Some general questions...

Roger · 06-02-2012, 03:51 PM

hey guys i am new to this forum, i tried looking around some answers to my questions but some questions are hard to find answers to. I am in the market looking to purchase the "new" 2012 370z. i just have some questions, if you guys can help me out that would be amazing.

I went to see the car and noticed that the trunk had limited space... i am wondering if that would be an issue for anyone who takes roads trips? I don't usually have a lot of stuff to put in my trunk on a daily basis.

The car is also going to be my daily driver, and i live in Canada and our winters are sometimes bad. I am wondering if snow tires will actually make a difference or should i just keep my old car as a winter car?

lastly is it worth it to get the 6ML or the 7AT if it is going to be driven all year road?

Thanks guys for your help :-)

shadoquad · 06-02-2012, 03:57 PM

Welcome, Roger.

You can fit two golf bags back there. I just drove my Z with a passenger and luggage for 12 hrs a few weeks ago. Some people have comfort issues with the seats, others don't. Go sit in one at a dealership and see what you think.

Snow tires is a good question. Car comes with summer tires stock, and they suck in the cold.

I love 6mt, but 7at is said to be just as good.

PapoZalsa · 06-02-2012, 03:58 PM

They are a lot of people that use their Z as DD, in the Winter they get a set of snow tires with "chepo" rims. Must of them are happy driving in the snow...

Trunk space is limited (sport car) but much better than the 350Z, by yourself you can pack pretty well for a road trip.

I would keep the old car for the Winter, but that is me.

As far of 6MT or 7AT would be your choice.

GL with the purchase.

Roger · 06-02-2012, 04:07 PM

thanks guys ! really appreciate your input ! i did sit in one and i did not find any comfort issues with it. as for passengers... hmmm they don't like it... then... take a cab lol ! i hope my gf doesn't read this lmao!

shadoquad · 06-02-2012, 04:12 PM

Hahaha

daylaZ · 06-02-2012, 05:00 PM

Would there be any issues with using the 370z as a DD if your commute to work is only 5 miles? Or would the Z be better suited as a weekend car?

EazyD · 06-02-2012, 05:33 PM

Post on a winter set: My 370Z in the Snow - Blizzak LM-60

summary: it's fine as a light snow daily driver.

Also,
get the 6MT with Sport Package. You'll get a VLSD which sort of helps in the snow, too.

Roger · 06-02-2012, 05:43 PM

whats is VLSD? i don't mean to sound ignorant , just curious

Roger · 06-02-2012, 05:45 PM

oh what about the issue with over heating?? will it happen during a really hot day or just when the car is driven hard for a certain period?

onzedge · 06-02-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger

whats is VLSD? i don't mean to sound ignorant , just curious

VLSD = Viscous Limited Slip Differential -- you get it with the sport package or Nismo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited-slip_differential

Also, Welcome!!!!

shadoquad · 06-02-2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daylaZ

Would there be any issues with using the 370z as a DD if your commute to work is only 5 miles? Or would the Z be better suited as a weekend car?

should be a good dd for ten miles a day

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger

oh what about the issue with over heating?? will it happen during a really hot day or just when the car is driven hard for a certain period?

hot days or hard driving, but 2012 and newer have an oil cooler, so shouldn't be an issue if you buy new

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

VLSD = Viscous Limited Slip Differential

Limited-slip differential - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Also, Welcome!!!!

The LSD only comes with sport pkg and nismo, worth noting.

onzedge · 06-02-2012, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

should be a good dd for ten miles a day

hot days or hard driving, but 2012 and newer have an oil cooler, so shouldn't be an issue if you buy new

The LSD only comes with sport pkg and nismo, worth noting.

Right -- I edited my post. Thanks.

bigdog1250 · 06-02-2012, 07:44 PM

Definitely not a huge cargo car, but I always seem to make it work. I can fit my roadbike in the back which is a HUGE plus for me. Also, just took a camping/roadtrip last weekend and everything for 2 people fit fine.

No comment on the Winter driving as I live in SF which is winterless.

As for the 6MT... Are you a car enthusiast? Can you drive stick? If so there should be no question.

Welcome to the club!

Roger · 06-02-2012, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Definitely not a huge cargo car, but I always seem to make it work. I can fit my roadbike in the back which is a HUGE plus for me. Also, just took a camping/roadtrip last weekend and everything for 2 people fit fine.

No comment on the Winter driving as I live in SF which is winterless.

As for the 6MT... Are you a car enthusiast? Can you drive stick? If so there should be no question.

Welcome to the club!

your lucky you live in a winterless state! i envy that , no need to worry about winter tires or spending extra cash on items that can be used for other things such as better suspension or rims.

yah i am leaning more and more towards the 6 MT i am just hesitant on driving stick in the winter, i don't want to sound like a poo face but i am scared shitless of driving stick in the winter, i have no idea why lol. i test drove one today and i just wanted to take it home! it just made a weird noise when going from 1st to 2nd.. i just chalked it up to being a demo car and some people just didn't know how to drive it properly and broke something.. i could be wrong.

Tribalpinoy91 · 06-02-2012, 10:36 PM

I would NOT drive it in the winter, period. The Z has real soft paint on the reg. Now put it in a winter mode setting with salt/rock covered roads and kiss your paint goodbye. Oh and not to mention how often you'll be washing your Z in the winter temps...

06-02-2012, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Roger Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 6 Drives: 04 Jetta 1.8T AT Rep Power: 12	Some general questions... hey guys i am new to this forum, i tried looking around some answers to my questions but some questions are hard to find answers to. I am in the market looking to purchase the "new" 2012 370z. i just have some questions, if you guys can help me out that would be amazing. I went to see the car and noticed that the trunk had limited space... i am wondering if that would be an issue for anyone who takes roads trips? I don't usually have a lot of stuff to put in my trunk on a daily basis. The car is also going to be my daily driver, and i live in Canada and our winters are sometimes bad. I am wondering if snow tires will actually make a difference or should i just keep my old car as a winter car? lastly is it worth it to get the 6ML or the 7AT if it is going to be driven all year road? Thanks guys for your help :-)

06-02-2012, 03:58 PM	#3 (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	They are a lot of people that use their Z as DD, in the Winter they get a set of snow tires with "chepo" rims. Must of them are happy driving in the snow... Trunk space is limited (sport car) but much better than the 350Z, by yourself you can pack pretty well for a road trip. I would keep the old car for the Winter, but that is me. As far of 6MT or 7AT would be your choice. GL with the purchase. __________________ 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

06-02-2012, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	Post on a winter set: My 370Z in the Snow - Blizzak LM-60 summary: it's fine as a light snow daily driver. Also, get the 6MT with Sport Package. You'll get a VLSD which sort of helps in the snow, too. __________________ 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.

06-02-2012, 07:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 17	Definitely not a huge cargo car, but I always seem to make it work. I can fit my roadbike in the back which is a HUGE plus for me. Also, just took a camping/roadtrip last weekend and everything for 2 people fit fine. No comment on the Winter driving as I live in SF which is winterless. As for the 6MT... Are you a car enthusiast? Can you drive stick? If so there should be no question. Welcome to the club! __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

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06-02-2012, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Welcome, Roger. You can fit two golf bags back there. I just drove my Z with a passenger and luggage for 12 hrs a few weeks ago. Some people have comfort issues with the seats, others don't. Go sit in one at a dealership and see what you think. Snow tires is a good question. Car comes with summer tires stock, and they suck in the cold. I love 6mt, but 7at is said to be just as good.

06-02-2012, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Roger Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 6 Drives: 04 Jetta 1.8T AT Rep Power: 12	thanks guys ! really appreciate your input ! i did sit in one and i did not find any comfort issues with it. as for passengers... hmmm they don't like it... then... take a cab lol ! i hope my gf doesn't read this lmao!

06-02-2012, 04:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Hahaha

06-02-2012, 05:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
daylaZ Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 805 Drives: Future 370z Driver Rep Power: 13	Would there be any issues with using the 370z as a DD if your commute to work is only 5 miles? Or would the Z be better suited as a weekend car?

06-02-2012, 05:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Roger Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 6 Drives: 04 Jetta 1.8T AT Rep Power: 12	whats is VLSD? i don't mean to sound ignorant , just curious

06-02-2012, 05:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Roger Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 6 Drives: 04 Jetta 1.8T AT Rep Power: 12	oh what about the issue with over heating?? will it happen during a really hot day or just when the car is driven hard for a certain period?

06-02-2012, 10:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 13	I would NOT drive it in the winter, period. The Z has real soft paint on the reg. Now put it in a winter mode setting with salt/rock covered roads and kiss your paint goodbye. Oh and not to mention how often you'll be washing your Z in the winter temps...