Daily Driving a NISMO - negatives of ownership?

mdgrwl · 12-25-2013, 04:28 PM

Whats up guys - its time I get a new ride and Im considering the 370z NISMO as my everyday driver.

I commute 100 miles a day and this would be my first stick. Previous rides were the C63 AMG, a few SRT8's and a Lexus IS350 to give you a background.

Any big negatives Im not seeing aside from being my first stick? The C63 and SRT8's were terrible on gas and turned into a money pit. Most of my commute is 65mph highway.

26mpg, looks and a sporty ride are whats attracting me to the NISMO. Im also considering a 335 and S5 as well...

Matt

mag_black · 12-25-2013, 05:05 PM

The Z isn't practical for a daily in the Northeast and in reality, you'll probably get between 20-22mpg.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 12-25-2013, 05:10 PM

Bmw breaks like a cheap honda if u push it on boost otherwise drives like a pony, dunno about s5 but if its direct injection lease only it, but its an expensive ride to maintain. Nissan 370z is good on mileage and gas and cheap to maintain if u dont mod, w/ mods ull be broke but happy.

Elan · 12-25-2013, 05:28 PM

Only thing about the Nismo on long rides is comfort. The stiff suspension and lot of road noise might get a little annoying. That and you can't carry as many dead bodies in the trunk like the C63. Other than that, it's a great car. I think you will see 22-26mpg highway at 65.

Masterbeatty · 12-25-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Elan

Only thing about the Nismo on long rides is comfort. The stiff suspension and lot of road noise might get a little annoying. That and you can't carry as many DEAD HOOKERS in the trunk like the C63. Other than that, it's a great car. I think you will see 22-26mpg highway at 65.

Fixed!

I daily drive my base in CT and it's fine. I got good all seasons that cut the road noise in half. But I like loud music so it only bothers me when my wife is in the car. I am also pretty sure the stillen gen III gave me a few more MPG's on the hwy too. I average around 29-32 hwy and 24 city. This was the first year my black beauty has seen snow but she did pretty good in these past few jokes of a snow storm. Also the seats are horrible for long drives so if you want a long commuter 370z get the touring package with leather.
But overall i would never trade it in for another car. I just can't wait to get my wife a new car so that I can convert my 370 in to a weekend racer and drive her old beater.

m4a1mustang · 12-25-2013, 05:52 PM

The NISMO is stiffer than the base and Sport package Zs, so make sure you give one a good test to make sure you are comfortable with the ride.

If you are commuting 100 miles per day you're probably doing a lot of highway driving, in which 26mpg is entirely reasonable.

The Z is a surprisingly practical sports car. Lots of space in the hatch and smart storage options in the passenger compartment, and it does well in snow when equipped with proper tires.

kfull · 12-25-2013, 06:29 PM

I don't have a nismo but I daily drive my Z ~70 mile round trip mostly highway and get 22-23 mpg. I put on winter tires in the winter also. I can't hear any road noise over my exhaust

I didn't buy this car for a nice quiet ride, I bought it to have fun with

ssmoked · 12-25-2013, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdgrwl

Whats up guys - its time I get a new ride and Im considering the 370z NISMO as my everyday driver.

I commute 100 miles a day and this would be my first stick. Previous rides were the C63 AMG, a few SRT8's and a Lexus IS350 to give you a background.

Any big negatives Im not seeing aside from being my first stick? The C63 and SRT8's were terrible on gas and turned into a money pit. Most of my commute is 65mph highway.

26mpg, looks and a sporty ride are whats attracting me to the NISMO. Im also considering a 335 and S5 as well...

Matt

I drive to the beach (50 miles) every week each way. The drive is not comfortable. I can't imagine doing that everyday. Don't get me wrong, I love the Z in my daily commute (5-10 miles). It's also a great head tuner. You would get 24-25 mpg easy if you use cruise control.

What's your profession if you don't mind me asking? You don't want to arrive to work with a sore back and drive home after a long day with one either.

luigi90210 · 12-26-2013, 01:47 AM

suspension might be annoying on bumpy roads but i have no problem dailying my nismo

Crayon · 12-26-2013, 09:38 AM

I most definitely can't get any higher than ~21mpg on the freeway. I'm sure that rating is determined on slow (55 or 65mph) highways, but down here we all go 85, and you're not getting 26mpg at 85mph.

I don't mind the ride, personally, as I end up listening to my car more than my stereo while driving, and the bumpy from the suspension isn't horrible on the freeway.

houkouonchi · 12-26-2013, 06:14 PM

I could see north-east being a problem with snow and stuff but I had a 80-100 mile (both ways combined) commute for years where I averaged over 60 MPH and I usually got 28 MPG on the way in and like 24 MPG on the way back (due to one being more uphill than the other). I have to say I am really glad I got the Z as it actually made my commute a lot more bearable IMHO.

Tickwomp · 12-26-2013, 08:10 PM

I DD mine. 60 miles per day, most of it on toll roads. Cruises very nicely at 80 and I average 21MPG. Just went over 45K miles, and plan to keep it until it's worn out.

synolimit · 12-26-2013, 09:03 PM

Its fine for a DD. Get crap azz old nissan wheels like I have with winter tires and drive without crazy aggression. I get 26mpg.

optiontrader · 12-26-2013, 11:03 PM

Commute 70miles round trip in SoCal. Not sure on the Nismo, but Touring model is almost cushy. Clutch is easy, so traffic's not too bad.

Only issue is mpg (21-23), and MAN, am I putting a whole lotta miles on this car!

Crayon · 12-26-2013, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by optiontrader

Not sure on the Nismo, but Touring model is almost cushy.

I'd call the Nismo the exact opposite of "almost cushy."

12-25-2013, 04:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
mdgrwl Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1 Drives: SRT8 Rep Power: 12	Daily Driving a NISMO - negatives of ownership? Whats up guys - its time I get a new ride and Im considering the 370z NISMO as my everyday driver. I commute 100 miles a day and this would be my first stick. Previous rides were the C63 AMG, a few SRT8's and a Lexus IS350 to give you a background. Any big negatives Im not seeing aside from being my first stick? The C63 and SRT8's were terrible on gas and turned into a money pit. Most of my commute is 65mph highway. 26mpg, looks and a sporty ride are whats attracting me to the NISMO. Im also considering a 335 and S5 as well... Matt Last edited by mdgrwl; 12-25-2013 at 04:33 PM.

12-25-2013, 05:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 667	The Z isn't practical for a daily in the Northeast and in reality, you'll probably get between 20-22mpg. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

12-25-2013, 05:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,011 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	Bmw breaks like a cheap honda if u push it on boost otherwise drives like a pony, dunno about s5 but if its direct injection lease only it, but its an expensive ride to maintain. Nissan 370z is good on mileage and gas and cheap to maintain if u dont mod, w/ mods ull be broke but happy. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

12-25-2013, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	Only thing about the Nismo on long rides is comfort. The stiff suspension and lot of road noise might get a little annoying. That and you can't carry as many dead bodies in the trunk like the C63. Other than that, it's a great car. I think you will see 22-26mpg highway at 65. YOUCANTZME and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

12-25-2013, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	The NISMO is stiffer than the base and Sport package Zs, so make sure you give one a good test to make sure you are comfortable with the ride. If you are commuting 100 miles per day you're probably doing a lot of highway driving, in which 26mpg is entirely reasonable. The Z is a surprisingly practical sports car. Lots of space in the hatch and smart storage options in the passenger compartment, and it does well in snow when equipped with proper tires. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-25-2013, 06:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 15	I don't have a nismo but I daily drive my Z ~70 mile round trip mostly highway and get 22-23 mpg. I put on winter tires in the winter also. I can't hear any road noise over my exhaust I didn't buy this car for a nice quiet ride, I bought it to have fun with __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

12-26-2013, 01:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 16	suspension might be annoying on bumpy roads but i have no problem dailying my nismo __________________ SOLD 370z New Car:classified DD:2011 Mini Cooper S stock

12-26-2013, 09:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Crayon Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New Mexico Posts: 78 Drives: 2012 Nismo 370z #308 Rep Power: 12	I most definitely can't get any higher than ~21mpg on the freeway. I'm sure that rating is determined on slow (55 or 65mph) highways, but down here we all go 85, and you're not getting 26mpg at 85mph. I don't mind the ride, personally, as I end up listening to my car more than my stereo while driving, and the bumpy from the suspension isn't horrible on the freeway.

12-26-2013, 06:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
houkouonchi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 440 Drives: '14 GT-R '10 M6 370z Rep Power: 15	I could see north-east being a problem with snow and stuff but I had a 80-100 mile (both ways combined) commute for years where I averaged over 60 MPH and I usually got 28 MPG on the way in and like 24 MPG on the way back (due to one being more uphill than the other). I have to say I am really glad I got the Z as it actually made my commute a lot more bearable IMHO.

12-26-2013, 08:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tickwomp Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 73 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	I DD mine. 60 miles per day, most of it on toll roads. Cruises very nicely at 80 and I average 21MPG. Just went over 45K miles, and plan to keep it until it's worn out.

12-26-2013, 09:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	Its fine for a DD. Get crap azz old nissan wheels like I have with winter tires and drive without crazy aggression. I get 26mpg. __________________ 13 370z-

12-26-2013, 11:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	Commute 70miles round trip in SoCal. Not sure on the Nismo, but Touring model is almost cushy. Clutch is easy, so traffic's not too bad. Only issue is mpg (21-23), and MAN, am I putting a whole lotta miles on this car! __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

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