phoenix Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 What age groups does the 350z attract and what age group buys? Just wondered if the young are starting to buy second hand 350z's and what kind of image the car gives these days? How would a 40 year old look driving a Z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I think from my personal experience of this forum, the age range is expansive. I have seen a lot of younger members buying them now though as the imports especially are coming down into the more affordable range but I would say that insurance premiums would still be crippling for most under 25's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Think the youngest is 21 and the older end, who know. Definately across the range. Guess it depends on insurance therefore points and where you live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 40 years old, that's young! I'd imagine there will be a younger element buying 350s as second hand prices come down, but to be honest most youngsters I would say would prefer hot hatches, scoobies and evos.... I did at that age.... although I also prefered pubs, clubs and loose women but thats another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James350z Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Im 22 and pay £800 for insurance. Didnt think that was too bad! Had to work hard to get the Z but its worth every penny compaired to the hot hatches i see parked in the supermarket car park at 12 every night! Not cool at all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 How would a 40 year old look driving a Z? er, I beg your pardon? You obviously know a lot of very wrinkly 40 year olds! I am 40 next year and share my year of birth with Kylie - do you think she would look like an old wrinkly in a Z? Well, if she could see over the steering wheel anyway! (can you tell you touched a nerve?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_350z Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Was that a vintage year for nice bottoms, nixy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAB Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 How would a 40 year old look driving a Z? Nothing wrong with being over 40 - great excuse for an extended mid life crisis. I'm planning for mine to last another 15 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 How would a 40 year old look driving a Z? He would look a lot like me ( 40 in November ) It depends on the 40 year old, some 40 year olds look very old, I personally get mistaken for 19 all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Nothing wrong with being over forty mate, Just remember to take your dentures out before you drive (just kidding ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAB Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 hmmmm 48 tomorrow - am I the oldest ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Naah, had many Zeds and as I get older, they get better. Sorta compensates. lso have more money to spend on them now Got latest one to compensate for being 50. GTR for 51 hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 hmmmm 48 tomorrow - am I the oldest ? I wouldnt worry about it if you are mate, you sound alot younger and the 350z knock 10 years of your life so really you are 38 Its true there have been many calculous studies by Britains top scientist on it Sorry Nixy it seems this doesnt have the same effect on you (just kidding lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAB Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 hmmmm 48 tomorrow - am I the oldest ? I wouldnt worry about it if you are mate, you sound alot younger and the 350z knock 10 years of your life so really you are 38 Its true there have been many calculous studies by Britains top scientist on it Sorry Nixy it seems this doesnt have the same effect on you (just kidding lol) Ta, actually doesn't worry me a bit , I am having the time of my life and it just keeps on getting better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 As the others have said, the age range is expansive. I'd say from late teens onwards. I dont think the Zed (or its insurance) is down to a level yet where many teens can afford one, not least without mummy or daddys help! At the Zed meets I have been to I was certainly one (if not the) youngest at 24. Which is good as it means theres no little boy racers getting them in this country yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 What age groups does the 350z attract and what age group buys? Just wondered if the young are starting to buy second hand 350z's and what kind of image the car gives these days? How would a 40 year old look driving a Z? We know the Z gives one of the best drives, £ 4 £, and if you enjoy driving rather than getting from A to B, I can assure you that even at the ripe old age of 59 that you still want a great drive before the next wheels - becomes necessary (or worse still a Micra!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Myself and Tracy bought ours when we were 27 and 33 (yes Im a toy boy ) Ill still own or be driving a sports car well into my bus pass days I would hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 When I joined the Supra club about ten years ago the members with Mk4 Supras were all heading for their 50's, barring a couple of well heeled exceptions, and the younger ones were still driving Mk3s. This was because the Supra was heading for 50 grand new in the mid 90's and the younger ones just couldn't afford one, or insure one. As time went by and the values dropped more and more younger members moved to Mk4s and the Mk3 rapidly headed for banger status. At this point a lot of members left the forum because they could not get on with each other !!! The same will happen with the Z, although being a bit of a bargain there are many younger people on this forum with one, although probably on finance and not paid for. There also seem to be a lot of people on here earning more than the natonal average which is interesting. I must admit the age of some of our customers often surprises me. For example, the lad that bought my Monaro VXR a few weeks back can't have been more than 25 years old. When I was 25 I couldn't dream of spending 25 grand on a car - I would have maybe spent that much on my first house !!! Let alone getting a 6.0 litre sports car insured ! I was driving 3 litre Capris and V8 Rovers around the place and generally making a nuisance of myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoREoD Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 All you young whippersnappers! Mine was bought two years ago and, working backwards, I was then at the magic 60. Off to the 'ring in October (for the second time) to celebrate my upcoming 63rd. Need to get a few more laps notched! I'm sure there's someone around older than me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 All you young whippersnappers! Mine was bought two years ago and, working backwards, I was then at the magic 60. Off to the 'ring in October (for the second time) to celebrate my upcoming 63rd. Need to get a few more laps notched! I'm sure there's someone around older than me too! Yeah, someone's dad IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 All you young whippersnappers! Mine was bought two years ago and, working backwards, I was then at the magic 60. Off to the 'ring in October (for the second time) to celebrate my upcoming 63rd. Need to get a few more laps notched! I'm sure there's someone around older than me too! You my friend are a LEGEND i think the ages are as some of you said becoming more of a range now, Im 26 got my First Z at 25, my Brother is 33 and got his recently. I think its a car that is appreciated over all ages. perhaps the reason for why there is an increasing number of younger owners is down to the price being made somewhat affordable to some. However in contrast if we were to do the average age of Z owners in the States i think it will be quite the contrast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Bought my first zed at 25 My UY, however, was sold to a 63 yr old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Bought my Zed at 25 and bought it from a guy in his mid thirties and have seen plenty of couples and older people driving them. I don't think it matters, as others have said on here. If you like a great value, hugely capable, grin inducing car, buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Got my zed at 42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Got my Zed at 23 and still have it at 24. I love the Zed! I don't think my Dad looks silly driving it though and he is nearly 51 and getting pretty bald! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.