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Originally Posted by kenchan i was the same way about 10yrs ago. nowadays not so much. i think it's about buying something you really want instead of buying subsititutes. you

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Old 01-05-2012, 10:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
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i was the same way about 10yrs ago. nowadays not so much. i think it's about buying something you really want instead of buying subsititutes.

you need to save up and get a car you really want.
hah that's true. i really wanted the 370z, but i guess it wasn't exactly what i wanted. i'm quite content with my setup now, i think i have everything i need for a while.
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hah that's true. i really wanted the 370z, but i guess it wasn't exactly what i wanted. i'm quite content with my setup now, i think i have everything i need for a while.
awesome! i honestly think nissan designed the 370Z for the 35+ crowd...
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awesome! i honestly think nissan designed the 370Z for the 35+ crowd...
It's like 16-23 and 40+
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It's like 16-23 and 40+
The age distributions are pretty wonky. Lots of young owners, drops off some, then starts to tick back up at 40-50+
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The age distributions are pretty wonky. Lots of young owners, drops off some, then starts to tick back up at 40-50+
Normal for a luxury type car (i.e. car that is a luxury to own--not necessary).

Young guys like me have no family, so we can afford stuff.
Middle-aged guys are bogged down with kids and crap.
Older guys are rewarding themselves for either raising their children or having the stones and skill to smother them in their sleep and get away with it.
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awesome! i honestly think nissan designed the 370Z for the 35+ crowd...
No, they designed it just for you, ken.
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No, they designed it just for you, ken.
i doubt that. my j-arse did not fit very well in the car originally. had to get slimmer side mirrors and raise the seat a tad so that i could see out over the side mirrors... never had to do this on any of my j-cars.

it was designed for a 35+ yr old american dood of 6ft 1in and slim healthy build.

so i dont know why mr.k was saying this gen Z is 'not a z.' it's definitely designed for an american, not me.
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it was designed for a 35+ yr old american dood of 6ft 1in and slim healthy build.
That's me, except only 31. I am almost too tall for this car and it's tough to get my legs in under the steering wheel in a tight parking spot. Oh well, still love it once I am seated.
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it was designed for a 35+ yr old american dood of 6ft 1in and slim healthy build.
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I'm a little under the age but can say that i don't think it was designed with a tallish person in the car. I'm 6'2" and have about an inch of space between my head and the roof lining. Still love it once i'm seated though. The bolstering of the seat is almost perfect for me.
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I'm a little under the age but can say that i don't think it was designed with a tallish person in the car. I'm 6'2" and have about an inch of space between my head and the roof lining. Still love it once i'm seated though. The bolstering of the seat is almost perfect for me.
hummm... i better update my post then. im not real good with estimating high altitudes.
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awesome! i honestly think nissan designed the 370Z for the 35+ crowd...
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