370Z: Daily Driver or Weekend Car?

Boost_lee · 06-10-2010, 12:16 PM

I just got my Z so I drive it whenever I can! After about 2 months, I'll stop putting miles on her and use my 03 Corolla for daily use again.

scruffydog · 06-10-2010, 03:36 PM

my 370z was suppose to be a spare car in case my 94 honda accord dies. Of course, being a Honda even with 250K+ miles it's running strong. But ever since I bought the 370z, I've been trying to come up with excuses so I could drive it to work, weekend, everywhere. It's such a fun car to drive, plus it turns so many more heads than my piece of crap Accord, it's hard to not drive it whenever possible.

However, I am suffering the price I pay for gas. For the same mileage full tank ~300 miles, I pay over $60 for my Z even though u'd think it's a more fuel efficient car considering it's newer, and I only pay ~$40 for my Accord. =( Sad... either way, I should be thankful it's not a GT-R. I don't think I can afford that kind life. (Not to mention it's maintenance)

It's been only 2 months since I bought it, I'm still trying to get myself to drive the Accord more....it's not really happening...

Mt Tam I am · 06-10-2010, 04:21 PM

Daily driver. Storeage is dicey. I will say it holds between one half and two thirds of my 1995 300zx tt, which held enough.

Re Mileage : stated 18 MPG seems to be below 4000 revs. More revs may put you down to 12 MPG, but it is worth it!

Sibze · 06-10-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Unfortunately my commute is really beginning to make me look at the Z in a negative light. The last two days I've endured 2+ hour commutes (one way) in severe stop and go traffic. I think if I had a 7AT it'd be fine, but the 6MT is just terrible when you're in gridlock for 2 hours at a time.

If I could make the numbers work I'd probably be in an Audi A5 right now, unfortunately. I love the Z, but with the 6MT it doesn't make a great daily driver in my current situation. If I lived out in the country I'd love it!

I think this is making its way into every thread

I drive mine everyday. 100K's a day (60ish miles)

klubbheads · 06-10-2010, 05:08 PM

yes...

cfweber · 06-10-2010, 05:57 PM

I have a garage and live 5 miles from work, which has security.

For this winter a co-worker has agreed to take me on snow days.

this car is a blast

wishihadnav · 06-10-2010, 05:59 PM

weekend car..

jacksonbrn · 06-11-2010, 10:46 PM

Daily driver.

ZedZed · 06-12-2010, 02:15 AM

Daily driver, I even plan to install Winter tires when necessary.

Hi-Step'n370Z · 06-12-2010, 04:52 AM

Daily driver in the Spring, Summer, Fall, but I store her over the Winter.

There are certain places I won't take the Z because of lousy "Sardine Can" parking.

LunaZ · 06-12-2010, 06:24 AM

Daily driver.
I have a 1989 Nissan 4WD pickup for Home Depot runs and snow days.

I wish the hatch was about 2-3" deeper at the back to make a suitcase an easier fit, but in all honesty, the only thing this car is supposed to be more practical than is my race-prepped supersport bike and that's okay.

upss · 06-12-2010, 07:35 AM

yes, every day from puerto rico

jacknismo · 06-13-2010, 11:40 AM

ive been driving a 4runner for the past 12 years and now where ever I'm going, I am going incredibly FAST!!!! DD for me. 4runner for fishing trips...

ncheung85 · 06-13-2010, 04:16 PM

I get about 18 mpg and about 20mph. I'm at 1300 miles mostly all street. And it's my DD.

brakedrift12 · 06-14-2010, 01:23 AM

Its my DD, and I suggest you u use metro to avoid your left leg doing all the hard work

driving in DC area is pain in the neck once its traffic time

View Poll Results: How do you use your 370Z?
Daily driver	109	75.69%
Weekend Car/Race only	35	24.31%
Voters: 144. You may not vote on this poll

06-10-2010, 04:21 PM	#123 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Daily driver Daily driver. Storeage is dicey. I will say it holds between one half and two thirds of my 1995 300zx tt, which held enough. Re Mileage : stated 18 MPG seems to be below 4000 revs. More revs may put you down to 12 MPG, but it is worth it!

06-10-2010, 05:08 PM	#125 (permalink)
klubbheads Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 221 Drives: Very slow Nismo 370 Rep Power: 17	yes... __________________ g35driver OG.

06-10-2010, 05:57 PM	#126 (permalink)
cfweber Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 388 Drives: 10 370Z BS 6 SP Rep Power: 15	DD I have a garage and live 5 miles from work, which has security. For this winter a co-worker has agreed to take me on snow days. this car is a blast

06-12-2010, 06:24 AM	#131 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 513	Daily driver. I have a 1989 Nissan 4WD pickup for Home Depot runs and snow days. I wish the hatch was about 2-3" deeper at the back to make a suitcase an easier fit, but in all honesty, the only thing this car is supposed to be more practical than is my race-prepped supersport bike and that's okay. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

06-10-2010, 12:16 PM	#121 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	I just got my Z so I drive it whenever I can! After about 2 months, I'll stop putting miles on her and use my 03 Corolla for daily use again.

06-10-2010, 03:36 PM	#122 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 718	my 370z was suppose to be a spare car in case my 94 honda accord dies. Of course, being a Honda even with 250K+ miles it's running strong. But ever since I bought the 370z, I've been trying to come up with excuses so I could drive it to work, weekend, everywhere. It's such a fun car to drive, plus it turns so many more heads than my piece of crap Accord, it's hard to not drive it whenever possible. However, I am suffering the price I pay for gas. For the same mileage full tank ~300 miles, I pay over $60 for my Z even though u'd think it's a more fuel efficient car considering it's newer, and I only pay ~$40 for my Accord. =( Sad... either way, I should be thankful it's not a GT-R. I don't think I can afford that kind life. (Not to mention it's maintenance) It's been only 2 months since I bought it, I'm still trying to get myself to drive the Accord more....it's not really happening...

06-10-2010, 05:59 PM	#127 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	weekend car..

06-11-2010, 10:46 PM	#128 (permalink)
jacksonbrn Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 5 Drives: 09 370Z PW T/SP Rep Power: 15	Daily driver.

06-12-2010, 02:15 AM	#129 (permalink)
ZedZed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belgium, Brussels Posts: 237 Drives: nothing Rep Power: 16	Daily driver, I even plan to install Winter tires when necessary.

06-12-2010, 04:52 AM	#130 (permalink)
Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 278	Daily driver in the Spring, Summer, Fall, but I store her over the Winter. There are certain places I won't take the Z because of lousy "Sardine Can" parking.

06-13-2010, 11:40 AM	#133 (permalink)
jacknismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: GA Posts: 36 Drives: X6 M Rep Power: 15	ive been driving a 4runner for the past 12 years and now where ever I'm going, I am going incredibly FAST!!!! DD for me. 4runner for fishing trips...

06-13-2010, 04:16 PM	#134 (permalink)
ncheung85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 339 Drives: z Rep Power: 16	I get about 18 mpg and about 20mph. I'm at 1300 miles mostly all street. And it's my DD.

06-14-2010, 01:23 AM	#135 (permalink)
brakedrift12 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 266 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z 4G M6 Rep Power: 16	Its my DD, and I suggest you u use metro to avoid your left leg doing all the hard work driving in DC area is pain in the neck once its traffic time

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