370 one of the best road trip vehicles

nolan1016 · 05-30-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mspeasl

The wife and I took our then new 2009 370 on a 3000 mile + vacation last summer and really enjoyed it. The summer before vacation we spent 7000 miles behind the wheel of our then 2003 350. So the Z's are practical to take on long mileage vacations. BTW we have been doing this for a long time. Our ages are 67 and 65 and we can pretty much drive what we want to. So the long and short of it is the Z's are great road cars also...................

ahah Im about to be 20 and my back was hurting like someone who is 67. It may have been caused by football even though I have never had this problem before and have made the drive to many times to remember.

Im not disagreeing with you on the issue that the z is a ton of fun to drive long distances, but the seats to me at least are no where near the comfort level that I have been used to on other cars over long distances.

drivin blind · 06-01-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mspeasl

The wife and I took our then new 2009 370 on a 3000 mile + vacation last summer and really enjoyed it. The summer before vacation we spent 7000 miles behind the wheel of our then 2003 350. So the Z's are practical to take on long mileage vacations. BTW we have been doing this for a long time. Our ages are 67 and 65 and we can pretty much drive what we want to. So the long and short of it is the Z's are great road cars also...................

Thank God I'm not the oldest on this site! (58 and 54) You forgot to add that not only can we afford to drive what we want, our insurance is a lot lower

RP

docaam · 06-10-2010, 05:26 AM

My daily drive is around 350miles and have been using 07 G35 sedan, very comfy along with 19@ wheels and aftermakert springs.

Coming to the Z seats just kills me afters the trip mainly on the thighs, they start aching LOL...usually i keep the seat at the lowest mark not sure if thats the reasons and on top of that road noise plus the FI drone on 80-90m/hr speed

for city driving or short trips I love it.

bluzman · 06-10-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mspeasl

The wife and I took our then new 2009 370 on a 3000 mile + vacation last summer and really enjoyed it. The summer before vacation we spent 7000 miles behind the wheel of our then 2003 350. So the Z's are practical to take on long mileage vacations. BTW we have been doing this for a long time. Our ages are 67 and 65 and we can pretty much drive what we want to. So the long and short of it is the Z's are great road cars also...................

Ya just gotta love "geezers" in Solid Red 370s doin' long haul trips. At least I hope so 'cuz I am one (66). I did this trip last summer - about 4,500 miles. A new adventure this summer...camping in Yosemite.

jacksonbrn · 06-11-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by docaam

for city driving or short trips I love it.

I agree. My 370 is my dedicated daily driver, mainly city - to and fro work. I've been on a number of day trips over the last year and is great for short trips, but I couldn't see myself taking it for the long haul.

tbonesteak · 06-11-2010, 11:10 PM

i'm 5'9", 160 lbs, 26 years old and I just did a 6 hr roundtrip. Observations:

1. The base seats are not comfortable period. My last car was an 07 s2000 and even tho that thing was cramped up inside, the seats were excellent for long drives. The touring models are miles ahead but the base is no good.

2. Road noise is a problem when the road gets rocky. Even with my entire car pretty much dynamatted, it was loud and my threshold for loudness is pretty high.

3. My sound system helped a lot. All this road noise + base stereo woulda been disastrous but thanks to my system i was able to drown out the noise a bit.

4. Suspension is great. Perfect balance of fun and comfort.

5. Motor is excellent. Plenty of torque to leave it in 6th all day long through uphills at hwy speeds.

I think next time i will take my dad's minivan. While i enjoyed certain aspects of the car, this car is definitely not road trip friendly.

bluzman · 06-30-2010, 08:14 PM

Take Dad's minivan??

Matt · 07-01-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bluzman

Take Dad's minivan??

My thoughts exactly.

Are you serious?

06-10-2010, 05:26 AM	#63 (permalink)
docaam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,532 Drives: Z34/240z/Hakosuka Rep Power: 29	My daily drive is around 350miles and have been using 07 G35 sedan, very comfy along with 19@ wheels and aftermakert springs. Coming to the Z seats just kills me afters the trip mainly on the thighs, they start aching LOL...usually i keep the seat at the lowest mark not sure if thats the reasons and on top of that road noise plus the FI drone on 80-90m/hr speed for city driving or short trips I love it. __________________ Old 370Z SOLD but not forgotten 370Z 40th, G37s, S30 RBZ, Hakosuka Skyline

06-11-2010, 11:10 PM	#66 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	i'm 5'9", 160 lbs, 26 years old and I just did a 6 hr roundtrip. Observations: 1. The base seats are not comfortable period. My last car was an 07 s2000 and even tho that thing was cramped up inside, the seats were excellent for long drives. The touring models are miles ahead but the base is no good. 2. Road noise is a problem when the road gets rocky. Even with my entire car pretty much dynamatted, it was loud and my threshold for loudness is pretty high. 3. My sound system helped a lot. All this road noise + base stereo woulda been disastrous but thanks to my system i was able to drown out the noise a bit. 4. Suspension is great. Perfect balance of fun and comfort. 5. Motor is excellent. Plenty of torque to leave it in 6th all day long through uphills at hwy speeds. I think next time i will take my dad's minivan. While i enjoyed certain aspects of the car, this car is definitely not road trip friendly. ped likes this.

06-30-2010, 08:14 PM	#67 (permalink)
bluzman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 349 Drives: Red Touring 7AT Rep Power: 16	Take Dad's minivan?? __________________ My Gallery

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