Winter Beater

90 ST · 10-19-2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BC416

+1

When I hear beater, I don't picture a brand new pickup truck worth more than the Z.

LOL, that's why the Z is my beater now.

Rusty · 10-20-2015, 06:24 PM

My winter vehicle.

DR_ · 10-21-2015, 09:14 AM

I bought this 2007 Silverado Classic at auction for $4100. 4.8l 2WD 144k miles. I've already towed the Z with it on an open trailer and it did pretty good.

b15 · 10-21-2015, 02:28 PM

I'd be scared to drive a 1997 Corolla in the winter. I'm sure it's crazy reliable, but cars today are much heavier and fatter than in 1997. I'd be more worried about it getting hit and crushing like a tin can.

I used to have an '03 Camry V6 that I drove around in the winters. I threw Blizzaks on it and it was a beast.

kenchan · 10-21-2015, 03:34 PM

yah, safety system has come along way since 1997... might be good to wear a helmet. lol

10-21-2015, 09:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	I bought this 2007 Silverado Classic at auction for $4100. 4.8l 2WD 144k miles. I've already towed the Z with it on an open trailer and it did pretty good. kenchan and HulaGirl like this.

10-21-2015, 02:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36572	I'd be scared to drive a 1997 Corolla in the winter. I'm sure it's crazy reliable, but cars today are much heavier and fatter than in 1997. I'd be more worried about it getting hit and crushing like a tin can. I used to have an '03 Camry V6 that I drove around in the winters. I threw Blizzaks on it and it was a beast. kenchan likes this.

10-21-2015, 03:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, safety system has come along way since 1997... might be good to wear a helmet. lol sunkist350z and 90 ST like this.

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