Daily drive the Z or get a Leaf for commuting

Nailzs · 08-07-2013, 05:34 AM

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

P's_Z · 08-07-2013, 06:04 AM

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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.

carlitos_370z · 08-07-2013, 06:11 AM

I use my Z for DD and I like it a lot

... so I said... save that money

b15 · 08-07-2013, 08:37 AM

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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.

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

Haboob · 08-07-2013, 08:43 AM

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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

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????

Haboob · 08-07-2013, 08:51 AM

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.

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.

b15 · 08-07-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

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.

kidkotic2001 · 08-07-2013, 11:32 AM

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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?

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.

Haboob · 08-07-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by b15

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.

Because, not every company allows you to take your car home.

We have County cars, but we still have to drive into work... if we go anywhere we get to use one from the motor pool.

However, not many jobs require you to "entertain" clients, etc.

b15 · 08-07-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Because, not every company allows you to take your car home.

We have County cars, but we still have to drive into work... if we go anywhere we get to use one from the motor pool.

However, not many jobs require you to "entertain" clients, etc.

True. Just adding another viewpoint on why the Z isn't a good DD

Entertaining is the fun part! Being in the office all the time is too mundane for me.

cossie1600 · 08-07-2013, 12:30 PM

Drove the clown car to work, free charge!!!

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.

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

So you are the wise guy eh.

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