What's your daily driver and how does it compare to your Z?

CedzZ34 · 10-02-2016, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by eyeteeguy

The Z is my daily driver. Maybe because I'm in Florida, there's no snow, and I work from home. Other than snow season, why wouldn't it be everyone's DD? Just asking... It's too fun not to drive all the time.

The Z is my DD as well. I love it as a DD. Everything except the gas mileage. The cargo space doesn't bother me at all. It keeps me from having to run errands for everyone. Besides my muscle car, this is the only car that I haven't upgraded the radio. I very rarely turn it on. The exhaust is the only music I need. Probably why my gas mileage is suffering...

fins · 10-02-2016, 01:36 PM

My DD. 2014 RAM 1500 Limited

Lemkey99 · 10-02-2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fins

My DD. 2014 RAM 1500 Limited

Sweet!

Lemkey99 · 10-02-2016, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CedzZ34

The Z is my DD as well. I love it as a DD. Everything except the gas mileage. The cargo space doesn't bother me at all. It keeps me from having to run errands for everyone. Besides my muscle car, this is the only car that I haven't upgraded the radio. I very rarely turn it on. The exhaust is the only music I need. Probably why my gas mileage is suffering...

Lol same. Ever since I got my exhaust and intakes I don't need music while driving.

-ZS-Carpenter · 10-02-2016, 02:19 PM

DD is a '16 F350 diesel crew dually, nothing much to compare

ErinBoBerin · 10-02-2016, 02:27 PM

My Z is my daily driver. Come to think of it, I've never had more than one car at a time.

Nithmo · 10-02-2016, 02:36 PM

2006 Acura TL A-Spec Dynamic.

The "dynamic" moniker wasn't actually well known, besides for in dealerships (and on the sales summary sheet). The Dynamic came with a 6MT, LSD, Brembo brakes on the front, amongst some other minor goodies over the auto version. I also have the OEM Navi in mine, and I've added some bolt ons over the years. Exhaust, intake, wheels, beefier rear swaybar, throttle body spacer, lowering springs, etc...

I'm an old school Honda guy, but these days Honda/Acura is nothing short of disappointing. The companies have become "vanilla" through and through, since 2008. Reliability sucks. Any trace of sportiness is gone. Just disappointing.

It's sad when Hyundai/Kia have surpassed Acura/Honda in every way imaginable.

Speaking of which, I also have a 2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Limited w/ Navi, however, it's the wife's daily that I occasionally drive... I try to avoid it though, due to it being an auto. It has good power (274hp and 270lbft) and full torque is available from about 1600rpm. Besides the auto transmission, the suspension annoys me. It's just waaaaay too soft for my liking. The wife always gets queasy when I drive because the car nose dives when braking even moderately, or has annoying body roll in the corners (without pushing it much). I'm sure it could easily be addressed with some coilovers and swaybar, but I have no desire dumping money into that car. However, it has been reliable as hell for us. In 80000 miles, it's been to the dealership for one actual issue.

3.7 ZPA · 10-02-2016, 02:54 PM

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5. It doesn't compare, but it's roomy, and is a tank in the snow.

old guy · 10-02-2016, 04:31 PM

I've got an old 06 maxima, good car, good ride, good in the snow, dependable, but can't compare to the Z in anything except, that it's a Nissan!

cv129 · 10-02-2016, 07:19 PM

2010 G37s sedan - sits higher, quieter, softer, red leather, same VQ grunt. Plenty sporty. Sometimes I feel I no longer need the Z. Stupid thought goes away when I get into the Z. The G simply does not react to braking and steering input with the same urgency and directness as my Z (275/285 RE71, coilovers, SPL arms).

2010 Jetta TDI wagon - love low end the torque, DSG, big trunk, great stereo, turbo diesel! Not comparable to Z.

Rusty · 10-02-2016, 08:19 PM

My DD is a '08 Power Wagon.

mountaineerz · 10-02-2016, 09:11 PM

2006 Dodge Ram 2500.

Cummins, six speed.

APPROX 400/800.

tonythetiger · 10-02-2016, 09:38 PM

the z has been my daily for yrs now and im slowly making it into a track car. Im lovin my sti so far, more room, back seats, awd, and boost! The only downside is ringland failure with these cars....

Lemkey99 · 10-02-2016, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

2010 G37s sedan - sits higher, quieter, softer, red leather, same VQ grunt. Plenty sporty. Sometimes I feel I no longer need the Z. Stupid thought goes away when I get into the Z. The G simply does not react to braking and steering input with the same urgency and directness as my Z (275/285 RE71, coilovers, SPL arms).

2010 Jetta TDI wagon - love low end the torque, DSG, big trunk, great stereo, turbo diesel! Not comparable to Z.

This is actually what I'd love to have as my dd but I'd prefer not to have more than 1 car payment so I'll have to stick with my Mazda3 for now lol

Mark1010 · 10-02-2016, 10:18 PM

Mine is a 2004 Civic VP, 116k miles. Bought it brand new. It's a decent little car and I like the reliability and low cost of maintenance. It's only 115 hp so compared to my Z it's obviously very underwhelming but I'm still happy that I have it and it gets me from point a to b.

10-02-2016, 01:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
fins Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ellisville, MS Posts: 152 Drives: 14 370Z, T, PW/G, AT Rep Power: 15	My DD. 2014 RAM 1500 Limited littlejuanito and ramoszx12r like this.

10-02-2016, 02:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
-ZS-Carpenter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,410 Drives: 13 370z 6MT Rep Power: 2684367	DD is a '16 F350 diesel crew dually, nothing much to compare littlejuanito and Lemkey99 like this.

10-02-2016, 02:36 PM	#22 (permalink)
Nithmo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 219 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 128	2006 Acura TL A-Spec Dynamic. The "dynamic" moniker wasn't actually well known, besides for in dealerships (and on the sales summary sheet). The Dynamic came with a 6MT, LSD, Brembo brakes on the front, amongst some other minor goodies over the auto version. I also have the OEM Navi in mine, and I've added some bolt ons over the years. Exhaust, intake, wheels, beefier rear swaybar, throttle body spacer, lowering springs, etc... I'm an old school Honda guy, but these days Honda/Acura is nothing short of disappointing. The companies have become "vanilla" through and through, since 2008. Reliability sucks. Any trace of sportiness is gone. Just disappointing. It's sad when Hyundai/Kia have surpassed Acura/Honda in every way imaginable. Speaking of which, I also have a 2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Limited w/ Navi, however, it's the wife's daily that I occasionally drive... I try to avoid it though, due to it being an auto. It has good power (274hp and 270lbft) and full torque is available from about 1600rpm. Besides the auto transmission, the suspension annoys me. It's just waaaaay too soft for my liking. The wife always gets queasy when I drive because the car nose dives when braking even moderately, or has annoying body roll in the corners (without pushing it much). I'm sure it could easily be addressed with some coilovers and swaybar, but I have no desire dumping money into that car. However, it has been reliable as hell for us. In 80000 miles, it's been to the dealership for one actual issue. Lemkey99 likes this. Last edited by Nithmo; 10-02-2016 at 02:45 PM.

10-02-2016, 02:54 PM	#23 (permalink)
3.7 ZPA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 352 Drives: '09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 13	2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5. It doesn't compare, but it's roomy, and is a tank in the snow. Lemkey99 likes this.

10-02-2016, 04:31 PM	#24 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,710 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	I've got an old 06 maxima, good car, good ride, good in the snow, dependable, but can't compare to the Z in anything except, that it's a Nissan! Lemkey99 likes this.

10-02-2016, 02:27 PM	#21 (permalink)
ErinBoBerin Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6 Drives: 2013 370Z Black M6 Rep Power: 9	My Z is my daily driver. Come to think of it, I've never had more than one car at a time.

10-02-2016, 07:19 PM	#25 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,235 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	2010 G37s sedan - sits higher, quieter, softer, red leather, same VQ grunt. Plenty sporty. Sometimes I feel I no longer need the Z. Stupid thought goes away when I get into the Z. The G simply does not react to braking and steering input with the same urgency and directness as my Z (275/285 RE71, coilovers, SPL arms). 2010 Jetta TDI wagon - love low end the torque, DSG, big trunk, great stereo, turbo diesel! Not comparable to Z. Lemkey99 likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

10-02-2016, 08:19 PM	#26 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	My DD is a '08 Power Wagon. fins and Lemkey99 like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

10-02-2016, 09:11 PM	#27 (permalink)
mountaineerz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: West Viriginia Posts: 7 Drives: 14 Black-Sport-6sp Rep Power: 9	2006 Dodge Ram 2500. Cummins, six speed. APPROX 400/800. Lemkey99 likes this. __________________ 14 370 sport test pipes

10-02-2016, 09:38 PM	#28 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 193	the z has been my daily for yrs now and im slowly making it into a track car. Im lovin my sti so far, more room, back seats, awd, and boost! The only downside is ringland failure with these cars.... DavidZ370 likes this. __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

10-02-2016, 10:18 PM	#30 (permalink)
Mark1010 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: no where Posts: 68 Drives: Not a Z Rep Power: 15	Mine is a 2004 Civic VP, 116k miles. Bought it brand new. It's a decent little car and I like the reliability and low cost of maintenance. It's only 115 hp so compared to my Z it's obviously very underwhelming but I'm still happy that I have it and it gets me from point a to b.

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