Going from a sensible car to a sports car

shadoquad · 05-31-2010, 01:53 PM

My suggestion: do fun and practical. For Z money, you can climb into a Mazdaspeed3, a VW GTi, or a Subaru WRX. All will fare better in the snow.

Even then, I don't have a gauge on maintenance cost for those, but I'm assuming they're a little easier, since you can't rotate a Z's tires due to size difference. All of these cars listed suck down premium fuel, so you may want something without a turbo...

Just sayin'.

Oh, and about road noise... Yes, it's loud. The Z is a sports car. I like my sports cars loud. I want to hear the engine and tires and feel many bumps along the way. It's immersion. Just my opinion.

LunaZ · 05-31-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

My suggestion: do fun and practical. For Z money, you can climb into a Mazdaspeed3, a VW GTi, or a Subaru WRX. All will fare better in the snow.

Buy my Mazdaspeed3.
It even comes with a set of winter wheels!

The Mazdaspeed3 is quick and practical at the same time. I used it as a daily driver and other than me wearing out the tires, the only maintenance it required was regular oil changes.
My wife and I drove it from PA to FL non-stop and it was comfortable, fun and all of our toys fit in it with room to spare.

Click the link in my sig.

billydsz · 06-01-2010, 08:54 AM

I would never drive the 370z in icy conditions. If you have an hour commute and have to drive in winter like conditions you are out of your mind to use a 370z to do it. Sorry man it is what it is. Get a four wheel drive vehicle if you want to stay alive to enjoy your masters degree.

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05-31-2010, 01:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	My suggestion: do fun and practical. For Z money, you can climb into a Mazdaspeed3, a VW GTi, or a Subaru WRX. All will fare better in the snow. Even then, I don't have a gauge on maintenance cost for those, but I'm assuming they're a little easier, since you can't rotate a Z's tires due to size difference. All of these cars listed suck down premium fuel, so you may want something without a turbo... Just sayin'. Oh, and about road noise... Yes, it's loud. The Z is a sports car. I like my sports cars loud. I want to hear the engine and tires and feel many bumps along the way. It's immersion. Just my opinion.

06-01-2010, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	I would never drive the 370z in icy conditions. If you have an hour commute and have to drive in winter like conditions you are out of your mind to use a 370z to do it. Sorry man it is what it is. Get a four wheel drive vehicle if you want to stay alive to enjoy your masters degree.