Reached 17,000 in 6 months

Rockstar · 12-10-2009, 02:23 AM

I feel bad for my car, but man commuting 110 miles everyday can only be done by the z. I have an old 98 Honda Crv, I used to drive this for commuting purpose but it stressed me out having to deal with the traffic and such.

It is so hard to resist the temptation for not driving the Z. That why today I have reached 17,000 in just 6 months time. Although I really take a good care of my car, I really do feel bad about it.

Maybe I should drive my CRV again tomorrow.. or maybe next week.. err hmm perhaps it will be my new year resolution to spare the mileage on my Z..

Rickey89 · 12-10-2009, 02:26 AM

if your not planning on selling the car its not a big deal ( IMO ) so long as you dont mind the upkeep, otherwise i would say drive the crv!

Red370 · 12-10-2009, 04:16 AM

damn, i've driven 7,000 in 5 months and thought I was puttin on the miles, haha

370Zsteve · 12-10-2009, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

I feel bad for my car, but man commuting 110 miles everyday can only be done by the z. I have an old 98 Honda Crv, I used to drive this for commuting purpose but it stressed me out having to deal with the traffic and such.

It is so hard to resist the temptation for not driving the Z. That why today I have reached 17,000 in just 6 months time. Although I really take a good care of my car, I really do feel bad about it.

Maybe I should drive my CRV again tomorrow.. or maybe next week.. err hmm perhaps it will be my new year resolution to spare the mileage on my Z..

That's crazy. Terrible financial decision, drive the beater.

shumby · 12-10-2009, 05:11 AM

car are ment to drive. my wife drives 300km round trip to work. I never bat an eyelash at the miles or the road conditions.

370Zsteve · 12-10-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shumby

car are ment to drive. my wife drives 300km round trip to work. I never bat an eyelash at the miles or the road conditions.

yes but you make $4000/hour

it doesn't matter heh

shumby · 12-10-2009, 05:17 AM

not an hour but per week you are close but still a bit low.

370Zsteve · 12-10-2009, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by shumby

not an hour but per week you are close but still a bit low.

Island_370 · 12-10-2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

That's crazy. Terrible financial decision, drive the beater.

Cars are not financial investments. Drive the thing! Why pay for car, title, insurance, etc to leave it in the garage. Sorry, the Z is not expensive and depreciation is not that significant.

In 4 years it will be worth mid teens. low teens with high mileage. So he would be saving ~$500 to $1000 a year by leaving it in the garage? Not worth it to me.

just my $0.02....

370Zsteve · 12-10-2009, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Island_370

Cars are not financial investments. Drive the thing! Why pay for car, title, insurance, etc to leave it in the garage. Sorry, the Z is not expensive and depreciation is not that significant.

In 4 years it will be worth mid teens. low teens with high mileage. So he would be saving ~$500 to $1000 a year by leaving it in the garage? Not worth it to me.

just my $0.02....

It all depends on whether or not he can afford to replace it. 34k miles/year, the car will be worthless in no time. Depreciation is not significant? On what planet? If you think his car will only be worth $4k less with over 130k on the odo, think again.

rcm2525 · 12-10-2009, 06:28 AM

I drive the exact same number of miles every day and with about 2 1/2 hours a day in the car who the F*** cares about depreciation. I replace my cars every 4 years and I drive what I want.

For you guys that don't see it that's a 1 years worth of a 40hr week for every 4 years on the job. If I'm going to in the car that much I want something nice and fun.

370Zsteve · 12-10-2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rcm2525

I drive the exact same number of miles every day and with about 2 1/2 hours a day in the car who the F*** cares about depreciation. I replace my cars every 4 years and I drive what I want.

For you guys that don't see it that's a 1 years worth of a 40hr week for every 4 years on the job. If I'm going to in the car that much I want something nice and fun.

You da man! And anyone who likes Basset Hounds is the BEST!

shumby · 12-10-2009, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rcm2525

I drive the exact same number of miles every day and with about 2 1/2 hours a day in the car who the F*** cares about depreciation. I replace my cars every 4 years and I drive what I want.

For you guys that don't see it that's a 1 years worth of a 40hr week for every 4 years on the job. If I'm going to in the car that much I want something nice and fun.

I agree with you wife put about 300km a day on the cars. drive it like you love. Cars that sit around get sad.

rcm2525 · 12-10-2009, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

You da man! And anyone who likes Basset Hounds is the BEST!

Thanks...I lost him about 3 years ago at age 11 but I still like to keep his baby picture around.. If he was here he would be riding to work with me, he loved cars.

370Zsteve · 12-10-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rcm2525

Thanks...I lost him about 3 years ago at age 11 but I still like to keep his baby picture around.. If he was here he would be riding to work with me, he loved cars.

Damn...I have two Basset/Lab mutts. great dogs. Lost a Chocolate Lab a few months ago, she was my co-pilot and best friend

12-10-2009, 02:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rockstar Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 34 Drives: Nissan 370z 7sAuto Rep Power: 17	Reached 17,000 in 6 months I feel bad for my car, but man commuting 110 miles everyday can only be done by the z. I have an old 98 Honda Crv, I used to drive this for commuting purpose but it stressed me out having to deal with the traffic and such. It is so hard to resist the temptation for not driving the Z. That why today I have reached 17,000 in just 6 months time. Although I really take a good care of my car, I really do feel bad about it. Maybe I should drive my CRV again tomorrow.. or maybe next week.. err hmm perhaps it will be my new year resolution to spare the mileage on my Z..

12-10-2009, 02:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rickey89 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Antonio/Texas Posts: 203 Drives: 09 370z BS/Sprt Man Rep Power: 16	if your not planning on selling the car its not a big deal ( IMO ) so long as you dont mind the upkeep, otherwise i would say drive the crv! __________________ -Rickey 09 Brilliant Silver 370z Manual W/Sprt Pck

12-10-2009, 04:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	damn, i've driven 7,000 in 5 months and thought I was puttin on the miles, haha __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

12-10-2009, 05:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	car are ment to drive. my wife drives 300km round trip to work. I never bat an eyelash at the miles or the road conditions. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-10-2009, 05:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	not an hour but per week you are close but still a bit low. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-10-2009, 06:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
rcm2525 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mountains of VA Posts: 133 Drives: 370z NISMO PG #0260 Rep Power: 16	I drive the exact same number of miles every day and with about 2 1/2 hours a day in the car who the F* cares about depreciation. I replace my cars every 4 years and I drive what I want. For you guys that don't see it that's a 1 years worth of a 40hr week for every 4 years on the job. If I'm going to in the car that much I want something nice and fun. __________________ ____ "To live outside the law you must be honest" - B.D.**

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