear diffuser, CF fang cover, CF stereo bezel, CF hood struts, CF shift knob, short shifter, complete sound system. I'm sure there's a few parts in the pile I've forgotten about.

...45 year old kid.

Yeah brother, I know life changes!
Z or no Z life is still good

2011 Nismo#91 · 09-23-2016, 09:36 AM

I'd would love to keep mine for ever (5.5 yrs so far) but all the electronics eventually go bad and as some point it's just not practical to keep it running. So I guess you can say I am hoping for ever but planning for the worst.

mults · 09-23-2016, 09:41 AM

Bought mine with the intent to keep it forever...only has 25000 miles on it now, but I am always looking for a replacement. Not that the Z isn't a great, unique car, I just get bored with the same-old, same-old. But for now, it will be my "fun" car until further notice...

Yabrokak · 09-23-2016, 09:48 AM

When I bought mine at 27k miles (at 34k now) I intended to keep it for ~10 years. Unfortunately, I had a lack of foresight when I bought it and am going to have to sell it in exchange for a house.

However, if it wasn't out of necessity I wouldn't have sold it. Probably would've kept it until it died, so many many years.

old guy · 09-24-2016, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Yabrokak

When I bought mine at 27k miles (at 34k now) I intended to keep it for ~10 years. Unfortunately, I had a lack of foresight when I bought it and am going to have to sell it in exchange for a house.

However, if it wasn't out of necessity I wouldn't have sold it. Probably would've kept it until it died, so many many years.

Hope it doesn't take 20yrs.to get another one!
it all starts with a house, then kids, then college, then weddings ( if you have girls ) then if you can convince the wife to take a gob of money for a personal toy, you're back! GOOD Luck!

xxAGAVExx · 09-23-2016, 10:03 AM

I've had mine for 4 years, it's paid off and retired it as my DD with 70k miles, now it's my weekend and AutoX toy. I still have lots of mods planned for it and I never intend to sell it as its my first sports car in what I hope to be a long line of sports cars in my future

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09-23-2016, 07:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,711 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	How long will you own your Z ? When you bought your Z, did you plan on how long you'll own it for ? For me it will be 7/10 yrs. 10 yrs. x 5,000 mi = 50,000 mi. Non modded, senior owned / all original / winter stored = top $ That's my plan. Do you guys ( or gals ) even think along these lines, or am I just crazy? Last edited by old guy; 09-23-2016 at 09:34 AM. Reason: Changed title

09-23-2016, 08:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	I've owned mine for 4 years now and I'm starting to look for a replacement. Nothing excites me that I can afford so for now I'm happy sticking with the Z. Only have 37k on it so no hurry to get rid of it. I'm an old guy too and happy to report that I can still handle a manual without arthritis bothering too much. I hope the day never comes when I need an auto. old guy likes this.

09-23-2016, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	Target was and still is 250k miles. Same as when I bought my 96 Tacoma which is now at 265k. It had 249k when I bought my Z. Z is around 65k now so, 1/4 of the way. Smashley, MagmaRed370z and old guy like this. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

09-29-2016, 01:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
confucius Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: 312-land Posts: 58 Drives: '13 Sport Slvr MT Rep Power: 12	My Z is the second Nissan I've ever owned. A daily driver like all of them have been. I'm at vehicle #32 in my 48 year life - from Triumphs to Cadillacs. My philosophy being love cars too much to not enjoy every drive, every day, whatever the weather. (I've done well over a million miles in life so far.) But my most recent circumstances require a 'middle of nowhere at midnight at 20 below idling for hours' level of reliability. So I've drawn an arbitrary line at around 100,k miles, or obviously any display of a lack of dependability. While I love my first Z (a '13 sport), it's at +82,k. I'm anxious for a new Z because I fully enjoy it! But, if something new isn't forthcoming I'll sadly be off elsewhere. old guy likes this.

09-23-2016, 08:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
LAVA Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 775 Drives: AWD Q50S_3.7 Rep Power: 81	I've had mine for 2 years and sadly have only driven it about 2200 miles, 13,xxx total miles. I had planned on keeping it for a long time (10+/- years) but things change. The new owner is coming to pick it up next week, to make room for it's replacement. What I've done so far; Exhaust, test pipes, intakes, springs, wheel spacers, tint, OMP pedals. Parts piled in my basement; Motordyne M370 intake mani, NST UDP's, CF duckbill, CF rear diffuser, CF fang cover, CF stereo bezel, CF hood struts, CF shift knob, short shifter, complete sound system. I'm sure there's a few parts in the pile I've forgotten about. ...45 year old kid. old guy likes this. __________________ BORLA / BERK / R2C / Z1 / Swift / NST / MOTORDYNE / OMP / H&R / EVO-R / AEROJACKET Last edited by LAVA; 09-23-2016 at 11:57 AM. Reason: added mileage

09-23-2016, 09:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,408 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	I'd would love to keep mine for ever (5.5 yrs so far) but all the electronics eventually go bad and as some point it's just not practical to keep it running. So I guess you can say I am hoping for ever but planning for the worst.

09-23-2016, 09:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 70 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	Bought mine with the intent to keep it forever...only has 25000 miles on it now, but I am always looking for a replacement. Not that the Z isn't a great, unique car, I just get bored with the same-old, same-old. But for now, it will be my "fun" car until further notice... onzedge and old guy like this. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

09-23-2016, 09:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
Yabrokak Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: North GA Posts: 22 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 9	When I bought mine at 27k miles (at 34k now) I intended to keep it for ~10 years. Unfortunately, I had a lack of foresight when I bought it and am going to have to sell it in exchange for a house. However, if it wasn't out of necessity I wouldn't have sold it. Probably would've kept it until it died, so many many years.

09-23-2016, 10:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,037 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53925	I've had mine for 4 years, it's paid off and retired it as my DD with 70k miles, now it's my weekend and AutoX toy. I still have lots of mods planned for it and I never intend to sell it as its my first sports car in what I hope to be a long line of sports cars in my future Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk old guy likes this. __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|