| Author | Message | ||
| James (Jim_red308)
New member Username: Jim_red308 Post Number: 38 Registered: 3-2001 |
I saw a silver 350 for the first time yesterday at a local auto dealership client of mine. It looks to me like a cross between an Audi TT roadster in the front and a Porsche 911 in the back. Are the Japanese stealing others ideas again?? By the way, I'm not knocking Nissan either as I own a Gasfinder along with my 308! I have to admit, the car (in silver) looked great. I especially liked the door handles in that satin high-tech finish - they look like something out of the future. | ||
| Jason Biggs (Jason179)
New member Username: Jason179 Post Number: 27 Registered: 8-2002 |
I must agree with horsefly on how reliable American trucks are. Personally I don't like American cars like a Lumina or a Buick..or a Skylark..but I do like the looks of the F150-250-350 series. If some of these trucks are still around after 20 years..it says a lot for their reliability. As far as safety goes..Ford Trucks are not very safe | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 609 Registered: 3-2001 |
Excellent point Horsefly. Toyota does NOT make a tow truck (not in the US anyway). And Honda doesn't build tanks. Therefore, you MUST be correct, all Japanese cars are "wimpy" vehicles. (???????) :-O | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
Junior Member Username: Tako Post Number: 52 Registered: 4-2002 |
U guys are so funny........... | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Junior Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 181 Registered: 5-2002 |
L.Wayne, I don't know where you got a photo of my Ferrari hauler, but at least you got the photo AFTER I painted it! | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Junior Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 216 Registered: 8-2002 |
Come on you guys. Have you ever seen Horsefly post anything that wasn't intended to get a reaction? You guys should be used to his brand of humor by now. He adds a little "spice" to the board every now and then. (Just glad there's not more than one of him!) So, come on, leave poor little ol' Horsefly and his Ford tow truck alone now, ya' here?  | ||
| John A. Suarez (Futureowner)
Junior Member Username: Futureowner Post Number: 135 Registered: 3-2002 |
I will never understand you Arlie. How can you not expect to get a negative reaction when making posts like that here? Just respect people's opinions and move on. I personally can't stand driving trucks, but I am not going to bash them left and right every chance I get. | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Junior Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 180 Registered: 5-2002 |
Can't help but think about how many times around the world that people have be SO HAPPY to see old AMERICAN IRON come rolling over the horizon to save the lives of innocent people from whatever evil person might be attempting to enslave them. Does anybody rememember seeing on the network news about how Japanese tanks and military trucks helped free the people of Kuwait during the gulf war? NO, WAIT A MINUTE, the Japanese vehicles didn't do ANYTHING to help win that war, or any other conflict around the world during the past 57 years. And for the most part, neither has any other country except the British and Australians. It's always the AMERICANs and their AMERICAN IRON that get the job done when the chips are down, not whimpy foreign made vehicles. For style and exotic looks, get a Ferrari. For style and reliability, get a Corvette. For INCREDIBLE mileage and long life, get any old American truck. I'll ask the same question that I did once before and nobody answered: What kind of tow trucks do car dealerships and service centers use when they tow in your beloved Ferrari or Nissan or Camaro for servicing? Chances are, it's a big American truck! Those guys know where the realiability is. Of course, some wise guy is going to mention big Volvo trucks, but for every one of them, you can see 100 big American trucks. And no, I don't own a Ford F-150 but I know people who do. And their old Fords have lasted longer than any Nissan did. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 603 Registered: 3-2001 |
Horsefly is just proud of his Ford F-150. We've had this conversation with him before. This guy really believes American iron is still the best. He also believes a Chevy Lumina will hold its value better than a Camry. Forget him, he's good for the economy. Personally, I've owned every model of Z ever made with the exception of the 260Z. I've owned a '72 240Z, '77 280Z, '79 280ZX, '85 300ZX and a '90 300ZX. As mentioned earlier, the 240 was my favorite. Can't wait to see a 350! | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
New member Username: Tako Post Number: 46 Registered: 4-2002 |
I've been driving my Z for last 5 days, 500 miles and it's been great so far... It drives like a moderate priced BMW Z8  hehe. I am taking my Z to Thunderhill next Tuesday I think this car is worth more than it costs | ||
| Tino (Bboxer)
Junior Member Username: Bboxer Post Number: 139 Registered: 8-2001 |
Thanks for your kind words. I had to jump in on this one. I've driven the various versions and love the Z, especially the handling and the torquey engine. And then there are all the little nifty gadgets John was part of, like the shift light, the tire pressure gauge, the different driver seat, ..etc. Of course, it ain't a Ferrari but for the money, it's a rewarding car. Hope you get yours soon. | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 75 Registered: 3-2002 |
Tino: Well said. You must be very proud of your son. He has delivered a world class performer that will no doubt be a hit. Hope I can pick up a black one like Tako's without getting gouged too bad by my local dealer. Congrats! | ||
| G.Peters (Wfo_racer)
New member Username: Wfo_racer Post Number: 39 Registered: 5-2002 |
Tino, He's just trying to provoke a reaction. Pretty cool about your son, can't wait to drive one. | ||
| Tino (Bboxer)
Junior Member Username: Bboxer Post Number: 138 Registered: 8-2001 |
Horsefly, I have to take personal offense to your unfounded anti-japanese bias. My son John has been diligently working on the Z project for two years as a product planner. We'll owe him the Track version that he concieved and so strongly pushed for. There is no truth in your assumption that the Z will go to the junkyard. On the contrary, if I were to drive my 360 the way I'm planning to drive my 350Z, it is the 360 that will go to the junkyard first. I can't begin to think what would have happened to a 348 had I owned and driven it the way I drove my 300ZX TT back in 1991. and if you're implying a loss of value, you're also wrong. A 91 ZX has lost about half its original value by now, so has a 91 348. | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Junior Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 178 Registered: 5-2002 |
Is the winning bidder going to drive that Nissan straight to the scrap metal yard, or have it towed there? Or just let it depreciated to worthless scrap value like other disposable Japanese cars? | ||
| Tom Antal (Intenso)
Junior Member Username: Intenso Post Number: 88 Registered: 5-2001 |
Tako, you are not to far from my office on Homer in Downtown Palo Alto. I wondered who was behind the club that took over the Edge. Tom | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 910 Registered: 8-2001 |
Yeah, I'd like to see and hear more about that Mercielago. | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Junior Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 194 Registered: 10-2001 |
Tako , we need more Murcielago pictures !!! Your Z looks great in black with what apears to be yellow/orange calipers !! i love it ! | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
New member Username: Tako Post Number: 45 Registered: 4-2002 |
ok, guys, I know I lost this game. I thought about having a party at my resutaurant this Friday but now I need to have beer to celebrate not winning VIN#1. Anyway, I will invite u guys if you wanna come to Club Icon / Mas Sake restaurant in Palo Alto on Fri night at 8 PM | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 602 Registered: 3-2001 |
Winning bid was $95K.... wow! But Tako lost. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 601 Registered: 3-2001 |
I don't get it.... I thought he owned the one pictured below??? Two? | ||
| Nick Starai (True)
New member Username: True Post Number: 13 Registered: 6-2002 |
TAKO is winning the bid with about 10 min's left @ $75k!!! | ||
| Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Junior Member Username: Chris_n_chicago Post Number: 85 Registered: 3-2002 |
someone bid $60k on that thing ! | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 66 Registered: 3-2002 |
Glad to see that you still have the Z-8. Absolutely stunning in black! I see a few silver ones near my office in SF, but your car takes the cake. Where did you pick up the new Z car if I may ask? You on a long wait list? If they have more cars, I might take a ride over to see whats available. Take care of that stable Tako. Car washing day must be a joy! Cheers! | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 720 Registered: 1-2001 |
Tako's Black Murci is hiding in there, I KNOW IT!.. lol | ||
| chris (Wrench_turner)
New member Username: Wrench_turner Post Number: 34 Registered: 5-2002 |
Tako, do you live in an Eichler? | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
New member Username: Tako Post Number: 44 Registered: 4-2002 |
And it's not a M3.... DINAN M5 | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
New member Username: Tako Post Number: 43 Registered: 4-2002 |
Hi, Stephen I still have my Z8. I never sell it!! I love it  | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 363 Registered: 8-2001 |
Damn Tako, a Z8, 360 Spyder, what appears to be a Murcielago, M3, 350z.. Care to share? (or can you write up a review on the cars?) | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 65 Registered: 3-2002 |
Hey Tako, did you sell the Z-8? The new Z looks wonderful in black! Nice stable you have there! | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 898 Registered: 8-2001 |
Hmmm....Is that a Murcielago in the garage? | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
New member Username: Tako Post Number: 42 Registered: 4-2002 |
Here are pics. it's a black track package one.    | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Junior Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 187 Registered: 8-2002 |
The bidders in this auction are mostly Nissan dealers. "jsage2002" is the son of Morrie Sage, owner of Universal City Nissan, Glendale Nissan, and Glendale Infiniti in So Cal. Morrie also happens to be the owner of the last 300ZX built in 1996. Trust me, just like the last ZX, this car will never see the street no matter who wins the auction. | ||
| stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member Username: Ethans_dad Post Number: 63 Registered: 3-2002 |
Tako: Congrats on the new Z! Did you get the competition model with the big Brembo kit? What color? Any pics to share with us? | ||
| TAKO (Tako)
New member Username: Tako Post Number: 41 Registered: 4-2002 |
I got one on last Fri. I love it. Worth for more than what I paid | ||
| chris (Wrench_turner)
New member Username: Wrench_turner Post Number: 32 Registered: 5-2002 |
for $26,800 I'd still buy a 308. | ||
| Mitchell L. Davidson (Jussumfastgi)
Junior Member Username: Jussumfastgi Post Number: 204 Registered: 4-2002 |
The new Neon SRT is going to smoke the Z, and quite soon. | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 291 Registered: 5-2002 |
This is a great car at a greater value.. $26800 for a car with 0-60 at 5.4 sec..I think Nissan will dominate the mid range sports car market with this car.. It's faster and less expensive then the Porsche Boxster, the new Z4, Honda's S2000.. Nissan knows what they are doing.... | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 714 Registered: 1-2001 |
Well I don't know what this one's VIN# is but I can assure you it has a few miles on it already. -Ben   | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 588 Registered: 3-2001 |
Chris, I'll bet your Uncle is one hell of a good guy! :-) | ||
| chris (Wrench_turner)
New member Username: Wrench_turner Post Number: 30 Registered: 5-2002 |
BobD, it is scary how much your life parallels that of my uncle who is also a BobD - every time I read one of your posts I have to re-check your profile to be sure you aren't him! | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 587 Registered: 3-2001 |
I wouldn't be afraid of buying the first Z.... now if it was a Ford, Chrysler or Chevrolet, no way. Probably wouldn't buy the first model year Ferrari either. The new Z is very hot right now. It'll be intersting to see if it continues high sales 2 yrs from now or goes the way of the PT Cruiser, VW Bug, etc and loses steam. I think it will do well. I had a 72 240Z, absolutely one of my favorite cars ever. | ||
| Tino (Bboxer)
Junior Member Username: Bboxer Post Number: 133 Registered: 8-2001 |
Ken, Not too many recalls with Nissan (the only ones were for models manufactured in the US) My son's been in charge of the Z's product planning for two years and I can vouch for the car having been meticulously prepared. Besides, the VQ motor is a well proven torquey powerplant. The auction is done with Nissan for a good cause, nothing wrong with that. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 504 Registered: 10-2001 |
The first car of a new model. Can you say 'recall city'?? No thanks. | ||
| chris (Wrench_turner)
New member Username: Wrench_turner Post Number: 29 Registered: 5-2002 |
Interesting - and not a bad idea I suppose. http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/nissan_z/?ssPageName=MOPS1-MO-Nissan-NissanZ--P2 |