370z and a winter car, what to choose?

iam8up · 06-18-2012, 10:53 PM

Still looking around for a 370z. A major problem for me is the three months it snows. Are there any suggestions for a winter car? Is it as simple as buying the cheapest junker around?

Thechidz · 06-18-2012, 11:02 PM

Yep. I have a 96 geo that runs like a top. Its also great for driving into the city dont have to worry about it getting dinged cuz i dont care. Runs fine in the snow with some decent winter tires for cheap too. We had a eally mild winter so i ended upmdriving the z anyway. What are you looking for in the z? Year options etc?

gomer_110 · 06-18-2012, 11:20 PM

Worked with a guy when I was in college that would just buy the cheapest junker he could find every fall and then ebay it in the spring. He even won out a couple times by parting the beater out in the spring for more than he paid for the whole car.

Personally I drive an '06 tC in the winter, rainy days, and for business travel.

iam8up · 06-18-2012, 11:27 PM

I'm looking at a 2011 or later. Primarily because of the rear view camera (backing out of a crowded parking lot and I'd hate to lose the camera). That's based off of this thread @ here

This winter I wouldn't have had a problem here in Ohio. But if the snow comes down and I don't have another car, not a lot I can do. I like the fall/spring idea - I might end up doing that. Even if it's a $250 loss it's worth it to me.

steve1ddd · 06-18-2012, 11:31 PM

Drove my Z at 9000 ft in the moutains West of denver all winter. Throw some GOOD snow tires on it and its as good as anything else in the snow.

iam8up · 06-18-2012, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve1ddd

Drove my Z at 9000 ft in the moutains West of denver all winter. Throw some GOOD snow tires on it and its as good as anything else in the snow.

Comparable to FWD or AWD? For work I drive an F250 super duty off road - very big, very heavy and AWD - reasonably comfortable in the winter with that thing.

lemon-fresh · 06-18-2012, 11:51 PM

I'll probably be picking up a toyota anything awd/4wd. Most likely a rav4.

nismosis · 06-18-2012, 11:53 PM

My Z will never see snow, and especially salt. I spent enough time in WI to know what it does to cars that are only a few years old. I picked up a 2003 Cavalier 5spd for winter. Love it.

LakeShow · 06-18-2012, 11:58 PM

Something with AWD.

homeryansta · 06-19-2012, 12:06 AM

get a subaru beater.

edub370 · 06-19-2012, 09:03 AM

See lakeshow's avatar pic for what to drive in winter

ZeeingAround · 06-19-2012, 02:18 PM

This year I will be rolling in a rusty '91 Pathfinder. Don't care list: Hitting anything except other drivers or being hit. Rolling over or spinning 360s on the icy roads. Worrying about making it to work.
$1500 piece of mind POS.

ZeeingAround · 06-19-2012, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homeryansta

get a subaru beater.

Got one, but my wife hides the keys from me.

kenchan · 06-19-2012, 02:21 PM

i will probably end up getting a hatch of somesort by winter this year...

my G did well though in snow while running LM60's. i hibernate my hobby cars in the winter.

cossie1600 · 06-19-2012, 02:45 PM

I got snow tires for my Z. I am ready to rock.

06-18-2012, 10:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
iam8up Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Troy, OH Posts: 8 Drives: 2009 Altima 2.5 SL Rep Power: 13	370z and a winter car, what to choose? Still looking around for a 370z. A major problem for me is the three months it snows. Are there any suggestions for a winter car? Is it as simple as buying the cheapest junker around?

06-18-2012, 11:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 16	Yep. I have a 96 geo that runs like a top. Its also great for driving into the city dont have to worry about it getting dinged cuz i dont care. Runs fine in the snow with some decent winter tires for cheap too. We had a eally mild winter so i ended upmdriving the z anyway. What are you looking for in the z? Year options etc? __________________ I <3 my car

06-18-2012, 11:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Worked with a guy when I was in college that would just buy the cheapest junker he could find every fall and then ebay it in the spring. He even won out a couple times by parting the beater out in the spring for more than he paid for the whole car. Personally I drive an '06 tC in the winter, rainy days, and for business travel. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

06-18-2012, 11:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Something with AWD. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

06-19-2012, 12:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	get a subaru beater. __________________

06-18-2012, 11:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
iam8up Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Troy, OH Posts: 8 Drives: 2009 Altima 2.5 SL Rep Power: 13	I'm looking at a 2011 or later. Primarily because of the rear view camera (backing out of a crowded parking lot and I'd hate to lose the camera). That's based off of this thread @ here This winter I wouldn't have had a problem here in Ohio. But if the snow comes down and I don't have another car, not a lot I can do. I like the fall/spring idea - I might end up doing that. Even if it's a $250 loss it's worth it to me.

06-18-2012, 11:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
steve1ddd Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: denver Posts: 33 Drives: 09 370z touring Rep Power: 14	Drove my Z at 9000 ft in the moutains West of denver all winter. Throw some GOOD snow tires on it and its as good as anything else in the snow.

06-18-2012, 11:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 40 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	I'll probably be picking up a toyota anything awd/4wd. Most likely a rav4.

06-18-2012, 11:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
nismosis Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 139 Drives: 11 370Z Sport PW 6MT Rep Power: 13	My Z will never see snow, and especially salt. I spent enough time in WI to know what it does to cars that are only a few years old. I picked up a 2003 Cavalier 5spd for winter. Love it.

06-19-2012, 09:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	See lakeshow's avatar pic for what to drive in winter __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

06-19-2012, 02:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	This year I will be rolling in a rusty '91 Pathfinder. Don't care list: Hitting anything except other drivers or being hit. Rolling over or spinning 360s on the icy roads. Worrying about making it to work. $1500 piece of mind POS. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

06-19-2012, 02:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i will probably end up getting a hatch of somesort by winter this year... my G did well though in snow while running LM60's. i hibernate my hobby cars in the winter.

06-19-2012, 02:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I got snow tires for my Z. I am ready to rock.

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