Been a while, but still here and looking into a Z

lemon-fresh · 01-03-2013, 11:58 AM

If you want to dd in Canadian winter and not be constantly stressed out about your car acting as a snowplow and getting ****** up I'd grab an STI. You can probably find a decently priced used one, I don't think they are much more expensive than the Z.

In a climate with less snow I could see the Z being a lot of fun with a good set of winters on.

nmjaxx9 · 01-03-2013, 12:01 PM

id keep that cobalt for a backup daily Z wont be good in the winter unless you slap some winter tires on it.

bboytaktix · 01-03-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

id keep that cobalt for a backup daily Z wont be good in the winter unless you slap some winter tires on it.

all cars by law have to have winter tires here in Qc between Dec.15th and march 15th so whichever car I would buy would need them anyway.

nmjaxx9 · 01-03-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bboytaktix

all cars by law have to have winter tires here in Qc between Dec.15th and march 15th so whichever car I would buy would need them anyway.

Oh you from canada

but still keep the cobalt.

bboytaktix · 01-03-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

Oh you from canada

but still keep the cobalt.

keeping the cobalt is not an option though. I do not have any room, and for what I could sell it for (plus the performance parts I will be removing from it) will be a good down payment on the Z.

nmjaxx9 · 01-03-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bboytaktix

keeping the cobalt is not an option though. I do not have any room, and for what I could sell it for (plus the performance parts I will be removing from it) will be a good down payment on the Z.

True, well if you gonna have winter tires, and run the Z, then by all means go for it!!! Good luck

bboytaktix · 01-03-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

True, well if you gonna have winter tires, and run the Z, then by all means go for it!!! Good luck

yeah, I think I should be okay with the Z...took the time to read this thread that I found on here too;

My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z)

That gives me some confidence about winter driving. Obviously if there's a huge snowstorm, I can probably arrange working from home for a day :P

Just doesn't make sense to keep a second car to use for less than 3 months a year when I don't have enough space and I could be using it to put towards the cost of a nice Z and winter tires for it.

bboytaktix · 01-03-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

If you want to dd in Canadian winter and not be constantly stressed out about your car acting as a snowplow and getting ****** up I'd grab an STI (they aren't much more expensive). You can probably find a decently priced used one.

there are absolutely no good STI's here for cheap...I know because three of my friends have them and had to go outside of Qc to find anything half decent. The ones that are cheap are all abused by young kids or wtv. Only decent ones are more expensive than a Z would cost me and they just aren't as fun or as nice looking. Also my current car is lower than a stock Z, never had any issues with plowing. I'm only worried about the whole RWD thing. But have read mixed reviews (most ppl say slap good winter tires on and go for it)

lemon-fresh · 01-03-2013, 12:07 PM

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there are absolutely no good STI's here for cheap...I know because three of my friends have them and had to go outside of Qc to find anything half decent. The ones that are cheap are all abused by young kids or wtv. Only decent ones are more expensive than a Z would cost me and they just aren't as fun or as nice looking. Also my current car is lower than a stock Z, never had any issues with plowing. I'm only worried about the whole RWD thing. But have read mixed reviews (most ppl say slap good winter tires on and go for it)

I hear ya on the STI, people love to beat the crap outta those cars. If you don't think snow plowing will be an issue, a Z with good winters will be a ton of fun to drive in the cold. If you are really worried you can also get studs put in.

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lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 40 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	If you want to dd in Canadian winter and not be constantly stressed out about your car acting as a snowplow and getting ****** up I'd grab an STI. You can probably find a decently priced used one, I don't think they are much more expensive than the Z. In a climate with less snow I could see the Z being a lot of fun with a good set of winters on. Last edited by lemon-fresh; 01-03-2013 at 12:02 PM.

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nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 27	id keep that cobalt for a backup daily Z wont be good in the winter unless you slap some winter tires on it.