370Z for daily commute, good idea?

Mr Ed · 03-08-2010, 04:52 AM

as a daily drive in my view - its crap.

you got to be careful backing out due to the blind spots, the front is too tall and you could hit things, and you could grind the rims.

best left to the weekend for a nice long cruise...

Vegitto-kun · 03-08-2010, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Ed

as a daily drive in my view - its crap.

you got to be careful backing out due to the blind spots, the front is too tall and you could hit things, and you could grind the rims.

best left to the weekend for a nice long cruise...

********. only crap drivers have those problems no offense.

I can see just fine out the back. I have no problems with the front

and you could grind pretty much every rim on any car

Matt · 03-08-2010, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Ed

as a daily drive in my view - its crap.

you got to be careful backing out due to the blind spots, the front is too tall and you could hit things, and you could grind the rims.

best left to the weekend for a nice long cruise...

If these are your problems driving the Z as a DD, you would have similar problems with any car.

PEBSWAS (problem exists between steering wheel and seat)

My Z is my DD and I love it. My only negative is I can't use it for family trips. If there was enough room to shove 3 or 4 suitcases and 2 dogs in the back, I would use this car for *everything*.

stlgrym3 · 03-08-2010, 07:54 AM

thanks for the replies. how's the real life gas mileage around town? according to fueleconomy.gov it's better than the EVO X and even slightly better than my wife's new TL 3.5

nuTinmuch · 03-08-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by stlgrym3

thanks for the replies. how's the real life gas mileage around town? according to fueleconomy.gov it's better than the EVO X and even slightly better than my wife's new TL 3.5

I drive through a lot of stop and go and my MPG sits around 20-21.

stlgrym3 · 03-08-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

I drive through a lot of stop and go and my MPG sits around 20-21.

that's not bad at all. i'm getting those numbers in my '04 Accord V6 currently.

gh0st3794 · 03-08-2010, 08:13 AM

I used to have an 07 TL as my dd and my gsxr 600 as my weekend toy. I've since traded the TL in for the Z, and now have 2 somewhat impractical dd's. Being that the Z is the more practical of the two, it's the one I use for day to day use. It's definitely not as comfy/equipped as the TL was, but it sure is a lot more fun to drive. Only thing that worries me is the increased wear and tear that a dd usually accumulates.

vipor · 03-08-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

I drive through a lot of stop and go and my MPG sits around 20-21.

I in no way have a light foot and I still average ~19mpg. That's with a track weekend included.

Just looked it up, 18.49mpg. Max 22.04, min 9.85 (track weekend)

SiXK · 03-08-2010, 08:39 AM

I didn't spend the money for this car to drive a pickup or some sedan every day, what fun is that? these cars are meant to be driven and enjoyed, then one day, before the miles pile up too high, you can retire and restore and enjoy for as long as you want. But yeah, I am driving my Z every day.

vipor · 03-08-2010, 08:49 AM

Well of course you are. You've got a TT in the garage

rofl

Red370 · 03-08-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by stlgrym3

that's not bad at all. i'm getting those numbers in my '04 Accord V6 currently.

I've made it up to 520 miles on a tank, getting 31 mpg on the way to Albuquerque and back, thats almost as good as some hybrids.

Red370 · 03-08-2010, 08:52 AM

And the proof, speed average went down because i was driving through town towards the end, but you get the picture.

vipor · 03-08-2010, 08:54 AM

Highway cruising @ 80-90. Included some around-town driving too.

Zsteve · 03-08-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Ed

as a daily drive in my view - its crap.

you got to be careful backing out due to the blind spots, the front is too tall and you could hit things, and you could grind the rims.

best left to the weekend for a nice long cruise...

Man what have you driven before this, the mega window car from back in the day, what was that the Pacer? Its an easy car to drive,a djust the mirrors and seats right and all is good. You do have to turn your head when turning and changing lanes, I think some people forget that and think the mirror is the tell all. This isnt going to be a classic car so I dont see babying it like one, so drive it and enjoy it. When its done get another car.

mick · 03-08-2010, 09:24 AM

the answer depends on how OCD you are about cars in general

by strict definition, a daily driver car is a car that you don't care much about, appearance wise (ie, dings, dents, scratches would not bother you) but it seems that the majority of forum members do care.

so, sure you can drive the 370z every day but as a daily driver, there are better cars for that purpose.

03-08-2010, 08:13 AM	#22 (permalink)
gh0st3794 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: FL Posts: 121 Drives: 2012 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 15	I used to have an 07 TL as my dd and my gsxr 600 as my weekend toy. I've since traded the TL in for the Z, and now have 2 somewhat impractical dd's. Being that the Z is the more practical of the two, it's the one I use for day to day use. It's definitely not as comfy/equipped as the TL was, but it sure is a lot more fun to drive. Only thing that worries me is the increased wear and tear that a dd usually accumulates. __________________ -2012 Solid Red NISMO 370Z -2010 370Z 6MT sport pkg 301 whp 251.4 wtq (Dynojet) SOLD -K8 Suzuki GSX-R 600

03-08-2010, 08:39 AM	#24 (permalink)
SiXK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 352 Drives: 09 370Z / 91 300ZXTT Rep Power: 185	I didn't spend the money for this car to drive a pickup or some sedan every day, what fun is that? these cars are meant to be driven and enjoyed, then one day, before the miles pile up too high, you can retire and restore and enjoy for as long as you want. But yeah, I am driving my Z every day. __________________ Magnetic Black 2009 370Z / Pearl Yellow 1991 300ZXTT

03-08-2010, 08:49 AM	#25 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	Well of course you are. You've got a TT in the garage rofl __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	And the proof, speed average went down because i was driving through town towards the end, but you get the picture. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-08-2010, 08:54 AM	#28 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	Highway cruising @ 80-90. Included some around-town driving too. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

03-08-2010, 04:52 AM	#16 (permalink)
Mr Ed Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 162 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	as a daily drive in my view - its crap. you got to be careful backing out due to the blind spots, the front is too tall and you could hit things, and you could grind the rims. best left to the weekend for a nice long cruise...

03-08-2010, 07:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
stlgrym3 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: san gabriel, socal Posts: 12 Drives: 4G Acura TL for now Rep Power: 15	thanks for the replies. how's the real life gas mileage around town? according to fueleconomy.gov it's better than the EVO X and even slightly better than my wife's new TL 3.5

03-08-2010, 09:24 AM	#30 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	the answer depends on how OCD you are about cars in general by strict definition, a daily driver car is a car that you don't care much about, appearance wise (ie, dings, dents, scratches would not bother you) but it seems that the majority of forum members do care. so, sure you can drive the 370z every day but as a daily driver, there are better cars for that purpose.

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