Am I too old for a Z

God-Speed · 05-15-2021, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightrain2003

I am 83 and still making mods to my 2013 Z. Age is a state of mind. You want to be old, act old. Be young, at least in mind, do your own thing. I am probably the oldest Z owner on this forum. And really enjoy living the life that I live while I can.

Nightrain2003 · 05-16-2021, 03:49 PM

After 22 years as a combat air crew member in the Air Force (3 Vietnam tours),
and 20 years working for a aerial survey company, I spent the last 19 working for a Harley dealership. And yes had several Harleys. Would still be working, but covid shut the dealership down. So forced into retirement. Guess it was time. Been working since I was 12 years old.

danegrey · 05-16-2021, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightrain2003

After 22 years as a combat air crew member in the Air Force (3 Vietnam tours),
and 20 years working for a aerial survey company, I spent the last 19 working for a Harley dealership. And yes had several Harleys. Would still be working, but covid shut the dealership down. So forced into retirement. Guess it was time. Been working since I was 12 years old.

Amazing and you still like to play..... thanks for you service in Vietnam

FrankEtier · 05-16-2021, 06:25 PM

Had a 06 G35, ‘10 G37, and now a ‘14 370Z I got in 2019. At 45 I’m having fun with the Z and it doesn’t break the bank!

axmea? · 05-17-2021, 03:41 AM

My respects Mr Nightrain. Thank you for your service.

chowtoo · 05-17-2021, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightrain2003

After 22 years as a combat air crew member in the Air Force (3 Vietnam tours),
and 20 years working for a aerial survey company, I spent the last 19 working for a Harley dealership. And yes had several Harleys. Would still be working, but covid shut the dealership down. So forced into retirement. Guess it was time. Been working since I was 12 years old.

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My wife grew up in Las Cruces and my son went to the university there. Welcome!

Ghostvette · 05-17-2021, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightrain2003

After 22 years as a combat air crew member in the Air Force (3 Vietnam tours),
and 20 years working for a aerial survey company, I spent the last 19 working for a Harley dealership. And yes had several Harleys. Would still be working, but covid shut the dealership down. So forced into retirement. Guess it was time. Been working since I was 12 years old.

My uncle was a navigator on BUFF during 'Nam.

sir.

1alexie · 05-17-2021, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightrain2003

After 22 years as a combat air crew member in the Air Force (3 Vietnam tours),
and 20 years working for a aerial survey company, I spent the last 19 working for a Harley dealership. And yes had several Harleys. Would still be working, but covid shut the dealership down. So forced into retirement. Guess it was time. Been working since I was 12 years old.

You've been productive your entire life, and I salute you for that. Now it's time for you to enjoy life to the fullest. Thank you so much for your hard work.

wheelspeed · 07-13-2022, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Getting in and out of the car keeps me young. Reminds me of climbing on the jungle gym

I believe there is something to this. If you just quit and get cars that are easier to get in/out, then you're going to get older faster. You need to do little things every day that keep you limber and keep up your muscle and giving up one thing after another will just make you old and tired.

wheelspeed · 07-13-2022, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightrain2003

After 22 years as a combat air crew member in the Air Force (3 Vietnam tours),
and 20 years working for a aerial survey company, I spent the last 19 working for a Harley dealership. And yes had several Harleys. Would still be working, but covid shut the dealership down. So forced into retirement. Guess it was time. Been working since I was 12 years old.

That's awesome Nightrain. Thank you for your service.

I'm not a Facebook fan, but caved in after coaxing to try Facebook Marketplace to get rid of an old hottub. Wow, it's active. It didn't sound like you were quite ready to retire so if you're ever bored, throw on an ad in FB Marketplace for your HD services and I bet you'll get the chance to turn some wrenches again. Plus, you get to take jobs as you want or pick and choose the ones you want.

Best luck to you.

PTYZ · 02-18-2023, 08:41 PM

You are only Old in your Head. You are never to old to enjoy life so Enjoy your Z. I am 62 and loving it every second I drive it. Is my Toy car for the Weekends only.😎

vtec to vvel · 02-18-2023, 09:18 PM

Who cares about what society thinks/dictates as "too old" for anything?

F*ck what anyone thinks, and you do you. The good thing about the Z is that it's a very universal and is an all-age friendly vehicle, and gets better with age.

Dreadnaught · 02-18-2023, 11:39 PM

^ Agree.

I don't give a fvck what people think about me. I do what I want. Too many people live their lives based off of other peoples ideas of them.

BlackCherry Z · 02-19-2023, 12:39 AM

I hope NOT!!!! I am 68 years old and still love my Z. I have to admit, I don't drive it as aggressive as I used to but on occasion, like almost every day you just "need" to!!!!

crazy4oldcars · 02-19-2023, 09:44 AM

60 years here, and daily'd my '16 MISMO until about 6 months ago. Now I daily the beater and run Mitzee about once a week. You're only too old if you FEEL too old!

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05-16-2021, 03:49 PM	#212 (permalink)
Nightrain2003 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 6 Drives: 2010 370Z Red Manual Rep Power: 583	After 22 years as a combat air crew member in the Air Force (3 Vietnam tours), and 20 years working for a aerial survey company, I spent the last 19 working for a Harley dealership. And yes had several Harleys. Would still be working, but covid shut the dealership down. So forced into retirement. Guess it was time. Been working since I was 12 years old. FL 4Motion, JARblue, Rusty and 12 others like this.

05-16-2021, 06:25 PM	#214 (permalink)
FrankEtier Base Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: McKinney, TX Age: 49 Posts: 145 Drives: 2014 370Z SC Rep Power: 11605	Had a 06 G35, ‘10 G37, and now a ‘14 370Z I got in 2019. At 45 I’m having fun with the Z and it doesn’t break the bank! FL 4Motion, NecioVato, cv129 and 4 others like this. __________________ ‘14 Topgunz Speedworks Rotrex Supercharged VR30 7AT 370Z Magma Red. @liquid.magma

05-17-2021, 03:41 AM	#215 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	My respects Mr Nightrain. Thank you for your service. Hotrodz, Zingston and wheelspeed like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

02-18-2023, 08:41 PM	#221 (permalink)
PTYZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 370Z RS Touring Rep Power: 3	You are only Old in your Head. You are never to old to enjoy life so Enjoy your Z. I am 62 and loving it every second I drive it. Is my Toy car for the Weekends only.😎 FL 4Motion, Rusty and 260Z_Steve like this.

02-18-2023, 09:18 PM	#222 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,915 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 502909	Who cares about what society thinks/dictates as "too old" for anything? Fck what anyone thinks, and you do you. The good thing about the Z is that it's a very universal and is an all-age friendly vehicle, and gets better with age. FL 4Motion, Rusty and filip00 like this. __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t*

02-18-2023, 11:39 PM	#223 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10139	^ Agree. I don't give a fvck what people think about me. I do what I want. Too many people live their lives based off of other peoples ideas of them. FL 4Motion and Rusty like this. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service.

02-19-2023, 12:39 AM	#224 (permalink)
BlackCherry Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 49 Drives: 2016 370Z BC A7 Rep Power: 9	I hope NOT!!!! I am 68 years old and still love my Z. I have to admit, I don't drive it as aggressive as I used to but on occasion, like almost every day you just "need" to!!!! FL 4Motion, God-Speed, Rusty and 1 others like this.

02-19-2023, 09:44 AM	#225 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	60 years here, and daily'd my '16 MISMO until about 6 months ago. Now I daily the beater and run Mitzee about once a week. You're only too old if you FEEL too old! Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk