ages of 350z lovers

[ParadoxxNYC]

25

Had my first Z when I was 18. It was an 87, grey 5spd that I loved to death, and cried when the guy I sold it to drove away. I had to pay for my senior year of college, so the Z had to go. I decided to go luxury for a change (see side bar for car info) and I HATE IT!!! Screw the soft ride crap, I want my Daytona Blue, Performance Model 6spd so I can get pulled over for doing a 100 mph in a 40 zone again.:smoker2: Okay, so I don't really want that to happen again, but it's funny when I look back at that. Oh, and by the way, I'm a twenty-smoething, but I also happen to be a doctor, so I think I'll be paying for this one myself. And I really hope Nismo gives us something to play with.

[ttipton]

A Doctor? Wow. Thats great! What kind of doctor? Or are you like me...Became an Architect, but you have to do internship for a few years and take a test (and pass) before you can actually call yourself an Architect. Even then most still dont know what they are doing?

Daytona Blue...Thats what I want too. Let me know how you like it.

[Jumpman_Z]

I'm 16. I plan on getting one as soon as they come out, but now, I'm not too sure if I'll be able to get a black one in Track or Touring with six speed and spoiler. If not, I'll settle for either Mustang SVT or GT, Trans Am, or Corvette. I've even been looking at the WRX. Gotta have a backup plan in case I can't get one.

[Dan'll]

Jumpman Z

Sixteen!!

New $35,000 to $65,000 car!

And to think that when I was 16, my first car cost me a huge!! $750.00.

1953 Chevy Bel Air! Used!!

Wicked, Jumpman....or should I say, Awesome!!

Dan

[stocksure]

Can't go wrong with either, I got a 1997 vette when I was 16 and love it, now my brother is getting the new Z.

Haroon

[importriders]

27 and paying with my hard earned cash. I've been financing a car since I was 18 and will never do it again. I hate payments. But what I hate more are kids whose parents buy them a really nice "first" car, and all they have to pay for is gas. I'm just jealous, thats all.

[Titan]

18, I waited my entire life for it ...

[RedRocket]

if anyone out there is concerned about the 350Z being rear wheel drive, I say why???? Front wheel drive SUCKS. FWD is for non enthusiast drivers that want to be able to control a car in snow i guess??? I bought my Z because it does have rear wheel drive. Why do you suppose that the most exotic cars in the world have RWD. This car is absolutely the best performance car available for the money...bar none. I will be going crazy just waiting to take delivery in early Nov.
Touring Model
Redline
Charcoal leather
6 speed(is there anything else? oh yeah auto for the FWD type drivers)
side curtain airbags

[VroomGal]

I'm 19. I'm paying the difference for the car (after I sell my current car) in cold, hard greenbacks. This will be my 4th car in almost 4 years. I'm a big car buff and enthusiast.. I plan on keeping this one for a realllly long time though. How I get the money for it really isn't important but it isn't from my mommy or daddy and it isn't by doing anything illegal.. I work hard for my money and I do see this as a bit of a reward to myself. Cars make me happy.. they're my therapy (and even at 19 I'm in need of much therapy.. so I figure in the long run this is cheaper than a shrink!) I see how some older people who have worked really hard for their money may see this as an insult.. but "be kind, everyone is fighting a battle"... besides, kids these days aren't invested in stocks and mutual funds like older people are... gen-x is probably more wealthy than those who have been working for 40 years.

I'm with you on the honda thing... I'm really hoping there won't even be that many mods (as fat as the way the car looks) available for this car. I think it looks so sweet just the way it is. I just hope that it doesn't become a common sight in my town.. I'd love to be one of the few that has one. I definitely won't make it look like a honda or one of those other stripped light weights... they aren't even in the same category...

[importriders]

Originally posted by VroomGal
I'm 19. I'm paying the difference for the car (after I sell my current car) in cold, hard greenbacks. This will be my 4th car in almost 4 years. I'm a big car buff and enthusiast.. I plan on keeping this one for a realllly long time though. How I get the money for it really isn't important but it isn't from my mommy or daddy and it isn't by doing anything illegal.. I work hard for my money and I do see this as a bit of a reward to myself. Cars make me happy.. they're my therapy (and even at 19 I'm in need of much therapy.. so I figure in the long run this is cheaper than a shrink!) I see how some older people who have worked really hard for their money may see this as an insult.. but "be kind, everyone is fighting a battle"... besides, kids these days aren't invested in stocks and mutual funds like older people are... gen-x is probably more wealthy than those who have been working for 40 years.

I'm with you on the honda thing... I'm really hoping there won't even be that many mods (as fat as the way the car looks) available for this car. I think it looks so sweet just the way it is. I just hope that it doesn't become a common sight in my town.. I'd love to be one of the few that has one. I definitely won't make it look like a honda or one of those other stripped light weights... they aren't even in the same category...

I dont think anyone is insulted. In my case, I'm damn jealous. My post was only directed to those that had mom and dad, regardless of age, buy them a nice first car. If you bought your car with your own money and your young, more power to you. I'm just jealous of kids that have no car payments, didn't spend a dime, and have a nice car because of mom and pops. It's a very common occurance where I live in San Diego. As a matter of fact my two younger brothers are perfect specimens(parents didn't have alot when "I" needed a car). I was shocked when my youngest brother told me the kind of cars in his high school parking lot. Heres a short list: 3 S2000, 2 new vettes, a whole lotta newer mercedes and lexus, and some audi's and bimmers. What happened to Civics and Sentras??? Some kids are even getting new sportbikes!!! My little brother just got a new Infiniti and he said its just okay at his school. What!!! I keep telling my bros, damn, its gonna be hard when you guys have to really buy a car because your standards are so high now. Can you imagine what car you would be happy with after having a new BMW or MB as a first car. For me, my first car was the family hand me down, a 1977 Toyota Corona wagon(yellow with faux wood paneling). So any car was an upgrade and the civic I bought was a huge upgrade. Then I bought an Isuzu Trooper and now I'm getting a Z.

[VroomGal]

I should hope that no one is insulted. I work hard and I plan on working harder one day so that I can get the porsche or viper or ghini or ferri that i want (those are my little nicknames for them) Anyway, I"m thrilled about my Z but at the same time I'm pretty nervous. I have to wait til january to get mine. I think it'll be worth the wait... I just hope I can afford insurance!!! I have to pay for rent and utilities.. plus now this new car and the higher insurance.. and b/c I'm spending this money on a car my mom thinks she shouldn't have to help me out anymore financially so she's cutting me off! This car is costing me a lot more than the difference in the price of my old car and this new one! Sigh!! And by the way, if anybody knows anybody who wants to buy a 2002 Accord EX-V6 coupe fully loaded with every possible option but a spoiler (I still think they look better without them!) let me know!! Y'all have a great day!

[Stangduo]

First post, hope to be around for a long time.


I am 27 and my wife, who will drive it the most, is 21.

We went this weekend to looked at one and my wife loves them, very roomy inside. We are just waiting for the Vert to come out then we are going to buy one.

[Tracie]

29 here.

I was a fortunate kid - I grew up with beautiful Z's since I can remember. We had a green 240.. black 260... several 280s and 2 300s. I blame (thank) my Dad for my love of the Z.. And the irony that he was the one who found the available Redline Touring 6spd that I picked up last Saturday!

[hermes]

40

My second car like this I have a Mercury Capri in mid80, but it not close of the performances my Z give to me.

[phatnoodle]

Right now I work as an intern at a commercial real estate devlopment firm and next year I will be working full time there. I am 17 and have decided that at this point I don't believe college is a good option for me. I admit I am living with my mother but I will be financing my new 350Z (Touring, Daytona Blue) with the money I am earning. This car is for everyone, and I think that's a great thing.