Reached 17,000 in 6 months

spearfish25 · 12-10-2009, 07:49 AM

The only thing that keeps coming to mind for me is that if I was driving 110mi/day, I'd much rather be in my Z than my wife's car. So, I vote you drive the car like you own it, enjoy your otherwise miserable drive to work and back, and just realize you're going to get every penny's worth out of your car before you replace it.

rcm2525 · 12-10-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

The only thing that keeps coming to mind for me is that if I was driving 110mi/day, I'd much rather be in my Z than my wife's car. So, I vote you drive the car like you own it, enjoy your otherwise miserable drive to work and back, and just realize you're going to get every penny's worth out of your car before you replace it.

You haven't seen my drive. It's all country, mountains and back roads. It's the perfect road course and now with the Z it's unbeatable. This was by design when I moved out of Northern Va 10 years ago.

I cold never have lasted this long in a car up there.

Matt · 12-10-2009, 08:32 AM

I did not buy my car for it to sit in the driveway, or to only be driven on a clear, sunny, Saturday afternoon. I bought it to drive it, period. I have 3 cars to choose from when I drive to work, yet my Z is the ONLY choice unless it's in the shop for something.

I don't care about mpg or odometer readings. I start it up, I drive it around, and I enjoy driving it. You maintain it well, and the extra miles only hurt your resale, not the actual car.

17k miles just means you've gotten to enjoy the car about 3 times as much as the rest of us have! Sadly, it also means you're halfway done with your bumper to bumper warranty, haha!

ianthegreat · 12-10-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

I feel bad for my car, but man commuting 110 miles everyday can only be done by the z. I have an old 98 Honda Crv, I used to drive this for commuting purpose but it stressed me out having to deal with the traffic and such.

It is so hard to resist the temptation for not driving the Z. That why today I have reached 17,000 in just 6 months time. Although I really take a good care of my car, I really do feel bad about it.

Maybe I should drive my CRV again tomorrow.. or maybe next week.. err hmm perhaps it will be my new year resolution to spare the mileage on my Z..

Miles don't matter if you are keeping the car. If you maintain it, proper oil change intervals, and all the other maintenance involved (probably very little since it's a Nissan), you should enjoy the car well into the 120k+ - FWIW, I put 34k at 1 year 2 months!

You bought the car to enjoy! Have fun!

370Zsteve · 12-10-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rcm2525

You haven't seen my drive. It's all country, mountains and back roads. It's the perfect road course and now with the Z it's unbeatable. This was by design when I moved out of Northern Va 10 years ago.

I cold never have lasted this long in a car up there.

Sweet commute, as long as it isn't snowing, then you're doomed. Last winter I got stuck behind some poor lout who was trying to get up a small hill in a snowstorm here in coastal CT. Traffic was backed up for 20 mins during rush hour because this guy in a 330i on fat performance tires was sliding sideways and blocking traffic in both directions.

Rockstar · 12-10-2009, 11:19 AM

Thanks guys. Man I feel better now. Although I will still try to spare the mileage on that car if I could.

GingaBreadMan · 12-10-2009, 11:43 AM

Wow I have driven 4k miles in 6 months and feel I drive the Z too much. Enjoy the car, you deserve it.

kannibul · 12-10-2009, 11:45 AM

I have 2.6K and I bought my car June 6...lol

fairladyZ34 · 12-10-2009, 11:57 AM

a little over 2000miles since august

gleonard · 12-10-2009, 12:09 PM

I have 4500 since mid July

theDreamer · 12-10-2009, 12:10 PM

10,400 (estimated) and owned since May 1st.

TBSS2008 · 12-10-2009, 12:57 PM

Just rolled over 16,000 miles in 8 months. Long commute to work sucks but is much better when I am behind the wheel of my 370z, drive what you love!

elmz · 12-10-2009, 01:18 PM

Cars are made to be driven. Drive it, enjoy it, and don't look back.

feelzpwr91 · 12-10-2009, 01:53 PM

4300 in 6 months lol

alvinmathew88 · 12-10-2009, 02:03 PM

Damn i thought i put a lot of miles.. i have 97 civic with 220,000 miles and still going strong... 18,333.33 miles per year.

12-10-2009, 07:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	The only thing that keeps coming to mind for me is that if I was driving 110mi/day, I'd much rather be in my Z than my wife's car. So, I vote you drive the car like you own it, enjoy your otherwise miserable drive to work and back, and just realize you're going to get every penny's worth out of your car before you replace it. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

12-10-2009, 08:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	I did not buy my car for it to sit in the driveway, or to only be driven on a clear, sunny, Saturday afternoon. I bought it to drive it, period. I have 3 cars to choose from when I drive to work, yet my Z is the ONLY choice unless it's in the shop for something. I don't care about mpg or odometer readings. I start it up, I drive it around, and I enjoy driving it. You maintain it well, and the extra miles only hurt your resale, not the actual car. 17k miles just means you've gotten to enjoy the car about 3 times as much as the rest of us have! Sadly, it also means you're halfway done with your bumper to bumper warranty, haha! __________________ "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.

12-10-2009, 11:43 AM	#22 (permalink)
GingaBreadMan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 313 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 16	Wow I have driven 4k miles in 6 months and feel I drive the Z too much. Enjoy the car, you deserve it. __________________ ClearBra/Debadging/Tinted Head & Taillights Coming Soon:180° Customs Headlights/ISS Forged Spyder 19" 265*305/Swift Springs/STS Rear Mount Turbo

12-10-2009, 11:57 AM	#24 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	a little over 2000miles since august __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

12-10-2009, 12:09 PM	#25 (permalink)
gleonard Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196 Drives: 370z Touring/Spt 6sp Rep Power: 16	I have 4500 since mid July __________________

12-10-2009, 11:19 AM	#21 (permalink)
Rockstar Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 34 Drives: Nissan 370z 7sAuto Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys. Man I feel better now. Although I will still try to spare the mileage on that car if I could.

12-10-2009, 11:45 AM	#23 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	I have 2.6K and I bought my car June 6...lol

12-10-2009, 12:10 PM	#26 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	10,400 (estimated) and owned since May 1st. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-10-2009, 12:57 PM	#27 (permalink)
TBSS2008 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 195 Drives: 11 Corvette GS 6spd Rep Power: 16	Just rolled over 16,000 miles in 8 months. Long commute to work sucks but is much better when I am behind the wheel of my 370z, drive what you love! __________________ 2011 Black Corvette Grand Sport 6spd \| NNP Daul Mode Exhaust 2008 Trail Blazer SS Black \| SuperChips Tune 2009 370Z Black 7AT Touring Sport (TRADED)

12-10-2009, 01:18 PM	#28 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	Cars are made to be driven. Drive it, enjoy it, and don't look back.

12-10-2009, 01:53 PM	#29 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 197	4300 in 6 months lol

12-10-2009, 02:03 PM	#30 (permalink)
alvinmathew88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 268 Drives: 97 Civic Ex Coupe Rep Power: 16	Damn i thought i put a lot of miles.. i have 97 civic with 220,000 miles and still going strong... 18,333.33 miles per year.

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