what do their "parents" do is probably the better question, lol.

Here we go again lmao

I was 23 when I bought my 370.

No offense to anyone.... but I think the dislike or seeming hatred to the younger crowd owning Z's is still comical.

Years ago when I purchased my Z32, I went on a cruise (at age 15) with a group of Ga Z Car Club guys. Most of which were doctors, businessmen, etc (35+ yrs olds). Since I was 15, mom had to tag along due to driving laws. At one point in the cruise we stopped for a break and I got out of the car to snap pictures of the caravan. A group of the drivers in the group approached my mom asking, "So you are letting junior drive your car for the weekend?".

My mom smuggly replied..."no, this is junior's car".

After that not a SINGLE one of the Ga Z Car members would talk to me until they figured out I knew what I was doing and was not some punk kid.

Just because a younger driver has a Z, does not mean that they will not take care of and respect the car as much as an older individual. Regardless of how they came to afford the car.

My parents were nice enough to agree to match whatever I saved up (100%) to help me purchase my first car. I was lucky to find a rare Z32 for a decent price.

Well said Dustin! Part of the reason I can afford one is that I have scholarships paying for all of my college tuition, books, etc. and I live a pretty conservative lifestyle when it comes to going out and partying. I do spend most of my income on my car, but I can still afford my other bills and save a little bit too. Living with my parents helps too :p

thanks for the support on that one and my parents did not even match the price for my Z, everything is on me which I wouldnt have any other way and I think its a pretty decent acomplishment at 19 years old to buy your first car at the amount i paid.

S2000 18

370z 22


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Actually the job I have now and make over 80k a year does not require a college degree (I dropped out of college and still don't have one) and honestly I could have easily been doing it right out of high school too as I already had the know how for it. Its definitely possible.

Hell I introduced a friend of mine who now probably makes more money than I do and he started at the company when he was 19 (I was 21-22 when I started 26 now).

You are still a punk. You drive an automatic, lol. puss. Also, we don't care if you take care of it or not. The fact that you don't earn your own money and get things handed to you is not respected by many people. Also I don't respect anyone that has an automatic Z. I make fun of them. You are a douche. : )

This is not cool and sounds very much like a personal attack which violates the forum policies as well as just general good form and decorum.

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this post makes you look like a punk yourself. He shouldn't be hated on for having very good parents.

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Please, DO NOT tell people you are a member of this forum, DO NOT drive your Z, sell it.

With your attitude and thinking, you DO NOT deserve a Z, not at all.

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A tip of the hat to those in the 60+ group. I love seeing people of all ages enjoying these cars.

I was barely 17 when I bought my 350 and 21 when I bought my 370z. Now I'm 22.

Z's for Life!

I would like to know what kind of job you have :driving:

16 :D got my z in may :D and i know you guys are gonna look down on me and all but oh well my parents say that's why they work to support their kids

Enjoy it and BE CAREFUL! :tup:

Congrats wish i had parents that had that kinda flow when i was growing up! Have fun and be very very careful. :tiphat:

Maybe your parents can pay for you to take some driving lessons? LOL I kid. Good luck young man, and yea, I think it's a terrible car to learn to drive with. It's a sports car, not a toy.

Good stuff Joe, no worries about anyone looking down on you. It's your parents right to give whatever gift they want ;). Enjoy and be safe :tup:

I'm 17 and have a 370z. No accidents, no tickets, everything perfect. I also agree with Dustin about other drivers giving us a hard time, which is a bit absurd but understandable to certain extents.

25 here. Graduation present to myself! :happydance:

25, gift to myself because my sedan was boring.

38. Wow lots of teens and young adults. Im jelly. When i was of driving age i had a tercel. I loved the little. 4 banging 4 speed.

28 here. I'm prior military and have been working as an instructor for General Dynamics for the last 6 years. I train soldiers how to operate the Stryker vehicle. I pay 137/month in insurance with USAA for the Z and my DD.

Those were fun cars, kinda ugly though but fun.
That's what she said! :tup:

My 50th birthday present to myself ( actually 49 3/4 -I couldn't wait but close enough)

Im in NJ and only pay roughly 1400 a year.

Bought my car at 29.

53. It was lot cheaper mid-life crisis than a mistress.

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21, graduation present from me to me

Pretty much same here, just got it a little over a year before graduating :icon17:

Bought my new '09 Z at age 61, as a "pre-retirement gift" to myself. Still enjoying the car and will own her as long as I continue to be able to enjoy a sports car of this kind.

Well, we pay Allstate 182.00 a month for coverage on 3 cars which has our home morgage. Those cars are 2000 prelude, 2010 Maxima & 2011 370Z. I also own a 1966 SS396 Chevelle that I take to 2-3 car shows a year. It is insured sperately under Hagerty.

I am 54 and have enjoyed all cars my entire life. I guess I have have the best of both worlds. I can drive a new 370Z or cruiz my classic 66 big block hanging out with others enjoying classics on the summer weekends.

As far has who gets financial help etc. I only care about what I have done in my life finacially. I took it upon myself to work and pay for everything on my own. It was a personal choice and decision that gave me personal satisfaction. cheers! :tiphat:

My parents bought me my first Z (240Z) when I was 21, I bought several more between then and 1982 after I got a job ($18,000/year) and that was when interest rates were between 12% and 17% - I'd sell the previous Z just as the balloon payment would come due. That house of cards came to a screeching halt when we bought a house and had our first kid - I sold the 280ZX Turbo for a Honda Civic. I drove GMC pickups for the next several years because by the time I could afford a third car, I was paying for the cars I bought for my children just like my parents did. So I bought my most recent Z when I was 60.