I want to keep my car looking good and free of rust and damage for a long time, that's why I don't drive it in the winter.

I really couldn't care less if anyone thinks that's disrespecting it. Personally, when I see some fool driving on summer tires on a 370Z on a dry day when it's not even 30 degrees out, I think "What a dumbass." :shakes head:

Well the OP did say "other then weather conditions", so he does agree with us about winter.

For me any modern mass produced car would be my daily. Now if I had an older car that was a classic or collectable then It would not be my daily.

I wont be keeping the Z forever so it dont matter.

I kinda agree with the OP. Researching this forum for the past few months, seems a lot of people are very meticulous with their car. Like some one else said, I'm all about "to each their own" but its a $30k Nissan, not a classic or high end supercar. I plan on DD mine year 'round here in NNJ. Going to be picking up dedicated winter tire/wheel setup and see how it goes.

If after the first winter I'm not comfortable driving it all year, I'll pick up a cheap beater.

I also have the ability to work from home so I'm fortunate to not have to drive in the snow if I don't need to.

I see both sides of the coin. I used to be the guy that stores the Z for all winter and performs every service exactly and even sooner than expected then sold my 350z for a downpayment for a house and who enjoyed my 350z? The next guy was extremely happy! He got a Z with less miles and in perfect condition.

I said to myself, with my 370z I will drive it hard and enjoy every mile of it! This 370z is awesome and I DD every time! ( I do have a beater bmw 530i with snow tires for snow days only though) :roflpuke2:

i use to wonder 'who am i saving my car for?' but then im saving it for me.

my G looks pretty much brand new still even after 10yrs of babying. i like that.
my Z definitely looks brand new after 5yrs.

my dd, i dont care. i just clean it when i can. next guy will get a used car. lol

My Z is a Driver's Car
 

The Z is a driver's car and should be driven (IMO). I would rather the car burn out then fade away...

I am fortunate to have 300+ days per year of excellent driving weather in NM so I use my 2009 370Z 7AT as a DD for work and light errands. I wash it 1-2 times per month and clay bar followed up with a wax 3-4 times per year. I still get asked if it's brand new. My 2011 Frontier Pro-4X does everything else my family needs without ever breaking a sweat.
:yum::driving:

:yawn:

:driving:

LOL aint washed mine since April when I bought it.

Roll on another thread for the dirtiest cars..

It's either/or
 

Those who buy the Z because they enjoy driving, drive it all the time, would not sit in a beater, would pick their Z anytime they have to drive, whether two blocks or 1000 miles

Then there are those who claim they like to drive it but who really like to drive it to be seen in it. They are more concerned about looks than they are about the driving experience.

I am not saying that the ones who store it all winter, only take it out when it is sunny, wash and wax every week do not enjoy driving it, only that the looks are the higher priority.

The DD'rs sit in the car and they want to drive it. Yes, it may be wet outside and they cannot drive fast but heck, it's better to drive it then have some beater car because they would not want dome doors on the car.

my dd's not a beater...it's a 2014 sante fe sport...looks are not my priority...care and safety are...don't judge...enjoy your z as you want...i know i will

because it's loud and not comfortable. also, not being seen by so many of the crazy SUV drivers in LA

Have we met? That's me to a tee.

well sorry to burst your bubble but only sweaty ugly doods are attracted to the Z.

i speak from experience. :ugh: