Need a daily driver car soon!

TXSpeedDemon · 06-30-2010, 08:51 PM

Mazdaspeed 3 is a great option if you can find a good one under 10.

If not, an older Mazdaspeed Protege is another great option. Mine's an 03 with all the goodies. Would cost about $6K now for an unmolested stock one, and about $3K if you want some better performance out of it. I run about 10-12psi now and it's a little faster than a base 350 on the highway. Still gets over 30 MPG, 4 doors with TONS of cargo room for that sized car and is an absolute BLAST to drive. Not as fast as my 370 (especially off the line) but feels much more connected to the road, great feedback and steering feel. Not too bad looking either (check out my photo album) although starting to show it's aged design when parked next to the Z.

If you're in the DFW area there's also a pretty big group of enthusiast on DFWMazdas.com that can help you out with a lot performance questions.

JB-370z · 06-30-2010, 09:00 PM

240sx and convert it to a s14-15 or even a RSX type S

theDreamer · 06-30-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JB-370z

240sx and convert it to a s14-15 or even a RSX type S

Trips · 06-30-2010, 09:45 PM

Since you saved some money on the earlier cbe mod, you should have plenty for the luxury model with the tassels

vipor · 06-30-2010, 10:24 PM

240SX + Black Top SR20

PapoZalsa · 06-30-2010, 10:45 PM

I always have a "huptie", my DD is a 92 Ford Ranger which is great for the house.

bigaudiofanat · 06-30-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hkystormfront

old civic

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yellowZ · 07-01-2010, 12:45 AM

I'd just let the Z rack up the miles. What's the point otherwise? I bought my car to drive, not to sit...

Anyhow, I'd recommend an old compact pickup - versatility is unparalleled.
Kevin

vipor · 07-01-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowZ

I'd just let the Z rack up the miles. What's the point otherwise? I bought my car to drive, not to sit...

Anyhow, I'd recommend an old compact pickup - versatility is unparalleled.
Kevin

I've had my Z just over 10 months now and I rolled 17K this morning. Still planning on driving to Nashville this month too!

CrownR426 · 07-01-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

I've had my Z just over 10 months now and I rolled 17K this morning. Still planning on driving to Nashville this month too!

hit 20k 4 days ago.

xiven · 07-01-2010, 09:28 AM

I'm almost at 19K and I've had my car 11 months as of today. I'd prefer to have an inexpensive AWD vehicle as my DD and to be able to take it to the mountains in the winter. I'm not really finding any affordable options.

PapoZalsa · 07-01-2010, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowZ

I'd just let the Z rack up the miles. What's the point otherwise? I bought my car to drive, not to sit...

Anyhow, I'd recommend an old compact pickup - versatility is unparalleled.
Kevin

For me is not the fact of racking up miles, is the dirtbags in parking lots like Lowe's, Walmart, etc. that can ding or scratch your car.

Plus for me is the hassle of backing up the old lady SUV to get my car out and viceversa.

That is why a have a small pick up.

HKYStormFront · 07-01-2010, 01:44 PM

yea if you can find an old hardbody nissan or 'yota, the things will run forever. find one for $1-2k and just drive it till the wheels fall off then repeat.

Matt · 07-01-2010, 02:14 PM

The need to drive around a crappy car while my Z sits in my garage is something I hope I'm never forced to deal with.

wishihadnav · 07-01-2010, 04:55 PM

how about one of these!

2009 Ruckus Overview - Honda Powersports

06-30-2010, 08:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
TXSpeedDemon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 330 Drives: 370Z, MSP, R8, 335 Rep Power: 3371	Mazdaspeed 3 is a great option if you can find a good one under 10. If not, an older Mazdaspeed Protege is another great option. Mine's an 03 with all the goodies. Would cost about $6K now for an unmolested stock one, and about $3K if you want some better performance out of it. I run about 10-12psi now and it's a little faster than a base 350 on the highway. Still gets over 30 MPG, 4 doors with TONS of cargo room for that sized car and is an absolute BLAST to drive. Not as fast as my 370 (especially off the line) but feels much more connected to the road, great feedback and steering feel. Not too bad looking either (check out my photo album) although starting to show it's aged design when parked next to the Z. If you're in the DFW area there's also a pretty big group of enthusiast on DFWMazdas.com that can help you out with a lot performance questions. Last edited by TXSpeedDemon; 06-30-2010 at 08:54 PM.

06-30-2010, 09:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	240sx and convert it to a s14-15 or even a RSX type S __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

06-30-2010, 09:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Since you saved some money on the earlier cbe mod, you should have plenty for the luxury model with the tassels __________________

06-30-2010, 10:24 PM	#20 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	240SX + Black Top SR20 __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

06-30-2010, 10:45 PM	#21 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	I always have a "huptie", my DD is a 92 Ford Ranger which is great for the house. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

07-01-2010, 12:45 AM	#23 (permalink)
yellowZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 77 Drives: Nissan 370Z - Yellow Rep Power: 16	I'd just let the Z rack up the miles. What's the point otherwise? I bought my car to drive, not to sit... Anyhow, I'd recommend an old compact pickup - versatility is unparalleled. Kevin

07-01-2010, 09:28 AM	#26 (permalink)
xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 44 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 294	I'm almost at 19K and I've had my car 11 months as of today. I'd prefer to have an inexpensive AWD vehicle as my DD and to be able to take it to the mountains in the winter. I'm not really finding any affordable options.

07-01-2010, 01:44 PM	#28 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	yea if you can find an old hardbody nissan or 'yota, the things will run forever. find one for $1-2k and just drive it till the wheels fall off then repeat. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

07-01-2010, 02:14 PM	#29 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	The need to drive around a crappy car while my Z sits in my garage is something I hope I'm never forced to deal with. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

07-01-2010, 04:55 PM	#30 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	how about one of these! 2009 Ruckus Overview - Honda Powersports

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