I did it, bought the 350

[2-4-T-Z-MAN]

Ok, truth be known, my '72' and my '90' both reside in the garage.

My wife's 4Runner sits in the weather.

I don't know of any smiling or winking between the cars, but I do know that I usually have an ear to ear when I'm in the 240.

The 300 is my daily driver and a comfortable ride.

My 240 hauls arse, makes a loud exhaust noise, and beats the wheels off the 300 in fun.

They are referred to as the GOLD car and the RED car.

I wouldn't trade either for a 350.

Not knocking the 350's just love my cars.

[Fun_in_my_z]

Im not sure about talking cars. But if one of you sees my z out cruzing around tell it to come home! ROFL

[lordbiotree]

mvsracf,

Very lucky man. You've got the exact car I want. Except I want a track edo. 2003 Orange/orange track edo is what I want to make my daily driver one day. when I'm finally able to afford it.

I wish you long happy Z years.

-Brandon

Orange 1971 240Z

[thefastestz]

Thats awesome to have a 280zx and a 350z!!

I still really haven't got the chance to drive one, but i have sat in one and sitting in it reminded me of my 280zx i had once upon a time.

[v12horse]

That is great. I really am becoming more fond of the Z33.

[threefittyzee]

This poor guy is getting the same "warm" reception I got on this forum when i first posted.

You guys are ruthless when it comes to 350Z-bashing.

Congrats guys! Way to make a new member feel welcome!

[Bambikiller240]

Well ya don't go to a Ford forum to brag about your new Chebby. No one wishes him ill, but as people into CLASSIC Z's many of us don't really care about the 350Z.

I notice tht you didn't give him a "warm welcome" either. Did you post just to revive the S30 vs Z33 war?

[threefittyzee]

Well ya don't go to a Ford forum to brag about your new Chebby. No one wishes him ill, but as people into CLASSIC Z's many of us don't really care about the 350Z.

I notice tht you didn't give him a "warm welcome" either. Did you post just to revive the S30 vs Z33 war?

Um...Ford VS Chevy? Ain't that a little extreme?

They are both Z cars.

No I don't wish to revive the S30 vs Z33 war, because they are cars for different purposes...and as far as a warm welcome is concerned, I was backing him up by warning him about the crotchety oldtimers such as yourself that are hung up on living in the past.

Look, I own AND love both cars, and there's no need for hostility here.

...unless your adult diaper needs a change. In which case..I understand why you would be grouchy!

[Bambikiller240]

Well don't expect a bunch of people who are into CLASSIC Z's to care about your new fangled Toadmobile. If you like it, fine. I don't have to.

PS I'm not grouchy. I just fail to see why anyone would "expect" CLASSIC Z people to care about a car that isn't. Thats what the 350Z forums are for.

As for hostility, you are the one who has injected hostility with your "diaper" comments.

[threefittyzee]

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I crack myself up! Ha ha.

Couldn't resist ther diaper thing. Don't take it too personally.

Maybe a little.

[Bambikiller240]

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I crack myself up! Ha ha.

well, as long as YOU are amused. That's what is important. :stupid:

[Dan Baldwin]

Um...Ford VS Chevy? Ain't that a little extreme?

They are both Z cars.!

In name only. One is a lightweight bare-bones sports car, the other is a supremely competent 2-seat luxosport sedan. NOT that there's anything wrong with that if that's what you're into.

No I don't wish to revive the S30 vs Z33 war, because they are cars for different purposes..

Exactly, that's the problem. In this regard an '03 Z is further removed from a '70 Z than an '03 Mustang GT is from a '70 Mustang, or Camaro for that matter. So the animosity from some of us in the 240Z crowd should come as no surprise.

..and as far as a warm welcome is concerned, I was backing him up by warning him about the crotchety oldtimers such as yourself that are hung up on living in the past.

I for one am not living in the past. It's just that for my purposes (beating up on Corvettes, 911 turbos, Cobra replicas, Vipers, etc. at the track), the 240Z platform is far better suited than the 350Z.

Had the new Z been a built on a shortened/lightened Sylvia/240SX platform with the VQ engine (and had it had styling more reminiscent of a Ferrari than a Celica/AudiTT/Cougar/Eclipse) I woulda been all over it.

For me, it's all about WEIGHT (and styling). I keep hoping one o' these years an automaker is going to give us a 240hp, 2400 lb., rwd, independently-suspended performance car for $24k. That's my magic formula. Nissan coulda made the new Z that car. Instead they made a 2-seat G35. They made a VERY good car (I've driven a couple, and been driven around the track in a couple). But it is NOT the rebirth of the original Z. Please excuse me for being seriously disappointed.