370 one of the best road trip vehicles

steveg78 · 05-17-2010, 12:22 PM

I didn't see this posted yet but thought you'd all agree

Just took mine house hunting in DE/MD this past weekend. PERFECT weather made for an awesome driving weekend. Even though I had enough room for 2 duffel bags and laptop in the back, I put my GF in the passenger seat instead

I couldn't agree more with the article.

Full article on the cnn money website...

NewlyIMPORTed · 05-17-2010, 12:23 PM

i love driving to florida in the Z

M.Bonanni · 05-17-2010, 12:31 PM

Man I totally disagree. Seats are way uncomfortable to me on long hauls.

vipor · 05-17-2010, 12:35 PM

Mine is comfortable enough IMO (too rough for some people) but I'd rather be in my brother's LS400 if it's a long trip somewhere. More leg room, quieter, more storage, a back seat to lay down in, a front (passenger) seat that reclines. Just a real world situation.

I've still driven down to Austin a few times, and taken many 2hr-ish drives. Most of these were car-related so of course I'm in the Z. I'll even be driving to Nashville in a couple months if everything keeps going okay.

wishihadnav · 05-17-2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

Man I totally disagree. Seats are way uncomfortable to me on long hauls.

^^this..too harsh for long drives.

Jesse_Hunter · 05-17-2010, 12:56 PM

I also disagree, I took mine 3 1/2 hours to my sister's graduation and I am seriously debating driving it long distances again.

Don't get me wrong I love my car and its not the most uncomfortable thing I've ever been in whatsoever. I'm fine with the seats, it's the stiff suspension through roadwork areas and what not that drove me crazy.

We stopped at a Gas station halfway there and I was complaining about effect of the road work regarding my suspension. My dad responded(completely sarcastically) with "I know, I would of hated to have been driving that car when I was 23 years old......."

HA

370Zsteve · 05-17-2010, 01:01 PM

Not my first choice out of my garage for a long trip unless it's all back roads. I find the seats very comfortable, don't know what that guy Bonanni is talking about, he must have a base Z

steveg78 · 05-17-2010, 01:02 PM

Man, I am surprised. I was mainly on interstates and residential roads that were in good condition. The only annoying thing I hit was traffic coming home.

tonybui · 05-17-2010, 01:59 PM

I drove to Nc and back, 7hours each way and it was damn comfortable. Not as comfortable as my TL but it was all good. Only my gf complained about the road noise which I liked

Matt · 05-17-2010, 02:34 PM

The problem with long drives is it's so damn fun to drive, I don't realize my butt is starting to hurt! :P

CBRich · 05-17-2010, 02:45 PM

I'd like to know the height and weight on people commenting on the comfort. I'm a lanky 5'9, 140 pounds and have driven six hours at a time in my Z and had no issues.

wishihadnav · 05-17-2010, 02:52 PM

5'10/200..maybe 198 on a good day..haha

vipor · 05-17-2010, 03:02 PM

6'2/185 I just deal with it, it's not terrible. It's better than the bench seat in my '71 c10

I've gone on probably (3) 4-hour road trips, (1) 2-hour cruise, and it's very common for me to drive about 45mins-1hr. These are all 1-way times.

Jesse_Hunter · 05-17-2010, 03:04 PM

I'm 5'9" about 145-150 pounds.

But like I said, I didn't have a problem with the seats.

AK370Z · 05-17-2010, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

I'd like to know the height and weight on people commenting on the comfort. I'm a lanky 5'9, 140 pounds and have driven six hours at a time in my Z and had no issues.

I'm 5'7" (160 lbs) drove 4 hour straight two weeks ago, no problem.

05-17-2010, 12:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 17	370 one of the best road trip vehicles I didn't see this posted yet but thought you'd all agree Just took mine house hunting in DE/MD this past weekend. PERFECT weather made for an awesome driving weekend. Even though I had enough room for 2 duffel bags and laptop in the back, I put my GF in the passenger seat instead I couldn't agree more with the article. Full article on the cnn money website... Last edited by steveg78; 05-17-2010 at 12:26 PM.

05-17-2010, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 17	i love driving to florida in the Z __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

05-17-2010, 12:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Man I totally disagree. Seats are way uncomfortable to me on long hauls. ped likes this. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

05-17-2010, 12:35 PM	#4 (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	Mine is comfortable enough IMO (too rough for some people) but I'd rather be in my brother's LS400 if it's a long trip somewhere. More leg room, quieter, more storage, a back seat to lay down in, a front (passenger) seat that reclines. Just a real world situation. I've still driven down to Austin a few times, and taken many 2hr-ish drives. Most of these were car-related so of course I'm in the Z. I'll even be driving to Nashville in a couple months if everything keeps going okay. __________________ 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

05-17-2010, 12:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jesse_Hunter Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denton,TX Age: 37 Posts: 738 Drives: 07' Sky Redline Rep Power: 365	I also disagree, I took mine 3 1/2 hours to my sister's graduation and I am seriously debating driving it long distances again. Don't get me wrong I love my car and its not the most uncomfortable thing I've ever been in whatsoever. I'm fine with the seats, it's the stiff suspension through roadwork areas and what not that drove me crazy. We stopped at a Gas station halfway there and I was complaining about effect of the road work regarding my suspension. My dad responded(completely sarcastically) with "I know, I would of hated to have been driving that car when I was 23 years old......." HA Last edited by Jesse_Hunter; 05-17-2010 at 12:59 PM.

05-17-2010, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	Not my first choice out of my garage for a long trip unless it's all back roads. I find the seats very comfortable, don't know what that guy Bonanni is talking about, he must have a base Z __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

05-17-2010, 01:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 17	Man, I am surprised. I was mainly on interstates and residential roads that were in good condition. The only annoying thing I hit was traffic coming home.

05-17-2010, 01:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 426	I drove to Nc and back, 7hours each way and it was damn comfortable. Not as comfortable as my TL but it was all good. Only my gf complained about the road noise which I liked

05-17-2010, 02:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	The problem with long drives is it's so damn fun to drive, I don't realize my butt is starting to hurt! :P __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

05-17-2010, 02:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I'd like to know the height and weight on people commenting on the comfort. I'm a lanky 5'9, 140 pounds and have driven six hours at a time in my Z and had no issues.

05-17-2010, 02:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	5'10/200..maybe 198 on a good day..haha

05-17-2010, 03:02 PM	#13 (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	6'2/185 I just deal with it, it's not terrible. It's better than the bench seat in my '71 c10 I've gone on probably (3) 4-hour road trips, (1) 2-hour cruise, and it's very common for me to drive about 45mins-1hr. These are all 1-way times. __________________ 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 Last edited by vipor; 05-17-2010 at 03:09 PM.

05-17-2010, 03:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jesse_Hunter Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denton,TX Age: 37 Posts: 738 Drives: 07' Sky Redline Rep Power: 365	I'm 5'9" about 145-150 pounds. But like I said, I didn't have a problem with the seats.

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