Luke0549 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I seem to be having this conversation with everyone. "so what car do you drive?" "a Nissan 350z" The general response is "what's that?" At this point I don't really know how to explain other than: "it's a 2 seater sports coupe thing..." Everyone must have come across this before. What's been your general response? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog518 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I have a picture of my zed as my screen saver on the phone. I just show them that and usually get "oh that one" from the guys and "oh thats nice and shiney" from the girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I've only just got mine and I've encountered this problem too. I just sort of waffle on til people's eyes glaze over must practise a more succinct response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Show them a pic, thats what I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I'd drop the 'Nissan' part of the answer - they either know what a 350z is or they don't. And if they don't then they'll hear the 'Nissan' part and think that it's some model of Micra S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprax Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 The girl in the bank the other day when I was signing my loan papers said "What car are you buying with the money" I replied "It's called a Nissan 350Z"... not expecting this young blond pretty thing to have a clue..."Ah I only ever seem to see the bronze ones of those around!" she replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1989 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 yeah countless times and same with dropping the nissan, they immediately think of the micra until they see in their mind its a cheap little hatchback ive found :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I'm a member of a local action group fighting a proposed gypsy camp in the local area. We are looking at ways to fund the fight but I was told by the chairman that it wouldn't look good if I went fund raising in my Porsche Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I'm a member of a local action group fighting a proposed gypsy camp in the local area. We are looking at ways to fund the fight but I was told by the chairman that it wouldn't look good if I went fund raising in my Porsche Pete Did you see on the local news last week about the son of one of the main 'characters' from the Big Gypsy Wedding show (Paddy Doherty)? They only moved to Queensferry a couple of months ago and last week he was arrested for causing death by dangerous driving on the A55! they really are bad eggs! Sorry for going off topic. S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder49 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I've found that if you say, 'ITS A SPORTS COUPE', they say, 'AHH MIDLIFE CRISIS' ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zDan Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 The girl in the bank the other day when I was signing my loan papers said "What car are you buying with the money" I replied "It's called a Nissan 350Z"... not expecting this young blond pretty thing to have a clue..."Ah I only ever seem to see the bronze ones of those around!" she replies Should have asked her out there and then mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprax Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Should have asked her out there and then mate Thought about it mate..not sure the wife would have approved!! Sprax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I usually say one of the following: - A Zed - A 350Z - A Datsun - A Micra Sport Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Piccy on the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I normal get, YOU have one of THEM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I have a picture of my zed as my screen saver on the phone. I just show them that and usually get "oh that one" from the guys and "oh thats nice and shiney" from the girls! This. And I get the exact same responses too. I used to say "a Datson", but got more blank looks than the time I made reference to Bill Hicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 A Micra Sport Coupe Im sorry BM but thats so good Im going to have to steal that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 A Micra Sport Coupe Im sorry BM but thats so good Im going to have to steal that. You're more than welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Pic is always the best thing. I always drop the Nissan bit too. I normally just say 350z or say imagine an Audi TT, now think more like a Porsche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Ya, know what, does it matter that they don't know what a 350z is?! Chances are that they may not know what a GTR is either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 When I had mine,it was confused with an audi TT, or called a a jap Porsche. OR PEOPLE HAD NO IDEA AT ALL. I DERANGED MINE. AND HAD THE TOMMY K ZED BADGES EVERYWHERE which really confused people. Sorry for the caps typing on the phone can't be Arse to re type it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Ya, know what, does it matter that they don't know what a 350z is?! Chances are that they may not know what a GTR is either. People quite often call my Skyline an Impreza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drginger Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I get the exact same thing and am quite suprised people dont know what it is. However, I also think this is a good thing because rare is what im after! TT's are nice but everyone knows what it is. I like to think the 350 will turn a few more heads because they are confused ( and amazed)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinjuku Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Over the years I have got fed up with this in respect of my current car and previous ones. My approach is: If the questioner is vaguely into cars I say a 350z. If I think such a response is only going to lead to a discussion where I try and educate someone about something they don't have an underlying interest in, I say "a Nissan". If my supposition was right they say "oh right" we breifly talk about the generally percieved reliability of japanese cars and the discussion moves on. If I was wrong then they say "which model" and I tell them. I'm past using my car to big myself up to other guys and as I have a fiancee I have no need to try and impress the chickas. Shinjuku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalMoh Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I just say 350z. Most blokes know what you mean, in which case we have a chat about it and other cars. If the person doesn't know what I mean, I just say "It's a Nissan". I didn't buy this car to impress anyone, so don't care enough to try and explain the car to ppl and to justify driving a Nissan. If it needs justification, they aren't into cars and therefore, I'd rather talk about something other than cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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