READER ANDY SEXTON WRITES:

I was just catching up on your site, and saw your post about the 350Z and G35C. I’ve had almost EXACTLY the same experience (except I can find Zs at list here in Nashville most places). Do these people think they are selling Porsches or something? Very frustrating. You’d think they don’t want my $30K+.

I was able to drive a G35C on the weekend after their release date, but I’ve yet to find somebody to let me drive a Z.

I understand the joy ride problem they are facing, but if they expect to sell cars to some of us, they’re going to have to loosen up.

Yes. The whole episode left me in a bad frame of mind where Nissan is concerned.