Impressions from a long road trip

Rojo 370 · 07-04-2011, 11:32 AM

Just returned from a 1300 mile, 4 day road trip and was really impressed. Mileage (after the speeding ticket) averaged 28 mpg; Oil temp never rose above 220, even with 90+ degree temps. Did not burn any oil; Seats are really comfortable; A/C works great; Road noise not an issue for me; I love this car!!

cc370z · 07-04-2011, 11:59 AM

I would agree 100%... I've taken a lot of long trips in the 370z and love it!

SPOHN · 07-04-2011, 12:24 PM

After the speeding ticket.

PapoZalsa · 07-04-2011, 03:00 PM

Yeap, roundtrip over 1,290 miles to ZdayZ (twice) with no issues.

TypeOne · 07-04-2011, 03:36 PM

I drove my Z 1700 miles one-way and didn't really have any complaints. Other than it was a little small for all of the bags my gf and I had, it was a smooth drive.

Arkaine · 07-04-2011, 07:36 PM

Glad to hear this thread!
Having a (blank) of a time trying to find a local Z.. so might be doing a 2500km trip to pick one up!

What I lack in common sense, I make up for in determination lol

sonic370 · 07-04-2011, 08:09 PM

long trips taken a couple myself no problems...
notice one forum member said trying to find a z...

I've noticed at the two biggest dealership neither one has a z in a couple of months what gives??

there might be a shortage since the earthquake. if so when the stealerships
get some in expect to pay retail or even a little more...

DjSquall · 07-04-2011, 08:36 PM

I drive my Z on long trips all the time, it's an amazing ride. Very comfortable and can definitely be fun.

Arkaine · 07-04-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DjSquall

I drive my Z on long trips all the time, it's an amazing ride. Very comfortable and can definitely be fun.

Thornhill eh? Sooo bugging you with questions when I finally pick mine up haha

mayday813 · 07-04-2011, 10:30 PM

I returned from a 1,339 mile trip a couple of weeks ago. Average speed 68 mph, 27.8 mpg. Very comfortable, no oil usage, fun car to drive, comfortable seats and road noise not a serious issue for me.

Chriz · 07-04-2011, 10:53 PM

I went on a 700 mile trip last weekend. Similar millage as everyone and no problems whatsoever. Killed the road noise with the stereo, but my hands were quite numb from the vibrations after a couple of hours. No serious complaints though.

wilsonp · 07-04-2011, 10:57 PM

Your steering wheel vibrates? I haven't noticed any vibration in mine except on really bad roads - you might should have that checked out?

omgZ · 07-05-2011, 01:49 AM

Went on a 1,300 mile trip from OKC to CA. My brother and I hated the lack of comfort offered from the seats, and he said the seats on my sister's 370 non-touring were more comfortable. Thats my only complaint. Same trip in his 5.0 and the ride was much more comfortable.

Chriz · 07-05-2011, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

Your steering wheel vibrates? I haven't noticed any vibration in mine except on really bad roads - you might should have that checked out?

Some of it included long stretches of bad roads, i think it also might have to do with the tires getting more bald, however it wasn't unbearable by any means. I can cruise in it all day.

hansoac · 07-05-2011, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chriz

I went on a 700 mile trip last weekend. Similar millage as everyone and no problems whatsoever. Killed the road noise with the stereo, but my hands were quite numb from the vibrations after a couple of hours. No serious complaints though.

Mine used to vibrate bad at high speed. Especially after I put spacers on. I took it to Nissan and had them Road Force Balance the car (was free under warranty) and it runs beautifully now.

07-04-2011, 11:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rojo 370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: champaign Posts: 10 Drives: 09 370Z CS AT7 Rep Power: 14	Impressions from a long road trip Just returned from a 1300 mile, 4 day road trip and was really impressed. Mileage (after the speeding ticket) averaged 28 mpg; Oil temp never rose above 220, even with 90+ degree temps. Did not burn any oil; Seats are really comfortable; A/C works great; Road noise not an issue for me; I love this car!!

07-04-2011, 12:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	After the speeding ticket. __________________

07-04-2011, 03:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	Yeap, roundtrip over 1,290 miles to ZdayZ (twice) with no issues. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

07-04-2011, 10:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 16	I went on a 700 mile trip last weekend. Similar millage as everyone and no problems whatsoever. Killed the road noise with the stereo, but my hands were quite numb from the vibrations after a couple of hours. No serious complaints though. __________________ PW 7AT w/Sports Pkg Hook Em!

07-04-2011, 10:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	Your steering wheel vibrates? I haven't noticed any vibration in mine except on really bad roads - you might should have that checked out? __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

07-04-2011, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	I would agree 100%... I've taken a lot of long trips in the 370z and love it!

07-04-2011, 03:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	I drove my Z 1700 miles one-way and didn't really have any complaints. Other than it was a little small for all of the bags my gf and I had, it was a smooth drive.

07-04-2011, 07:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arkaine Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 126 Drives: Accord EX-L Rep Power: 13	Glad to hear this thread! Having a (blank) of a time trying to find a local Z.. so might be doing a 2500km trip to pick one up! What I lack in common sense, I make up for in determination lol

07-04-2011, 08:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	long trips taken a couple myself no problems... notice one forum member said trying to find a z... I've noticed at the two biggest dealership neither one has a z in a couple of months what gives?? there might be a shortage since the earthquake. if so when the stealerships get some in expect to pay retail or even a little more...

07-04-2011, 08:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	I drive my Z on long trips all the time, it's an amazing ride. Very comfortable and can definitely be fun.

07-04-2011, 10:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
mayday813 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 143 Drives: 11 370Z spt tour 6mt Rep Power: 14	I returned from a 1,339 mile trip a couple of weeks ago. Average speed 68 mph, 27.8 mpg. Very comfortable, no oil usage, fun car to drive, comfortable seats and road noise not a serious issue for me.

07-05-2011, 01:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
omgZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 144 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 14	Went on a 1,300 mile trip from OKC to CA. My brother and I hated the lack of comfort offered from the seats, and he said the seats on my sister's 370 non-touring were more comfortable. Thats my only complaint. Same trip in his 5.0 and the ride was much more comfortable.

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