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gf bought a new-to-her Nissan 350Z

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thomsbrain

Lifer
Following my S2000 purchase, the gf decided it was time to replace her 95 Accord.

We did our research and brought home a 2006 Touring 6-speed manual in whatever they call the gunmetal silver with 56K miles for $16,750 before t/t. The interior is typical Nissan flimsy plastic, so that isn't in the best shape, but mechanically the car is strong and the body is excellent for the mileage. The engine is great, of course, and the ride and NVH are acceptable for a daily driver. Clutch is light and easy to modulate. Shifter feels rubbery compared to the S2000 but is okay compared to other cars. I wouldn't mind trading cars once in a while.

I'll add a cell pic tomorrow.

Now we're a 2 sports car couple. Back roads, watch out! 🙂
 
Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
Nice to see at least one woman is willing to drive a manual still.
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The guy with the Aston Martin let his girl friend drive it, and she's smoking, so there's one hawtie who can manage a stick. 😉
 
Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
Nice to see at least one woman is willing to drive a manual still.
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yah it is. my wife has no problem with her [my former] 5 speed mazda6.
 
Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
Nice to see at least one woman is willing to drive a manual still.
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My wife has found convienent excuses to take my new car out daily since I picked it up last Friday. Coincidence? I think not!
 
don't kill any of us more seasoned drivers...just because you both bought 'sports cars' doesn't = windy road time.

 
Originally posted by: alkemyst
don't kill any of us more seasoned drivers...just because you both bought 'sports cars' doesn't = windy road time.
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Dude, who pissed in your corn flakes this morning?
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: alkemyst
don't kill any of us more seasoned drivers...just because you both bought 'sports cars' doesn't = windy road time.
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Dude, who pissed in your corn flakes this morning?
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Seriously. I've been doing weekly back road runs in the Bay Area for over a decade. I could practically drive them blindfolded. We also respect that it takes a long time to get acclimated to a new car's handling quirks.

So relax, Mr. "Expert."
 
Originally posted by: thomsbrain
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: alkemyst
don't kill any of us more seasoned drivers...just because you both bought 'sports cars' doesn't = windy road time.
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Dude, who pissed in your corn flakes this morning?
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Seriously. I've been doing weekly back road runs in the Bay Area for over a decade. I could practically drive them blindfolded. We also respect that it takes a long time to get acclimated to a new car's handling quirks.

So relax, Mr. "Expert."
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Congrats on the new cars. 😉

Nice choices! :thumbsup:
 
Originally posted by: thomsbrain
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: alkemyst
don't kill any of us more seasoned drivers...just because you both bought 'sports cars' doesn't = windy road time.
Click to expand...

Dude, who pissed in your corn flakes this morning?
Click to expand...

Seriously. I've been doing weekly back road runs in the Bay Area for over a decade. I could practically drive them blindfolded. We also respect that it takes a long time to get acclimated to a new car's handling quirks.

So relax, Mr. "Expert."
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oh..ok. Didn't peg that from an Accord owner and the dialog presented.


 
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: thomsbrain
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: alkemyst
don't kill any of us more seasoned drivers...just because you both bought 'sports cars' doesn't = windy road time.
Click to expand...

Dude, who pissed in your corn flakes this morning?
Click to expand...

Seriously. I've been doing weekly back road runs in the Bay Area for over a decade. I could practically drive them blindfolded. We also respect that it takes a long time to get acclimated to a new car's handling quirks.

So relax, Mr. "Expert."
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oh..ok. Didn't peg that from an Accord owner and the dialog presented.
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It's cool. Sometimes corn flakes just get piss in them. 😉

<--off to eat Frosted Flakes.
 
There are tons of sports car deals (actually all vehicles)...I almost went to a 06 GTO for $15k...but I want to see how my car fares once I finish everything I want to do with it.
 
Sweet mate!

I was a passenger in a mates 350Z at a track day. The brakes are good but cook if you push it really hard (he was hammering it and only the caterhams were over taking him, sweet brembo brakes with upgraded pads). Feels fast on the track!

Koing
 
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