1. I never lusted for a Z. However, ever since owning a 280Z, I have always paid attention to the series.
2. My lust has always been 911's. However, I have gone thru a lot of them. I still have my daily driver '83, plus a 75 that I am doing an engine-rebuild project.
3. I am over the 'reward' phase. My reward was made 25+ years ago.
4. I agree with you. It lacks that emotive quality that creates a sum greater than its parts.
Nothing can replace my attachment to my 911s; I just want the Z as my daily driver. I want to feel 330+ horses as opposed to 190; the feel of newer technology; a functional a/c; the feel of 19" wheels vs 16's; the feel of a coupe vs. a cab; .........
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Originally Posted by kaisen
If you are over the financial implications of buying a new car, then ask yourself why a Z?
You confessed it wasn't something you planned, you didn't mention you've lusted after a Z for years.... it seems like impulsive lust.
Lust is okay, impulsiveness is rarely a virtue. A sports car, IMHO, should be a reward. A gratification of lust over time. You feel this way about a Porsche. You feel this way about a Ferrari. Some feel this way about a Corvette, or (insert any car here). Unless you have lusted after a Z-car since you were a schoolboy, you will be quickly disappointed with the 370Z.
Not that the Z is a bad car. It's just not a GREAT car. It does many things quite well. It has a stiff chassis, it's not heavy for a modern car, it makes nice sounds, its objective numbers are good. But it lacks that emotive quality that creates a sum greater than its parts.
It's like hooking up with a nineteen year old cheerleader. Great at first, but with no real substance it doesn't stand the test of time.
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