Daily drive the Z or get a Leaf for commuting

Mt Tam I am · 08-07-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nailzs

"I need something smooth and comfy to DD" Good God!! I'm 63 years old and I have NO problem DDing my Z.

Plan your life and buy accordingly. Live in FL and worry about snow? well why stop there, How is it in the arctic?

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Originally Posted by b15

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

If your daily driver needs to sit three and you bought a two seater, then the entire statement is a Non starter.

Straw man argument:

Anyone can change the scenario. If you buy the Accord and then decide you need to drive six clients around, add in a few feet of snow and you still have a lousey DD. Should have bought the bus. Certainly 4WD.

I have had a two seat Z car for over 30 years as my DD and never hit snow, nor multiple unexpected clients needing a ride. We have taxi service in our area.

I am far more concerned with the possibility of the road opening up and finding myself alone with some curves, and not having my Z, then worrying about work.

Everyone is different though, as you said b15.

b15 · 08-07-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

If your daily driver needs to sit three and you bought a two seater, then the entire statement is a Non starter.

Straw man argument:

Anyone can change the scenario. If you buy the Accord and then decide you need to drive six clients around, add in a few feet of snow and you still have a lousey DD. Should have bought the bus. Certainly 4WD.

I have had a two seat Z car for over 30 years as my DD and never hit snow, nor multiple unexpected clients needing a ride. We have taxi service in our area.

I am far more concerned with the possibility of the road opening up and finding myself alone with some curves, and not having my Z, then worrying about work.

Everyone is different though, as you said b15.

Agree. For me, a FWD sedan fits the bill nicely when I needed to take clients out and for inclement weather. Here in the Chicagoland area, unless you're a farmer....you don't need to worry about ANY roads opening up.

Granted now I travel all the time so leaving the Z as a weekend car works out perfectly.

kenchan · 08-07-2013, 03:06 PM

only reason why he wants the new accord sedan is because i said it looked cool.

Mt Tam I am · 08-07-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

only reason why he wants the new accord sedan is because i said it looked cool.

So you are the wise guy eh.

kenchan · 08-07-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

So you are the wise guy eh.

b15 · 08-07-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

only reason why he wants the new accord sedan is because i said it looked cool.

Yea the universe revolve around your stupidity

cossie1600 · 08-08-2013, 01:50 AM

I drove 50 miles today, was able to charge it at work for free. I think I saved about $9 toward my $235 car payment. I am not asking for the car to pay for the entire thing, I just want it to offset about $135 in gas.

Car drives like poop, it is not the quietest nor is comfortable. Yet it is still easier to get to and from work for me

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08-07-2013, 03:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	only reason why he wants the new accord sedan is because i said it looked cool.

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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 drove 50 miles today, was able to charge it at work for free. I think I saved about $9 toward my $235 car payment. I am not asking for the car to pay for the entire thing, I just want it to offset about $135 in gas. Car drives like poop, it is not the quietest nor is comfortable. Yet it is still easier to get to and from work for me