VIRTUAL REUNION OF PREORDER 2003 OWNERS
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how old is this thread? I forgot I posted in it in 2008?!?
My preorder blue was 080, but I rejected that one due to the bad paint quality and ended up even happier with a Brickyard Red. I'm at 77K miles, and I'm still happy as a clam driving the Z. My Z has been in Boston, Rochester, Austin and now Seattle.
My preorder blue was 080, but I rejected that one due to the bad paint quality and ended up even happier with a Brickyard Red. I'm at 77K miles, and I'm still happy as a clam driving the Z. My Z has been in Boston, Rochester, Austin and now Seattle.
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Well, I won't say exactly how I got the first ten VINs (it is difficult), but once you have them you can just run Carfaxes on them periodically.
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It getting close to 10 years from the first delivery, so i decided to check in. I'm technically not a Pre-order guy, but I did order in July 2002, without ever seeing a 350z in person. I'm still enjoying my Z, which has about 45,000 miles now.
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I've been driving mine a lot more this summer. I have had less need to drive my truck (Titan) and call my Z my "economy car". I get almost 23 mpg overall, including lots of speed runs. A lot better than my 12 mpg truck.
I also think my Z feels "smoother" and more quiet than when new. Could the original springs have softened a bit over time? Maybe lowered too
I also think my Z feels "smoother" and more quiet than when new. Could the original springs have softened a bit over time? Maybe lowered too
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LOTS of changes to the car since then (and to the OWNER as well!) Look at that 40 year old guy in those pix! He's now a FIFTY year old guy!
There are many differences in the car between then and now. Most notably 9/24/02: 287 BHP. 9/24/12: 600+ BHP
Here's to the next ten years!
There are many differences in the car between then and now. Most notably 9/24/02: 287 BHP. 9/24/12: 600+ BHP
Here's to the next ten years!
#192
Mine doesn't turn 10 until January. But he's still here -- only 72k on the odo right now. No engine mods, but transmission, brakes, suspension, audio... and that's about it. Was out driving it to an appointment earlier today actually.
The 'big' kid is now 13... and has his eye on driving it in a couple of years. /facepalm
The 'big' kid is now 13... and has his eye on driving it in a couple of years. /facepalm
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Well, I wired the remote display unit right above the rear view mirror and then placed the unit itself on the roof between the two passenger seats. I'm happy to report that the unit sounded faithfully both times I got speeding tickets. Both were laser guns, both were motorcycles.
I wonder how many there are that still own their originals then. What's the count up to now -- 5?
I wonder how many there are that still own their originals then. What's the count up to now -- 5?
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That is very nice looking track weapon! The orange looks fantastic!
That's a nice increase. I'm presuming that's at the fly, not at the rubber?
That's a nice increase. I'm presuming that's at the fly, not at the rubber?
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I'm by no means an original guy lol got my 03 base about 10 1/2 months ago...but I read through this whole thread and was honestly amazed. It's really, really cool that you guys still have your Z's 10 years later. Makes me never wanna sell mine
Oh...I read through the Lor drawings thread too...holy **** that was so funny!!
Oh...I read through the Lor drawings thread too...holy **** that was so funny!!