Am I too old for a Z

SouthArk370Z · 02-26-2021, 01:48 PM

If you have to ask, then, yes, you are too old.

PapoZalsa · 02-26-2021, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sheps58

I'm 52. My Porsche friend said I'm too old for a Z and not from the correct country of origin for a Vette. Is my friend guilty of age discrimination and racial profiling?

I rally enjoyed the 370z.

In my case I have a friend that has a Lambo ,.. tells me the same thing about my Nismo.

I'm 58 yrs old, in 1994 I bought my first Z a 300ZX, in 2009 my 1st 370Z Sport and last year before I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer I bought my 2016 Nismo. I do not care what people say ... so this year I'm going to enjoy it.

BTW, people do not pay my bills!

Zyonara91 · 02-27-2021, 12:36 PM

You know I'll chime in again.

Thing is most people work from a early age. Mortgages, kids, food on the table and the list goes on. Having a nice car is NOT a priority for 99% of people and there are other more important things up on the list.

When someone says "mId lIfe cRisSis" it pisses me off. So you're making fun of a man or woman who worked their *** off to support their kids through uni, pay off their mortgage and now that they have the disposable income and time you're busting their balls? Right makes sense. Then you look at what they drive... I mean I don't care what you drive, but if you're going to dish out stupidity then I won't feel bad when you're told off.

Mid life crisis? What crisis? I have disposable income and like cars/motorcycles. I am fortunate enough to get a good education and more importantly a good job off the bat, not many people have this luck and their life circumstances are more daring and they need to allocate funds to necessities only.

I remember when I bought my Z and I rolled into the Z dealership to grab stuff. I bought mine second hand private, not new, I needed some new lugnuts. Anyway, I roll up in the parking lot and a salesman says "nice car, daddy buy it?" I was going to punch his teeth down into his throat so that he could enjoy some chicklets. You don't get to make brash statements when you do not know someone. I told him that his mom bought it for me for being a good side fling. His face went red and told me to get off the lot, I told him to suck it and proceeded to parts.

All in all, your money, your rules. Enjoy whatever car you want whether it be a Z, Ferrari, Porsche, Stang, Miata, Mini or Beetle. I have more respect for those who buy what they want and rock it with confidence.

chowtoo · 03-01-2021, 10:26 AM

The only time that you are too old for a Z is when you're in the grave.
Of course, at that time it's not a matter of age.

Rusty · 03-01-2021, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by chowtoo

The only time that you are too old for a Z is when you're in the grave.
Of course, at that time it's not a matter of age.

Taking a dirt nap. Or when your expiration date has expired.

Ghostvette · 03-01-2021, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chowtoo

The only time that you are too old for a Z is when you're in the grave.
Of course, at that time it's not a matter of age.

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Taking a dirt nap. Or when your expiration date has expired.

Your health record has been cancelled. That's when I'll be too old for a Z.

370Tyler · 03-02-2021, 01:55 PM

My dad is 53, I am 19, I got my car 3 years ago and he loved it so much. 1 year later he got a white 2018 Z. and he has done a few mods, nothing like mine but some stuff none the less. I love cruising with my old man and going to the mountains to rip. trust me, never too old.

Red-Hat · 03-04-2021, 11:05 PM

Nice 11 year old thread.

Never really understood 'am I too old for...' questions re vehicles. Can you afford it? Do you like it? Can you get in and out of it? Can you still drive it safely? Do you have fun with it? If yes, then you are never too old for it! Life is too short to worry about what other people think. As long as you are not hurting anyone else, do what makes you happy.

stephens1 · 03-08-2021, 06:59 AM

Nope. Not too old. I'm 65 and own both a 300ZX and a 370Z. Never wanted a Vette... But I will admit, there are some young punks driving Z's, but that's the same with Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers. Always bigger, better and faster...

The only drawback is sometimes nearly have to fall out of mine to get out of it!!

danegrey · 03-08-2021, 01:51 PM

just have to add, I have gotten so many laughs out of this thread...

Rusty · 03-08-2021, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by danegrey

just have to add, I have gotten so many laughs out of this thread...

Bunch of old farts.

old guy · 03-08-2021, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Bunch of old farts.

Rusty · 03-09-2021, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by old guy

When's the last time you looked into a mirror.

old guy · 03-09-2021, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

When's the last time you looked into a mirror.

I avoid all mirrors
I haven’t had a haircut or trimmed my beard since before we were at your place

I’m a mess!

Skiwi · 03-09-2021, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps58

I'm 52. My Porsche friend said I'm too old for a Z and not from the correct country of origin for a Vette. Is my friend guilty of age discrimination and racial profiling?
I rally enjoyed the 370z.

Yes, of course you're too old, send it to me and I'll put it in my Z stable where it can frolic around with my N1SM0 Z

Cheers
Skiwi (56)

02-26-2021, 01:48 PM	#166 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If you have to ask, then, yes, you are too old. Hotrodz and wheelspeed like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

02-27-2021, 12:36 PM	#168 (permalink)
Zyonara91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: GTA Posts: 368 Drives: 2010-Red-6spd-S/T Rep Power: 15756	You know I'll chime in again. Thing is most people work from a early age. Mortgages, kids, food on the table and the list goes on. Having a nice car is NOT a priority for 99% of people and there are other more important things up on the list. When someone says "mId lIfe cRisSis" it pisses me off. So you're making fun of a man or woman who worked their *** off to support their kids through uni, pay off their mortgage and now that they have the disposable income and time you're busting their balls? Right makes sense. Then you look at what they drive... I mean I don't care what you drive, but if you're going to dish out stupidity then I won't feel bad when you're told off. Mid life crisis? What crisis? I have disposable income and like cars/motorcycles. I am fortunate enough to get a good education and more importantly a good job off the bat, not many people have this luck and their life circumstances are more daring and they need to allocate funds to necessities only. I remember when I bought my Z and I rolled into the Z dealership to grab stuff. I bought mine second hand private, not new, I needed some new lugnuts. Anyway, I roll up in the parking lot and a salesman says "nice car, daddy buy it?" I was going to punch his teeth down into his throat so that he could enjoy some chicklets. You don't get to make brash statements when you do not know someone. I told him that his mom bought it for me for being a good side fling. His face went red and told me to get off the lot, I told him to suck it and proceeded to parts. All in all, your money, your rules. Enjoy whatever car you want whether it be a Z, Ferrari, Porsche, Stang, Miata, Mini or Beetle. I have more respect for those who buy what they want and rock it with confidence. FL 4Motion, alcheng, mults and 7 others like this. __________________ 2FT3PDLZ Last edited by Zyonara91; 02-27-2021 at 12:38 PM.

03-01-2021, 10:26 AM	#169 (permalink)
chowtoo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: S. E. MI Posts: 153 Drives: Red2018 M6, 2019 A7 Rep Power: 4596	The only time that you are too old for a Z is when you're in the grave. Of course, at that time it's not a matter of age. FL 4Motion, Rusty and Zyonara91 like this.

03-02-2021, 01:55 PM	#172 (permalink)
370Tyler Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Winnipeg MB Age: 23 Posts: 66 Drives: 17 370Z DBP M6 Rep Power: 38948	My dad is 53, I am 19, I got my car 3 years ago and he loved it so much. 1 year later he got a white 2018 Z. and he has done a few mods, nothing like mine but some stuff none the less. I love cruising with my old man and going to the mountains to rip. trust me, never too old. FL 4Motion, danegrey, Rusty and 4 others like this. __________________ Follow My Instagram @tyler_hennebury Last edited by 370Tyler; 03-03-2021 at 11:25 AM.

03-04-2021, 11:05 PM	#173 (permalink)
Red-Hat Base Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Australia Posts: 26 Drives: 370Z Shiro White Rep Power: 1268	Nice 11 year old thread. Never really understood 'am I too old for...' questions re vehicles. Can you afford it? Do you like it? Can you get in and out of it? Can you still drive it safely? Do you have fun with it? If yes, then you are never too old for it! Life is too short to worry about what other people think. As long as you are not hurting anyone else, do what makes you happy. FL 4Motion, danegrey, Hotrodz and 3 others like this.

03-08-2021, 06:59 AM	#174 (permalink)
stephens1 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: TN Posts: 4 Drives: 2012 370Z Red.. Auto Rep Power: 6	Nope. Not too old. I'm 65 and own both a 300ZX and a 370Z. Never wanted a Vette... But I will admit, there are some young punks driving Z's, but that's the same with Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers. Always bigger, better and faster... The only drawback is sometimes nearly have to fall out of mine to get out of it!! FL 4Motion, danegrey, Rusty and 3 others like this.

03-08-2021, 01:51 PM	#175 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	just have to add, I have gotten so many laughs out of this thread... FL 4Motion, Rusty, Hotrodz and 1 others like this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it