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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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What does FairladyZ mean? I am a newbie and don't know.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:31 AM
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FairladyZ is the model name for the JDM (japanese domestic market) Z
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:33 AM
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Fairlady is the name of Z cars in Japan.

Nissan USA market the Z car as 280Z, 300ZX, 350Z
Nissan Japan market the car as Fairlady Z.

USA: 350Z, G35 coupe, 240SX, 3000GT, SRT-4
Japan: FairladyZ, Skyline, Silvia, GTO, Neon

C'mon, you never played Gran Turismo?
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:58 AM
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No, I have played several racing games but never Gran Turismo...is it a good game? I personally don't care for the Fairlady name....cause i think she is much better than Fair.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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Originally posted by Reese
No, I have played several racing games but never Gran Turismo...is it a good game? I personally don't care for the Fairlady name....cause i think she is much better than Fair.

ok i can forgive you not knowing what does a FairladyZ mean ... but not playing Gran Turismo ? and asking if its a good game ?you my friend have just commited a deadly sin..
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 02:44 PM
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well at least you still called me 'friend'...lol maybe i will go rent it, i have a cold and nothing else to do.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 08:01 PM
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Reese, the "fair" doesn't refer to its performance; it refers to how beautiful this car is. It comes from "My Fair Lady", which, of course, is the original "Pretty Woman".
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 08:07 PM
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http://zhome.com/History/FairladyName.html
all you ever wanted to know about the name
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 08:23 PM
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Originally posted by 2003z
http://zhome.com/History/FairladyName.html
all you ever wanted to know about the name
Interesting read. Thanks 2003z.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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Yeah thanks man! New found respect for the name now. I was just thinking it was some new slang someone came up with. Forgive me for not knowing, my first Z was just bought last Saturday so i don't know alot about the history. Thanks again!
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 06:40 AM
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Originally posted by 2003z
http://zhome.com/History/FairladyName.html
all you ever wanted to know about the name
Bookmarked the site for future reference.
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 07:32 AM
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I didn't know the name had that much history on it. I just knew it was the JDM name. Very interesting. Thanks for the link.
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 12:37 PM
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Now i know why i haven't played Gran Turismo....I have a XBOX and before that i had Sega...its only available for playstation.
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