Anti-OCD

kannibul · 03-03-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

Yet some how applying a thin layer of protection makes using it much less fun. The clear bra doesn't seem to have the same effect however.

Waxing it is just keeping it clean for the ladies.

They do the same think come bikini season.

SophiaZ · 03-04-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Even a house isn't an investment -

Negative! Sorry, but thats not close to being true. A house regains value as it is reconstructed. You can do siding, roof, carpet, kitchen, etc..... I know this for a fact since my house has doubled in value since all remodeling. YES..the economy suck RIGHT NOW...and ALL prices dropped but houses are THE ONLY GOOD INVESTMENT. There may be one more out there besides a house.....

OldGuy · 03-04-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

Negative! Sorry, but thats not close to being true. A house regains value as it is reconstructed. You can do siding, roof, carpet, kitchen, etc..... I know this for a fact since my house has doubled in value since all remodeling. YES..the economy suck RIGHT NOW...and ALL prices dropped but houses are THE ONLY GOOD INVESTMENT. There may be one more out there besides a house.....

Yep, there is but you can't drive a Kruggerand...

SophiaZ · 03-04-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Yep, there is but you can't drive a Kruggerand...

Do you mean Krugerrand

Chupacabra · 03-03-2010, 11:29 AM

Yeah I beleive my English sucks, and has been misunderstood... i am far from thinking the z is an investment, Its just a daily driver to me... but i feel a lot of the people here while they understand a car is not an investment, well at least soemthing like this, they treat it as such... it was more of an observation.

Modshack · 03-03-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

Yeah I beleive my English sucks, and has been misunderstood... i am far from thinking the z is an investment, Its just a daily driver to me... but i feel a lot of the people here while they understand a car is not an investment, well at least soemthing like this, they treat it as such... it was more of an observation.

I think you're going to find this on any "enthusiast" forum......

For instance, New money guys buy Porsches, etc. and treat them like crap. It's all about image to them. Enthusiasts treat them like their first born child. There's a certain amount of both here with lots of in between. On any main stream affordable performance car you'll find both with probably more treating them like regular DD's.

shabarivas · 03-03-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I think you're going to find this on any "enthusiast" forum......

For instance, New money guys buy Porsches, etc. and treat them like crap. It's all about image to them. Enthusiasts treat them like their first born child. There's a certain amount of both here with lots of in between. On any main stream affordable performance car you'll find both with probably more treating them like regular DD's.

Nail on the head... Dont take me wrong... Im ocd about my car... but i flog the $hit out of it too... You take care of it... it will take care of you

antman22 · 03-03-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

You take care of it... it will take care of you

...til you turn off VDC.

nicknick · 03-03-2010, 07:14 PM

Throw away societies spawn a don't care attitude. ***** me.

shadow2k · 03-04-2010, 07:19 PM

Worrying over every little blemish and speck of dirt doesn't even sound enjoyable to me. It would defeat my purpose for buying this car to begin with.

I keep it clean by running it through a touchless car wash every week or two. I know, blasphemy! If it makes you feel any better, I did spend about a week researching the car washes around me to make sure my car wouldn't get damaged.

I got made fun of for going outside at my job to clean off bird poop one day last summer, but I wasn't going to let that crap bake on my hood all day. I'd think anyone with a nice new car would do the same.

Let's put it this way. My car is typically one of the cleaner cars I see when I'm out driving around, but would probably be one of the dirtiest compared to the posters around here.

To each his own.

SophiaZ · 03-04-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow2k

Worrying over every little blemish and speck of dirt doesn't even sound enjoyable to me. It would defeat my purpose for buying this car to begin with.

I keep it clean by running it through a touchless car wash every week or two. I know, blasphemy! If it makes you feel any better, I did spend about a week researching the car washes around me to make sure my car wouldn't get damaged.

I got made fun of for going outside at my job to clean off bird poop one day last summer, but I wasn't going to let that crap bake on my hood all day. I'd think anyone with a nice new car would do the same.

Let's put it this way. My car is typically one of the cleaner cars I see when I'm out driving around, but would probably be one of the dirtiest compared to the posters around here.

To each his own.

I agree! But it does suck having blemishes tho..no denying that on anyone's part!!! I wash my Z 2-3x a week..just sucks that black gets dirty within a day of driving

It's the price you pay to have a nice car. But still all the while worth it! Nothing in life is perfect.... just enjoy what you have and live life to the fullest!

kenchan · 03-03-2010, 11:36 AM

the difference is that i dont think my z as a car. just a toy. and a toy needs to be clean and shiny and good looking all the time...well, that's how i play.

i have 2 dd's i use for work. they are dirtified and have not been washed since thanksgiving.

that's all.

nuTinmuch · 03-03-2010, 11:42 AM

What's that line from The Transporter?

"I always say, the way a man treats his car is how he treats himself."

SoCal 370Z · 03-03-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

What's that line from The Transporter?

"I always say, the way a man treats his car is how he treats himself."

I believe in this too. Keeping all the required maintenance and the little aspects that make for a better comprehensive whole is a measure of how well the car will last in the long run.

Having said that I've seen some of the most abused cars pass through high-end detailers at the end of their stay, and come out looking damn good. You just need to worry about the maintenance at that point if you are the next owner.

Chupacabra · 03-03-2010, 12:39 PM

^^^ word....I feel the same way.. and good to know I am not alone in this anti-OCD thing with the z car...

still for those of you that do wax the hell out of your cars... keep posting the pics... they look great.

03-03-2010, 11:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 201	Yeah I beleive my English sucks, and has been misunderstood... i am far from thinking the z is an investment, Its just a daily driver to me... but i feel a lot of the people here while they understand a car is not an investment, well at least soemthing like this, they treat it as such... it was more of an observation. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

03-03-2010, 11:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	What's that line from The Transporter? "I always say, the way a man treats his car is how he treats himself." __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

03-03-2010, 12:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 201	^^^ word....I feel the same way.. and good to know I am not alone in this anti-OCD thing with the z car... still for those of you that do wax the hell out of your cars... keep posting the pics... they look great. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	the difference is that i dont think my z as a car. just a toy. and a toy needs to be clean and shiny and good looking all the time...well, that's how i play. i have 2 dd's i use for work. they are dirtified and have not been washed since thanksgiving. that's all.