Took my neighbor's 350Z for a spin

gizzy · May 24, 2004

My next door neighbor was showing off his wax job yesterday and I asked him if I could take a seat in his car. The next thing I knew, he was in the passenger seat buckling his seatbelt hand putting the keys in the ignition. I warned him that it has been years since I have driven a stick.

Now I REALLY want a stick shift again. Why oh why did have to marry someone that refuses to let me get a stick [?|]

jonnyz16 · May 24, 2004

Now I REALLY want a stick shift again. Why oh why did have to marry someone that refuses to let me get a stick [?|]

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I find that Diamonds work wonders ..LOL Maybe you guys can comprimise on something. Good luck . I fell in love with manual trannys all over again with my 318is...

gizzy · May 24, 2004

jonnyz16 said:

She doesn't wear jewelry [:(]

Maybe if I buy her the H2 she might ease up a bit. Just can't afford an H2 right now either -- especially with gas prices. Too bad they don't make the H2 in a diesel.

MrElussive · May 24, 2004

Do yourself a favor and don't buy an H2. They are ugly and worthless.

gizzy · May 24, 2004

MrElussive said:

Not for me -- it's for the wife -- I don't care what she drives.
I wouldn't ride around with her anyway [hihi]

wood_e · May 24, 2004

MrElussive said:

point still stands...

Dinan55 · May 24, 2004

MrElussive said:

Yes they are. The only thing I've seen that's slower than the H2 in C/D's test drives is the Toyota Prius. However unlike the H2 which gets around 11mpg, the Prius gets around 70 and will probably last a lot longer. You know, you can always just come home with a manual car one day, what is she gonna do about it?

CaveDweller · May 24, 2004

Dinan55 said:

I was gonna say something stupid like " [nono]

no more nookie for you [nono]

", but since he's married, then that's probably not an issue because she already cut him off. [whip]

If it was his girlfriend or fiance, then he would have cause for concern. [:D]

So I guess I'll repeat the question...

What is she gonna do about it? [cheers]

[headbang]

MrElussive · May 24, 2004

gizzy said:

Even still, no reason to pay $50K+ for a worthless SUV. You said you're not prepared to spend that much loot anyways. Get a less expensive and much more sensible SUV instead, such as the Lexus RX330. If you're concerned about gas, look at the Lexus RX400h coming out...8-cylinder performance with 4-cylinder fuel economy.

wood_e · May 24, 2004

tool fan · May 24, 2004

BAHUMBUG....Just come home with a Manual Tranny and if she doesn't like it...tell her to take the bus...unless of course she is the bread winner and it would be her money spent

gizzy · May 25, 2004

1. Can't tell her to take the bus, cause she is the primary owner of the bimmer (her credit is better than mine). We were going to buy the car in her name only for an even lower interest rate, but she needed my income level.

2. Yes CaveDweller, the nookie was cut off a long time ago. What's nookie anyway --- it's been soooooooo loooooooong.

3. She wanted me to get the x3 when we bought the 325 until we actualy saw the x3 in person. It seemed so.....plain - sort of Honda CRVish. Yea, Yea, I know it's not a honda. Besides, she really likes her Redevous that she has now.

4. Bring home a stick????? She'd probably say, now that you have a stick in you car, you won't need this one anymore ---- snip, snip. Then I wouldn't remember what nookie is again.

Militant-Grunt · May 25, 2004

All i have to say is that the 350Z is compleate rubbish. 1.5 tonnes of poorly made car, I had the opportunity to sit and drive in one of these, the engine sounds horrible, the inside feels poorly made ( Waaay too much plastic). I wouldnt want to keep this car, the second id get it, I would sell it and get myself a 330i ZHP.

How much does a stick transmission cost these days anyway?

tool fan · May 26, 2004

gizzy said:

SNIP SNIP? I am sorry Gizzy, I have a Nickle Plated Desert Eagle .50 cal that my wife knows would go "CLICK, CLICK" before she went "SNIP, SNIP"

Just kidding man....that is the exact reason I do not have an M3 or 330i ZHP, my wife would cut me off. "What do you need a freakin rocket for? You are a father, not a kid anymore!!!" Then 5 minutes after that I get asked why I am so "boring" I can't win for losing.

gizzy · May 26, 2004

tool fan said:

All to true!!! My wife wouldn't use the CLICK, CLICK unless I brought home another woman. --- Well, I'm the one that taught her to shoot anyway (rifles anyway).

.50 cal!!!!! That will leave a mark [ohcrap]

MrElussive · May 26, 2004

Militant-Grunt, the 350Z Track Edition starts at $37K. It is quite a bit, you get A LOT of sports car for the price, and there is decent interior luxury such as DVD navigation, leather seats, ass warmers, etc. The engine doesn't sound bad, the exhaust is an absolute blast, but the engine itself just has a very deep, almost truck-like, tone to it and it freaking screams when you take it to redline.

tool fan, if that's how you really feel, it's time to secretly supercharge the 530i. [;)]

gizzy, if your wife is happy with her car now, then there's no need to spend $$ on her if you're still not gonna get any.

Militant-Grunt · May 26, 2004

MrElussive said:

If i were to get a Nissan I would rather get its predecessor, the twin turbo Nissan 300ZX, as The older one is better ( they dragged them on Top Gear, 300zx smoked 350z) http://www.infotech.it/teaching/M_Point/Mix_Pix/

but thats out of the question, my first car will be a bimmer = P

PhatBimmer · May 26, 2004

Yeah I saw that video too Militant Grunt, very impressive how the old cars beat the new ones [hah]

, but def. a bimmer would be my 1st choice [headbang]

MrElussive · May 26, 2004

That's not really true, though. The new 350Z does 0-60 in 5.4 seconds. 1/4 mile time for the 350Z is 14.2 seconds. Also keep in mind that the new 350Z is a naturally aspirated engine, so it will last longer and run better, and it's instant power. Turbochargers lose their effect over time and eventually die, and it's not absolute instant power delivery. This whole review is based on this guy's personal conclusion, he even states it...he doesn't mention that he has driven either car. Also keep in mind that the 300ZX TT, in 1996 was more expensive. You would think that the new 350Z, considering inflation and how much more technology and engineering it's packing, it would cost more, but it's in fact the opposite.
The 350Z has a better engine, a better suspension, and better brakes (particularly if you get the Track Edition for the Brembos, sport exhaust, and 18" light-weight wheels). The interior has an available DVD navigation system, climate control, and a much better stereo system. The 300ZX TT was a GREAT car for its time, and it's still a great sports car (its acceleration is comparable to modern-day sports cars), but the 350Z is newer and because it is newer, it gets the benefit of new technology throughout the entire car without costing more than its predecessor.

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