I don't get it!!!

janglez · 08-27-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

Surely I can't be the only one that likes washing his car and doesn't mind when it has some dirt on it...

i love detailing my z...it's finding the time that's the hard part...very busy life...i can deal with rain but dirt...NO WAY

mishuko · 08-27-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

I completely understand the people that store their Z for the winter as most places it is a much higher risk of an accident and road salt SUCKS (source: used to live in Michigan and had black & dark cars). But rain - what's wrong with driving in the rain? You shouldn't have to wait for a dry day to enjoy your car. Surely I can't be the only one that likes washing his car and doesn't mind when it has some dirt on it...

plus having that rain makes the fun level go up

Fuzzzy · 08-27-2014, 11:44 AM

What difference does it make to you what other people do with their Z's? People, even those on this forum, are a very heterogeneous group. You will never understand why all of them do what they do. Don't worry about it. Use your Z for the purposes that you bought it for and enjoy it.

For the record, the Z is "my" only car although there are two other cars here that I have access to. We take my wife's car when the Z can't haul the passengers or other items we need to carry. She and I take mine when we want to enjoy the trip and I don't have to worry about parking it where it will get demolished by careless parkers or poor roads. But it is still relatively new, and I'm sure that latter restriction will go by the wayside one day.

cooltoy · 08-27-2014, 12:09 PM

So not like that.

Driving a sports car in the winter (in my opinion) is not like driving in the summer. There is no enjoyment in it. You can't accelerate as fast, you can't make turns as fast. It would just be frustrating. Plus all the gravel on the road - no thanks.

If we has summer all year long, I would drive it all year long.

Davey · 08-27-2014, 12:28 PM

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."

cooltoy · 08-27-2014, 12:34 PM

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

Limeybastard · 08-27-2014, 12:36 PM

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.

BC416 · 08-27-2014, 01:10 PM

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.

kenchan · 08-27-2014, 01:25 PM

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

my2004Z · 08-27-2014, 01:40 PM

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.

kenchan · 08-27-2014, 01:41 PM

Zbrah · 08-27-2014, 01:43 PM

Limeybastard · 08-27-2014, 04:37 PM

LOL aint washed mine since April when I bought it.

Roll on another thread for the dirtiest cars..

ZeeBabar · 08-27-2014, 06:37 PM

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.

janglez · 08-27-2014, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

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

08-27-2014, 11:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21861	What difference does it make to you what other people do with their Z's? People, even those on this forum, are a very heterogeneous group. You will never understand why all of them do what they do. Don't worry about it. Use your Z for the purposes that you bought it for and enjoy it. For the record, the Z is "my" only car although there are two other cars here that I have access to. We take my wife's car when the Z can't haul the passengers or other items we need to carry. She and I take mine when we want to enjoy the trip and I don't have to worry about parking it where it will get demolished by careless parkers or poor roads. But it is still relatively new, and I'm sure that latter restriction will go by the wayside one day. cigarclifford and janglez like this.

08-27-2014, 12:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,982 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	So not like that. Driving a sports car in the winter (in my opinion) is not like driving in the summer. There is no enjoyment in it. You can't accelerate as fast, you can't make turns as fast. It would just be frustrating. Plus all the gravel on the road - no thanks. If we has summer all year long, I would drive it all year long. cigarclifford and janglez like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

08-27-2014, 12:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	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." cooltoy, janglez, MagmaRed370z and 1 others like this.

08-27-2014, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,982 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Well the OP did say "other then weather conditions", so he does agree with us about winter. MagmaRed370z likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

08-27-2014, 12:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	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. BC416 and MagmaRed370z like this.

08-27-2014, 01:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 592	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. MagmaRed370z likes this. Last edited by BC416; 08-27-2014 at 01:20 PM.

08-27-2014, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	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 Jasonle, cooltoy and cigarclifford like this.

08-27-2014, 01:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	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.

08-27-2014, 01:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	my2004Z and janglez like this.

08-27-2014, 01:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452

08-27-2014, 04:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	LOL aint washed mine since April when I bought it. Roll on another thread for the dirtiest cars..

08-27-2014, 06:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	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.