Do Z owners think they're cool?

Grindkiezer · 01-28-2014, 09:31 PM

After having my 3rd encounter with âsshole Z owners I'm starting to think that a handful of Z owners think that they are better than everyone else on the road. EVEN WHEM I'M IN THE SAME CAR! Is it cause my car isn't 100% stock like yours? (sarcasm) I try to give all car enthusiasts some recognition wether it be a head nod, thumbs up, wave, whatever... But I have had a couple encounters with other Z owners that when I wave or try to give them some props on their car they either stare at me like I'm bothering them, or completely blow me off. It sucks to be in the car scene when others make fellow Z owners look like douche bags [Middle Finger]

That's weak sauce

Nismo89 · 01-28-2014, 09:34 PM

to each their own. with every car group there are bound to be @$$ holes mingling with the good people.

Grindkiezer · 01-28-2014, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismo89

to each their own. with every car group there are bound to be @$$ holes mingling with the good people.

I understand that but I just wouldn't expect that from someone driving the exact same car. But maybe that's just me

H2O_Doc · 01-28-2014, 09:46 PM

I'm on a couple of car fora and have been an enthusiast of a number of models (Mustang, 4Runner, JK, Xterra, Tundra). Z owners have been the most affable and helpful and are usually easily approachable. I haven't experienced what you have; really a bit of the opposite. I'm not sure if your experience is an anomaly or mine.

Jeep guys have the well known "jeep wave", but it is still a pretty nutty crowd (and it's often not the good kind of nutty). I sort of think of many of my jeep buddies as what would result if Wayne La Pierre humped a really talented mechanic in the butt.

PapoZalsa · 01-28-2014, 09:46 PM

This is not the BMW Forum....

Duc_Z09 · 01-28-2014, 09:49 PM

Well, to be honest Z's are kind of douchey.

But who cares? Drive what you want, enjoy what you drive, and piss on what other people think.

ZeeBabar · 01-28-2014, 10:00 PM

"Do Z owners think they are cool". ?????? I damn well know I am!!!!

cooltoy · 01-28-2014, 10:01 PM

But from the other point of view (just being a devils advocate) - just because you drive the same car that I do, does that automatically make you my best buddy? Do I have to wave at every person that drives a similar car to mine?

Not saying I feel that way. Just presenting the other side of the argument.

cooltoy · 01-28-2014, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

"Do Z owners think they are cool". ?????? I damn well know I am!!!!

Yap, check the handle.

kenchan · 01-28-2014, 10:02 PM

couldn't think of a diy for this thread..

kenchan · 01-28-2014, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Yap, check the handle.

coolt oy?

LONDON2012 · 01-28-2014, 10:12 PM

I miss the Z scene! I went to ZCON 2010 and the people I met there were awesome. The whole experience is what cemented my love of the Z heritage. I currently drive a 2014 Mustang and as much as I enjoy the car, I find the community to be lacking the camaraderie of the Z community. Looking forward to the next gen Z and hopefully my ticket back. Denver's local Z chapter is pretty cool as well.

Grindkiezer · 01-28-2014, 10:13 PM

I know a few Z owners personally that are some of the coolest/humble people. I know that not everyone is a douchey owner. I think that I'm pretty approachable and would be able to strike up a conversation with other enthusiasts around me, but I guess some hold to themselves. I wish I got some pics of the faces these people make though, if facial expressions could be translated it's almost like "Why are you talking to me?" and then "Want to see how fast I can go?" but oh well Nismo89 is right, to each their own.

Not saying you gotta be friends with everyone but it's just weird that this has happened on more than a couple occasions

cooltoy · 01-28-2014, 10:15 PM

Maybe it's you?

j/k

XiP · 01-28-2014, 10:18 PM

i wish i was cool

01-28-2014, 09:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 14	Do Z owners think they're cool? After having my 3rd encounter with âsshole Z owners I'm starting to think that a handful of Z owners think that they are better than everyone else on the road. EVEN WHEM I'M IN THE SAME CAR! Is it cause my car isn't 100% stock like yours? (sarcasm) I try to give all car enthusiasts some recognition wether it be a head nod, thumbs up, wave, whatever... But I have had a couple encounters with other Z owners that when I wave or try to give them some props on their car they either stare at me like I'm bothering them, or completely blow me off. It sucks to be in the car scene when others make fellow Z owners look like douche bags [Middle Finger] That's weak sauce my2004Z, jaybulls, carlitos_370z and 3 others like this. __________________ Z

01-28-2014, 09:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	to each their own. with every car group there are bound to be @$$ holes mingling with the good people. kenchan, blackcherry20 and Grindkiezer like this. __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

01-28-2014, 09:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 14	I'm on a couple of car fora and have been an enthusiast of a number of models (Mustang, 4Runner, JK, Xterra, Tundra). Z owners have been the most affable and helpful and are usually easily approachable. I haven't experienced what you have; really a bit of the opposite. I'm not sure if your experience is an anomaly or mine. Jeep guys have the well known "jeep wave", but it is still a pretty nutty crowd (and it's often not the good kind of nutty). I sort of think of many of my jeep buddies as what would result if Wayne La Pierre humped a really talented mechanic in the butt. onzedge, LMBmikeZ and Eagle like this.

01-28-2014, 09:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	This is not the BMW Forum.... fuct, kenchan, LMBmikeZ and 6 others like this. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

01-28-2014, 09:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	Well, to be honest Z's are kind of douchey. But who cares? Drive what you want, enjoy what you drive, and piss on what other people think. osbornsm likes this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

01-28-2014, 10:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	"Do Z owners think they are cool". ?????? I damn well know I am!!!! UNKNOWN_370, onzedge, kidkotic2001 and 6 others like this.

01-28-2014, 10:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	But from the other point of view (just being a devils advocate) - just because you drive the same car that I do, does that automatically make you my best buddy? Do I have to wave at every person that drives a similar car to mine? Not saying I feel that way. Just presenting the other side of the argument. madmike23 likes this.

01-28-2014, 10:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	couldn't think of a diy for this thread.. TerribleONE, UNKNOWN_370, happytheman and 6 others like this.

01-28-2014, 10:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
LONDON2012 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 109 Drives: 2014 Mustang Rep Power: 16	I miss the Z scene! I went to ZCON 2010 and the people I met there were awesome. The whole experience is what cemented my love of the Z heritage. I currently drive a 2014 Mustang and as much as I enjoy the car, I find the community to be lacking the camaraderie of the Z community. Looking forward to the next gen Z and hopefully my ticket back. Denver's local Z chapter is pretty cool as well. Eagle and Magic Bus like this.

01-28-2014, 10:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 14	I know a few Z owners personally that are some of the coolest/humble people. I know that not everyone is a douchey owner. I think that I'm pretty approachable and would be able to strike up a conversation with other enthusiasts around me, but I guess some hold to themselves. I wish I got some pics of the faces these people make though, if facial expressions could be translated it's almost like "Why are you talking to me?" and then "Want to see how fast I can go?" but oh well Nismo89 is right, to each their own. Not saying you gotta be friends with everyone but it's just weird that this has happened on more than a couple occasions __________________ Z

01-28-2014, 10:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Maybe it's you? j/k Grindkiezer and jooonnn like this.

01-28-2014, 10:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 533	i wish i was cool LMBmikeZ and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ I <3 Frost!!!

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