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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by zpak
I'd never trade in my Z for an Evo, and that's because "young guys" as well as "older professionals" can both drive the Z. Don't get me wrong, the Evo is a mean machine.

But if you're SERIOUSLY considering trading it in for a LanEvo9, I'd suggest waiting for the Evo X. See:

http://automobilemag.com/news/0511_m...shi_concept_x/

evos tend to have a similar driver range to the Z, but alot less women.

older automotive enthusiasts, to tenage ricers.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ///M350Z
I love it .. but I am still thinking about an 2004 M3 should I or should I not trade it?? what do you think? But i love the Z looks, speed, handleing
don't do it....you'll regret it
have you seen the 06 Zs...the headlights and the tail lights look awesome

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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 04:35 AM
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http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=sports%20car
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&hs...ine:sports+car
http://www.answers.com/topic/sports-car
http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Sports_car
http://www.wordreference.com/definition/sports%20car
http://dict.aiedu.com/word/sports%20car
http://www.freesearch.co.uk/dictionary/sports+car
http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Sports_car

I tried finding a definition that says it must be a roadster, I couldn't. Most common thing I see is that it must be a one or two seater and rear wheel drive.

Originally Posted by ihatethatbobbarker
the purest definition of a sports car also includes some synonym for the word topless just for the record, so I hope you have a roadster.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
I fall in love with my car all over again every time I walk towards it.
I look back at my car when I walk away from it.
I open the garage door to take a peek at it once in a while when I'm at home.
The car get stares, mouth drops, compliments, head turns, girls tend to flirt more with you.

It's crazy how girls and guys will stare at the Z without trying to hide the fact that they are goggling at it.

The best is when you stop at a downtown intersection and two girls are standing together and when they see your Z, their eyes grow wide, their mouth start to open just a bit, and then they just smile. And all around them is the same thing happening, everyone watches you stop and watches you go.

And don't let me even get started on my Borla TD exhaust noise Forget about it!
I love my Z, can you tell?

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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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haha, i lose, maybe the definition has changed? remember reading how sports cars pretty much started with british roadsters, then porsche started doing their thing.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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I truly love my Z and have never regretted buying it (2004 Daytona Blue Performance). Drove the S2000, too cramped not enough low end power. Had more power than expected and love the way it handles in the turns.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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My wife and I are in a terrible fix to sell the Z, but we just can't bring ourselves to do it. We have cut cable, phone, internet, and darn near anything else we can to make the Z payments simply because it was such a reckless decision to buy it, that the sentimental value alone of two young idiots buying a new sportscar right after eloping is priceless. I can't imagine not driving this car on the weekends with my wife through the Colorado mountains, reflecting on and enjoying the rewards of such rash decisions. The Z's complete abandonment of any practical purpose or notion, from its design to spartan amenities, is the defining characteristic that embodies the truly great result of irrational desire with focused determination. Very few cars, or anything else for that matter, are so restricted from trying to please everyone for the sake of exciting a few. It's a shame the 350Z seems to be losing that focus the way its predecessors did- with more features and higher price, and possibly less performance.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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I love your message, it is so very well stated and with such a talent for putting such elaborate thoughts to this thread I can see that you will suceed in whatever your endeavers might be. Don't give up, find a way to keep that Z.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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ive enjoyed my z for the past 1.5 years. had no problems whatsoever cept for a leak right after i got it (which was taken care of under warranty). there are a lot of other Zs out here though, so much that none of the drivers wave or even look over =(

IMO, if the Z weighed a couple hundred pounds less, it would be perfect
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
I fall in love with my car all over again every time I walk towards it.
I look back at my car when I walk away from it.
I open the garage door to take a peek at it once in a while when I'm at home.
The car get stares, mouth drops, compliments, head turns, girls tend to flirt more with you.

It's crazy how girls and guys will stare at the Z without trying to hide the fact that they are goggling at it.

The best is when you stop at a downtown intersection and two girls are standing together and when they see your Z, their eyes grow wide, their mouth start to open just a bit, and then they just smile. And all around them is the same thing happening, everyone watches you stop and watches you go.

And don't let me even get started on my Borla TD exhaust noise Forget about it!
I love my Z, can you tell?
so true today i had a guy on a harley yell at me twice because my window was up and he wanted to tell me what a nice Z i had. not to mention lemans sticks out in this town like a you know what.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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I wanted a bad *** Japanese Sports Car......(if u dont know, jap sports cars own all) and i got the best japanese sports car for the money and reliabilty and the most important factor in my driveway...power

key factors in buying the right vehicle are as follows.....
minimum requiment must be at least a v6.....v8 optional...or v6 with FI....

so look here im in the usa, i dont wanna spend big cash, i go for the most entertaining car of all the 350z with a potent v6.....rawrrr..

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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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I hate my z too. It gets me into too much trouble. My gf gets mad when other girls stare and ask me about my car. She also thinks that i pay too much attention towards it. We've actually broken up once because of the z. Maybe i have to focus on what's really important,.....and dump her.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by KingOfV6
I wanted a bad *** Japanese Sports Car......(if u dont know, jap sports cars own all) and i got the best japanese sports car for the money and reliabilty and the most important factor in my driveway...power

key factors in buying the right vehicle are as follows.....
minimum requiment must be at least a v6.....v8 optional...or v6 with FI....

so look here im in the usa, i dont wanna spend big cash, i go for the most entertaining car of all the 350z with a potent v6.....rawrrr..

rotary!
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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I'm happy with my 2004 350z. Over the years I've had an 84, 87, and 90 models of the z car and I really enjoy this one the most of all.
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 04:08 AM
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One word, made popular by this car: "Awesome"
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 06:06 AM
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58000 miles since August 02. Some small problems like streak on the window, but nothing major. Happy.
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 06:18 AM
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I Love My Z....no Regrets
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 07:03 AM
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I honestly don't know what it is about this car, but I enjoy driving it so much that everyday is like the first day I got it.
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rickyj59
I love your message, it is so very well stated and with such a talent for putting such elaborate thoughts to this thread I can see that you will suceed in whatever your endeavers might be. Don't give up, find a way to keep that Z.
Thanks for the kind words.
Will
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
Why don't you trade in or sell the Z and buy a 300ZX again? You say you don't drive it anymore, so it's just sitting there depreciating when you can sell it now and get the most money for it and by another 300ZX. I don't see where the problem is.

Good luck!
Actually, I am planning on selling it very soon. I might even consider a 2006 Z, it seems they have the bugs worked -- but I am not 100% sold on the idea. This was my 4th Z and this one is really a POS; front tires replaced 3x's, transmission replaced with only 10K miles, both window motors have been replaced, the bose "autopilot" has been replaced, rear hatch rattles and the mechanic cannot find where it is coming from...
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