Is the 370Z a good car for long trips?

XwChriswX

After several trips from Phoenix, AZ to LA, Cali (325~mi. one way) I can say this much:

1. I have no problems taking it on the road, its a very fun/responsive car in the turns and in the straightaways, the possibility of cops are the only reason it's a 5 hour trip instead of a 3 and a half hour trip.

2. Road noise I find is not a problem, although I can hear the road, I'm not so anal not to expect it from a car in this class/height from the ground/form of tires. If that might bother you, another set of tires might help out. However, to combat this I either roll down the windows and let the wind drown out the road noise. I also turn my stereo up and that takes care of it. Lastly, I'll just push on the gas a little more and let my exhaust take over. Plenty of options in this wonderful car.

3. At 6'0" I find I have plenty of leg room on these cruises, and even still I make sure when I can to set the cruise control and put my legs in a more relaxed position until I get into traffic again. Gives them a break. On the passenger side, there are no pedals so theoretically he should have more room??

4. The only thing I will say about long cruises is depending on where you are climate wise and what type of terrain/elevation changes you will encounter, you will see your Oil Temp rise. With 100*F+ ambient temps, on the biggest uphill portion of my cruises I do hit 240*F oil temps. Now this is not to cause an alarm, but it still higher than I'd like to have it. So an Oil Cooler is a good idea if you plan on making these trips often... Just something else to think about.

Hope that helps.

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