To drive the 370z in the winter or not

Canadian GP · 02-05-2013, 08:58 AM

Before I started to read this thread I was expecting the answer to be driving a Z in the winter is a bad idea, glad to see otherwise. Good snow tires, moderate snowfall, winter driving experience and proper driving means it can be done. 2 months until I get my Camaro out of storage and start looking for a Z to replace it.

LMBmikeZ · 02-05-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian GP

Before I started to read this thread I was expecting the answer to be driving a Z in the winter is a bad idea, glad to see otherwise. Good snow tires, moderate snowfall, winter driving experience and proper driving means it can be done. 2 months until I get my Camaro out of storage and start looking for a Z to replace it.

So when you get the Z does that mean you will not be storing it like you stored the camaro?

JohnsZ · 02-05-2013, 12:15 PM

I had an '07 350Z that I garaged from November through March. It never even saw rain let alone snow. I ended up trading it in since I was barely using it even when the weather was nice because I had another car as a DD. I missed my Z so much that I vowed if I ever got another Z, I would drive it all season and as my DD.

I did get another Z currently owning an '09 370Z Touring which I enjoy daily. Living in CT, the heated seats are great on the many days it gets below freezing here. I have summer performance tires on it (Michelin Pilot Super Sport) and have never had an issue with the back sliding out. Granted, I'm careful more during the winter than in the summer months which I think is a common sense anyway. When it snows m-f, I drive my wife's car to work and take her to work. It's only happened once so far this year.

I suppose that I look at life differently now as a senior citizen as life is too short and days are too precious. Enjoying life for me is not a seasonal thing. Though the Z shouldn't be driven in snow unless you have snow tires, it can be driven and enjoyed in the winter months in all temps. Like anything else, common sense prevails.

Canadian GP · 02-05-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

So when you get the Z does that mean you will not be storing it like you stored the camaro?

Yes, that's why I posted in this thread to see if was possible. Now you're probably thinking why I don't drive the Camaro in the snow. The Camaro was my dream car and a retirement present to myself and when I bought it I assumed I would drive it until I could no longer drive. 3 years later and I still enjoy the car but it's time to move on.

LMBmikeZ · 02-06-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Canadian GP

Yes, that's why I posted in this thread to see if was possible. Now you're probably thinking why I don't drive the Camaro in the snow. The Camaro was my dream car and a retirement present to myself and when I bought it I assumed I would drive it until I could no longer drive. 3 years later and I still enjoy the car but it's time to move on.

well either way congrats on moving onto the Z hope you enjoy it more then the Camaro

kenchan · 02-05-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian GP

Before I started to read this thread I was expecting the answer to be driving a Z in the winter is a bad idea, glad to see otherwise. Good snow tires, moderate snowfall, winter driving experience and proper driving means it can be done. 2 months until I get my Camaro out of storage and start looking for a Z to replace it.

it can be done.

just like lambo doors on a civic.

LiquidCrewZ · 02-07-2013, 01:43 AM

So glad I have a older car to drive in the winter. It's not so much driving in the winter that's bad, but all of the dumb people and them messing up your car. I miss driving my Z though....

02-05-2013, 08:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Canadian GP Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 3 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Rep Power: 14	Before I started to read this thread I was expecting the answer to be driving a Z in the winter is a bad idea, glad to see otherwise. Good snow tires, moderate snowfall, winter driving experience and proper driving means it can be done. 2 months until I get my Camaro out of storage and start looking for a Z to replace it. m4a1mustang likes this.

02-05-2013, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 16	I had an '07 350Z that I garaged from November through March. It never even saw rain let alone snow. I ended up trading it in since I was barely using it even when the weather was nice because I had another car as a DD. I missed my Z so much that I vowed if I ever got another Z, I would drive it all season and as my DD. I did get another Z currently owning an '09 370Z Touring which I enjoy daily. Living in CT, the heated seats are great on the many days it gets below freezing here. I have summer performance tires on it (Michelin Pilot Super Sport) and have never had an issue with the back sliding out. Granted, I'm careful more during the winter than in the summer months which I think is a common sense anyway. When it snows m-f, I drive my wife's car to work and take her to work. It's only happened once so far this year. I suppose that I look at life differently now as a senior citizen as life is too short and days are too precious. Enjoying life for me is not a seasonal thing. Though the Z shouldn't be driven in snow unless you have snow tires, it can be driven and enjoyed in the winter months in all temps. Like anything else, common sense prevails. Masa, cgust and CDepp like this.

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02-07-2013, 01:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
LiquidCrewZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Westerville, OH Posts: 159 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z B M6 Rep Power: 15	So glad I have a older car to drive in the winter. It's not so much driving in the winter that's bad, but all of the dumb people and them messing up your car. I miss driving my Z though....