370Z for daily commute, good idea?

Zsteve · 03-08-2010, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick

the answer depends on how OCD you are about cars in general

by strict definition, a daily driver car is a car that you don't care much about, appearance wise (ie, dings, dents, scratches would not bother you) but it seems that the majority of forum members do care.

so, sure you can drive the 370z every day but as a daily driver, there are better cars for that purpose.

Man when I looked it up it came up with driving a VW to school, work etc. every day. If you only have one car and you drive it everyday then its a daily driver too.

mick · 03-08-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsteve

Man when I looked it up it came up with driving a VW to school, work etc. every day. If you only have one car and you drive it everyday then its a daily driver too.

my point was you would be a less worried person if you had a vw as a daily driver -- but sure, if you can drive the z every day if you have to

Matt · 03-08-2010, 10:45 AM

The MPG is what I expected, considering my average mph is 35. My gauge is showing an average of 17.9 mpg currently, but I hardly ever get to cruise above 60mph for very long.

You would think with all the stop and go, traffic lights, etc., I'd be tired of a 6 speed by now....nope!

Hugoneus · 03-08-2010, 10:47 AM

The Z is my every day car. Those who say that every day cars are cars that you don't care about must not be very good drivers.

Why would I pay 40k for a car and then leave it in the garage for the whole week?! It is not going to appreciate, it will only depreciate in value.

I drive it to work every morning and I cant wait to get in the car! It brings a smile to my face when I get to work and I am giddy with excitement to drive it after work.

Hugoneus · 03-08-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Ed

as a daily drive in my view - its crap.

you got to be careful backing out due to the blind spots, the front is too tall and you could hit things, and you could grind the rims.

best left to the weekend for a nice long cruise...

I recommend the box from Nissan, you should get that.

mick · 03-08-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugoneus

The Z is my every day car. Those who say that every day cars are cars that you don't care about must not be very good drivers.

Why would I pay 40k for a car and then leave it in the garage for the whole week?! It is not going to appreciate, it will only depreciate in value.

I drive it to work every morning and I cant wait to get in the car! It brings a smile to my face when I get to work and I am giddy with excitement to drive it after work.

more power to you.

my 2010 z is in the garage right now and i drove a 2001 mercedes to work. like i wrote in another thread, i don't drive the z on rainy days.

Matt · 03-08-2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick

more power to you.

my 2010 z is in the garage right now and i drove a 2001 mercedes to work. like i wrote in another thread, i don't drive the z on rainy days.

This illustrates that the Z is a different car for different people. To many, the Z is a car used on sunny, weekend, cruises. To others, it's the car we can't wait to get into, even if it means 2 hours in bumper-to-bumper traffic.

rcm2525 · 03-08-2010, 11:10 AM

That's fine but mine is getting driven 110+ miles a day to work and on the weekend it's my bikes. They are just toys to be played with not worshiped. I do that in a little white building down the street.

mick · 03-08-2010, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

This illustrates that the Z is a different car for different people. To many, the Z is a car used on sunny, weekend, cruises. To others, it's the car we can't wait to get into, even if it means 2 hours in bumper-to-bumper traffic.

haha. i fear if i drove the z on a rainy day, the windows might accidentally roll down* and the rain would destroy the interior.

that would definitely ruin my day.

*my windows did roll down by themselves one time while the car was in the garage.

kenchan · 03-08-2010, 11:18 AM

my z melts in the rain so i only take her out on dry days.

j.arnaldo · 03-08-2010, 11:29 AM

As the Captain of the U.S. Enterprise (Scott Bacula) would say: "I wouldn't have it any other way!" Enjoy your beaZt, man!

Hugoneus · 03-08-2010, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick

more power to you.

my 2010 z is in the garage right now and i drove a 2001 mercedes to work. like i wrote in another thread, i don't drive the z on rainy days.

Good call, there have been reports of melting Zs in the rain. The paint just washes off and the windshield dissolves away.

Zsteve · 03-08-2010, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

my z melts in the rain so i only take her out on dry days.

Thats cuz you got the wicked witch of the west "Z".

kenchan · 03-08-2010, 11:34 AM

haha.

also i need the rear seats during the week cause i got kids.

blinkme323 · 03-08-2010, 12:45 PM

I DD mine and haven't had a problem - just make sure you have some touch-up paint on hand. And if you get one in black, then you might want to have a therapist on hand as well.

03-08-2010, 10:45 AM	#33 (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 MPG is what I expected, considering my average mph is 35. My gauge is showing an average of 17.9 mpg currently, but I hardly ever get to cruise above 60mph for very long. You would think with all the stop and go, traffic lights, etc., I'd be tired of a 6 speed by now....nope! __________________ "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.

03-08-2010, 10:47 AM	#34 (permalink)
Hugoneus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Milky Way Posts: 245 Drives: 2010 370z T+S+N 6MT Rep Power: 16	The Z is my every day car. Those who say that every day cars are cars that you don't care about must not be very good drivers. Why would I pay 40k for a car and then leave it in the garage for the whole week?! It is not going to appreciate, it will only depreciate in value. I drive it to work every morning and I cant wait to get in the car! It brings a smile to my face when I get to work and I am giddy with excitement to drive it after work. __________________ 2010 Cherry Black Nissan 370z + Black Interior + 6MT Touring + Sport + Navigation + Painted Splash Guards + Illuminated Kick Plates + Fog Light + Floor Mats + Clear Bra

03-08-2010, 11:10 AM	#38 (permalink)
rcm2525 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mountains of VA Posts: 133 Drives: 370z NISMO PG #0260 Rep Power: 16	That's fine but mine is getting driven 110+ miles a day to work and on the weekend it's my bikes. They are just toys to be played with not worshiped. I do that in a little white building down the street. __________________ ____ "To live outside the law you must be honest" - B.D.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
370Z: Daily Driver or Weekend Car?	BurntGauge	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	248	02-18-2012 09:35 AM
370Z as a daily driver?	Caesium	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	26	10-10-2010 02:44 PM
Good Solid Daily Driver	phantom21	Wanted	3	01-27-2010 11:12 PM
Looking for a good suspension setup just for daily street	genki370z	Brakes & Suspension	16	08-04-2009 09:53 PM
Good idea to install an X-Pipe on the Stillen true dual CBE?	bostic220	Intake/Exhaust	2	06-26-2009 07:55 PM

03-08-2010, 11:18 AM	#40 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	my z melts in the rain so i only take her out on dry days.

03-08-2010, 11:29 AM	#41 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	As the Captain of the U.S. Enterprise (Scott Bacula) would say: "I wouldn't have it any other way!" Enjoy your beaZt, man!

03-08-2010, 11:34 AM	#44 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	haha. also i need the rear seats during the week cause i got kids.

03-08-2010, 12:45 PM	#45 (permalink)
blinkme323 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 227 Drives: 09 370z Base w/Sport Rep Power: 16	I DD mine and haven't had a problem - just make sure you have some touch-up paint on hand. And if you get one in black, then you might want to have a therapist on hand as well.