what do you drive in the winter

Cunnos · 07-21-2010, 03:28 PM

So this thread may not apply to everyone, but I bought the Z back in March and I live up in Boston Ma. We get about seven to eight months of nice weather and then comes the WINTER!!! So as soon as December hits the Z will be in the garage. I was curious to see/know what other Z owners drive in the winter. I am thinking about getting an 2000 Land Rover, but something tells me an old WRX might be fun to drive!

Please comment and post pics!!!

DuppyKilla · 07-21-2010, 03:31 PM

Drive the Z in the winter !!

^
If that idea isn't appealing getting a WRX does sound like it would be fun.

toxik · 07-21-2010, 03:34 PM

drive it unless there's snow on the ground... you don't wanna get salt all over your paint.

otherwise get a beater... a 90's maxima is what I would get!

kenchan · 07-21-2010, 03:36 PM

i have a Honda Fit Sport (5MT) as my dd...

Cunnos · 07-21-2010, 03:38 PM

FYI there is no way im driving my 40th anniversary in the winter in Boston. Not only will salt get everywhere, I will most likely slip and slide off the road wherever I go. Ive had two Jeeps before the Z and never had to worry about the weather or terrain, but now its the opposite. Im thinking a WRX will be sweet, only problem is that its really small and not the best looking car

theDreamer · 07-21-2010, 03:39 PM

What is this "winter" you speak of?

DuppyKilla · 07-21-2010, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cunnos

FYI there is no way im driving my 40th anniversary in the winter in Boston. Not only will salt get everywhere, I will most likely slip and slide off the road wherever I go. Ive had two Jeeps before the Z and never had to worry about the weather or terrain, but now its the opposite. Im thinking a WRX will be sweet, only problem is that its really small and not the best looking car

Sounds like you loved those jeeps, why don't you get another one of those instead of a WRX?

Cunnos · 07-21-2010, 03:55 PM

well two problems. First I want my old Jeep back, I had a 2009 maroon (red wood) 4 door sahara which was awesome, problem is its outta my price range. Second problem leaves me getting an old Jeep, much like my old TJ which was even better, most solid engine ever built ( 97s Jeep engines were actually taken from engine built off of a tractor model, so they lasted a long time and had a lot of torque) problem is, they suck on gas and I drive 35 miles to work everyday.

I guess another problem would be going from a really fast responsive car like the Z to a Jeep would be SUPER boring to drive. Thats why I am leaning towards a WRX.

Who knows though, my choices are an 2000 Land Rover discovery, 2003 WRX, or a 1997 Jeep Sahara.

yellowZ · 07-21-2010, 04:09 PM

My slower vehicle: the Z.

antman22 · 07-21-2010, 04:10 PM

my z is driven year round....even in the week of ice we get in TX. that's not fun at all.

DeLRo · 07-21-2010, 04:23 PM

Z is my winter car. ZR1 is my summer ride. Or I just jump on the Bart train since it's next door.

blackbird · 07-21-2010, 04:34 PM

Z with OEM wheels and Blizzaks (18 in wheels, same as summer)

ProfessorDave · 07-21-2010, 06:02 PM

Mazdz 3 HB with 4 Dunlap Winter Sport tires on 16" rims. Does great in PA winters.

Pharmacist · 07-21-2010, 06:10 PM

Crazy8 · 07-21-2010, 06:18 PM

Z71

07-21-2010, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cunnos Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: boston,ma Posts: 230 Drives: 2010 370z 40th anniv Rep Power: 15	what do you drive in the winter So this thread may not apply to everyone, but I bought the Z back in March and I live up in Boston Ma. We get about seven to eight months of nice weather and then comes the WINTER!!! So as soon as December hits the Z will be in the garage. I was curious to see/know what other Z owners drive in the winter. I am thinking about getting an 2000 Land Rover, but something tells me an old WRX might be fun to drive! Please comment and post pics!!!

07-21-2010, 03:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
DuppyKilla Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 14 Drives: An Automobile Rep Power: 14	Drive the Z in the winter !! ^ If that idea isn't appealing getting a WRX does sound like it would be fun. __________________ Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? Last edited by DuppyKilla; 07-21-2010 at 03:33 PM.

07-21-2010, 03:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	What is this "winter" you speak of? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-21-2010, 06:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Mazdz 3 HB with 4 Dunlap Winter Sport tires on 16" rims. Does great in PA winters. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

07-21-2010, 06:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	what do you drive in the winter __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler

07-21-2010, 03:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i have a Honda Fit Sport (5MT) as my dd...

07-21-2010, 03:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cunnos Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: boston,ma Posts: 230 Drives: 2010 370z 40th anniv Rep Power: 15	FYI there is no way im driving my 40th anniversary in the winter in Boston. Not only will salt get everywhere, I will most likely slip and slide off the road wherever I go. Ive had two Jeeps before the Z and never had to worry about the weather or terrain, but now its the opposite. Im thinking a WRX will be sweet, only problem is that its really small and not the best looking car

07-21-2010, 03:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cunnos Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: boston,ma Posts: 230 Drives: 2010 370z 40th anniv Rep Power: 15	well two problems. First I want my old Jeep back, I had a 2009 maroon (red wood) 4 door sahara which was awesome, problem is its outta my price range. Second problem leaves me getting an old Jeep, much like my old TJ which was even better, most solid engine ever built ( 97s Jeep engines were actually taken from engine built off of a tractor model, so they lasted a long time and had a lot of torque) problem is, they suck on gas and I drive 35 miles to work everyday. I guess another problem would be going from a really fast responsive car like the Z to a Jeep would be SUPER boring to drive. Thats why I am leaning towards a WRX. Who knows though, my choices are an 2000 Land Rover discovery, 2003 WRX, or a 1997 Jeep Sahara.

07-21-2010, 04:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
yellowZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 77 Drives: Nissan 370Z - Yellow Rep Power: 15	My slower vehicle: the Z.

07-21-2010, 04:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	my z is driven year round....even in the week of ice we get in TX. that's not fun at all.

07-21-2010, 04:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
DeLRo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: CA Age: 41 Posts: 343 Drives: 10 370Z MB T/S 6MT Rep Power: 14	Z is my winter car. ZR1 is my summer ride. Or I just jump on the Bart train since it's next door.

07-21-2010, 04:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
blackbird Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370Z BLk GTM TT Rep Power: 15	Z with OEM wheels and Blizzaks (18 in wheels, same as summer)

07-21-2010, 06:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
Crazy8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 255 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Z71

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