I fell in love with the Z while living in Japan as a teenager. My father was a Marine and we had been sent to Okinawa. After coming back to the states and enlisting in the Marine Corps myself I found myself needing a car for my family and went to the local Nissan dealer. The car salesman, Ron, got me in used Saturn. I was a PFC making next to nothing so that was the best we could do. Ron had a 93 Z parked outside that he had for sale. I told him how I always wanted one and all he said was “Having a Z is great but it is also a lifelong investment. If you don’t have to the money it is better to stay away until you do because it is only going to cause you heart ache.” About two weeks later I got a call from the dealership saying he had passed away and if we needed any help with our new purchase to let them know. Well me being young and stubborn I eventually went out and bought me a 91 tt. It needed work done and I figured I would be no time before I had it up and running. Well Ron’s advice held true. I was not even close to being ready to owning a Z. Lack of funds and time left my car sitting around. I bought the car in 2007 and was sent to Okinawa myself shortly after. I stored it and returned in 2009. One divorce later and I was broke and starting over again. Luckily the car stayed with me since the ex thought it was the biggest waste of money ever. When I finally got settled I deployed again to Afghanistan (which is where I am typing this now). So my car still sits but I finally have gotten myself to a point that I can put the time and money that is needed to bring her back to her former glory. I was looking at parts (mainly the prices) tonight in my off time and thought of Ron and what he said. Sorry for the long post but I wanted to share that.
