Traded in my 09Z for a 2012Z

MacLean · 05-01-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Like any of us on here really NEED a 2 seat sport car to begin with???? Its an ego purchase. All of us... no exceptions. We may like the sport of driving but that sport alone is 90% ego. Buying this type of car is a money loss. We could have all bought a certified used altima and got more functionality and warranty. But some of us say" there's nothing like buying new" blah blah blah. That's alotta smoke. New or used a car is the same if it comes with warranty. When you pick leather in any car. You lose money. Nav, you lose money. The depreciation rate is usually similar throught a lineup so u lose the same amount of money.

If it was all about saving cash why aren't all of you driving 2.0 gencoupes. They can be had for 25kotd brand new with a lil hustle to your game??? All you guys are doing is passing judgement because a sports car is no investment. Or any car for that matter. If we aren't buying nissan versa's to get around? We are just buying what we like. USUALLY BUYING WHAT WE LIKE WASTES MONEY. Cuz a decently equipped versa can be had for 15kotd and it will get us around to where we need to go.

In reality it is can you get from point A to point B w/o any problems or worries. A lot of us are very fortune & lucky to be able to afford & drive what we have. I say about 90-99% of the things we buy are overrated & a waste of money, but we still buy them. Why is this? B/c we can & it makes us happy & we feel better about ourselves. Yeah we might regret what we purchased here & there, but we live on & it brings a smile to our faces.

NYBladeZ · 05-01-2012, 12:31 PM

I agree with the previous comments, we drive the Z and other similar sports cars for our own self gratification first and foremost. Look, I don't think people are hating, its just not something you see done often and it goes against all common sense.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-01-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

I agree with the previous comments, we drive the Z and other similar sports cars for our own self gratification first and foremost. Look, I don't think people are hating, its just not something you see done often and it goes against all common sense.

Technically, buying a sports car goes against common sense.

1. Insurance is usually 30%-50% higher
2. Uses up to 30% more gas.
3. Usually has few accomodations or features for proper daily usability.
4. Makes you a target for theft like the rims on our Z's
5. Are generally between 30% and 100% more expensive to purchase over basic transportation.

We lost common sense the moment we considered owning a sports car. So none of us can really justify it more than just being a want and nothing more.

kenchan · 05-01-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Technically, buying a sports car goes against common sense.

1. Insurance is usually 30%-50% higher
2. Uses up to 30% more gas.
3. Usually has few accomodations or features for proper daily usability.
4. Makes you a target for theft like the rims on our Z's
5. Are generally between 30% and 100% more expensive to purchase over basic transportation.

We lost common sense the moment we considered owning a sports car. So none of us can really justify it more than just being a want and nothing more.

nothing's wrong with wanting something just for pleasure if you deserve it, i think.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-01-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

nothing's wrong with wanting something just for pleasure if you deserve it, i think.

Mt Tam I am · 05-01-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

nothing's wrong with wanting something just for pleasure if you deserve it, i think.

I agree. It is what makes life worth living. I do not want to be like everybody else. I do not even want everybody to want to be me either. Yuck.

Tino2fasT · 05-01-2012, 06:22 PM

This is my take on this guys... Common sense first of all, is NOT that common. I bought my Z because since the age of ten, i have always wanted a "Datsun" Z-car and a Corvette "Stingray". I was born in 1963, and grew up in North Carolina. I have SEEN Muscle cars in thier "heyday" doing everything from running moonshine to Saturday Night Drag racing. I was in the Marine Corp at 18 years old and in Okinawa Japan in 1983, watching those guys racing and drifting RX-3's and 240Z's in the warehouse districts BEFORE it was even known as drifing, lol.

I do NOT have any kids (Biological, anyway) and at the age of 44-45 I decided that I was either going to get a NEW Z or a NEW Corvette, (which I have ALWAYS wanted) I had the money from being disciplined enough to SAVE my money, and being disciplined enough in life to have decent credit so buying a Sports Car for me was not an "Impulse" buy, or me out to buy it "Because I could"... I bought my car because I deserved it. It was not an "Ego" thing for me and was NOT an Impractical buy as I dont need a carseat (although I have had one in it for my Godson, and the Z IS equipped to accept the Infant carseat security cables and straps! It even knows NOT to deploy the passenger side airbag until a certain weight is loaded in that seat..... lol!)

My point is this, there are a few points that people have stated that i could debate, but something that I have learned in life is that when you find a group of people that you have come to surround yourself with because of a definite COMMON interest, it will pay off NOT to make waves, especially about trivial points.

kidkotic2001 · 05-01-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

OP, congrats on the new whip. I know there's a huge weight on the nutsack right now but it should ease once the haters go to sleep.

So much hate in the blood here. Listen to this while you read these posts. Lol

JD feat Jadakiss & Freeway - Hate In Ya Blood [2001] - YouTube

Thanks I appreciate it.

11Thumper · 05-01-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tino2fasT

This is my take on this guys... Common sense first of all, is NOT that common. I bought my Z because since the age of ten, i have always wanted a "Datsun" Z-car and a Corvette "Stingray". I was born in 1963, and grew up in North Carolina. I have SEEN Muscle cars in thier "heyday" doing everything from running moonshine to Saturday Night Drag racing. I was in the Marine Corp at 18 years old and in Okinawa Japan in 1983, watching those guys racing and drifting RX-3's and 240Z's in the warehouse districts BEFORE it was even known as drifing, lol.

I do NOT have any kids (Biological, anyway) and at the age of 44-45 I decided that I was either going to get a NEW Z or a NEW Corvette, (which I have ALWAYS wanted) I had the money from being disciplined enough to SAVE my money, and being disciplined enough in life to have decent credit so buying a Sports Car for me was not an "Impulse" buy, or me out to buy it "Because I could"... I bought my car because I deserved it. It was not an "Ego" thing for me and was NOT an Impractical buy as I dont need a carseat (although I have had one in it for my Godson, and the Z IS equipped to accept the Infant carseat security cables and straps! It even knows NOT to deploy the passenger side airbag until a certain weight is loaded in that seat..... lol!)

My point is this, there are a few points that people have stated that i could debate, but something that I have learned in life is that when you find a group of people that you have come to surround yourself with because of a definite COMMON interest, it will pay off NOT to make waves, especially about trivial points.

Ok, cool I think...

We're just talking about a $30k sports car, right? In reality it isn't much more than a loaded Honda Accord .

MacLean · 05-01-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

We're just talking about a $30k sports car, right? In reality it isn't much more than a loaded Honda Accord .

+1........

Maybe a couple to several grand more, but who is counting.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-02-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kidkotic2001

Thanks I appreciate it.

No doubt!!

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-02-2012, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tino2fasT

This is my take on this guys... Common sense first of all, is NOT that common. I bought my Z because since the age of ten, i have always wanted a "Datsun" Z-car and a Corvette "Stingray". I was born in 1963, and grew up in North Carolina. I have SEEN Muscle cars in thier "heyday" doing everything from running moonshine to Saturday Night Drag racing. I was in the Marine Corp at 18 years old and in Okinawa Japan in 1983, watching those guys racing and drifting RX-3's and 240Z's in the warehouse districts BEFORE it was even known as drifing, lol.

I do NOT have any kids (Biological, anyway) and at the age of 44-45 I decided that I was either going to get a NEW Z or a NEW Corvette, (which I have ALWAYS wanted) I had the money from being disciplined enough to SAVE my money, and being disciplined enough in life to have decent credit so buying a Sports Car for me was not an "Impulse" buy, or me out to buy it "Because I could"... I bought my car because I deserved it. It was not an "Ego" thing for me and was NOT an Impractical buy as I dont need a carseat (although I have had one in it for my Godson, and the Z IS equipped to accept the Infant carseat security cables and straps! It even knows NOT to deploy the passenger side airbag until a certain weight is loaded in that seat..... lol!)

My point is this, there are a few points that people have stated that i could debate, but something that I have learned in life is that when you find a group of people that you have come to surround yourself with because of a definite COMMON interest, it will pay off NOT to make waves, especially about trivial points.

So what were you drinking when you wrote this???? I need some of that shyyt ASAP. Lol

Evofusion · 05-02-2012, 01:01 PM

Hey OP congrats, i'm from EP too, i'm getting my Z today (hopefully) if all goes right!

See you in the streets

05-01-2012, 12:31 PM	#62 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 21	I agree with the previous comments, we drive the Z and other similar sports cars for our own self gratification first and foremost. Look, I don't think people are hating, its just not something you see done often and it goes against all common sense. __________________ 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

05-01-2012, 06:22 PM	#67 (permalink)
Tino2fasT Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rllg Hlls Estates, Ca. Posts: 36 Drives: '09 370Z Spt Pkg 7AT Rep Power: 16	This is my take on this guys... Common sense first of all, is NOT that common. I bought my Z because since the age of ten, i have always wanted a "Datsun" Z-car and a Corvette "Stingray". I was born in 1963, and grew up in North Carolina. I have SEEN Muscle cars in thier "heyday" doing everything from running moonshine to Saturday Night Drag racing. I was in the Marine Corp at 18 years old and in Okinawa Japan in 1983, watching those guys racing and drifting RX-3's and 240Z's in the warehouse districts BEFORE it was even known as drifing, lol. I do NOT have any kids (Biological, anyway) and at the age of 44-45 I decided that I was either going to get a NEW Z or a NEW Corvette, (which I have ALWAYS wanted) I had the money from being disciplined enough to SAVE my money, and being disciplined enough in life to have decent credit so buying a Sports Car for me was not an "Impulse" buy, or me out to buy it "Because I could"... I bought my car because I deserved it. It was not an "Ego" thing for me and was NOT an Impractical buy as I dont need a carseat (although I have had one in it for my Godson, and the Z IS equipped to accept the Infant carseat security cables and straps! It even knows NOT to deploy the passenger side airbag until a certain weight is loaded in that seat..... lol!) My point is this, there are a few points that people have stated that i could debate, but something that I have learned in life is that when you find a group of people that you have come to surround yourself with because of a definite COMMON interest, it will pay off NOT to make waves, especially about trivial points. __________________ 370Z SP 7AT

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05-02-2012, 01:01 PM	#73 (permalink)
Evofusion Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 52 Drives: '11 BS Touring Sport Rep Power: 14	Hey OP congrats, i'm from EP too, i'm getting my Z today (hopefully) if all goes right! See you in the streets