Get the Z!! if you live in an area with snow in the winter you will need winter tires, or a winter beater car. I have winter tires on my Z (blizzak LM-60's) and it preformed great in the last snowstorm. I dd my Z and have about a 70 mile round trip to work each day. I put a pretty decent amount of miles on it and it has preformed excelent with no problems at all so far....only had it 10 months but still..I do about 70% highway driving and get 23 mpg. I would recommend getting a clear front bumper bra if you get a Z as the nissan paint isnt known to be the best. I regret not getting one when I bought the car, I'll probably get one at some point if I get the paint corrected. Anyways, GET THE Z!!!!