Said Bye to the Z tonight!

m4a1mustang · 11-17-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

And if this bothers you about the car you own, you've got issues.

Got news for ya. The Z is not a porsche. It's not a vette. It's not so expensive that it's exclusive or rare. Why did anyone buy a Z assuming that this would be the case?

Like Convert said, you can buy one in the low 30's.

And the Mustang will soon be the same.

I'm lucky I live where I do. No one here wants a Mustang, so my car is rare!

kenchan · 11-17-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm lucky I live where I do. No one here wants a Mustang, so my car is rare!

dang you got smart people in your area!

m4a1mustang · 11-17-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

dang you got smart people in your area!

I live and work in the two richest counties in the US, so naturally the Porsche 911 is the most popular car here. If you can't afford a 911, you buy a 350Z or 370Z. I see probably 10 370s for every 1 5.0. I think I counted 11 370s on my way to work today. I probably see 50+ 350s in a day.

shoopajae10 · 11-17-2010, 11:55 AM

damn, so the 370zs are like honda civics around your neighborhood?!

m4a1mustang · 11-17-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by shoopajae10

damn, so the 370zs are like honda civics around your neighborhood?!

Yeah. The DC Metro area is kind of isolated from the rest of the US. Our unemployment rate is only around 6.5% due to so many government jobs and it's just a very rich area. 8 of the 10 richest counties in the US are in the DC Metro area. Our pizza delivery guys drive brand new 335is.

ProfessorDave · 11-17-2010, 11:58 AM

Z count on the work today = 0 (although there are at least 2 350 coupes, 2 350 roadsters, 1 other 370, and 1 300ZX in the area)
Mustang GT count = 4 (does the new one say "5.0" on the side, older ones say "GT"?)
CRZ count = 0

So that proves it...

I can count!

flashburn · 11-17-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I live and work in the two richest counties in the US, so naturally the Porsche 911 is the most popular car here. If you can't afford a 911, you buy a 350Z or 370Z. I see probably 10 370s for every 1 5.0. I think I counted 11 370s on my way to work today. I probably see 50+ 350s in a day.

Further reinforcing Ken's initial impressions. Lots of smart people.

m4a1mustang · 11-17-2010, 12:00 PM

Yeah, the 2011s have the 5.0 badge. 2010s just say "GT."

I see a few 2010s but most of the Mustangs around here are V6 models or older GTs. I admit, there are a lot of V6s around, but as far as the 5.0 goes... they are very rare.

m4a1mustang · 11-17-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Further reinforcing Ken's initial impressions. Lots of smart people.

Mainly just posers. There aren't many enthusiasts around here. It's all about image. If you're not rolling in a Benz, BMW, or Bentley you're nothing!!!

I probably see 5-6 Bentleys on my daily commute.

flashburn · 11-17-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Mainly just posers. There aren't many enthusiasts around here. It's all about image. If you're not rolling in a Benz, BMW, or Bentley you're nothing!!!

I probably see 5-6 Bentleys on my daily commute.

Haha, sure, keep telling yourself that. Whatever makes you feel better.

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m4a1mustang · 11-17-2010, 12:11 PM

Haha, it's all relative. I think if I lived in an area where they truly were all over the place it might get annoying, but I just like the car so I'm happy. Though a spider has taken up residence in the car so I might sell it and get a GTR.

shadoquad · 11-17-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Haha, it's all relative. I think if I lived in an area where they truly were all over the place it might get annoying, but I just like the car so I'm happy. Though a spider has taken up residence in the car so I might sell it and get a GTR.

Get a CRZ. It's also three letters.

flashburn · 11-17-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Haha, it's all relative. I think if I lived in an area where they truly were all over the place it might get annoying, but I just like the car so I'm happy. Though a spider has taken up residence in the car so I might sell it and get a GTR.

Now that I would support!

I have grand dreams of owning a 2012 GT-R, but I'd really need to get a daily driver since I wouldn't want to put 70 miles a day on a GT-R. One day perhaps.

m4a1mustang · 11-17-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Now that I would support!

I have grand dreams of owning a 2012 GT-R, but I'd really need to get a daily driver since I wouldn't want to put 70 miles a day on a GT-R. One day perhaps.

I'm sure I'll own a GTR at some point. I just need to get use out of this car before I move on. I got 1.5 years out of the Z so I figure I'll do the same with this then probably spring for a 911 variant.

ProfessorDave · 11-17-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm sure I'll own a GTR at some point. I just need to get use out of this car before I move on. I got 1.5 years out of the Z so I figure I'll do the same with this then probably spring for a valliant.

Here you go Steve!

11-17-2010, 11:58 AM	#66 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Z count on the work today = 0 (although there are at least 2 350 coupes, 2 350 roadsters, 1 other 370, and 1 300ZX in the area) Mustang GT count = 4 (does the new one say "5.0" on the side, older ones say "GT"?) CRZ count = 0 So that proves it... I can count! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yeah, the 2011s have the 5.0 badge. 2010s just say "GT." I see a few 2010s but most of the Mustangs around here are V6 models or older GTs. I admit, there are a lot of V6s around, but as far as the 5.0 goes... they are very rare. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Haha, it's all relative. I think if I lived in an area where they truly were all over the place it might get annoying, but I just like the car so I'm happy. Though a spider has taken up residence in the car so I might sell it and get a GTR. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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