Help me decide please

zaimer · 08-20-2014, 02:11 AM

The price isn't horrible, considering its a loaded Z. I think I paid around 22K for my Touring Sport this past January. That was a pretty great deal for a Z like that in my area (winter special

).

As far as commuting, I'm not sure I would buy a Z if a had to drive that many miles per day. People that buy/own Z's typically aren't looking for a commuter friendly car. As you know, the car also requires premium..which adds more to the fuel expense. I drove 200 miles just yesterday, nonstop. I drove like an old lady and kept the rpms below 3000, as I was curious to the best possible mileage. I calculated it out to be about 25.8 mpgs. Now that's all highway, and driving as easy as possible. That's decent mpg for a sports car with that kind of power but just know you can forget about gas mileage. Like I always tell people, when I'm in town driving, I'm driving a pickup.

Winter commute=absolutely no. My Z is stored for the winter. Instead of wasting money on snow tires and having to put the car through winter roads why not just buy a beater? I do this and it actually saves me on insurance because the Z isn't considered to be my primary (commuter) car.

Nearly everything will be more expensive than your typical car. Gas, insurance, tires as you mentioned (my rears are about $300 a piece), repairs.

Having said all that, the Z really is an excellent car. Just know what you're getting into. They are very reliable vehicles, especially the motors. I had a 350z before upgrading to my 370z. Once you get a feel for a Z, it is very difficult to switch to a different car. You have been warned.

ltzhao · 08-20-2014, 02:29 AM

Hi Zaimer,

I love the look of the Z, and can't seem to find anything else that would even come close to it.

Thanks for the tip about the beater, but does that not increase your overall insurance since you have to pay for an additional car? I guess I should talk to my insurance agent first.

I test drove it today, and had a huge smile on my face the entire time. I guess I need to figure out how much that's worth to me....

Any other tips?

Cheers,

L.T.

08-20-2014, 02:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
zaimer Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 160 Drives: Q60S Rep Power: 12	The price isn't horrible, considering its a loaded Z. I think I paid around 22K for my Touring Sport this past January. That was a pretty great deal for a Z like that in my area (winter special ). As far as commuting, I'm not sure I would buy a Z if a had to drive that many miles per day. People that buy/own Z's typically aren't looking for a commuter friendly car. As you know, the car also requires premium..which adds more to the fuel expense. I drove 200 miles just yesterday, nonstop. I drove like an old lady and kept the rpms below 3000, as I was curious to the best possible mileage. I calculated it out to be about 25.8 mpgs. Now that's all highway, and driving as easy as possible. That's decent mpg for a sports car with that kind of power but just know you can forget about gas mileage. Like I always tell people, when I'm in town driving, I'm driving a pickup. Winter commute=absolutely no. My Z is stored for the winter. Instead of wasting money on snow tires and having to put the car through winter roads why not just buy a beater? I do this and it actually saves me on insurance because the Z isn't considered to be my primary (commuter) car. Nearly everything will be more expensive than your typical car. Gas, insurance, tires as you mentioned (my rears are about $300 a piece), repairs. Having said all that, the Z really is an excellent car. Just know what you're getting into. They are very reliable vehicles, especially the motors. I had a 350z before upgrading to my 370z. Once you get a feel for a Z, it is very difficult to switch to a different car. You have been warned. Running4Mayor likes this.

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08-20-2014, 02:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
ltzhao Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Windsor Posts: 7 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 11	Hi Zaimer, I love the look of the Z, and can't seem to find anything else that would even come close to it. Thanks for the tip about the beater, but does that not increase your overall insurance since you have to pay for an additional car? I guess I should talk to my insurance agent first. I test drove it today, and had a huge smile on my face the entire time. I guess I need to figure out how much that's worth to me.... Any other tips? Cheers, L.T.