Is that a Z? No it's a Porsche

FuTuRe is Z · 11-27-2013, 05:30 AM

I drove a Genesis coupe prior to the Z, I would receive comments very similar to what most of you have been discussing in this thread.

The worst was when someone asked me if my car was the new Scion TC. I don't see how someone could confuse the two, the Genesis is substantially larger and wider.

Either way, I haven't really received many compliments on the Z yet, but then again I didn't purchase it for compliments. I just wanted to start a new project.

UnReal · 11-27-2013, 05:59 AM

I had a guy coming up to me at the gym, asking me if it was a GTR

Gadgetech · 11-27-2013, 06:54 AM

When I tell folks I bought a Z they tend to make comments about the "class of car" or get this wide eyed, wow look on their face like I spent 75k on a sports car. LOL

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LMBmikeZ · 11-27-2013, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuTuRe iZ

I drove a Genesis coupe prior to the Z, I would receive comments very similar to what most of you have been discussing in this thread.

The worst was when someone asked me if my car was the new Scion TC. I don't see how someone could confuse the two, the Genesis is substantially larger and wider.

Either way, I haven't really received many compliments on the Z yet, but then again I didn't purchase it for compliments. I just wanted to start a new project.

welcome

enjoy the better platform

winnre · 11-27-2013, 12:12 PM

I saw GT-R when I went to buy my Z and I thought it was a Z, only the gold brake calipers gave it away at first glance.

Back when I owned my Porsche Cayenne S I got ribbed by folks who said, "If it has four doors it's not a Porsche." Just goes to show that you will never make everyone happy. In face when I posted on facebook about wanting a Mustang I got dozens of replies each with their own opinion. But no one was offering to buy the car for me. :-)

Tazicon · 11-27-2013, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winnre

I saw GT-R when I went to buy my Z and I thought it was a Z, only the gold brake calipers gave it away at first glance.

Back when I owned my Porsche Cayenne S I got ribbed by folks who said, "If it has four doors it's not a Porsche." Just goes to show that you will never make everyone happy. In face when I posted on facebook about wanting a Mustang I got dozens of replies each with their own opinion. But no one was offering to buy the car for me. :-)

We have been looking at both Cayenne's and Panameras. True Porsche people dont care as long as it is a Porsche. At least the ones in my chapter of the PCA.

winnre · 11-27-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

We have been looking at both Cayenne's and Panameras. True Porsche people dont care as long as it is a Porsche. At least the ones in my chapter of the PCA.

The drop in value of a used Panamera is ridiculous. I see ones with 10k miles selling for the low 60's.

Elan · 11-27-2013, 04:39 PM

Had a Dominos delivery guy follow me for about a mile all the way into a gas station because he wanted to know what exhaust I had he. He said he thought I was a GTR.

winnre · 11-27-2013, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elan

Had a Dominos delivery guy follow me for about a mile all the way into a gas station because he wanted to know what exhaust I had he. He said he thought I was a GTR.

So your car gets Dominoes drivers to follow you? That's a small step below supermodels now isn't it?

alcheng · 11-27-2013, 05:15 PM

I think it's not a bad thing sometimes if people thought we are driving a porsche or whatever....

scenario:

you: (driving the Z going 80 in a 55 zone)
officer bob: (spot you speeding on the other side thus cannot chase you)
officer bob: there's a (whatever colour) porsche going on the eastbound on interstate xx
you: (driving the Z while officer john is looking for the porsche)

not bad.... eh..??

Luciano13 · 11-27-2013, 06:55 PM

I finished work at 3am one night and the lady working at the gas station(I WAS GETTING GAS) came out for a smoke and saw my Z. she asked me if my car cost me a million dollars

no joke I swear ON MY LIFE

alcheng · 11-27-2013, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luciano13

I finished work at 3am one night and the lady working at the gas station(I WAS GETTING GAS) came out for a smoke and saw my Z. she asked me if my car cost me a million dollars

no joke I swear ON MY LIFE

wait.... you are at gas station and she came out for a smoke...??

she smokes in a gas station...??

and she was right beside you....??

LMBmikeZ · 11-27-2013, 07:37 PM

gotta love gas station employees no say your grade 10 is going to make you very smrt!

Luciano13 · 11-28-2013, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

wait.... you are at gas station and she came out for a smoke...??

she smokes in a gas station...??

and she was right beside you....??

yes but it was after i moved my car to the building. I wasn't at the pump when she came out.

Justice97 · 11-28-2013, 10:59 AM

Yesterday I was leaving work. It was a beautiful day so I rolled the windows down. Guy in suv next to me asks. What does it cost a month to drive a car like that? I said I don't know I paid cash. His response, how much? I guess I am getting tired of ignorance, I said 70k. I don't think he even knew what it was, alll he saw was exotic.

When you guys look back at your car, do you see what I see? I see a sweet sexy little exotic car.

11-27-2013, 05:30 AM	#76 (permalink)
FuTuRe is Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Posts: 263 Drives: 2014 370z Rep Power: 12	I drove a Genesis coupe prior to the Z, I would receive comments very similar to what most of you have been discussing in this thread. The worst was when someone asked me if my car was the new Scion TC. I don't see how someone could confuse the two, the Genesis is substantially larger and wider. Either way, I haven't really received many compliments on the Z yet, but then again I didn't purchase it for compliments. I just wanted to start a new project. LMBmikeZ likes this.

11-27-2013, 05:59 AM	#77 (permalink)
UnReal Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Age: 38 Posts: 210 Drives: 13 370ZR A7 Rep Power: 13	I had a guy coming up to me at the gym, asking me if it was a GTR __________________ ____2013 370z 7AT Roadster Touring + Sport + Navigation .: STILLEN \| CarbonSignal \| Fujimura \| FastIntentions \| ZELE :.

11-27-2013, 06:54 AM	#78 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	When I tell folks I bought a Z they tend to make comments about the "class of car" or get this wide eyed, wow look on their face like I spent 75k on a sports car. LOL Sent from my Lumia 1020 using Tapatalk __________________ Upstate Z Club

11-27-2013, 12:12 PM	#80 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	I saw GT-R when I went to buy my Z and I thought it was a Z, only the gold brake calipers gave it away at first glance. Back when I owned my Porsche Cayenne S I got ribbed by folks who said, "If it has four doors it's not a Porsche." Just goes to show that you will never make everyone happy. In face when I posted on facebook about wanting a Mustang I got dozens of replies each with their own opinion. But no one was offering to buy the car for me. :-) LMBmikeZ, bombdefuzer and zefaulter like this.

11-27-2013, 04:39 PM	#83 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	Had a Dominos delivery guy follow me for about a mile all the way into a gas station because he wanted to know what exhaust I had he. He said he thought I was a GTR. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

11-27-2013, 05:15 PM	#85 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	I think it's not a bad thing sometimes if people thought we are driving a porsche or whatever.... scenario: you: (driving the Z going 80 in a 55 zone) officer bob: (spot you speeding on the other side thus cannot chase you) officer bob: there's a (whatever colour) porsche going on the eastbound on interstate xx you: (driving the Z while officer john is looking for the porsche) not bad.... eh..?? LMBmikeZ and BeemaaZ like this.

11-27-2013, 06:55 PM	#86 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 245	I finished work at 3am one night and the lady working at the gas station(I WAS GETTING GAS) came out for a smoke and saw my Z. she asked me if my car cost me a million dollars no joke I swear ON MY LIFE LMBmikeZ likes this. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

11-27-2013, 07:37 PM	#88 (permalink)
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11-28-2013, 10:59 AM	#90 (permalink)
Justice97 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 387 Drives: 11 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Yesterday I was leaving work. It was a beautiful day so I rolled the windows down. Guy in suv next to me asks. What does it cost a month to drive a car like that? I said I don't know I paid cash. His response, how much? I guess I am getting tired of ignorance, I said 70k. I don't think he even knew what it was, alll he saw was exotic. When you guys look back at your car, do you see what I see? I see a sweet sexy little exotic car. Rusty and jpkirk like this.

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