Considering getting this... but I have a few questions

Bosh2010 · 03-12-2010, 12:55 PM

new here. nice to meet everyone. hopefully i will be a new 370z owner very soon. but i had a few questions and concerns i need help answered before i really consider buying.

1: how is this car for an everyday driver? i'll be going to open tracks and the likes with my friends once in a while but it will be mostly used as an everyday driver.

2: will this car do well in snow (i live in Chicago, Ill).

3. planning on getting the 370z Touring with sport package 7AT, how much should i expect to pay?

thanks guys

4r3s · 03-12-2010, 01:06 PM

welcome to the community, all 3 questions are detailed in great extent here on the forums. It would benefit you greatly to learn to use the search feature.

1. Its great.
2. No, you will need snow tires.
3. 2009 / 2010 Nissan 370z invoice Price

kniwolf · 03-12-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

1. Its great.

Bosh2010 · 03-12-2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4r3s

welcome to the community, all 3 questions are detailed in great extent here on the forums. It would benefit you greatly to learn to use the search feature.

1. Its great.
2. No, you will need snow tires.
3. 2009 / 2010 Nissan 370z invoice Price

thanks for the reply. for my second question about the snow though, i was asking more about the ride height. is it adequate enough to be able to handle 6-12 inches of snow with no problems? thanks again

schrack150 · 03-12-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosh2010

thanks for the reply. for my second question about the snow though, i was asking more about the ride height. is it adequate enough to be able to handle 6-12 inches of snow with no problems? thanks again

no way lol for snow that deep youll have to put snow tread on your boots
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AK370Z · 03-12-2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosh2010

new here. nice to meet everyone. hopefully i will be a new 370z owner very soon. but i had a few questions and concerns i need help answered before i really consider buying.

1: how is this car for an everyday driver? i'll be going to open tracks and the likes with my friends once in a while but it will be mostly used as an everyday driver.

2: will this car do well in snow (i live in Chicago, Ill).

3. planning on getting the 370z Touring with sport package 7AT, how much should i expect to pay?

thanks guys

1. It's GREAT. I daily drive this car. Almost racked up 16,000 miles in 11 months. How long is your daily drive?

2. Straight from the dealer, it won't do well at all since it comes with Summer Tires. But if you put some winter tires on the car, it handles snow just fine. You can take a look at this video or thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosh2010

thanks for the reply. for my second question about the snow though, i was asking more about the ride height. is it adequate enough to be able to handle 6-12 inches of snow with no problems? thanks again

With Blizzaks, you can tackle up to 4-5" of snow. Anything more, you need a SUV. No RWD will handle snow more than 5" because the front bumper will not clear the snow.

3. Why not start with an invoice price and work your way up?

Good luck man. If you have ANY other questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

to The370Z

Bosh2010 · 03-12-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by schrack150

no way lol for snow that deep youll have to put snow tread on your boots

lol. ok, maybe i over-exagerated a little bit. how about in snowy conditions where the road will be wet with SOME snow and sludge? lol. i dont plan on off-roading with it or anything lol

Hugoneus · 03-12-2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosh2010

new here. nice to meet everyone. hopefully i will be a new 370z owner very soon. but i had a few questions and concerns i need help answered before i really consider buying.

1: how is this car for an everyday driver? i'll be going to open tracks and the likes with my friends once in a while but it will be mostly used as an everyday driver.

2: will this car do well in snow (i live in Chicago, Ill).

3. planning on getting the 370z Touring with sport package 7AT, how much should i expect to pay?

thanks guys

I drive the car everyday, I absolutely love it.

You will need snow tires.

I paid under invoice for mine.

Vegitto-kun · 03-12-2010, 01:25 PM

It IS a RWD so it wont do very well on snow anyway

Bosh2010 · 03-12-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

It IS a RWD so it wont do very well on snow anyway

true, but im willing to sacrifice that for when summer comes lol. so, guys, i just searched for winter tires, ALL-SEASON tires will work just as good in the snow right?

Vegitto-kun · 03-12-2010, 01:31 PM

as far I know they are alot better than summer tires but winter tires are alot better.

my megane had all season tires. they still got stick and slipped quite alot

Matt · 03-12-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by schrack150

no way lol for snow that deep youll have to put snow tread on your boots

Quote of the day.

Too funny!

z370z · 03-12-2010, 01:37 PM

No get full winter tire setup, you'll need it! Try these forums for further information, there are some great responses as to what works best!

My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z)

Best winter tires

Show me picture of your Z in the snow! 2-6-10

The last one is for fun, you'll see how many people have their Z's in full out snow, don't be worried about 6" lol

Plus don't fret over this subject now, summer's rolling in now!!! Leave it until september/ october!

Bosh2010 · 03-12-2010, 01:51 PM

thanks for the tips and answers guys. u really helped a lot! now i feel confident in my decision to get one. thanks again!

LaSeeno · 03-12-2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

It IS a RWD so it wont do very well on snow anyway

If you have decent snow tires RWD vehicles get around just fine.

Use common sense, drive for the conditions.

03-12-2010, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bosh2010 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 5 Drives: Nissan Sentra Rep Power: 16	Considering getting this... but I have a few questions new here. nice to meet everyone. hopefully i will be a new 370z owner very soon. but i had a few questions and concerns i need help answered before i really consider buying. 1: how is this car for an everyday driver? i'll be going to open tracks and the likes with my friends once in a while but it will be mostly used as an everyday driver. 2: will this car do well in snow (i live in Chicago, Ill). 3. planning on getting the 370z Touring with sport package 7AT, how much should i expect to pay? thanks guys

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4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 25	welcome to the community, all 3 questions are detailed in great extent here on the forums. It would benefit you greatly to learn to use the search feature. 1. Its great. 2. No, you will need snow tires. 3. 2009 / 2010 Nissan 370z invoice Price

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Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	It IS a RWD so it wont do very well on snow anyway

03-12-2010, 01:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	as far I know they are alot better than summer tires but winter tires are alot better. my megane had all season tires. they still got stick and slipped quite alot

03-12-2010, 01:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
z370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Niagara Posts: 222 Drives: 09 370z 6M SPT/NAV Rep Power: 16	No get full winter tire setup, you'll need it! Try these forums for further information, there are some great responses as to what works best! My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z) Best winter tires Show me picture of your Z in the snow! 2-6-10 The last one is for fun, you'll see how many people have their Z's in full out snow, don't be worried about 6" lol Plus don't fret over this subject now, summer's rolling in now!!! Leave it until september/ october!

03-12-2010, 01:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bosh2010 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 5 Drives: Nissan Sentra Rep Power: 16	thanks for the tips and answers guys. u really helped a lot! now i feel confident in my decision to get one. thanks again!