2013 sports Z vs 2016, which to buy..

Chuck33079 · 09-07-2017, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

Miata ended up a bit too small on the long trips I make. When I pull into a rest stop, seat does not decline and it's tough to take a nap.

Two years later, I think I am better able to control the urge to face on streets. Alas, the only car I find attractive is the 370z. Only other one would be the Infiniti could but it costs more.

In the two years since December 2016 when you posted that? Does time pass differently when you get that close to the finish line of life?

ZeeBabar · 09-07-2017, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

In the two years since December 2016 when you posted that? Does time pass differently when you get that close to the finish line of life?

Time passes fast as you get older. Fact that your father and other male blood relatives all went around 75-85, many developing tough age related ailments (eyesight, wheelchair, etc.) , there is a sense of urgency. You see a bucket list and you throw out some you will never get to and others you do as quickly as possible so you can get to as many as possible.

With cars, sure I can put off buying another with the $5k, wait till I save more and in 5 years I can buy a vette or a Porsche but could I get in one at 75? Hell, I can't drive a stick shift anymore because of arthritic condition in my left leg.

You might understand better when a whole lot of folks your age start dying. This year, several musicians my age passed away, Walter Becker (google him) this week.

Chuck33079 · 09-07-2017, 07:34 AM

So, when you get to the point where you feel Death's cold, icy breath on the back of your neck, December 2016 is two years ago? So age effects math?

JARblue · 09-07-2017, 09:14 AM

Wait... let me get this straight. He's got 50+ years of driving experience, but it's only in the last 18 months that he has "been better able to control the urge to race" everyone on the road?

Chuck33079 · 09-07-2017, 09:20 AM

Not to mention he's bought several of these cars, but needs his hand held to figure out if he wants another one with the sport package or without?

Dementia is a real ************.

JARblue · 09-07-2017, 09:28 AM

It doesn't matter which package he gets... he'll still find something to whine about. And start five different threads about it.

Chuck33079 · 09-07-2017, 09:28 AM

And then sell the car. And then buy another one. Wash, rinse, repeat until OP becomes room temperature.

Fuzzzy · 09-07-2017, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Wait... let me get this straight. He's got 50+ years of driving experience, but it's only in the last 18 months that he has "been better able to control the urge to race" everyone on the road?

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Not to mention he's bought several of these cars, but needs his hand held to figure out if he wants another one with the sport package or without?

Dementia is a real ************.

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Originally Posted by JARblue

It doesn't matter which package he gets... he'll still find something to whine about. And start five different threads about it.

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

And then sell the car. And then buy another one. Wash, rinse, repeat until OP becomes room temperature.

Seems to be a lifelong pattern--and unlikely to change.

Perhaps I should have linked the thread he started in December for illustration. It is locked, so I hope linking to it isn't against the rules here. Not to say "I told you so," but please note that I told him then that we would see him again in a few months

Time to leave--(Dec 2016)

Chuck33079 · 09-07-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzzy

Seems to be a lifelong pattern--and unlikely to change.

It'll change, most likely pretty soon going by actuarial tables. Or by his driving habits.

ZeeBabar · 09-07-2017, 09:01 PM

Got it! https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=175468292

Paid $24K.

gryghst · 09-07-2017, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

Got it! https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=175468292

Paid $24K.

Very nice 370z, great color. Sounds like you received a good deal also. Enjoy your new toy.

ZeeBabar · 09-07-2017, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gryghst

Very nice 370z, great color. Sounds like you received a good deal also. Enjoy your new toy.

Thanks!!!

09-07-2017, 07:34 AM	#33 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	So, when you get to the point where you feel Death's cold, icy breath on the back of your neck, December 2016 is two years ago? So age effects math? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-07-2017, 09:14 AM	#34 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Wait... let me get this straight. He's got 50+ years of driving experience, but it's only in the last 18 months that he has "been better able to control the urge to race" everyone on the road? Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-07-2017, 09:20 AM	#35 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Not to mention he's bought several of these cars, but needs his hand held to figure out if he wants another one with the sport package or without? Dementia is a real ************. JARblue likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-07-2017, 09:28 AM	#36 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	It doesn't matter which package he gets... he'll still find something to whine about. And start five different threads about it. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-07-2017, 09:28 AM	#37 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	And then sell the car. And then buy another one. Wash, rinse, repeat until OP becomes room temperature. Fuzzzy likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-07-2017, 09:01 PM	#40 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Got it! https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=175468292 Paid $24K.

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