Z Safety? Girlfriend Refusing to Hop In. >_<

Mazaki · 04-27-2010, 12:55 AM

Well, the lovely lady is terrified of the Z (and sports cars in general), since she was used to riding around with me in a big, comfy E38 prior to my Z purchase.

I need some sort of document, article...Anything credible saying the Z is a relatively safe car. :\

Thanks,
M

fairladyZ34 · 04-27-2010, 01:01 AM

just show her the window sticker with the crash ratings ....

g96818 · 04-27-2010, 01:03 AM

time to trade-in?

fuzzywuzzy · 04-27-2010, 01:06 AM

Time to get one in red......hair

Mazaki · 04-27-2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fairladyZ34

just show her the window sticker with the crash ratings ....

Not good enough, I'm afraid.

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Originally Posted by g96818

time to trade-in?

There are quite a few things I'd do for love, but giving up my new Z? No way.

Funny thing, both her and her mother drive like Mercedes-Benz bats straight out of hell. Her Mom drives some blaring red S class and the girlfriend has an ML350 for racing around.

But as soon as you introduce something lighter than two tons, she runs for cover. Go figure.

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Originally Posted by fuzzywuzzy

Time to get one in red......hair

Nah, I'm quite happy with long, wavy brunette.

Modshack · 04-27-2010, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by g96818

time to trade-in?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazaki

There are quite a few things I'd do for love, but giving up my new Z? No way.

We meant the GF....

g96818 · 04-27-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazaki

There are quite a few things I'd do for love, but giving up my new Z? No way.

i meant the gf

Csquared · 04-27-2010, 01:42 AM

Try consumer report.

Cyberium · 04-27-2010, 01:45 AM

Maybe she's just using the whole "safety" thing as an excuse... maybe she just doesn't want to be seen with you?

I mean, this is the first time i've ever heard of a girl not wanting to get into a sports car because it's crash rating isn't up to par with a german tank.

Total fail in my book.

Mazaki · 04-27-2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberium

Maybe she's just using the whole "safety" thing as an excuse... maybe she just doesn't want to be seen with you?

I mean, this is the first time i've ever heard of a girl not wanting to get into a sports car because it's crash rating isn't up to par with a german tank.

Total fail in my book.

>Implying you know my girlfriend better than I do.

Update: Did some digging... Apparently the Z has never been crash tested officially. Crap.

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...Z/2009/Safety/

Sandra Dee · 04-27-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mazaki

>Implying you know my girlfriend better than I do.

Update: Did some digging... Apparently the Z has never been crash tested officially. Crap.

2009 Nissan 370Z Safety Review - Best Cars & Trucks - U.S. News Rankings and Reviews

dude-i dont get it? She should be happy to be in such a classy car. I wish you luck.
try to get her just to drive around the block with you-take it nice and easy....?

Chriz · 04-27-2010, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberium

Maybe she's just using the whole "safety" thing as an excuse... maybe she just doesn't want to be seen with you?

I mean, this is the first time i've ever heard of a girl not wanting to get into a sports car because it's crash rating isn't up to par with a german tank.

Total fail in my book.

and the car hasent been tested so till then, looks like shes not ridding in it.

fairladyZ34 · 04-27-2010, 01:45 AM

i was just kidding with the window sticker. im pretty sure the Z wasnt crash rated

kevin.z · 04-27-2010, 01:56 AM

The whole reason i drive a sports car is because it is safer. I have so much control over the car. If anything happens( ie accidents), I have total control over my car.
As for suvs, unless u drive a rangerover, there is no way it is safer than a sports car. Everything is stubborn and not controlled by you (cus of computers these days)
I dont get the mentality of how sports cars are dangerous. When you drive fast, u obviously increase your chances of risk. But if you drive normally, like other normal cars, how could bigger brakes, wider tires, sharper handling not help you?

Mazaki · 04-27-2010, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kevin.z

I dont get the mentality of how sports cars are dangerous. When you drive fast, u obviously increase your chances of risk. But if you drive normally, like other normal cars, how could bigger brakes, wider tires, sharper handling not help you?

Light-weight, low to the ground, small, majority of body made of plastic...

04-27-2010, 12:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mazaki Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 37 Drives: 2010 Infiniti G37S Rep Power: 16	Z Safety? Girlfriend Refusing to Hop In. >_< Well, the lovely lady is terrified of the Z (and sports cars in general), since she was used to riding around with me in a big, comfy E38 prior to my Z purchase. I need some sort of document, article...Anything credible saying the Z is a relatively safe car. :\ Thanks, M Last edited by Mazaki; 04-27-2010 at 12:58 AM.

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fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	just show her the window sticker with the crash ratings .... __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

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g96818 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: A rock in a big pond Posts: 681 Drives: 2009 370Z, 2012 M56 Rep Power: 3395	time to trade-in? __________________ CZP are lying thieves!

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Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 17	Maybe she's just using the whole "safety" thing as an excuse... maybe she just doesn't want to be seen with you? I mean, this is the first time i've ever heard of a girl not wanting to get into a sports car because it's crash rating isn't up to par with a german tank. Total fail in my book. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

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fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	i was just kidding with the window sticker. im pretty sure the Z wasnt crash rated __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

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fuzzywuzzy Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In a house Posts: 211 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Time to get one in red......hair

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Csquared Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 302 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Y 7sp Rep Power: 16	Try consumer report.

04-27-2010, 01:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	The whole reason i drive a sports car is because it is safer. I have so much control over the car. If anything happens( ie accidents), I have total control over my car. As for suvs, unless u drive a rangerover, there is no way it is safer than a sports car. Everything is stubborn and not controlled by you (cus of computers these days) I dont get the mentality of how sports cars are dangerous. When you drive fast, u obviously increase your chances of risk. But if you drive normally, like other normal cars, how could bigger brakes, wider tires, sharper handling not help you?

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