Storing for the winter ?

old guy · 11-14-2017, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MCDX

My '17 has now a bit over 16'000km. She saw a lot of Europe already this year.
Next year will be a bit easier on her, even though now she sounds sweet with her new GReddy exhaust.

For three weeks she has been resting already, washed, filled up and connected to the battery tender. Waiting for a few sunny, dry and warm days.

If the weather cooperates that's great... Enjoy! I'm in until April

370zBoyz · 11-14-2017, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by old guy

How many miles did you put on this past season ?

I put on 5,300 mi. this season!
This seems to be average, the car is now 3yrs. old now with 16,300 mi.

Storing for the winter ? Nope Because Florida...One season only

DamnThatZGuy · 11-14-2017, 08:07 AM

My 09' has 32k miles on it now. I bought it two years ago with 23k on it.

JTM88 · 11-14-2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zBoyz

Storing for the winter ? Nope Because Florida...One season only

Houston is not much different. Except we do have winter, I think it was last Thursday.

sp911 · 11-14-2017, 09:20 AM

I only put on about 4k since the spring but will probably put on close to 1k in the winter months driving to and from work between snow storms.

ayrton88 · 11-14-2017, 09:43 AM

I don't know how many miles I put on, but the Chicago winter was so mild last year that I never really put the Z away. Once the roads were clear of salt I took her out. Hope we have the same kind of weather this winter. That said, I'm glad I have a Toyota for my winter car.

B&W_Evader · 11-14-2017, 09:52 AM

Averaging about 13k a year on mine. Love it as a DD.

Only time I don't drive it is when I have to haul something or it's supposed to rain hard.

Airwilf · 11-14-2017, 11:02 AM

I only put 4000 km/2500 miles on it since I bought it in mid June. Down to 2 cars now, the Z & our Mazda, so I'm leaving the insurance on it in case I need a second car in an emergency or similar situation. Had a winter car last year but sold to the brother- in- law , so we are down to 2 for the first time in many years. May take the Z out on nice sunny dry days as I have a heated garage if it needs a bath.

old guy · 11-17-2017, 07:13 AM

[QUOTE=Airwilf;3707289]I only put 4000 km/2500 miles on it since I bought it in mid June. Down to 2 cars now, the Z & our Mazda, so I'm leaving the insurance on it in case I need a second car in an emergency or similar situation. Had a winter car last year but sold to the brother- in- law , so we are down to 2 for the first time in many years. May take the Z out on nice sunny dry days as I have a heated garage if it needs a bath.[/QUOT. On those nice sunny days beware of the salt dust left on the road!

Raidernation · 11-14-2017, 07:18 PM

Hmm winter storage is foreign to us in Cali. Nice weather is the only positive thing here.

old guy · 11-17-2017, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Raidernation

Hmm winter storage is foreign to us in Cali. Nice weather is the only positive thing here.

Yeah, the weather is the best... Politics not so much!
Enjoy!

marty31 · 11-14-2017, 07:30 PM

I put about 500 miles on my 2013. About 4900 on the ODO. New York winters, not my primary ride and a job that keeps me away from home for a bit. I figure I give it to my son in a few years with less the 10K on it.

old guy · 11-17-2017, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by marty31

I put about 500 miles on my 2013. About 4900 on the ODO. New York winters, not my primary ride and a job that keeps me away from home for a bit. I figure I give it to my son in a few years with less the 10K on it.

500 miles? Wow I'll be looking you up in 10 yrs. wanting to buy your Z !

Mark1010 · 11-23-2017, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by marty31

I put about 500 miles on my 2013. About 4900 on the ODO. New York winters, not my primary ride and a job that keeps me away from home for a bit. I figure I give it to my son in a few years with less the 10K on it.

Same here on both accounts. I was kind of shocked when I had the service done before storage and was told I only did 400 miles this summer. Now she is sitting till March with 5300 miles.

Mark

Raeshlavik · 11-14-2017, 09:33 PM

I added 3700-ish miles to the clock this year - a lot of that was twisty mountain road though, so it was definitely worth it.

But it's getting time for the Z to hibernate in the nice, heated, underground garage with all of my neighbor's toys. It sits in the same area of the garage as a Hellcat, an Audi S8, and an AMG SL63 - so I don't really need to worry about someone dinging the car with a door...

I tell ya though; coming off of the Z to driving the Jeep, which corners like an aircraft carrier and takes about a zipcode to stop, is always a downer...

11-14-2017, 08:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
DamnThatZGuy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California Posts: 160 Drives: 09' 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 10	My 09' has 32k miles on it now. I bought it two years ago with 23k on it. old guy likes this.

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sp911 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: central connecticut Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370z gun metal Rep Power: 12	I only put on about 4k since the spring but will probably put on close to 1k in the winter months driving to and from work between snow storms. old guy likes this.

11-14-2017, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	I don't know how many miles I put on, but the Chicago winter was so mild last year that I never really put the Z away. Once the roads were clear of salt I took her out. Hope we have the same kind of weather this winter. That said, I'm glad I have a Toyota for my winter car. old guy and MCDX like this.

11-14-2017, 09:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	Averaging about 13k a year on mine. Love it as a DD. Only time I don't drive it is when I have to haul something or it's supposed to rain hard. jchammond and old guy like this. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

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Airwilf Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Niagara Region Ontario Posts: 166 Drives: 18 370Z Red 6M Rep Power: 8	I only put 4000 km/2500 miles on it since I bought it in mid June. Down to 2 cars now, the Z & our Mazda, so I'm leaving the insurance on it in case I need a second car in an emergency or similar situation. Had a winter car last year but sold to the brother- in- law , so we are down to 2 for the first time in many years. May take the Z out on nice sunny dry days as I have a heated garage if it needs a bath. old guy likes this. __________________ 2018 Solid Red, 6MT, Touring Sport Coupe

11-17-2017, 07:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,711 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684370	[QUOTE=Airwilf;3707289]I only put 4000 km/2500 miles on it since I bought it in mid June. Down to 2 cars now, the Z & our Mazda, so I'm leaving the insurance on it in case I need a second car in an emergency or similar situation. Had a winter car last year but sold to the brother- in- law , so we are down to 2 for the first time in many years. May take the Z out on nice sunny dry days as I have a heated garage if it needs a bath.[/QUOT. On those nice sunny days beware of the salt dust left on the road!

11-14-2017, 07:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Raidernation Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 174 Drives: 2016 GM Base 7AT Rep Power: 9	Hmm winter storage is foreign to us in Cali. Nice weather is the only positive thing here. old guy likes this. __________________ 2016 7AT GM Base: Fast Intentions CBE 18" Res, Z1 Rear Diff Cover, Quaife LSD, Nismo S-Sport Suspension, Nismo Body Brace Kit, White Line Front Sway Bar, SPL Front End Links, Energy Rear Bushing, Z1 Post MAF Silicone Tubes w/ K&N Drop-in Filters

11-14-2017, 07:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
marty31 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 75 Drives: 19 Camaro ZL1 A10 Rep Power: 24	I put about 500 miles on my 2013. About 4900 on the ODO. New York winters, not my primary ride and a job that keeps me away from home for a bit. I figure I give it to my son in a few years with less the 10K on it. old guy likes this. __________________ 2013 370Z Touring Sport M6

11-14-2017, 09:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
Raeshlavik Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 132 Drives: 18 Murano Midnight Rep Power: 9	I added 3700-ish miles to the clock this year - a lot of that was twisty mountain road though, so it was definitely worth it. But it's getting time for the Z to hibernate in the nice, heated, underground garage with all of my neighbor's toys. It sits in the same area of the garage as a Hellcat, an Audi S8, and an AMG SL63 - so I don't really need to worry about someone dinging the car with a door... I tell ya though; coming off of the Z to driving the Jeep, which corners like an aircraft carrier and takes about a zipcode to stop, is always a downer... marty31 and old guy like this. Last edited by Raeshlavik; 11-15-2017 at 04:13 AM.

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