370Z as a daily driver?

sonic370 · 10-09-2010, 08:21 PM

It's my DD and have no problems..... Depending on my mood it does get old answering the same questions, how do you like your z,is that a z,how fast have you been in it,love the color,love the rims.............but i can deal with that..............

TreeSemdyZee · 10-09-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleG370Z

I changed my stock tires & sprayed the rear wheel well with rubberized undercoating, this reduced the road & debris noise by more than 60-70%...big difference now, so much quieter.

What rubberized undercoating did you get. Is it spray can?

antman22 · 10-09-2010, 10:12 PM

1.Do you get paranoid by the Z for work, grocery, shopping, commute, etc
No, its always bloody fun. If you're concerned that people are getting too close to you, that's what 7500rpm is for. They will move, trust me.
2.Do you find the wind noise annoying from your trunk area?
What noise?
3.Do you find your steering wheel a bit too heavy for a stock car?
Nope
4.Do you find the blind spot very dangerous?
Push the side mirrors out wide, you have no issue on the road. The only concern for me is when I back out of parking spots. Nice and slow and pray people aren't barreling down the lane.
5.Is the 370Z's trunk space practical?
If you're concerned about practical, then you shouldn't be looking at a sports car. I can fit my golf clubs or my large suitcase, so its good enough for me.
6.Did you ever wanted rear seats and more space. Or should have bought a G37?
If I wanted those things, I would have bought a sedan. I think its a matter of figuring out what you want, then finding the car that fills that gap. If space and practicality is top priority, its time to find something else.

autopc25 · 10-10-2010, 01:02 AM

Fun car for daily driver. Blind spot can be an issue. Not a real problem in traffic with mirrors adjusted. Backing out of a parking space can take a leap of faith.

IS2000 · 10-10-2010, 01:16 AM

I'm daily driving my Z in Bangkok, which has one of the worst traffic congestion and road surfaces. It's quite fine here, except the blind spot can be a little bit annoying since we have a lot of motorcyclists weaving through the traffic. We also have a 997, and I think the Porsche is more comfortable as a DD though.

Cjanik · 10-10-2010, 01:18 AM

1.Do you get paranoid by the Z for work, grocery, shopping, commute, etc
No, Just paranoid about car dings, I park farther away than normal.

2.Do you find the wind noise annoying from your trunk area?
No, not annoying.

3.Do you find your steering wheel a bit too heavy for a stock car?
I LOVE the way the steering is, i feel that I can control my car.

4.Do you find the blind spot very dangerous?
honestly, i don't feel there's a big blind spot. You get used to the car and learn where to aim your mirrors and where to look to see most of your blind spot.

5.Is the 370Z's trunk space practical?
Eh, ive had issues a couple times.

6.Did you ever wanted rear seats and more space. Or should have bought a G37?:
Sometimes I do wish I got a four door. Only because I have a son thats 8 months old.

europeankar · 10-10-2010, 01:57 AM

Thank you all, very helpful replies. I don't know! I think I just want something new.

I am quite sick of the P cars I have been through. There are only 30 370Z in Taiwan. If I get it. It's very rare and unique. My biggest concern is the back seats and the trunk space. My 997 is already not very handy in many ways. I have no clue why I went to Nissan dealer to check out the Z. I guess it attracts me.

I also went to test drive an Audi A4 2.0TQ with dual clutch. I know it's a sedan. It also drives pretty good to me. The reason I am all over the place is because of the price range is very similar. I know Z might be not as comfort than the 997 but the price and the looks attracts me. Audi, oh well. Quiet, nice interior, nice options, plenty of space and it's a sedan.

europeankar · 10-10-2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by IS2000

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we also have a lot of motorcycles around, i don't know! Z must be very pricey in bkk.

Chan Chee Hoe · 10-10-2010, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by europeankar

we also have a lot of motorcycles around, i don't know! Z must be very pricey in bkk.

Cheaper than S'pore.!

IS2000 · 10-10-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by europeankar

we also have a lot of motorcycles around, i don't know! Z must be very pricey in bkk.

The Z here costs US$140K for a fully loaded JDM car. The Thai spec w/o a sport package costs $170K! There's a 328% tariff on import cars with over 220hp

doubleG370Z · 10-10-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

What rubberized undercoating did you get. Is it spray can?

undercoating was a spray can, comes in rubberized or non-rubberized...used rubberized type b/c it's alittle thicker & better soundproofing properties than one's indicated for wheel wells...beside soundproofing helps protect wheel wells area from all that road debris.

in future, planning to spray inside trunk area to help reduce further noise, that squeaking noise from styrofoam inserts around spare tire is annoying.

cab83_750 · 10-10-2010, 02:44 PM

Too bad you're not local. I'll trade your 997 for my Z.

10-10-2010, 01:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
autopc25 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 60610 Posts: 66 Drives: 2008 C6 Rep Power: 15	Fun car for daily driver. Blind spot can be an issue. Not a real problem in traffic with mirrors adjusted. Backing out of a parking space can take a leap of faith. Vinn likes this.

10-10-2010, 01:16 AM	#20 (permalink)
IS2000 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 41 Drives: 09 370Z version ST. Rep Power: 15	I'm daily driving my Z in Bangkok, which has one of the worst traffic congestion and road surfaces. It's quite fine here, except the blind spot can be a little bit annoying since we have a lot of motorcyclists weaving through the traffic. We also have a 997, and I think the Porsche is more comfortable as a DD though. __________________ 09' JDM 370Z Version ST. 08' Mini Cooper S 03' USDM EVO8

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10-09-2010, 08:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	It's my DD and have no problems..... Depending on my mood it does get old answering the same questions, how do you like your z,is that a z,how fast have you been in it,love the color,love the rims.............but i can deal with that..............

10-09-2010, 10:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	1.Do you get paranoid by the Z for work, grocery, shopping, commute, etc No, its always bloody fun. If you're concerned that people are getting too close to you, that's what 7500rpm is for. They will move, trust me. 2.Do you find the wind noise annoying from your trunk area? What noise? 3.Do you find your steering wheel a bit too heavy for a stock car? Nope 4.Do you find the blind spot very dangerous? Push the side mirrors out wide, you have no issue on the road. The only concern for me is when I back out of parking spots. Nice and slow and pray people aren't barreling down the lane. 5.Is the 370Z's trunk space practical? If you're concerned about practical, then you shouldn't be looking at a sports car. I can fit my golf clubs or my large suitcase, so its good enough for me. 6.Did you ever wanted rear seats and more space. Or should have bought a G37? If I wanted those things, I would have bought a sedan. I think its a matter of figuring out what you want, then finding the car that fills that gap. If space and practicality is top priority, its time to find something else.

10-10-2010, 01:18 AM	#21 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	1.Do you get paranoid by the Z for work, grocery, shopping, commute, etc No, Just paranoid about car dings, I park farther away than normal. 2.Do you find the wind noise annoying from your trunk area? No, not annoying. 3.Do you find your steering wheel a bit too heavy for a stock car? I LOVE the way the steering is, i feel that I can control my car. 4.Do you find the blind spot very dangerous? honestly, i don't feel there's a big blind spot. You get used to the car and learn where to aim your mirrors and where to look to see most of your blind spot. 5.Is the 370Z's trunk space practical? Eh, ive had issues a couple times. 6.Did you ever wanted rear seats and more space. Or should have bought a G37?: Sometimes I do wish I got a four door. Only because I have a son thats 8 months old.

10-10-2010, 01:57 AM	#22 (permalink)
europeankar Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Posts: 7 Drives: Porsche Rep Power: 15	Thank you all, very helpful replies. I don't know! I think I just want something new. I am quite sick of the P cars I have been through. There are only 30 370Z in Taiwan. If I get it. It's very rare and unique. My biggest concern is the back seats and the trunk space. My 997 is already not very handy in many ways. I have no clue why I went to Nissan dealer to check out the Z. I guess it attracts me. I also went to test drive an Audi A4 2.0TQ with dual clutch. I know it's a sedan. It also drives pretty good to me. The reason I am all over the place is because of the price range is very similar. I know Z might be not as comfort than the 997 but the price and the looks attracts me. Audi, oh well. Quiet, nice interior, nice options, plenty of space and it's a sedan.

10-10-2010, 02:44 PM	#27 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Too bad you're not local. I'll trade your 997 for my Z.