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Old 04-26-04, 08:39 PM
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Took some driving and riding today. From West Los Angeles to Rowland Heights (east LA), then to Orange County (Costa Mesa/Irvine) and back to West Los Angles.

I happend to notice there's a 350Z in virtually EVERY INTERSECTION & many on EVERY HIGHWAY (white, Red, Blk, Silver, Gold any color your name it), I could sware I saw at least 60 of them today.

It's just my "Nissan-350Z-Sighting-Day" or S. Cal is really Z flooded?

A blk one actally tired to raced me. LOL...
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when I saw the first one on the street I knew eventually every schmo would run out and get one. they're everywhere - everywhere!
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You're not the only one who feels that are too many Z's rolling around. I see an average of 5 to 7 Z's on the road daily. It's a nice car and all, but I can see it getting played out in the near future if it isn't already.
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the 350Z is not really an expensive car. It does look nice, offers great performance, and is a good value IMO. Even though the interior quality needs MAJOR improvement.
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jimmy, if you take g35c into consideration as well, you will probably gone crazy by now already
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Actually So Cal is flooded with ricers
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Originally posted by GlobeCLK
the 350Z is not really an expensive car. It does look nice, offers great performance, and is a good value IMO. Even though the interior quality needs MAJOR improvement.

and it could almost passed as a Porsche 911 (996) if you look from very far, especially the silver one.

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As someone stated, they cars are not expensive at all. And considering the shape and colors, they stand out more to the human eye. Yes, I've seen a bunch and now I see damn near multiple G35s on my 7 min drive to work. I know Nissan ain't complaining.
But if you want to talk about popular Nissans, I think the new Altima is multiplying like the "Agent" from the Matrix. There are like 15 at my job, most all silver.
 
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Okay, part 2

It's 11:00PM, Just came back from gym. While on my way there, a blk 350Z coupe was waiting on a red light WITHOUT any lights on (Hello! It's 9:00 PM), and the driver was holding a cigarette with 1/2 of his arm sticking out of the car. Must be enjoying himself very much.

After I got out of the gym, hey! there's a silver 350Z coupe parked right next to me.

Dude this is really my 350Z encountering day. Now I can't get the shape of that thing outta my head...
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
As someone stated, they cars are not expensive at all.
i think a car worth $41,000 is pretty expensive.
even if i made...let's say...$50k/yr, i'd think a $40+k car is pretty expensive.

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Old 04-26-04, 11:55 PM
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Who in the world would pay 41k for a 350Z or a G35? If my memory serves me correctly, a TRACK Z is 37-38k with the NAV (which is crackish) and a loaded G35c is 38k and a loaded G35 with all the bells and whistles is 39k (which is crackish).

I think for 30k, the 350Z is a steal. 38k is crackish.

When I think 350Z/G35, I am thinking 30-32k, not 41k. That is why I said it's not expensive. The average price of a new car is now 30k.

Correct me if I'm wrong with the price estimates.



Dude, if u see, I edited your post, I didn't. I hit edit instead of quote
 
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homie, in LA it's 43k out the door for a fully loaded g35. it was all sticker price until couple weeks ago.
for 32k, u can get a base model....cloth, etc.
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Damn dude. In the ATL, u can get a G35 sedan for 26k, 30k with everything except NAV. Coupes are even 32k with dealers dealing.

Cali, I'll be there my next lifetime. Major $$$$$$$$$$
 
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Originally posted by BR1AN
You're not the only one who feels that are too many Z's rolling around. I see an average of 5 to 7 Z's on the road daily. It's a nice car and all, but I can see it getting played out in the near future if it isn't already.

Originally posted by Lonely Toothbrush
Actually So Cal is flooded with ricers


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Old 04-27-04, 12:49 AM
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I agree with 1SICK when he mentioned the Altima, there are soooooo many of those on the road. Granted they are relatively inexpensive for a decent car, but I see two or three at a time in most every major intersection. And in the parking lots, jeez, if I owned one I would have a hell of a time trying to find my car in a sea of Altimas.
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