Can you drive a 370 all year round in Vancouver?

Zed123 · 05-25-2012, 07:11 PM

Hi

I'll be moving to Vancouver (from overseas) in August/Sept. I'm planning on getting a 370Z (auto, sports pack). My job will require quite a bit of driving around Vancouver: city and suburbs.

I have read here that a lot of Canadian members garage their cars over the Winter months. If I buy a 370Z, I won't have that option, it will be my only car.

Is a 370Z practical in Vancouver all year round? Do I need to get "snow tires" fitted for the Winter months?

Any advice would be huge appreciated.

Gurps · 05-25-2012, 07:19 PM

I boiught a brand new Z last year and drove it all winter with no winter tires. Vancouver winters are very mild. It rains a lot, but very little to no snow.

Having said that, the few days of snow we do get you would not be able to drive the Z with summer tires. I have a second car so the odd day it did snow I drove that.

Like I said, its a warm climate. Throw on some snow tires for the few days of snow we do get and you will be fine. I drove mine all last winter and was even washing ti in my yard up until December.

Versa_Drifter · 05-26-2012, 03:41 AM

Vancouver doesnt actually snow a lot. you get 2 to 3 days with medium snow and the other days are like slush and rain. But i drive an awd so im not sure about the z.
But if 2008 repeats itself you'd have some difficulty getting around for a few days.

Zed123 · 05-27-2012, 06:03 AM

Super, thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

fuzzywuzzy · 05-27-2012, 06:40 AM

Yes, just get snow tires or a good all season for the winter months.

nogoodname · 05-27-2012, 04:09 PM

Some snow tires and you will be fine.

I drove my G all winter through snow storms and everything. My G is also lowered lol. No problems.

Snakes709 · 05-27-2012, 04:41 PM

I drove my Z all winter in Edmonton when i had it. Even in -50*C, it still fired up and drove fine. You just need a good set of winter tires.

kevin.z · 05-27-2012, 06:18 PM

yep, drive my Z in snow with summer tires. no problem

mhcoss · 05-27-2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakes709

I drove my Z all winter in Edmonton when i had it. Even in -50*C, it still fired up and drove fine. You just need a good set of winter tires.

i don't think it ever quiet hits -50c here

with windchill yea but that doesn't have an affect on the car when it comes to cold starts

SmallermouseZ · 06-03-2012, 12:42 AM

Did u put winter tires on ur sport rims?

LakeShow · 06-03-2012, 02:31 AM

Well you technically could with snow tires, but it's not recommended and you probably wouldn't want to drive it in the snow.

IDZRVIT · 06-03-2012, 07:48 AM

Zed123, you have a PM.

90 ST · 06-03-2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmallermouseZ

Did u put winter tires on ur sport rims?

Best thing is to find a set of 18's that fit over the brakes, way more options for tires. I personaly run 350 Z wheels for winter.

Snakes709 · 06-03-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhcoss

i don't think it ever quiet hits -50c here

with windchill yea but that doesn't have an affect on the car when it comes to cold starts

It got down to -58.4* in 2009...lol. My 370z was the only car that started in my parking lot. Everyone else was couldnt get theirs to fire up. Mine sounded like a damn tank when it started, haha.

gabo · 06-05-2012, 10:01 PM

i drive my Z all year round no problem. Only didnt drive it for a day or 2 during the winter.

you should have no problem at all. Get your Z and join the group

05-25-2012, 07:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zed123 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 10 Drives: Looking for 370Z Rep Power: 13	Can you drive a 370 all year round in Vancouver? Hi I'll be moving to Vancouver (from overseas) in August/Sept. I'm planning on getting a 370Z (auto, sports pack). My job will require quite a bit of driving around Vancouver: city and suburbs. I have read here that a lot of Canadian members garage their cars over the Winter months. If I buy a 370Z, I won't have that option, it will be my only car. Is a 370Z practical in Vancouver all year round? Do I need to get "snow tires" fitted for the Winter months? Any advice would be huge appreciated. Last edited by Zed123; 05-25-2012 at 07:16 PM.

05-27-2012, 04:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 18	I drove my Z all winter in Edmonton when i had it. Even in -50C, it still fired up and drove fine. You just need a good set of winter tires. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR* AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance

06-03-2012, 02:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Well you technically could with snow tires, but it's not recommended and you probably wouldn't want to drive it in the snow. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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05-25-2012, 07:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gurps Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 93 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 14	I boiught a brand new Z last year and drove it all winter with no winter tires. Vancouver winters are very mild. It rains a lot, but very little to no snow. Having said that, the few days of snow we do get you would not be able to drive the Z with summer tires. I have a second car so the odd day it did snow I drove that. Like I said, its a warm climate. Throw on some snow tires for the few days of snow we do get and you will be fine. I drove mine all last winter and was even washing ti in my yard up until December.

05-26-2012, 03:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Versa_Drifter Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 43 Drives: Model T Rep Power: 13	Vancouver doesnt actually snow a lot. you get 2 to 3 days with medium snow and the other days are like slush and rain. But i drive an awd so im not sure about the z. But if 2008 repeats itself you'd have some difficulty getting around for a few days.

05-27-2012, 06:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zed123 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 10 Drives: Looking for 370Z Rep Power: 13	Super, thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

05-27-2012, 06:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
fuzzywuzzy Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In a house Posts: 211 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Yes, just get snow tires or a good all season for the winter months.

05-27-2012, 04:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Some snow tires and you will be fine. I drove my G all winter through snow storms and everything. My G is also lowered lol. No problems.

05-27-2012, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	yep, drive my Z in snow with summer tires. no problem

06-03-2012, 12:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
SmallermouseZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 368 Drives: 2012pw 6mt sport/nav Rep Power: 14	Did u put winter tires on ur sport rims?

06-05-2012, 10:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
gabo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: port coquitlam, BC Posts: 390 Drives: 2010 grey 370z M6 Rep Power: 14	i drive my Z all year round no problem. Only didnt drive it for a day or 2 during the winter. you should have no problem at all. Get your Z and join the group