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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by acelesson
Why are you gottthhhhhhhhh?
From www.dictionary.com:
Goth:
1. one of a Teutonic people who in the 3rd to 5th centuries invaded and settled in parts of the Roman Empire.
2. a person of no refinement; barbarian.
Chick:
1. a young chicken or other bird.
2. a child.
3. Slang: Often Offensive. a girl or young woman.

Therefore... A young chicken or other bird with no refinement who in the 3rd to 5th centuries invaded and settled in parts of the Roman Empire.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by acelesson
Why are you gottthhhhhhhhh?
Because I torture small animals with sticks! Hahahaa. JK - Because I smoke guys that think they're fast... ;-)
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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so...do u like.....wear alotta black?
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SexZRed06
so...do u like.....wear alotta black?
Always.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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Isn't that a pre-requisite for being a "Goth Chick" hah! Oh and owning all of the "Type-O Negative Cds" Black No.1 all the way.

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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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To GothChick:

When it rains, do you cry as you sit in a dark room and cut yourself while drink cat blood?
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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I found gothchick

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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Go to a Nissan dealership and sit in one. Problem solved. Plus your only 17, by the time you're 21 you may grow taller so don't worry about it.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by HighwaySpeed
Was that a typo?
no typo, i'm just short. in the end it saves weight haha!
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gothchick
Always.
Would u go as far as considering urself EMO?
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SexZRed06
Would u go as far as considering urself EMO?

goth, emo, or whatever. It's still safe to say this ***** didn't/doesn't get enough attention from mommy and daddy.
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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i thought i was too tall at first.

i'm 6'5
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by gothchick
Girls play hard too!! Nice to see another girl here~ :-)
watch out for the skinny little black boy.
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 06:30 AM
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Another thing you can do if you find it hard to see is to get some aftermarket seats. I know some seats will actaully seat you an inch or so higher.
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jshin10
Alright, so I have wanted a z for some time now. I love the way it looks, the car is fast enough for me, and put simply, the z is an affordable sports car -- that is what I have always wanted.
However, I am a 17 yr old girl who is 5'3"... haha. Yesterday, while sitting in my friend's mustang, I realized that I could not see anything out of the rear window because of my height. This made me think.... will a 350z still be practical for someone of my height?
I know I should just go out and test drive to see for myself, but I just wanted to know if anyone here has first hand experience with concerning my issue.
Yeah.... anyone 5'3" here?
I did an internet search for this very same question. I am 5" even and have sat on pillows for years. I am driving my 2nd Mazda Miata which I love. But I have to admit I have been slowly getting a twinkle in my eye for a convertible Z. The rear window my Miata is not the best so I am used to the limited visibility and of course using my mirrors. But the Miata's seat ratches up a bit. Do they have that in the Z or are you sitting low?

I have not taken a test drive yet. Will probably do so once the weather clears. But the horsepower is calling my name

Christina
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by PawPrint
I did an internet search for this very same question. I am 5" even and have sat on pillows for years. I am driving my 2nd Mazda Miata which I love. But I have to admit I have been slowly getting a twinkle in my eye for a convertible Z. The rear window my Miata is not the best so I am used to the limited visibility and of course using my mirrors. But the Miata's seat ratches up a bit. Do they have that in the Z or are you sitting low?

I have not taken a test drive yet. Will probably do so once the weather clears. But the horsepower is calling my name

Christina
Well, hard to say if it'll fit you well; depends on whether height is in upper body or legs; so go sit in one. The seats do not raise - at least not in any of mine - maybe someone with the power seats can comment on that.

FWIW, I sold a 33 Vert to a friend who is 5'1" tall and she fits fine with no complaints. My wife is 5'3" and while she doesn't drive my coupe much now that we have another car she drives when I need the SUV, it fit her fine as well.

But no matter how you look at it, a Z doesn't have great visibility to begin with unless the top is down. Probably similar to your Miata.
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 06:57 PM
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I used to have a WRX and that seat really ratched up well. It was the only reason I could drive it. I will give the Z a test drive to see. I like that idea I can consider a car with more power that still comes in a convertible. I live in San Francisco and really enjoy having a convertible for when our weather is nice. Do the Z's have a power top or is it manual?

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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by PawPrint
I used to have a WRX and that seat really ratched up well. It was the only reason I could drive it. I will give the Z a test drive to see. I like that idea I can consider a car with more power that still comes in a convertible. I live in San Francisco and really enjoy having a convertible for when our weather is nice. Do the Z's have a power top or is it manual?

Christina
My home town.

Yep, when the weather cooperates, nothing like a top down venture across the GG to Pt Reyes, back across, through the Presidio and out to the Cliff House for sunset drinks. We did that not long ago!

Power top. Convenient; but when they break, they're not cheap to repair even doing it yourself. The one I sold had an issue shortly after I sold it to her (she refused to let me pay for the repair, even though I felt really bad). But don't let that detract from you getting an open air Z. Nothing like top down, generous right foot, and wind! (I have two 'verts...)
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 11:06 PM
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My wife is 5’3 and had no issues with her Z. Was even more room to move the seat up.
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