Z in New York City?

m4a1mustang · 07-21-2009, 10:43 AM

Well we are just going to valet the car, so it will be in a garage the entire time so I don't think we need to worry about parking tickets. It's $50/day for the hotel to take care of the car.

I guess I will plan on getting in by 3 or earlier before the afternoon rush. Didn't think about dropping the car off early and leaving the luggage with the hotel if the room wasn't ready yet.

How much is daily parking at Iselin? NVM... looks like it's $100 for two tickets in and $80 for two tickets out.

m4a1mustang · 07-21-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by qnsblvd

I would say as close to 3PM as possible. I'm guessing you're coming from the south. If so, I would say take the Holland Tunnel and work your way up the island to your hotel, which I'm guessing is in Midtown. The Lincoln can be brutal traffic-wise, both when you're approaching it in NJ and trying to get out in Manhattan. Good luck.

Thanks. GPS/Google has us going in through the LT but I will look into alternate routes as well. I'm definitely beginning to think that getting there before the afternoon rush is going to be best.

jginnane · 07-21-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It's $50/day for the hotel ...
How much is daily parking at Iselin? NVM... looks like it's $100 for two tickets in and $80 for two tickets out.

You did a quick pass -- I scanned and came up with $42 per person each way (reserved seats from Iselin). Depends on the time of day.

BUT !!! you gave up too early. Here's a $36 pp deal for going in Saturday and returning Sunday ... Phila to NYC:

Amtrak - Hot Deals - Advertised Specials

I don't know about parking in Phila, but you may find a different "hot deal" starting closer to home.

Remember, the valet wants to be tipped -- both when you drop the car, and when you collect it. Also, tolls or EZ-Pass will add another $30-40 to your driving expense. And make sure you gas up before you go into NYC!

m4a1mustang · 07-21-2009, 11:31 AM

I plan on hitting the city with a full tank! The Benz is horrifying on gas, that's for sure. 8-12 city and 20-23 highway.

I'm thinking $250 total in travel expenses (including the parking). Not that bad. This trip means my exhaust will have to wait, though. Staying on W 44th between 5th and 6th.

Alexus · 07-21-2009, 11:57 AM

Manhattan is not exactly MT friendly, and I don't think the valets there drive manual transmissions very often. Better be safe than sorry.

m4a1mustang · 07-21-2009, 09:38 PM

Hmmm so I guess instead of going up to the Lincoln Tunnel to enter straight into mid-town I'm going to take the Holland over and then take 6th avenue up to W 44th.

IMWEZL · 07-22-2009, 01:55 AM

Or stay on the NJ turnpike (go local) hit the GW Bridge (stay lower) and .....bamn a big ol'pot hole...J/K

I wouldn't drive my Z into New York. I used to live in the Bronx. Traffic is nuts, people are crazy, especially if there's a home game, pot holes everywhere, unfamiliar terrain. If you take .25 seconds too long to react to a green light expect the next 5 cars behind you to honk in unison.

Looks like you are pretty set on taking one of the cars into town. Just don't try driving beyond the hotel to sight see. I've seen a few accidents from "tourist" looking more at the scenery than road.

Have Fun!

armensti · 07-22-2009, 03:48 AM

you got the 6mt so take the clk

fly yellow · 07-22-2009, 11:45 AM

I go to New York every year the weekend before Christmas. I have never had any problems driving to the hotel. I always stay in Times Square. I don't drive when I'm staying there. I usually walk or take a cab. You live in Northern VA, so I'm sure you visit DC quite a bit. I think New York is easier than DC. There is more traffic in New York, but everything is in a grid pattern, North, South, East and West. It's not like DC where a street just changes names all of the sudden, or you hit a circle and have to quickly find which exit is the street you want. Don't sweat it no matter what car you take and enjoy your trip.

waaaasabi · 07-23-2009, 11:03 PM

Honestly the Holland is the better choice; however 6th Ave is a pain in the ***, and the drive all the way up to 44th St may become the longest and quite possibly the scariest drive of your life (Taxi's, pot holes, and various other a-holes).
Although I'd take the Z into the city (I drove into the meatpacking dist. last night @ around 7pm, and I'll be going out into the city again tomorrow night for restaurant week.), it's definitely a tiring affair for stick drivers, and if you're not really familiar with the city's streets and traffic, then it's almost a nightmare. That being said, I still voted for take the Z, haha, and best of luck to you tomorrow. Hope you enjoy your stay in the city.

m4a1mustang · 07-23-2009, 11:05 PM

Thanks for the advice, guys. We are going to take the CLK. We'll probably decide on which way we come in the closer we get. ETA is 3PM, so hopefully traffic isn't too much of an issue.

mr37 · 07-30-2009, 08:43 PM

i live in bronx ny and i drive 2 school and in to manhattan (6speed manual) every day and trust me it isn't bad as it seems plus there isn't tolls every where. (that is if u know how 2 get around) people that don't live in new york make it seem horrifying experience to drive in and it is not even in rush hour sometimes its smooth (unless there is and accident) traffic isn't usually stop and go it flows slowly. plus i like the thumps up people give when they see my car

m4a1mustang · 07-30-2009, 11:53 PM

Hey guys... it wasn't that bad. We took the CLK which was definitely the better choice. We came in through the Lincoln Tunnel and into Hell's Kitchen at around 3PM. GPS crapped out on me but we made it to the hotel fine. The drive out on Sunday was even easier.

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07-21-2009, 10:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Well we are just going to valet the car, so it will be in a garage the entire time so I don't think we need to worry about parking tickets. It's $50/day for the hotel to take care of the car. I guess I will plan on getting in by 3 or earlier before the afternoon rush. Didn't think about dropping the car off early and leaving the luggage with the hotel if the room wasn't ready yet. How much is daily parking at Iselin? NVM... looks like it's $100 for two tickets in and $80 for two tickets out. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-21-2009, 11:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I plan on hitting the city with a full tank! The Benz is horrifying on gas, that's for sure. 8-12 city and 20-23 highway. I'm thinking $250 total in travel expenses (including the parking). Not that bad. This trip means my exhaust will have to wait, though. Staying on W 44th between 5th and 6th. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-21-2009, 11:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
Alexus Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 178 Drives: The Beast Rep Power: 16	Manhattan is not exactly MT friendly, and I don't think the valets there drive manual transmissions very often. Better be safe than sorry. __________________ "The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." -General George S. Patton Jr., 1885-1945

07-21-2009, 09:38 PM	#21 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Hmmm so I guess instead of going up to the Lincoln Tunnel to enter straight into mid-town I'm going to take the Holland over and then take 6th avenue up to W 44th. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-22-2009, 01:55 AM	#22 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	Or stay on the NJ turnpike (go local) hit the GW Bridge (stay lower) and .....bamn a big ol'pot hole...J/K I wouldn't drive my Z into New York. I used to live in the Bronx. Traffic is nuts, people are crazy, especially if there's a home game, pot holes everywhere, unfamiliar terrain. If you take .25 seconds too long to react to a green light expect the next 5 cars behind you to honk in unison. Looks like you are pretty set on taking one of the cars into town. Just don't try driving beyond the hotel to sight see. I've seen a few accidents from "tourist" looking more at the scenery than road. Have Fun!

07-22-2009, 03:48 AM	#23 (permalink)
armensti Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 447 Drives: 370Z/Tring/Spt/6MT Rep Power: 16	you got the 6mt so take the clk

07-22-2009, 11:45 AM	#24 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	I go to New York every year the weekend before Christmas. I have never had any problems driving to the hotel. I always stay in Times Square. I don't drive when I'm staying there. I usually walk or take a cab. You live in Northern VA, so I'm sure you visit DC quite a bit. I think New York is easier than DC. There is more traffic in New York, but everything is in a grid pattern, North, South, East and West. It's not like DC where a street just changes names all of the sudden, or you hit a circle and have to quickly find which exit is the street you want. Don't sweat it no matter what car you take and enjoy your trip. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

07-23-2009, 11:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
waaaasabi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 491 Drives: '10 Civic (FG1) 5AT Rep Power: 17	Honestly the Holland is the better choice; however 6th Ave is a pain in the ***, and the drive all the way up to 44th St may become the longest and quite possibly the scariest drive of your life (Taxi's, pot holes, and various other a-holes). Although I'd take the Z into the city (I drove into the meatpacking dist. last night @ around 7pm, and I'll be going out into the city again tomorrow night for restaurant week.), it's definitely a tiring affair for stick drivers, and if you're not really familiar with the city's streets and traffic, then it's almost a nightmare. That being said, I still voted for take the Z, haha, and best of luck to you tomorrow. Hope you enjoy your stay in the city.

07-23-2009, 11:05 PM	#26 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Thanks for the advice, guys. We are going to take the CLK. We'll probably decide on which way we come in the closer we get. ETA is 3PM, so hopefully traffic isn't too much of an issue. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-30-2009, 08:43 PM	#27 (permalink)
mr37 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 11 Drives: 2010 370z coupe 6mt Rep Power: 16	i live in bronx ny and i drive 2 school and in to manhattan (6speed manual) every day and trust me it isn't bad as it seems plus there isn't tolls every where. (that is if u know how 2 get around) people that don't live in new york make it seem horrifying experience to drive in and it is not even in rush hour sometimes its smooth (unless there is and accident) traffic isn't usually stop and go it flows slowly. plus i like the thumps up people give when they see my car

07-30-2009, 11:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Hey guys... it wasn't that bad. We took the CLK which was definitely the better choice. We came in through the Lincoln Tunnel and into Hell's Kitchen at around 3PM. GPS crapped out on me but we made it to the hotel fine. The drive out on Sunday was even easier. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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