2 Seater Query

Bigviet23 · 12-08-2011, 10:00 PM

Just got my z. My son is four and sits in booster with me. Our owners manual tells you how to latch a booster seat in and the safest position for a child. I still worry about him upfront but what can you do?

PapoZalsa · 12-09-2011, 08:42 AM

Truck for DD work, etc., SUV DD for old lady/family trips and the Z for fun.

Same formula for any other car I had even if it had a back seat.

bvl · 12-09-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

Holy crap. Subaru can last that long? i thought 50K miles is pushing it.

Seriously? I hope you were kidding. If not look into brand quality and longevity...scoobies are known for lasting quite a while even though its a relatively low volume brand compared to other asian manufacturers (of which most will hit 200K with routine maintenance without blinking)

DINGWADs here, Z is the fun car. Have pair of 4 doors for bad weather as well (Gen2 G35x for her, 2002 WRX bike support vehicle for moi).

I tend to hang on to cars a long time, had a 92 miata until we replaced it with the Z and expect to put <10K/yr on the Z for the next 10 years. Its going to rest from Jan-March due to snow in the north east.

- b

ImportConvert · 12-09-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ludeakris7

I wanted to see what demographic of people have the Z. Do most people use the Z as a 3rd car DD, Z for Dads DD wifey has car and then a SUV for family stuff. I have a 6 month old so I'm trying to decide if not having a backseat would be an issue. My wifey has a Mustang GT for her DD and we have a SUV as a 3rd car which we use for snow and driving baby around. Honestly I never have anyone in my backseats in my car now so realistically it makes no difference. I was curious if any of you guys made the same choice? And does it work? How old does a child have to be to sit in the Z front seat? Just curious. This aspect is my only hesitation with the Z and I really don't "want" to go Camaro SS for the seats. I'm 30 married 1 child in the burbs of Philly.

Currently own a g20 and z06. G is ky daily, z06 fun car. Trading in for a 370z that will take the z06's place.
Single male, 25, Louisiana (its a crap state and I'm moving next year), single, no kids, not wanting any of that to change.

DLSTR · 12-09-2011, 10:09 AM

I have 2 sporting vehicles. 1 with 2 seats(the Z), and 1 with 4. My woman loves sports cars and fast driving. We use the Z everyday.

No reason not to unless its really really bad weather. IF the weather is really dreadful you shouldnt be on the road anyway

In Germany I see folks using 911/Turbo's etc each day snow/rain or shine. I have a gent nearby me who uses his NEW(each year) 911-GT3 RS every single day. Thats what driving is and thats what a car should do for you. Get you around.

In Europe sportscars get used big time. I love it. Most really nice sportscars( in the US) never get much use or even see rain. Just check the for sale ads. Very silly and sad.

I was skiing in Lech Austria a couple years ago and there were more than 1 Lambo with snow chains! LOVE It!

ImportConvert · 12-09-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

I have 2 sporting vehicles. 1 with 2 seats(the Z), and 1 with 4. My woman loves sports cars and fast driving. We use the Z everyday.

No reason not to unless its really really bad weather. IF the weather is really dreadful you shouldnt be on the road anyway

In Germany I see folks using 911/Turbo's etc each day snow/rain or shine. I have a gent nearby me who uses his NEW(each year) 911-GT3 RS every single day. Thats what driving is and thats what a car should do for you. Get you around.

In Europe sportscars get used big time. I love it. Most really nice sportscars( in the US) never get much use or even see rain. Just check the for sale ads. Very silly and sad.

I was skiing in Lech Austria a couple years ago and there were more than 1 Lambo with snow chains! LOVE It!

Yep, supercar performance is very manageable on bad weather. I see z06's out all the time, except in snow. Same for gt500's, etc.
I'm just pickier. I'm a bit of a waxer.

kenchan · 12-09-2011, 11:55 AM

just wanted to update since this thread popped up again...my wife has not even sat in my Z yet.

B&W_Evader · 12-09-2011, 12:00 PM

45 / 2 kids in Middle School / DD

Wife gave me greif for 2 months but she's starting to turn around after a few rides with just the two of us. We have 4 cars with 2 drivers and she wants something new herself. Needs to be at least as expensive as the Z.

Didn't realize it was going to cost me twice the sticker.

Red__Zed · 12-09-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

Holy crap. Subaru can last that long? i thought 50K miles is pushing it.

wat?

BrianMSmith · 12-09-2011, 07:33 PM

I went the big 8 seat SUV for the family, 3 kids. Wife stays home and does most of the shuttling, and this is of course our family vehicle for weekends, vacations, family activities. My Z is our second car, my DD. I usually drive one kid from school, if I have to drive more kids I take the SUV, wife takes the Z. No big deal.

BrianMSmith · 12-09-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

45 / 2 kids in Middle School / DD

Wife gave me greif for 2 months but she's starting to turn around after a few rides with just the two of us. We have 4 cars with 2 drivers and she wants something new herself. Needs to be at least as expensive as the Z.

Didn't realize it was going to cost me twice the sticker.

That's the tough bit about being married, anything for yourself is going to cost you at least double once you give the wife her share of your loot...not to mention the kids.

kenchan · 12-09-2011, 08:00 PM

Yep, but it will all be worth it.

TheGreatOne · 12-09-2011, 10:31 PM

The deal my wife made with me was it made more sense to buy the Z "before" we had a kid, otherwise after it makes no sense lol. Lasted about 9 months lol

My son was just born 7 days ago lol. The Z is my DD, she drives a BMW 328XI, so we're good. In Canada, no child seats up front though...

My only worry now, outside of work, going to muay thai and car meets...my car will be used less as anytime we gotta go somewhere with the kid, its obviously not going to be my car..

CC_370z · 12-10-2011, 12:15 AM

2011 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L as a DD and 370z when I feel the needs for speed.

kidkotic2001 · 12-10-2011, 01:16 AM

I use it as a DD my girlfriend has a Jeep and when she behaves she borrows my car.

12-09-2011, 08:42 AM	#32 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Truck for DD work, etc., SUV DD for old lady/family trips and the Z for fun. Same formula for any other car I had even if it had a back seat. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

12-09-2011, 10:31 PM	#43 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	The deal my wife made with me was it made more sense to buy the Z "before" we had a kid, otherwise after it makes no sense lol. Lasted about 9 months lol My son was just born 7 days ago lol. The Z is my DD, she drives a BMW 328XI, so we're good. In Canada, no child seats up front though... My only worry now, outside of work, going to muay thai and car meets...my car will be used less as anytime we gotta go somewhere with the kid, its obviously not going to be my car.. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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Bigviet23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas (Allen now) Posts: 237 Drives: 2009 MB manual Rep Power: 14	Just got my z. My son is four and sits in booster with me. Our owners manual tells you how to latch a booster seat in and the safest position for a child. I still worry about him upfront but what can you do?

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DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21267	I have 2 sporting vehicles. 1 with 2 seats(the Z), and 1 with 4. My woman loves sports cars and fast driving. We use the Z everyday. No reason not to unless its really really bad weather. IF the weather is really dreadful you shouldnt be on the road anyway In Germany I see folks using 911/Turbo's etc each day snow/rain or shine. I have a gent nearby me who uses his NEW(each year) 911-GT3 RS every single day. Thats what driving is and thats what a car should do for you. Get you around. In Europe sportscars get used big time. I love it. Most really nice sportscars( in the US) never get much use or even see rain. Just check the for sale ads. Very silly and sad. I was skiing in Lech Austria a couple years ago and there were more than 1 Lambo with snow chains! LOVE It!

12-09-2011, 11:55 AM	#37 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	just wanted to update since this thread popped up again...my wife has not even sat in my Z yet.

12-09-2011, 12:00 PM	#38 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	45 / 2 kids in Middle School / DD Wife gave me greif for 2 months but she's starting to turn around after a few rides with just the two of us. We have 4 cars with 2 drivers and she wants something new herself. Needs to be at least as expensive as the Z. Didn't realize it was going to cost me twice the sticker.

12-09-2011, 07:33 PM	#40 (permalink)
BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 16	I went the big 8 seat SUV for the family, 3 kids. Wife stays home and does most of the shuttling, and this is of course our family vehicle for weekends, vacations, family activities. My Z is our second car, my DD. I usually drive one kid from school, if I have to drive more kids I take the SUV, wife takes the Z. No big deal.

12-09-2011, 08:00 PM	#42 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Yep, but it will all be worth it.