Am I too old for a Z

rmorrow · 10-21-2010, 07:18 PM

If you have to ask if you are too old for a Z then you probably are!

370Zsteve · 10-21-2010, 07:51 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.

Yes you are, my friend. I'm only 56...send me yours I need two in the garage

Zsteve · 10-21-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

i will argue with you on that...every porsche owner ive ever known doesnt know squat about cars...they bought it because they think its fast...unless you drive a 911 turbo...your porsche isnt anywhere NEAR fast...basically what youre telling me is that the 22 year old blonde who has a rich daddy who bought her a porsche knows about cars???

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Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

and yes...the price off the lot does matter...for people who are actually into cars and interested in building them...it matters big time...sure you can BUY speed from a dealership...anyone can...but not everyone can actually BUILD speed

also...one point that i forgot to make (which is outside of my above comments)...the cost of ownership of a porsche compared to a Z is a HELL of big difference

you are generalizing on who you know that has had them. Ive talked to some guys that have have highend cars and they know thier car inside and out and what it can and cant do. I can say the same about people who drive the Z too. Some know and some dont, its like that for all cars. And again you are getting hung up on the money thing. Some people dont care about the money if they have the money. If a 400 hp car that cost 50,000 and 400 hp car that cost 30,00 Im going to compare based on hp not cost. That 20,000 extra wasnt spent on the engine alone but in other areas too. (the CTS V) And the Porsche has a higher reliability rating than the Z. And when you say building a car, do you mean you do all the work or just buy the parts and have someone else do the work? Cuz I would bet that a very small % of Z owners can build a fast car. You find people on the forums who know more about cars and thats why they are on here but there are plenty of Z owners who arent on a forum and drive the Z and dont change anything. Also I will say if I have the income to buy 100,000 dollar cars Im probably in a profession that requires plenty of time day and night and why would I worry about installing an exhaust myself.

PapoZalsa · 10-21-2010, 08:45 PM

GO for the car that you like, not your friends!

rangercarol · 10-28-2010, 10:33 PM

You people are not old enough! I am getting a new Z for my 70th birthday and I don't care what people think. I kept my '83 RX7 for 15 years until I drove the '98 Acura Integra. I still own that Integra because I could never find anything that I liked better until I drove a new Z.

My son, who is 43, wants that Integra to replace his late model Saturn, which is no fun at all.

Did I mention that I am female?

rangercarol

Slynky · 10-28-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rangercarol

You people are not old enough! I am getting a new Z for my 70th birthday and I don't care what people think. I kept my '83 RX7 for 15 years until I drove the '98 Acura Integra. I still own that Integra because I could never find anything that I liked better until I drove a new Z.

My son, who is 43, wants that Integra to replace his late model Saturn, which is no fun at all.

Did I mention that I am female?

rangercarol

You go, girl !

TreeSemdyZee · 10-28-2010, 11:13 PM

Hey. How you doin'?

Mt Tam I am · 10-29-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rangercarol

You people are not old enough! I am getting a new Z for my 70th birthday and I don't care what people think. I kept my '83 RX7 for 15 years until I drove the '98 Acura Integra. I still own that Integra because I could never find anything that I liked better until I drove a new Z.

My son, who is 43, wants that Integra to replace his late model Saturn, which is no fun at all.

Did I mention that I am female?

rangercarol

Hooray lady! And you are driving a manuel at 70. So many younger folks here have turned to automatics because it's too hard, for whatever reason, to use the clutch. Hats off.

to you.

kenchan · 10-29-2010, 12:20 PM

did sheps die from age? haven't seen his post for a while...

Slynky · 10-29-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Hooray lady! And you are driving a manuel at 70. So many younger folks here have turned to automatics because it's too hard, for whatever reason, to use the clutch. Hats off.

to you.

Ain't that tha troof !

kenchan · 10-29-2010, 02:16 PM

so he died from too much clutch action fatigue?

Robert_Nash · 10-29-2010, 04:37 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.

I'm 56...I'm overweight...I autocross my Zs...I LOVE the Z and have had many and have every intention of having many, many more.

Unless you have a physical problem that would keep you from getting in/out of the vehicle saying anyone it "too old' is ridiculous.

Maybe you need a new friend?

rangercarol · 02-21-2021, 05:58 PM

I just saw this threat and couldn't hold back a comment. Check my old thread; I bought my 2011 370Z when I was 70 and still have it. It is my daily driver and has held up well. It makes me feel good and keeps me young. I am furious when I see 70-year old people referred to as elderly.

The only maintenance, other than fluids, was alignments. It seems to eat tires; 20K on the original Yokohamas and 32K on the Michelin touring tires. (To Michelin's credit, they gave me a nice adjustment on the next set.)

My husband wants me to get a new Corvette or a 400Z, but no, I am sticking with my 379Z.

Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Introduction > New 370Z Owner

Rusty · 02-21-2021, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rangercarol

I just saw this threat and couldn't hold back a comment. Check my old thread; I bought my 2011 370Z when I was 70 and still have it. It is my daily driver and has held up well. It makes me feel good and keeps me young. I am furious when I see 70-year old people referred to as elderly.

The only maintenance, other than fluids, was alignments. It seems to eat tires; 20K on the original Yokohamas and 32K on the Michelin touring tires. (To Michelin's credit, they gave me a nice adjustment on the next set.)

My husband wants me to get a new Corvette or a 400Z, but no, I am sticking with my 379Z.

Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Introduction > New 370Z Owner

My wifey said AWESOME!

Both of us are in our 60's. And don't feel it.

madwi · 02-21-2021, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

My wifey said AWESOME!

Both of us are in our 60's. And don't feel it.

Rusty's wife doesnt look it either, Rusty on the other hand...

10-21-2010, 08:45 PM	#124 (permalink)
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10-28-2010, 10:33 PM	#125 (permalink)
rangercarol Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: McCormick, SC Age: 84 Posts: 56 Drives: 2011 370z Cherry 6m Rep Power: 3370	Too Old For Z You people are not old enough! I am getting a new Z for my 70th birthday and I don't care what people think. I kept my '83 RX7 for 15 years until I drove the '98 Acura Integra. I still own that Integra because I could never find anything that I liked better until I drove a new Z. My son, who is 43, wants that Integra to replace his late model Saturn, which is no fun at all. Did I mention that I am female? rangercarol

02-21-2021, 05:58 PM	#133 (permalink)
rangercarol Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: McCormick, SC Age: 84 Posts: 56 Drives: 2011 370z Cherry 6m Rep Power: 3370	Am I too old for a Z I just saw this threat and couldn't hold back a comment. Check my old thread; I bought my 2011 370Z when I was 70 and still have it. It is my daily driver and has held up well. It makes me feel good and keeps me young. I am furious when I see 70-year old people referred to as elderly. The only maintenance, other than fluids, was alignments. It seems to eat tires; 20K on the original Yokohamas and 32K on the Michelin touring tires. (To Michelin's credit, they gave me a nice adjustment on the next set.) My husband wants me to get a new Corvette or a 400Z, but no, I am sticking with my 379Z. Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Introduction > New 370Z Owner FL 4Motion, alcheng, danegrey and 7 others like this. Last edited by rangercarol; 02-21-2021 at 06:02 PM. Reason: add link

10-21-2010, 07:18 PM	#121 (permalink)
rmorrow Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 79 Drives: 2010 370z Sports MT Rep Power: 15	If you have to ask if you are too old for a Z then you probably are!

10-28-2010, 11:13 PM	#127 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Hey. How you doin'?

10-29-2010, 12:20 PM	#129 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	did sheps die from age? haven't seen his post for a while...

10-29-2010, 02:16 PM	#131 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	so he died from too much clutch action fatigue?