I believe that many of the people here don't really have any other expensive hobbies such as caring for their Z..... The way I explain it to people is that.... I really love my car and thats what I like to do. I totally enjoy driving, it can be the most pleasurable thing for me to do sometime. and in reference to what you said. It is funny.... cause the same people that have been like "oh why do you put all this money in your car" have been the same ones that are like "you have a really nice car, its really cool" or just envy me for having it......... i think you hit it right on the noggon.... (sp)_