Some Z guys don't respect other Z guys

Vaughanabe13 · 07-21-2011, 11:43 AM

As an "outsider" who has been looking at both Z33 and Z34's for my next car, I've noticed that the 350z forums/users have very negative opinions about the 370z. I can't say I've witnessed that in person, but it's certainly a strong presence on the internet.

There is one guy at work who has a 370z (and no 350's). He parks in roughly the same spot every day. When I get my Z I'm planning on parking next to him whenever possible and hopefully he'll be friendly.

onzedge · 07-21-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13

As an "outsider" who has been looking at both Z33 and Z34's for my next car, I've noticed that the 350z forums/users have very negative opinions about the 370z. I can't say I've witnessed that in person, but it's certainly a strong presence on the internet.

There is one guy at work who has a 370z (and no 350's). He parks in roughly the same spot every day. When I get my Z I'm planning on parking next to him whenever possible and hopefully he'll be friendly.

This is easily explained. It's like the guy who acts all tough and puts down his team mates simply because he has seen them naked in the locker room and he, himself, feels some deep inadequacy because of this.

These feelings of inadequacy and of being “less than” are deeply rooted in his subconscious and, try as he may, it is impossible to sublimate them completely. These feelings cannot help but bubble up into conscious thought and to counteract them, he employs these put-downs as a defense mechanism to protect his ego and self-esteem.

350 guys who spend their time bashing 370 guys suffer from this same syndrome – let’s call it "370 Envy" -- and its mechanism exactly like my previously described pathology.

So, please, dont' taunt these folks or put them down. They need help -- professional help. Reach out to one of these 350-centrics and recommend counseling or perhaps a short hospital stay.

Just my opinion.

Cmike2780 · 07-21-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13

As an "outsider" who has been looking at both Z33 and Z34's for my next car, I've noticed that the 350z forums/users have very negative opinions about the 370z. I can't say I've witnessed that in person, but it's certainly a strong presence on the internet.

There is one guy at work who has a 370z (and no 350's). He parks in roughly the same spot every day. When I get my Z I'm planning on parking next to him whenever possible and hopefully he'll be friendly.

Of course they're gonna be bias, they don't want to feel inferior. I have nothing against the 350. In fact, I don't think anyone here is views the 350 in the negative. It's the owners. I hate to say it, but a lot of them are just jealous for some reason. They will not likely tell you up front. They usually say "I not a fan of the boomerang headlights" or some sort of quip. Offer them an straight up trade for a 370 and I gaurantee 99.99% of them would take it.

b1adesofcha0s · 07-21-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Of course they're gonna be bias, they don't want to feel inferior. I have nothing against the 350. In fact, I don't think anyone here is views the 350 in the negative. It's the owners. I hate to say it, but a lot of them are just jealous for some reason. They will not likely tell you up front. They usually say "I not a fan of the boomerang headlights" or some sort of quip. Offer them an straight up trade for a 370 and I gaurantee 99.99% of them would take it.

If someone were to offer me a straight up trade with a car that is worth more than mine, I would do it too

DJ-of-E · 07-21-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

If someone were to offer me a straight up trade with a car that is worth more than mine, I would do it too

If someone offer up a straight up trade for my 40th Z to a BOSS Mustang, I'd do it, too =P

Econ · 07-21-2011, 12:37 PM

ill trade you an 09 g37 blades. deal?

b1adesofcha0s · 07-21-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

ill trade you an 09 g37 blades. deal?

Do you have one to trade?

Econ · 07-21-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Do you have one to trade?

yes

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b1adesofcha0s · 07-21-2011, 12:57 PM

I also should have mentioned that it should be a car that is better than mine AND worth more!

b1adesofcha0s · 07-21-2011, 01:33 PM

I'd trade mine for a Cayman S with PDK, as long as it was still under warranty

NYBladeZ · 07-21-2011, 01:36 PM

I wish the Z community was more like the Subie guys, they always give a point and shout out when seeing another subie on the road.

Red__Zed · 07-21-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

I wish the Z community was more like the Subie guys, they always give a point and shout out when seeing another subie on the road.

Yeah, with their middle finger

birdmanx1 · 07-21-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

I wish the Z community was more like the Subie guys, they always give a point and shout out when seeing another subie on the road.

It seems to me that the Subie, Lancer & Evo guys always try to race whenever they spot other sports cars. I hate to generalize but that's the broad consensus with those guys.

Red__Zed · 07-21-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

It seems to me that the Subie, Lancer & Evo guys always try to race whenever they spot other sports cars. I hate to generalize but that's the broad consensus with those guys.

I don't try to race you Bert... But then again, your nismo scares me.

b1adesofcha0s · 07-21-2011, 01:38 PM

I like how you drive Econ

07-21-2011, 12:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 20	ill trade you an 09 g37 blades. deal? __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	I also should have mentioned that it should be a car that is better than mine AND worth more! __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	I'd trade mine for a Cayman S with PDK, as long as it was still under warranty __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 21	I wish the Z community was more like the Subie guys, they always give a point and shout out when seeing another subie on the road. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	I like how you drive Econ __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

07-21-2011, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vaughanabe13 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 387 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 14	As an "outsider" who has been looking at both Z33 and Z34's for my next car, I've noticed that the 350z forums/users have very negative opinions about the 370z. I can't say I've witnessed that in person, but it's certainly a strong presence on the internet. There is one guy at work who has a 370z (and no 350's). He parks in roughly the same spot every day. When I get my Z I'm planning on parking next to him whenever possible and hopefully he'll be friendly.

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