Storing for the winter ?

DamnThatZGuy · 11-14-2017, 08:07 AM

My 09' has 32k miles on it now. I bought it two years ago with 23k on it.

sp911 · 11-14-2017, 09:20 AM

I only put on about 4k since the spring but will probably put on close to 1k in the winter months driving to and from work between snow storms.

ayrton88 · 11-14-2017, 09:43 AM

I don't know how many miles I put on, but the Chicago winter was so mild last year that I never really put the Z away. Once the roads were clear of salt I took her out. Hope we have the same kind of weather this winter. That said, I'm glad I have a Toyota for my winter car.

B&W_Evader · 11-14-2017, 09:52 AM

Averaging about 13k a year on mine. Love it as a DD.

Only time I don't drive it is when I have to haul something or it's supposed to rain hard.

Airwilf · 11-14-2017, 11:02 AM

I only put 4000 km/2500 miles on it since I bought it in mid June. Down to 2 cars now, the Z & our Mazda, so I'm leaving the insurance on it in case I need a second car in an emergency or similar situation. Had a winter car last year but sold to the brother- in- law , so we are down to 2 for the first time in many years. May take the Z out on nice sunny dry days as I have a heated garage if it needs a bath.

Rusty · 11-14-2017, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by old guy

Well we all understand the difficultly of driving and shifting with only one functioning arm. Glad rehab is going well and I know with your new mods & a rebuilt arm, you'll be ready to tear it up in the spring

Have full function of the arm now. Just a little hard to twist the wrist at times. The arm doesn't have a whole lot of strength yet. I'm curling 5 lbs.

Raidernation · 11-14-2017, 07:18 PM

Hmm winter storage is foreign to us in Cali. Nice weather is the only positive thing here.

marty31 · 11-14-2017, 07:30 PM

I put about 500 miles on my 2013. About 4900 on the ODO. New York winters, not my primary ride and a job that keeps me away from home for a bit. I figure I give it to my son in a few years with less the 10K on it.

jchammond · 11-14-2017, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Have full function of the arm now. Just a little hard to twist the wrist at times. The arm doesn't have a whole lot of strength yet. I'm curling 5 lbs.

You Wouldn't be dis-appointed in a 7A/T-Swap!

JTM88 · 11-14-2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zBoyz

Storing for the winter ? Nope Because Florida...One season only

Houston is not much different. Except we do have winter, I think it was last Thursday.

Raeshlavik · 11-14-2017, 09:33 PM

I added 3700-ish miles to the clock this year - a lot of that was twisty mountain road though, so it was definitely worth it.

But it's getting time for the Z to hibernate in the nice, heated, underground garage with all of my neighbor's toys. It sits in the same area of the garage as a Hellcat, an Audi S8, and an AMG SL63 - so I don't really need to worry about someone dinging the car with a door...

I tell ya though; coming off of the Z to driving the Jeep, which corners like an aircraft carrier and takes about a zipcode to stop, is always a downer...

Rusty · 11-14-2017, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

You Wouldn't be dis-appointed in a 7A/T-Swap!

Only if it's a dual clutch like what's in a Ferrari or Porsche.

90 ST · 11-15-2017, 12:38 AM

You guys all need to drive and enjoy your car more...

There was weeks that I put on 3000 miles.

Rusty · 11-15-2017, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

You guys all need to drive and enjoy your car more...

Wish I could. I've been hurt for awhile.

mults · 11-15-2017, 06:31 AM

Only put on a little over 2700 miles this year. I bought it in August of 2011 with 9100 miles on her and I only average about 2800 miles/year.

I hate not being able to drive it all year, but that's the price one pays for living in the North. Put her to bed in the garage 2 weeks ago with 28955 miles on the clock, but at least I see it every morning and evening when I leave/come home from work...

11-14-2017, 08:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
DamnThatZGuy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California Posts: 160 Drives: 09' 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 9	My 09' has 32k miles on it now. I bought it two years ago with 23k on it. old guy likes this.

11-14-2017, 09:20 AM	#17 (permalink)
sp911 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: central connecticut Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370z gun metal Rep Power: 11	I only put on about 4k since the spring but will probably put on close to 1k in the winter months driving to and from work between snow storms. old guy likes this.

11-14-2017, 09:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	I don't know how many miles I put on, but the Chicago winter was so mild last year that I never really put the Z away. Once the roads were clear of salt I took her out. Hope we have the same kind of weather this winter. That said, I'm glad I have a Toyota for my winter car. old guy and MCDX like this.

11-14-2017, 09:52 AM	#19 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 386	Averaging about 13k a year on mine. Love it as a DD. Only time I don't drive it is when I have to haul something or it's supposed to rain hard. jchammond and old guy like this. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

11-14-2017, 11:02 AM	#20 (permalink)
Airwilf Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Niagara Region Ontario Posts: 166 Drives: 18 370Z Red 6M Rep Power: 7	I only put 4000 km/2500 miles on it since I bought it in mid June. Down to 2 cars now, the Z & our Mazda, so I'm leaving the insurance on it in case I need a second car in an emergency or similar situation. Had a winter car last year but sold to the brother- in- law , so we are down to 2 for the first time in many years. May take the Z out on nice sunny dry days as I have a heated garage if it needs a bath. old guy likes this. __________________ 2018 Solid Red, 6MT, Touring Sport Coupe

11-14-2017, 07:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
Raidernation Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 174 Drives: 2016 GM Base 7AT Rep Power: 8	Hmm winter storage is foreign to us in Cali. Nice weather is the only positive thing here. old guy likes this. __________________ 2016 7AT GM Base: Fast Intentions CBE 18" Res, Z1 Rear Diff Cover, Quaife LSD, Nismo S-Sport Suspension, Nismo Body Brace Kit, White Line Front Sway Bar, SPL Front End Links, Energy Rear Bushing, Z1 Post MAF Silicone Tubes w/ K&N Drop-in Filters

11-14-2017, 07:30 PM	#23 (permalink)
marty31 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 75 Drives: 19 Camaro ZL1 A10 Rep Power: 23	I put about 500 miles on my 2013. About 4900 on the ODO. New York winters, not my primary ride and a job that keeps me away from home for a bit. I figure I give it to my son in a few years with less the 10K on it. old guy likes this. __________________ 2013 370Z Touring Sport M6

11-14-2017, 09:33 PM	#26 (permalink)
Raeshlavik Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 132 Drives: 18 Murano Midnight Rep Power: 8	I added 3700-ish miles to the clock this year - a lot of that was twisty mountain road though, so it was definitely worth it. But it's getting time for the Z to hibernate in the nice, heated, underground garage with all of my neighbor's toys. It sits in the same area of the garage as a Hellcat, an Audi S8, and an AMG SL63 - so I don't really need to worry about someone dinging the car with a door... I tell ya though; coming off of the Z to driving the Jeep, which corners like an aircraft carrier and takes about a zipcode to stop, is always a downer... marty31 and old guy like this. Last edited by Raeshlavik; 11-15-2017 at 04:13 AM.

11-15-2017, 12:38 AM	#28 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	You guys all need to drive and enjoy your car more... There was weeks that I put on 3000 miles. old guy likes this. __________________ Not driving your car to keep it in nice shape, is like not wanting to smash your girlfriend so she stays tight for the next guy. Last edited by 90 ST; 11-15-2017 at 09:13 AM.

11-15-2017, 06:31 AM	#30 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16885	Only put on a little over 2700 miles this year. I bought it in August of 2011 with 9100 miles on her and I only average about 2800 miles/year. I hate not being able to drive it all year, but that's the price one pays for living in the North. Put her to bed in the garage 2 weeks ago with 28955 miles on the clock, but at least I see it every morning and evening when I leave/come home from work... old guy likes this. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

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