Hey everybody, nice to meet you all. My name's Bryan, hailing from California's San Francisco Bay Area. I've actually been lurking around this forum for a couple of months researching the 350Z, and finally joined after getting one. It's a 2003 Daytona Blue Enthusiast model with the auto-stick slushbox, bought with 23,500 miles on the clock. I daily drive it as my only car in LOTS of traffic and on more hills than anyone can imagine (hence the reason for the auto).

My folks freaked out when I brought it home, saying I should have picked a car that "made sense." Granted, my last car, a 2000 4-banger Honda Accord EX that was totaled in a rear-end collision and allowed me to buy the Z, certainly was practical enough to "make sense." But seriously...I'm 27 years old, single, have no children, and I don't have to buy groceries for twenty on a regular basis. At this point in my life with my current needs, I see no reason why the Z is not practical enough to use as my only car.

Mods planned? Definitely. Although I admit to unloading liters of drool over the Turbonetics Single Turbo Kit, I plan to stay N/A. Personally, I'm more than satisfied with the performance that the stock 350Z offers even with the slushbox. I imagine it will be even more awesome with the right parts.

Last thing, I am a meet junkie and enjoy coming out to meet fellow Z owners to chat up and possibly get some mod ideas. I'll be looking to crash a few NorCal 350z meets soon.

Finally, here are some pics of my car after a quick wash at my aunt's house:







Again, nice to meet everyone, and looking forward to chatting with ya. Peace outside

 

Welcome to the forums... The NORCAL region has plenty of Z's and brethren G's to mingle with..

 

Indeed, from I hear the South Bay get-together is where it's at around my area. Thanks for the welcome

 

Welcome and congrats. I occasionally get that crap too about the car not being practical. My usual response: "It is very practical if you really like driving and spend a lot of miles on the road."

 

Thanks for the welcome I1DER. I agree completely, it's more than practical enough, and I mean come on, it's a Z!!

 

Welcome to the forums!

 

Welcome Bryan, and congratZ on your Z. Life is for living, now get out there an enjoy!! The Z is pretty practical, you can still go away for a weekend or to a track meet with plenty of gear in the boot.