Daily drive the Z or get a Leaf for commuting

Mt Tam I am · 08-03-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

its funny you live in california and doing cost analysis.

if you want to save money like you mean it, live elsewhere.

Living in CA is extremely cheap. We just make up rumors to keep the productive away.

cossie1600 · 08-03-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

its funny you live in california and doing cost analysis.

if you want to save money like you mean it, live elsewhere.

Relatively speaking, the salary makes up for everything except freaking housing is 3x more than most other states. Track days are cheaper though.

kenchan · 08-03-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Living in CA is extremely cheap. We just make up rumors to keep the productive away.

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Relatively speaking, the salary makes up for everything except freaking housing is 3x more than most other states. Track days are cheaper though.

Not to forget the long average commute. But yah, if i was still single or married with no kids, i would definitely have stayed in socal.

DEpointfive0 · 08-03-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Living in CA is extremely cheap. We just make up rumors to keep the productive away.

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Relatively speaking, the salary makes up for everything except freaking housing is 3x more than most other states. Track days are cheaper though.

Yeah, that's called housing tax for the great weather and the girls.
I don't mind

KERMIT · 08-03-2013, 07:43 AM

Leaf...NO!

Model S .... YES!

cossie1600 · 08-03-2013, 03:51 PM

I am in not cal, I get the butch women on bikes. Commute here is 20 to 35 min on average

roy'sz · 08-03-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I like daily driving the Z, but it gets old to have to fill up every three days and the car is noisy as hell. I am thinking about leasing a Leaf so I can get to and from work in quietness and not have to worry about racking up miles and be able to carry the baby in the backseat instead of the front. What do you guys think?

Hey cossie, not sure if you knew this but hauling a carseat in the front is illegal in cali. Just goin off of what you posted unless im confused. Why not get a sentra? Or Altima hybrid?

cossie1600 · 08-04-2013, 01:20 AM

Nope, it's legal because my car has no backseat. Lets not get into safety here as I have more faith in my car than putting my son in some 10 years old sub compact. The reason for no front seat is because of the airbag. Since the airbag turns off on the z, it isn't a huge issue.

I had the leaf for about 60 miles today. The range is definitely a concern for weekend use, but it does do wonder going from point a to point b. the dealer is playing hardball with me, so I am going to wait until they give in. I think the deal is currently off by about 700 bux

Nailzs · 08-04-2013, 09:44 AM

Personally I can't see having a car that costs $35,000+ sitting in the garage during the week while I make payments, pay for insurance and gasoline just to drive on the weekend. If I wasn't going to drive it full time and didn't know what it would cost me I wouldn't have bought it, but that's just me.
As far as noise I had a sound level app on my android phone to check the noise level compared to my Eclipse during a test drive. Both were exactly the same.

b15 · 08-07-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nailzs

Personally I can't see having a car that costs $35,000+ sitting in the garage during the week while I make payments, pay for insurance and gasoline just to drive on the weekend. If I wasn't going to drive it full time and didn't know what it would cost me I wouldn't have bought it, but that's just me.
As far as noise I had a sound level app on my android phone to check the noise level compared to my Eclipse during a test drive. Both were exactly the same.

While you can't justify it, others can. To me, the Z, is a toy. It's impractical but fun to drive. I couldn't care less if it's just sitting in the garage all week, it doesn't hurt me to have a second car. In addition, I get much more enjoyment driving the Z on weekends than I do sitting in traffic during the week.

Great sound comparison....since most people get an Eclipse as a DD....Try comparing the sound levels against a more typical DD such as an Altima or Accord.

roy'sz · 08-04-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Nope, it's legal because my car has no backseat. Lets not get into safety here as I have more faith in my car than putting my son in some 10 years old sub compact. The reason for no front seat is because of the airbag. Since the airbag turns off on the z, it isn't a huge issue.

I had the leaf for about 60 miles today. The range is definitely a concern for weekend use, but it does do wonder going from point a to point b. the dealer is playing hardball with me, so I am going to wait until they give in. I think the deal is currently off by about 700 bux

Hey thanks cossie, I just looked it up and you are right. I didn't know that plus if they have medical problems they can sit in front as well. They didn't release all of that information last year in the driving handbook, just the short version lol.

nmjaxx9 · 08-04-2013, 01:09 PM

Cop that leaf!!!!!!

cossie1600 · 08-06-2013, 04:47 PM

Got one to go with the 370

coolvans1988 · 08-06-2013, 05:08 PM

thats why you put the hoody on your woody, to not make
these tough choices.

cossie1600 · 08-06-2013, 05:24 PM

Maybe I spoke too soon, I just walked out

08-03-2013, 07:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
KERMIT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Republic of Wadiya Posts: 301 Drives: Ms. Daisy Rep Power: 15	Leaf...NO! Model S .... YES! __________________ Steering wheel with Z emblem, keyless entry, 3.7L with dual overhead cams, am/fm radio, ABS brakes, windshield, air in tires

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Nailzs Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 395 Drives: 13 370Z 7at Sp Tour Rep Power: 14	Personally I can't see having a car that costs $35,000+ sitting in the garage during the week while I make payments, pay for insurance and gasoline just to drive on the weekend. If I wasn't going to drive it full time and didn't know what it would cost me I wouldn't have bought it, but that's just me. As far as noise I had a sound level app on my android phone to check the noise level compared to my Eclipse during a test drive. Both were exactly the same. carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ 3M Crystalline Tint

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	I am in not cal, I get the butch women on bikes. Commute here is 20 to 35 min on average

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	Nope, it's legal because my car has no backseat. Lets not get into safety here as I have more faith in my car than putting my son in some 10 years old sub compact. The reason for no front seat is because of the airbag. Since the airbag turns off on the z, it isn't a huge issue. I had the leaf for about 60 miles today. The range is definitely a concern for weekend use, but it does do wonder going from point a to point b. the dealer is playing hardball with me, so I am going to wait until they give in. I think the deal is currently off by about 700 bux

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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	Cop that leaf!!!!!!

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	Got one to go with the 370

08-06-2013, 05:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
coolvans1988 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NA Posts: 402 Drives: 2013 370z PW A/T Rep Power: 14	thats why you put the hoody on your woody, to not make these tough choices.

08-06-2013, 05:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	Maybe I spoke too soon, I just walked out