Hey David, next time you are in LA and want a car that makes you "the man" let me know. You can borrow my 61' T-Bird. SoCal car culture is complex, and a 350Z not all that impressive. What you want is a car that the valets don't move--they park it right out in front and leave it .

If you get a chance, try the Agua Caliente spa down in Palm Springs, and ask them to tell you the story of how the water followed the Indians there (you'll need to find an old timer for this, I think).

'61 Bird, eh? Convertible or hardtop?

It's not just "car culture" the author misunderstands, since he thinks Nissan supercharged the 350Z and a 325i is a hybrid.