this good idea?

JayYoon · 12-30-2010, 05:48 AM

I had my Z for around 6 months now and I have already put on over 7k miles on the my z ><;; My goal was 1 year, 10k... but its not going so well...

So i go to school in ucsd and one of my new years resolution is not to drive my z for a quarter (10weeks). Now is that bad for the car? like if i dont even touch or turn on the car for 10 weeks? Also? should i turn on the car once a week or drive the car a little as well? Lmk, and i even bought a car cover at costco ^_^;;

kenchan · 12-30-2010, 07:26 AM

Check the winter hibernation threads for input.

I go without driving my rwd's in the snow season.

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2010, 07:28 AM

ImportConvert · 12-30-2010, 07:40 AM

If you drive it, drive up until it's up to temp. No sense in just getting condensation in all the fluids that you never burn out. I would drive it at least once every 2 weeks.

ProfessorDave · 12-30-2010, 07:41 AM

Seems kind of arbitrary to me. I'll bet it would be easier to drive it less than go through the "winter hibernation" steps kenchan and others follow.

Are you leasing the car? Otherwise, why care about mileage, especially since you are hovering near the average of 12k per year?

murphman · 12-30-2010, 08:20 AM

at least there is one good reason for living in Houston. a while back when i was shoping for a new car a dealership asked what my mileage was and it eneded up they considered 18-20k per year average since pretty much all we do is drive in Houston

fuct · 12-30-2010, 09:23 AM

6 months and im over 10k!!! i dont usually drive this much but just cant seem to help it!

kenchan · 12-30-2010, 10:51 AM

I think jay's thinking about leaving the car at home maybe?

IDZRVIT · 12-30-2010, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayYoon

I had my Z for around 6 months now and I have already put on over 7k miles on the my z ><;; My goal was 1 year, 10k... but its not going so well...

So i go to school in ucsd and one of my new years resolution is not to drive my z for a quarter (10weeks). Now is that bad for the car? like if i dont even touch or turn on the car for 10 weeks? Also? should i turn on the car once a week or drive the car a little as well? Lmk, and i even bought a car cover at costco ^_^;;

It's 13 weeks in a quarter not 10. You must be an Arts major!

I don't know how long you plan on keeping your Z but a few extra miles per year won't hurt the trade-in value or wear out the car based on your current use which is average for most people as a DD.

esfourteen · 12-30-2010, 01:02 PM

unless it's a lease, stop worrying about mileage and enjoy your car.

EazyD · 12-30-2010, 02:31 PM

You won't last more than 2 weeks. Don't fight it.

VCuomo · 12-30-2010, 02:51 PM

I don't understand why you're considering it, but if you do end up parking the car for an extended period of time, you should periodically start it and keep it running long enough to charge the battery, and move the car a bit so that you do not develop flat spots on the tires. I would do this at least every 2-3 weeks.

jaedub · 12-30-2010, 03:26 PM

My goal is to only put 5k-7k miles per year. Im at 4.2k miles, been 8 months

mick · 12-30-2010, 03:35 PM

i cheated and got a 2nd car

JayYoon · 12-30-2010, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

It's 13 weeks in a quarter not 10. You must be an Arts major!

I don't know how long you plan on keeping your Z but a few extra miles per year won't hurt the trade-in value or wear out the car based on your current use which is average for most people as a DD.

?!?! the heck kinda quarter system you on?! lol in ucsd... and i m pretty sure... its 10 weeks plus 1 week for the finals. plus i am a cse major. i wish i was an art major...

Quote:

Originally Posted by esfourteen

unless it's a lease, stop worrying about mileage and enjoy your car.

Nope, its not a lease. Its just i dont wanna put too much mileages on it... thats how my last car was and i dont think its a bad thing.

12-30-2010, 05:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 14	this good idea? I had my Z for around 6 months now and I have already put on over 7k miles on the my z ><;; My goal was 1 year, 10k... but its not going so well... So i go to school in ucsd and one of my new years resolution is not to drive my z for a quarter (10weeks). Now is that bad for the car? like if i dont even touch or turn on the car for 10 weeks? Also? should i turn on the car once a week or drive the car a little as well? Lmk, and i even bought a car cover at costco ^_^;;

12-30-2010, 07:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	__________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-30-2010, 07:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Seems kind of arbitrary to me. I'll bet it would be easier to drive it less than go through the "winter hibernation" steps kenchan and others follow. Are you leasing the car? Otherwise, why care about mileage, especially since you are hovering near the average of 12k per year? __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

12-30-2010, 08:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 16	at least there is one good reason for living in Houston. a while back when i was shoping for a new car a dealership asked what my mileage was and it eneded up they considered 18-20k per year average since pretty much all we do is drive in Houston __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI// Last edited by murphman; 12-30-2010 at 08:27 AM.

12-30-2010, 01:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 18	unless it's a lease, stop worrying about mileage and enjoy your car. __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

12-30-2010, 07:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Check the winter hibernation threads for input. I go without driving my rwd's in the snow season.

12-30-2010, 07:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7626	If you drive it, drive up until it's up to temp. No sense in just getting condensation in all the fluids that you never burn out. I would drive it at least once every 2 weeks.

12-30-2010, 09:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	6 months and im over 10k!!! i dont usually drive this much but just cant seem to help it!

12-30-2010, 10:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	I think jay's thinking about leaving the car at home maybe?

12-30-2010, 02:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	You won't last more than 2 weeks. Don't fight it. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

12-30-2010, 02:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	I don't understand why you're considering it, but if you do end up parking the car for an extended period of time, you should periodically start it and keep it running long enough to charge the battery, and move the car a bit so that you do not develop flat spots on the tires. I would do this at least every 2-3 weeks.

12-30-2010, 03:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	My goal is to only put 5k-7k miles per year. Im at 4.2k miles, been 8 months

12-30-2010, 03:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	i cheated and got a 2nd car

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