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Originally Posted by cossie1600 Maybe I spoke too soon, I just walked out someone above is telling you to get a different car. like a G37 for $33K

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Old 08-06-2013, 08:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Maybe I spoke too soon, I just walked out
someone above is telling you to get a different car. like a G37 for $33K
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Old 08-06-2013, 08:26 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Get a second car as a DD. The Z is fun but I prefer something more comfy and roomy as my daily. I'm not a fan of the leaf but if thats the only car you're looking at then get it. I'm not home enough to justify having a new second car but if I was I'd be getting the new Accord sedan.
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After gas saving and tax rebate, this car cost me 125 a month without a downpayment. Insurance is 66 a month, I think my tires for the z cost more
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"I need something smooth and comfy to DD" Good God!! I'm 63 years old and I have NO problem DDing my Z.
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"I need something smooth and comfy to DD" Good God!! I'm 63 years old and I have NO problem DDing my Z.
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"I need something smooth and comfy to DD" Good God!! I'm 63 years old and I have NO problem DDing my Z.
Good for you. How does that work for you when you have to entertain and take out clients? they just sit in your lap? How about going through a couple inches of snow to get to the office?

I'd much prefer to DD a loaded Honda Accord than a 370z. Everyone is different though
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Good for you. How does that work for you when you have to entertain and take out clients? they just sit in your lap? How about going through a couple inches of snow to get to the office?

I'd much prefer to DD a loaded Honda Accord than a 370z. Everyone is different though
Snow... what's that?

Also, he's in FLA, so no snow there either.

As far as clients - who's to say there is more than one? Or that there's not a company car? Hmmm????
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Snow... what's that?

Also, he's in FLA, so no snow there either.

As far as clients - who's to say there is more than one? Or that there's not a company car? Hmmm????
I know he's in FL, but that doesn't mean DD'ing the Z in Chicago is a great thing.

If there's a company car, why would you DD the Z? Defeats the purpose. Could just be one, could be more. In my prior job, I was always taking out at least 2 people to lunch or dinner in my own car and expense the miles.
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Good for you. How does that work for you when you have to entertain and take out clients? they just sit in your lap? How about going through a couple inches of snow to get to the office?
I'm a machinist. Clients come to my shop, and snow is why I moved to Florida.
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"I need something smooth and comfy to DD" Good God!! I'm 63 years old and I have NO problem DDing my Z.
My 40 something wife DD's our Z and loves it. I even tried to get her to trade in on another car and she won't do it.
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I use my Z for DD and I like it a lot ... so I said... save that money
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I enjoy DD'ing my Z.

I wish I didn't live so far, but it's meh I guess. I like showing off what I worked hard to earn.
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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?
Why even think about a leaf, I would never think about that. Use your Z its a car and that is what cars are for. I use mine as a DD, I also read that you have a baby seat. Use the passenger side no big deal it is not as safe as the back but it is safe.
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Drove the clown car to work, free charge!!!
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