Farewell, Fairlady.....

yellogixxer · 12-03-2013, 08:35 PM

I traded in my Z for a 'Vette today. I have to say the Z is an awesome car. It is refined in it's performance, a fun and pleasant car to own and drive, but we just never really connected.
2 years ago, I traded my Mustang GT for the Z and had buyer's remorse until I picked up the keys to my new car. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing bad to say about the Z, or any other foreign car for that matter, it just isn't my cup of tea. It wasn't for a lack of trying. In the 2 years I had my car, I racked up over 32,000 miles...each one enjoyable...and it would easily have been more if I wasn't trying not to drive it into the ground. It was always a fine sight to see when walking through the parking lot and caching the 2/3 profile view of the Z. I would often peek into the garage to catch a view...it really is a pretty car.
The Z community, especially the guys and girls on this forum, are a great bunch of people. I wish I could have been as enthusiastic about the car as most of you are. I met a lot of interesting people here and made a few friends. I learned a lot from the people on this forum. I tackled some mods and got more than a few technical answers here.
I'll probably continue to lurk around here, because it is an interesting forum, but now I'll be a real outsider....one that drives a 'Vette!!

m4a1mustang · 12-03-2013, 08:43 PM

Enjoy the 'Vette!

Akbubba47 · 12-03-2013, 08:43 PM

Sorry to hear about the small peepee. See ya later. Jk. But honestly, I'd never own a vette or a mustang. Mustangs I won't even get into that subject lol. And vettes are overpriced. I had a full vette swap in a Nissan 240sx. Loved it. But to actually own a vette id rather so many cars over it in that price range. Regardless good luck with it, the color is beautiful and I'm sure it'll be fun for a long time.

JWillis72 · 12-03-2013, 08:45 PM

I have never been a vette fan but after being on the track with them at Sebring and seeing how they get around the track they are growing on me. I hope you love it!

kenchan · 12-03-2013, 08:47 PM

Nice Z.

kfull · 12-03-2013, 08:49 PM

Good luck with the vette, as long as you're happy, that's all that matters.

zeeder · 12-03-2013, 08:54 PM

Congrats on the new ride! I may have to look into a C7 as my next car but it'll be a few years.

Jasonle · 12-03-2013, 08:54 PM

Nice color choice!

RonRizz · 12-03-2013, 08:58 PM

Sweet! Love the color, too

gbrettin · 12-03-2013, 08:59 PM

Wanna sell your tow hook?

Trips · 12-03-2013, 09:13 PM

Congrats on the Vette, She does look pretty!!!

/Angelo350Z/ · 12-03-2013, 09:16 PM

Congrats on the purcahse OP. The Vette certainly is a superior car. I understand what you mean about not bonding with your car. I somewhat feel the same about my 370Z, which is a bit annoying because I've always instantly felt the bond with my previous Z cars. In fact, I haven't driven my Z in over 3 weeks. Maybe I'm just geting old.

Firebase99 · 12-03-2013, 09:22 PM

I would never trade down my '13Z for a 07 C6. My buddy has one (track car only-hes has a few bimmers for DD), modded all to hell, we run at Sebring and he's fast!! Its just so...blah. Even with his mods he's bored and agrees the Z is more fun. Not as fast but more fun. Not a Z nuthugger, he thinks his 135 is more fun too. Its just the C6, getting a bit long in the tooth.

Edit: Sorry, didnt mean to sound like a pretentious twat, enjoy the ride, its still a cool car. Just not my cup of tea.

Elan · 12-03-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Akbubba47

Sorry to hear about the small peepee. See ya later. Jk. But honestly, I'd never own a vette or a mustang. Mustangs I won't even get into that subject lol. And vettes are overpriced. I had a full vette swap in a Nissan 240sx. Loved it. But to actually own a vette id rather so many cars over it in that price range. Regardless good luck with it, the color is beautiful and I'm sure it'll be fun for a long time.

Over-priced?! My buddy picked up a 2006 with 40,000 miles for 25k and we just found a 2008 Z51 fully loaded with 24k miles for 28k. Just gotta know where to look!

Very nice car OP! They are so much fun to drive!

axmea? · 12-03-2013, 09:41 PM

Sorry to hear about your midlife situation but congrats on the vette. Seriously, hope you connect with the Vette.

12-03-2013, 08:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
yellogixxer Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Reading, Pa Posts: 248 Drives: 07 C6 M6 Cpe Rep Power: 13	Farewell, Fairlady..... I traded in my Z for a 'Vette today. I have to say the Z is an awesome car. It is refined in it's performance, a fun and pleasant car to own and drive, but we just never really connected. 2 years ago, I traded my Mustang GT for the Z and had buyer's remorse until I picked up the keys to my new car. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing bad to say about the Z, or any other foreign car for that matter, it just isn't my cup of tea. It wasn't for a lack of trying. In the 2 years I had my car, I racked up over 32,000 miles...each one enjoyable...and it would easily have been more if I wasn't trying not to drive it into the ground. It was always a fine sight to see when walking through the parking lot and caching the 2/3 profile view of the Z. I would often peek into the garage to catch a view...it really is a pretty car. The Z community, especially the guys and girls on this forum, are a great bunch of people. I wish I could have been as enthusiastic about the car as most of you are. I met a lot of interesting people here and made a few friends. I learned a lot from the people on this forum. I tackled some mods and got more than a few technical answers here. I'll probably continue to lurk around here, because it is an interesting forum, but now I'll be a real outsider....one that drives a 'Vette!! bigdog1250, marks370z and damian_mb like this. __________________ '07 C6 6MT Coupe 03 Accord, DD, 400k miles

12-03-2013, 08:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Enjoy the 'Vette! bigdog1250 and yellogixxer like this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-03-2013, 08:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Akbubba47 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Lee NJ Posts: 304 Drives: 2009 PW 6sp touring Rep Power: 13	Sorry to hear about the small peepee. See ya later. Jk. But honestly, I'd never own a vette or a mustang. Mustangs I won't even get into that subject lol. And vettes are overpriced. I had a full vette swap in a Nissan 240sx. Loved it. But to actually own a vette id rather so many cars over it in that price range. Regardless good luck with it, the color is beautiful and I'm sure it'll be fun for a long time. yellogixxer and Troyz like this. __________________ 2009 PW Touring. 6sp, Volk TE37's, MXP catback, and high flow cats.

12-03-2013, 08:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Nice Z. Streetlife, LMBmikeZ and Amj2020 like this.

12-03-2013, 08:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	Good luck with the vette, as long as you're happy, that's all that matters. Streetlife and yellogixxer like this. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

12-03-2013, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 45	I have never been a vette fan but after being on the track with them at Sebring and seeing how they get around the track they are growing on me. I hope you love it!

12-03-2013, 08:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 47 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3428	Congrats on the new ride! I may have to look into a C7 as my next car but it'll be a few years. yellogixxer likes this. __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob

12-03-2013, 08:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Nice color choice! yellogixxer likes this. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

12-03-2013, 08:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	Sweet! Love the color, too yellogixxer likes this. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

12-03-2013, 08:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,284 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Wanna sell your tow hook?

12-03-2013, 09:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Congrats on the Vette, She does look pretty!!! yellogixxer likes this. __________________

12-03-2013, 09:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	Congrats on the purcahse OP. The Vette certainly is a superior car. I understand what you mean about not bonding with your car. I somewhat feel the same about my 370Z, which is a bit annoying because I've always instantly felt the bond with my previous Z cars. In fact, I haven't driven my Z in over 3 weeks. Maybe I'm just geting old. bigdog1250 and yellogixxer like this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

12-03-2013, 09:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	I would never trade down my '13Z for a 07 C6. My buddy has one (track car only-hes has a few bimmers for DD), modded all to hell, we run at Sebring and he's fast!! Its just so...blah. Even with his mods he's bored and agrees the Z is more fun. Not as fast but more fun. Not a Z nuthugger, he thinks his 135 is more fun too. Its just the C6, getting a bit long in the tooth. Edit: Sorry, didnt mean to sound like a pretentious twat, enjoy the ride, its still a cool car. Just not my cup of tea. Streetlife likes this.

12-03-2013, 09:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Sorry to hear about your midlife situation but congrats on the vette. Seriously, hope you connect with the Vette. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 12-03-2013 at 09:43 PM.

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