New Owner, first thoughts
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Originally Posted by blastoff99
(hey everybody, just wait 'til he discovers there's no "glove box!").
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So hurry up and post pics already. Geez.
Here you go!
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Originally Posted by yellowvert
That's too funny! Nice work on the PS stuff.
What kind of rims are those?
Thanks! Good work!
What kind of rims are those?
Thanks! Good work!
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Jim, thanks for the sorta funny response!
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1) The wife did want a manual (or so she said) but she decided on auto b/c she does get stuck in traffic at times and there are times we may need the kids cars and its easier for them, and arguably safer since they are learning to shift, to just drive an auto.
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2) One thing I like about the Z is that its not just a chick's car or a man's car but it is a real sports car, which I don't really consider an Eclipse in the same class. I was pretty happy when the wife said she wanted a Z.
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3) I don't care about the ipod. I listen to one but not enough to care. She complained when she noticed it but hasn't said a thing since. We have an FM thing for the iPod and they just suck. (I'm a slower learner, I think I have bought 2 or 3 of those things). She hasn't said anything else about it so I ain't bringing it up!
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4) As for a new head unit, that would rate pretty far down my list of things to spend money on. Just not that important and net, see above - she's gotta ask.
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5) I have a man's car....a triple black, MN6, `08 convertible Corvette with black custom wheels, etc...We didn't really need another car that my kids can't drive and I've been trying to teach them in the Corvette but its not the easiest car to learn to drive a manual on. The wife isn't not a big fan of the all-black Corvette. I offered her a Corvette Coupe and she chose the Z. Easier to drive, looks great, easier to get around in, and not as much money....win-win in my book and I really didn't want two Corvettes. She LOVES her car and I'm pretty darn impressed myself. Maybe my next Corvette will be a Z, too!
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seriously, not sure on the age of your kids, but don't let them drive a Z. why don't they have their own cars?
Hey, I've got 4 cars and 4 people....Vette, Z, Jetta TDI and Pontiac G5....I want them to learn how to drive a manual but the Vette is not the ideal car to learn on....over time, over time...
in my humble opinion, once an automatic is in it, it becomes a chick car, sorry man.
I really can't argue unless its got paddles and actually blips on downshifts. I can't shift as fast as a good auto but 99% aren't good autos
yeah, those FM modulators can be crappy......gotta get a good one, but nothing beats a hard wire.
dude, a nice head unit and replacing the 6.5s isn't too pricey and well worth it, honestly, the stock stereo (even the Bose) sucks.
pics of the Vette plz!
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I don't know that its right to post Vette pictures on the 350Z but you asked...I've posted on the Corvetteforum and get very mixed comments on the rims. Fortunately, I really don't care what other people think about my car...its at least unique without being too weird. The wife hates the rims...all the hot rod kids around know me, my car and love it. I must be immature!
Hey, I've got 4 cars and 4 people....Vette, Z, Jetta TDI and Pontiac G5....I want them to learn how to drive a manual but the Vette is not the ideal car to learn on....over time, over time...
in my humble opinion, once an automatic is in it, it becomes a chick car, sorry man.
I really can't argue unless its got paddles and actually blips on downshifts. I can't shift as fast as a good auto but 99% aren't good autos
yeah, those FM modulators can be crappy......gotta get a good one, but nothing beats a hard wire.
dude, a nice head unit and replacing the 6.5s isn't too pricey and well worth it, honestly, the stock stereo (even the Bose) sucks.
pics of the Vette plz!
jim[/QUOTE]
I don't know that its right to post Vette pictures on the 350Z but you asked...I've posted on the Corvetteforum and get very mixed comments on the rims. Fortunately, I really don't care what other people think about my car...its at least unique without being too weird. The wife hates the rims...all the hot rod kids around know me, my car and love it. I must be immature!
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Yup, it is a nice neighborhood. Not sure if I have any house pictures. The house you can see is next door. Nice house, good builder (his house) and great people... I think I posted pictures of the Z and in semi-trashed inside of my garage! We have a great golf course as well! I'm blessed for sure. But with 4 cars and a three car garage, my wife has a point about me buying a bike....I suggested the bedroom....she suggested that I could do that but I'd be sleeping in the garage....I'm thinking about it....I've been married a long time...can't you tell?
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Originally Posted by hran
i just noticed your license plate on the front of your vette. lmao. that's genius... but cops probably would still ticket you huh?
I had C5 (2003) without a front plate and got pulled over once - no ticket. Within the first month, the wife got pulled over - no ticket. But I know its probably just a matter of time. Really pisses me off, though. It just destroys the front of the Vette. I don't like it on the Z either but I'm going to do something - Zee bracket or Stillen.
Stupid law....If they are going to pull me over, its going to happen because I'm in front of them, not behind!
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