remembering the time when i dreamed of owning a Z

[street2soul]

just wanted to say that 370Z was my dream car for a very long time before i became an actual owner.
It's now been more than a year owning a Z, and although that same strong desire and lust for this car is somewhat faded(tiny bit, i still love my car), i want to just remember the times when i wanted this car to death, and realize how much thankful I am to have achieved one of my most significant dream. That i should not take this car for granted whenever i see a 911 drive by.

also wanted to say thank you to all on this forum for helping me make a decision to own this car today.

[mfeinst]

Agreed completely. This car is a classic 1980s/1990s child dream. And yes, these forums are awesome.

[VCuomo]

Originally Posted by mfeinst

Agreed completely. This car is a classic 1980s/1990s child dream. And yes, these forums are awesome.

LOL, for me it was a 1970's teenager's dream!

A co-worker of mine in the early 1970's had a 1970 240Z that he bought new. I used to see it in the parking lot all the time and it was just so cool that I decided that one day I would own a Z.

Then when he graduated from college, a very good friend of mine bought a brand new 1978 280Z for himself as a graduation present. I loved that car, he and I had a lot of fun in it, and it just reinforced my desire to own a Z one day.

And finally, 5 1/2 years ago, the timing was right and I bought my 370Z. Even after over 5 and a half years of owning it, it still brings a smile to my face when I see it parked in my driveway or at work, and it especially makes me smile when I drive it. Couldn't be happier with it!

[Masterbeatty]

Hell yha. I debated for 3 yrs getting my Z. from the day i laid eyes on it at the dealership. It wasnt for another 3 yrs till i finnally pulled the trigger when my wife called me at work telling me they had a Black Z for sale in a man tranny. So we traded my altima coupe in the next day.

[DEpointfive0]

Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

Hell yha. I debated for 3 yrs getting my Z. from the day i laid eyes on it at the dealership. It wasnt for another 3 yrs till i finnally pulled the trigger when my wife called me at work telling me they had a Black Z for sale in a man tranny. So we traded my altima coupe in the next day.

This means your wife is a keeper

Don't know about the man tranny though...

[Justice97]

To the OP

Don't know your age but assuming a lot younger than me.
If not I speak to the younger crowd.
In 10 years that deep lust you have will fade. Practicality will be a driving factor in the decisions you make in the future. Maybe marriage, or kids or who knows, but there will be a time when you will come to a crossroads with your baby. Your Z will be on the decision table. Should I keep her or sell her.

In 20 years, don't be the one that says, "I wish I would have kept that old car."
Or as Zerocool would probably say. "I wish I would have kept that Piece of Nissan History."

I really love it when my high school buddies that i haven't seen in a while come over and say, "holy sh#t i so remember that car. remember when...and the cops..."

If you are a car guy, they become a part of your history.
1983 280ZX owner since summer 1988.

[street2soul]

Originally Posted by Justice97

To the OP

Don't know your age but assuming a lot younger than me.
If not I speak to the younger crowd.
In 10 years that deep lust you have will fade. Practicality will be a driving factor in the decisions you make in the future. Maybe marriage, or kids or who knows, but there will be a time when you will come to a crossroads with your baby. Your Z will be on the decision table. Should I keep her or sell her.

In 20 years, don't be the one that says, "I wish I would have kept that old car."
Or as Zerocool would probably say. "I wish I would have kept that Piece of Nissan History."

I really love it when my high school buddies that i haven't seen in a while come over and say, "holy sh#t i so remember that car. remember when...and the cops..."

If you are a car guy, they become a part of your history.
1983 280ZX owner since summer 1988.

you just made the biggest smile on my face. what you've just told is something that should be in a nissan/datsun commericial. and YES! i plan to do exactly that! I'm 25 by the way

[Skyscraper]

Originally Posted by Justice97

To the OP

Don't know your age but assuming a lot younger than me.
If not I speak to the younger crowd.
In 10 years that deep lust you have will fade. Practicality will be a driving factor in the decisions you make in the future. Maybe marriage, or kids or who knows, but there will be a time when you will come to a crossroads with your baby. Your Z will be on the decision table. Should I keep her or sell her.

In 20 years, don't be the one that says, "I wish I would have kept that old car."
Or as Zerocool would probably say. "I wish I would have kept that Piece of Nissan History."

I really love it when my high school buddies that i haven't seen in a while come over and say, "holy sh#t i so remember that car. remember when...and the cops..."

If you are a car guy, they become a part of your history.
1983 280ZX owner since summer 1988.

My gf has maintained throughout me owning my Z that there is no way I'm ever allowed to sell it. As if I ever would The only other person who's ever going to own this thing is maybe one of my kids, who are unborn. At least another 20 years of rocking my 370

[kenchan]

Originally Posted by Justice97

In 10 years that deep lust you have will fade. Practicality will be a driving factor in the decisions you make in the future. Maybe marriage, or kids or who knows, but there will be a time when you will come to a crossroads with your baby. Your Z will be on the decision table. Should I keep her or sell her.

maybe for you and some of you, but that never occurred to me. i mean, if you cant wing a Z and a family, then you shouldnt be buying this car in the first place imho... while this is an economy sports car, it is not for the poor.

[mishuko]

Originally Posted by kenchan

maybe for you and some of you, but that never occurred to me. i mean, if you cant wing a Z and a family, then you shouldnt be buying this car in the first place imho... while this is an economy sports car, it is not for the poor.

the previous owner of my car had a midlife crisis... he had a few kids and apparently realized a Z was not in his budget because he needed 2 sedans.

i'm glad i was able to capitalize on his midlife though because now i'm a happy Z owner

[Aardwolf]

I wanted my Z since high school, when the 350Z's were out. Then when the 370Z debuted, it improved on everything I liked about the 350. There was no way I could settle for a 350 so 5 years later, countless hours spent drooling at thumbnail pics and opinionated posts on this forum, and the frugality of an oyster, I'm in z-club. For me, the car is and will remain a classic. The lines, the stance, the uniqueness synergize to elicit emotion like a car 2 or 3 times the price point. I go look at my car at least once a day while I'm at work to confirm it is as I left it, and to generally lift my mood. Not too many cars out there can evoke this quality of life.

[daywalker]

My dad had a bronze Datsun 280ZX. I have very fond memories of those times.



I think he was happier than I was when I called him up and told him I got my Z.

[ZeeBabar]

"And finally, 5 1/2 years ago, the timing was right and I bought my 370Z. Even after over 5 and a half years of owning it, it still brings a smile to my face when I see it parked in my driveway or at work, and it especially makes me smile when I drive it. Couldn't be happier with it! "

Many wish they could say the same thing about their spouse or GF!!!'m

[VCuomo]

Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

"And finally, 5 1/2 years ago, the timing was right and I bought my 370Z. Even after over 5 and a half years of owning it, it still brings a smile to my face when I see it parked in my driveway or at work, and it especially makes me smile when I drive it. Couldn't be happier with it! "

Many wish they could say the same thing about their spouse or GF!!!'m

Well, if they would just stop parking their spouse/GF in the driveway or at work...

[Zerocool]

Ever since I started getting into the car scene at a very young age, I always said that I will own a sports car. Now at 25, I finally have a sports car. This is much more than a sports car though, it's a piece of Nissan history.

it's a Z!