What's the best feature of your Z?
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But your response was on point!!
Totally agree , well said
I can't think of a single Hyundai that's aged gracefully (and I'm half Korean and my uncle used to coach their professional basketball team when they were the national champions, so for me to say that is something of a sacrilege.)
The Z's sports car lines are so much simpler than the Genesis and BRZ and since the car was designed at Nissan's Design America Center in San Diego and not at an Italian design firm like Pininfarina or Bertone, I think they were wise to keep the concept elegant and simple, which has throughout the decades made the Z a stand-out car. Companies today seem to be in a mad scramble to out-do one another by putting as many creases, swooshes, folds, and giant product identifiers (are you listening, Acura?) as they can on their new models. It's almost like they've given up on design purity. The current Mazda Miata might be one of those rare exceptions where the incorporation of new design elements actually work.
Unfortunately, cars like the A80 Toyota Supra, Honda S2000, Gen 2 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Gen 3 Mazda RX7 all represent model lines that don't even exist anymore. But they embody the same purity you see in the 350Z's design and that keeps them looking good 25 years after the JDM style became such a success here in North America. The 350Z looks as good today as when it came out in 2003.
The Z's sports car lines are so much simpler than the Genesis and BRZ and since the car was designed at Nissan's Design America Center in San Diego and not at an Italian design firm like Pininfarina or Bertone, I think they were wise to keep the concept elegant and simple, which has throughout the decades made the Z a stand-out car. Companies today seem to be in a mad scramble to out-do one another by putting as many creases, swooshes, folds, and giant product identifiers (are you listening, Acura?) as they can on their new models. It's almost like they've given up on design purity. The current Mazda Miata might be one of those rare exceptions where the incorporation of new design elements actually work.
Unfortunately, cars like the A80 Toyota Supra, Honda S2000, Gen 2 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Gen 3 Mazda RX7 all represent model lines that don't even exist anymore. But they embody the same purity you see in the 350Z's design and that keeps them looking good 25 years after the JDM style became such a success here in North America. The 350Z looks as good today as when it came out in 2003.
The brz and the genesis body lines are too sporty. Theyre basically rice from the factory. Looks fast, but on par with a camry and loses to an avalon.
The z looks sharp. Its a mix. It can be a full race car, or it can have more of a luxurious look to it. Its bubbly without being too bubbly. The lines are just there. Its perfect. Head on, its not too sporty, side ways, and you can see the aerodynamic of the car. The only other car i feel the same way about is the m3/m5. But i hate their interior haha
The z looks sharp. Its a mix. It can be a full race car, or it can have more of a luxurious look to it. Its bubbly without being too bubbly. The lines are just there. Its perfect. Head on, its not too sporty, side ways, and you can see the aerodynamic of the car. The only other car i feel the same way about is the m3/m5. But i hate their interior haha
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And any Porsche owners reading this are cringing.
Seriously though, I like Porsches and have mad respect for the cars. Unfortunately - and this is not a BLANKET CONDEMNATION - but some of the owners DO live up to their reputations...especially along San Jose's Santana Row. But so do a number of Z owners so I guess it's a wash.
All in all, like the pumpkin car better.
Seriously though, I like Porsches and have mad respect for the cars. Unfortunately - and this is not a BLANKET CONDEMNATION - but some of the owners DO live up to their reputations...especially along San Jose's Santana Row. But so do a number of Z owners so I guess it's a wash.
All in all, like the pumpkin car better.
Best feature is how you feel bad for everyone else on the road driving their lame cars, and being glad thats not you.
Well maybe not everyone... But you know what im saying...
Car fits like a glove.
Well maybe not everyone... But you know what im saying...
Car fits like a glove.
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I love how unique the car looks on the road, even today 13 years later. The body has some of the most timeless lines that I have seen on a car, and makes me proud every time I walk out to my car. 
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) asks me "Gee, how do I get you to look at ME like you do your cars?"Which has led to my now standard "affectionary" comment, "Honey, I love you more than 350Zs."
MicWho'sLuckyToHaveAGirlWhoLetsMeIndulgeMyZFetish
It's been over 7 years since I bought my 350Z and I'm still in love with its leading man good looks. It's no longer aggressive by today's standards, but I often catch myself just staring at my Z33, a lot more than any other car I've owned or currently own. After all these years, it's still a blast to drive. The VQ35HR motor may not put out as much power as a VQ37VHR, but it sure is a lot smoother.
All this talk makes me chuckle. Reminds me of how my wife kiddingly (I think ) asks me "Gee, how do I get you to look at ME like you do your cars?"
Which has led to my now standard "affectionary" comment, "Honey, I love you more than 350Zs."
MicWho'sLuckyToHaveAGirlWhoLetsMeIndulgeMyZFetish
) asks me "Gee, how do I get you to look at ME like you do your cars?"Which has led to my now standard "affectionary" comment, "Honey, I love you more than 350Zs."
MicWho'sLuckyToHaveAGirlWhoLetsMeIndulgeMyZFetish