To buy or not to buy a 370z ? =/

MEZZZER · 04-11-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by patriotaki

Hello im new to this forum my name is George..
I am 17 years old and the next year im going to university and my father will buy me a car..Me and my father lovee the 370z he said if i want it he will buy it for me.
The issue now is that im hearing that the fuel economy is not great you need 15-20euro gas for every 100km. My friend had the 350z but he sold it because of the fuel consumption.

Tell me your personal opinions of the gas consumption

sorry for long post
Thanks

dont foget the fact that the Z requires $$ premium gas $$ and u should avg 22 mpg

jcosta79 · 04-11-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MEZZZER

dont foget the fact that the Z requires $$ premium gas $$ and u should avg 22 mpg

I see 22 MPG...

... when I lift my foot off the gas and coast on the highway.

I think my trip computer says my avg MPG is 16ish.

My 517 RWHP Vette averaged 19ish and got 30+ MPG on the HWY. The Z is NOT the sports car for you if you want fuel economy.

USAF_troop · 04-11-2013, 01:37 PM

I avg about 20 MPG and I agree with what most ppl have said already... don't do it until gas, maintenance, etc isn't an issue financially. A sports car probably isn't the best move for you at this point. Regardless, good luck.

dP3NGU1N · 04-11-2013, 01:45 PM

I'm averaging 22mpg (computer reading) right now. It's mostly highway mileage though. I think I do 18/19 on the streets. No I don't drive like a grandpa (I'm hitting 50 on surface streets that are posted at 35/40). I don't know how you guys hit less than that unless you're flooring it everywhere or you're always going uphill lol.

jcosta79 · 04-11-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

I'm averaging 22mpg (computer reading) right now. It's mostly highway mileage though. I think I do 18/19 on the streets. No I don't drive like a grandpa (I'm hitting 50 on surface streets that are posted at 35/40). I don't know how you guys hit less than that unless you're flooring it everywhere or you're always going uphill lol.

I only see HWY miles on the weekend so that's most of my problem right there. Mileage still sucks though compared to what other engines can get.

MEZZZER · 04-11-2013, 02:05 PM

from pump visit to pump visit I've been avg 22 on mostly hwy miles with occas. playing and no grandpa driver here. I dont go by my dash read out just miles divided by gallons.

dP3NGU1N · 04-11-2013, 04:25 PM

What is our tank capacity? I usually fill up at half tank so I don't know the exact amount. Btw even at half tank it's still $40-$50

Luciano13 · 04-11-2013, 09:56 PM

Here's the link for the MPG or L/100
How many litres/100kms or gallons/60mlies are you getting??

Vichtz · 04-11-2013, 10:40 PM

The key here is you are in college/university. I am in college, have a part time job, and use the Z as my daily driver. what most don't realize is that "daily driver" for a student is "weekend around the block" driver because buses run everywhere. I don't know if that is the case there, but here, I fill up maybe once every 2 months. So if you drive it only when you need to and your school provides alternate transportation, you should be fine. Although at 17, I would suggest something a little less maintenance intensive and more fun to drive in straight lines haha

FairladyZ · 04-11-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rAiN

you really want to know?

convert that into euro.
that much will only last you 260-310 miles depending on how you drive.

i think a gallon was around $4.22 for premium

same price in cali, i pump weekly at 70+$. And i use another car here and there -_-

FairladyZ · 04-11-2013, 11:16 PM

dude if you have to work two part time jobs to pay for this car. Don't freaking do it.

Its not worth slaving for.

more importantly, get a beater so you dont worry about it, and graduate college first. Then buy yourself a nice *** ride then.

tonybui · 04-11-2013, 11:31 PM

You guys realized he use the term euro and km? I wouldn't be buying a sport car if those are the term I have to use everyday lol

Jordo! · 04-12-2013, 12:08 AM

Take the Z.

Glambutang · 04-12-2013, 12:10 AM

Hey OP

Being in similar situation gas doesn't really hurts my wallet, had v6 2010 accord prior and i spend a little bit more. Ive spent around 68$ a week on the accord and spend around 74$ for on my Z, And prior the accord I had 2004 S-class thats when I had to spend almost double that 136$. So if you can afford gas for average non hybrid car you'll be fine.

Cuban Z · 04-12-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rAiN

you really want to know?

convert that into euro.
that much will only last you 260-310 miles depending on how you drive.

i think a gallon was around $4.22 for premium

True that. In LA its a little higher.

04-11-2013, 01:37 PM	#33 (permalink)
USAF_troop Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 127 Drives: ...really slow? Rep Power: 13	I avg about 20 MPG and I agree with what most ppl have said already... don't do it until gas, maintenance, etc isn't an issue financially. A sports car probably isn't the best move for you at this point. Regardless, good luck. __________________ 09 Z34 6MT w/ Sport Pkg ONEighty / Exedy / Fast Intentions / Stillen / NISMO / Evo-R / Clarion / Alpine / Avant Garde

04-11-2013, 01:45 PM	#34 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	I'm averaging 22mpg (computer reading) right now. It's mostly highway mileage though. I think I do 18/19 on the streets. No I don't drive like a grandpa (I'm hitting 50 on surface streets that are posted at 35/40). I don't know how you guys hit less than that unless you're flooring it everywhere or you're always going uphill lol. __________________ 35% Hooper Optik \| Takeda Attack CAI \| F.I. HFC \| Hotchkis Sway Bar \| Stillen 24row \| OS Giken Super Lock LSD \| TK Shift Knob \| EVO-R Carbon Diffuser

04-11-2013, 02:05 PM	#36 (permalink)
MEZZZER Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 77 Drives: 13 CP PEARL WHT A/T Rep Power: 38	from pump visit to pump visit I've been avg 22 on mostly hwy miles with occas. playing and no grandpa driver here. I dont go by my dash read out just miles divided by gallons. __________________ Soundstream Head Unit, Soundstream 5ch, Focal 6.5" Soundstream 3.5" ES 10" Wicked Cas Box, NISMO CAI, FI CBE w 18" Res. Z Speed Undrshrd Rear Fog w/ Sw. FI Ign. Sw. Fairlady Customz Painted Roof & Mirrors. Last edited by MEZZZER; 04-11-2013 at 02:15 PM.

04-11-2013, 04:25 PM	#37 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	What is our tank capacity? I usually fill up at half tank so I don't know the exact amount. Btw even at half tank it's still $40-$50 __________________ 35% Hooper Optik \| Takeda Attack CAI \| F.I. HFC \| Hotchkis Sway Bar \| Stillen 24row \| OS Giken Super Lock LSD \| TK Shift Knob \| EVO-R Carbon Diffuser

04-11-2013, 09:56 PM	#38 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 245	Here's the link for the MPG or L/100 How many litres/100kms or gallons/60mlies are you getting?? __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

04-11-2013, 10:40 PM	#39 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	The key here is you are in college/university. I am in college, have a part time job, and use the Z as my daily driver. what most don't realize is that "daily driver" for a student is "weekend around the block" driver because buses run everywhere. I don't know if that is the case there, but here, I fill up maybe once every 2 months. So if you drive it only when you need to and your school provides alternate transportation, you should be fine. Although at 17, I would suggest something a little less maintenance intensive and more fun to drive in straight lines haha __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

04-11-2013, 11:16 PM	#41 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	dude if you have to work two part time jobs to pay for this car. Don't freaking do it. Its not worth slaving for. more importantly, get a beater so you dont worry about it, and graduate college first. Then buy yourself a nice *** ride then.

04-11-2013, 11:31 PM	#42 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 426	You guys realized he use the term euro and km? I wouldn't be buying a sport car if those are the term I have to use everyday lol Leuz likes this. __________________ Evo-R CF fang \| CF Mirror covers \| 20/25 H&R spacers \| RE-11 \| TopSpeed exhaust + y-pipe \| Stillen HFC \| Carbon Fiber Amuse rear bumper + Amuse Spoiler \| PWJDM

04-12-2013, 12:08 AM	#43 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Take the Z. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

04-12-2013, 12:10 AM	#44 (permalink)
Glambutang Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York Posts: 86 Drives: Honda, im a ricer Rep Power: 12	Hey OP Being in similar situation gas doesn't really hurts my wallet, had v6 2010 accord prior and i spend a little bit more. Ive spent around 68$ a week on the accord and spend around 74$ for on my Z, And prior the accord I had 2004 S-class thats when I had to spend almost double that 136$. So if you can afford gas for average non hybrid car you'll be fine.