Z vs Gen.

shadoquad · 10-05-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by matt@qc

The 370Z is a no compromise, focused sports car and I really don't see how one could DD this car.

I have a twisted perspective on things. I grew up driving light, 2-seat apex carvers. Imo, the "DD" requirements are a tad overrated. I mean, I don't mind an aching butt and lower back because of low seats and firm suspension. I couldn't care less about road noise. Limited visibility is an issue, but it just means that you have to know the vehicle's limits and drive very carefully in select situations. I also ignore the complaint of DD'ing a manual transmission car in heavy traffic. I still prefer the level of control in a manual.

Why? Because I prefer fun to practicality.

Push370zzz · 10-05-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I have a twisted perspective on things. I grew up driving light, 2-seat apex carvers. Imo, the "DD" requirements are a tad overrated. I mean, I don't mind an aching butt and lower back because of low seats and firm suspension. I couldn't care less about road noise. Limited visibility is an issue, but it just means that you have to know the vehicle's limits and drive very carefully in select situations. I also ignore the complaint of DD'ing a manual transmission car in heavy traffic. I still prefer the level of control in a manual.

Why? Because I prefer fun to practicality.

Yeah no kidding. I daily drive this thing and have found it's actually more comfortable than my Altima. Granted it's not much for storage, but my briefcase fits perfectly behind the passenger seat and it's all I need for work or school. In my opinion it's the perfect daily driver.

matt@qc · 10-05-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by smashwebs

Yeah no kidding. I daily drive this thing and have found it's actually more comfortable than my Altima. Granted it's not much for storage, but my briefcase fits perfectly behind the passenger seat and it's all I need for work or school. In my opinion it's the perfect daily driver.

I should add that I live in Quebec, where 4 meters of snow a year is expected and we are the kings of pot holes. The Z is extremely low to the ground with the front chin already rubbing on steep entrances.

If I lived in CA, I'd certainly rock a Z year long!

shadoquad · 10-05-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by matt@qc

I should add that I live in Quebec, where 4 meters of snow a year is expected and we are the kings of pot holes. The Z is extremely low to the ground with the front chin already rubbing on steep entrances.

If I lived in CA, I'd certainly rock a Z year long!

this is an excellent point. that's a huge practicality issue.

Push370zzz · 10-06-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by matt@qc

I should add that I live in Quebec, where 4 meters of snow a year is expected and we are the kings of pot holes. The Z is extremely low to the ground with the front chin already rubbing on steep entrances.

If I lived in CA, I'd certainly rock a Z year long!

Well to be fair, I live in Omaha, Nebraska where we get only about 1 meter of snow per year, but it stays on the ground for months at a time. Pot holes are pretty awful here as well, and I rub just about every driveway. It's doable since march/april to november/december you rarely have any snowfall, but considering your place of residence you should be looking at a Hummer H1!! 4 METERS??

See you in CA!!