Please convince me to buy a Z!

OldGuy · 10-31-2013, 01:23 PM

Your info doesn't say what kind of climate you live in. But if the weather includes ice and snow in the winter, explore the possibility of keeping the Honda for a winter car. The Z is unsafe in bad weather and will take not the harshness winter (salt and cinders) well (paint chips, etc.). There are numerous threads and a million posts and some differing opinions on this issue. But I urge you----keep the winter weather in mind if the Z is to be your DD. Also do the CarFax and see if you can get the identity of the previous owner to try to contact him and talk to him about the car. If the car's a good one, the dealership will welcome it, as an incentive to closing the deal. If they refuse, they could be trying to conceal something. Just the thoughts I would express to one asking my advice. Good luck. Z's a great car.

Chuck33079 · 10-31-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Your info doesn't say what kind of climate you live in. But if the weather includes ice and snow in the winter, explore the possibility of keeping the Honda for a winter car. The Z is unsafe in bad weather and will take not the harshness winter (salt and cinders) well (paint chips, etc.).

Define unsafe. I was under the impression it was ok with appropriate tires. Not that I would consider it, I just thought "unsafe" might be a bit over the top. I agree with the rest. Keep a winter beater just because of salt and grime.

Red__Zed · 10-31-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Define unsafe. I was under the impression it was ok with appropriate tires. Not that I would consider it, I just thought "unsafe" might be a bit over the top. I agree with the rest. Keep a winter beater just because of salt and grime.

It needs sandbags in addition to winter tires

Ole 53/47 doesn't do you much good in the winter either.

Chuck33079 · 10-31-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

It needs sandbags in addition to winter tires

Ole 53/47 doesn't do you much good in the winter either.

People managed for years in the winter before every car on the road became FWD/AWD.

Now if you're on the stock tires, I'd agree with "unsafe" wholeheartedly.

Red__Zed · 10-31-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

People managed for years in the winter before every car on the road became FWD/AWD.

Now if you're on the stock tires, I'd agree with "unsafe" wholeheartedly.

Sure, but they stuck sandbags in the back just like I recommended on the Z.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

neither does your bright blue bicycle...

my dark blue bicycle is great in the snow

OldGuy · 10-31-2013, 02:07 PM

I define "unsafe" as a situation presenting an unnecessary and avoidable risk of a reasonably foreseeable threat to my safety and the safety of my passengers and my car. I've practiced law for 40 years and seen way too much pain and suffering caused by people placing themselves in such "unsafe" situations. Trust me---it just isn't worth it.

Chuck33079 · 10-31-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

I define "unsafe" as a situation presenting an unnecessary and avoidable risk of a reasonably foreseeable threat to my safety and the safety of my passengers and my car. I've practiced law for 40 years and seen way too much pain and suffering caused by people placing themselves in such "unsafe" situations. Trust me---it just isn't worth it.

Your lawyer is showing.

I was kinda asking what you mean by saying the Z is unsafe in winter.

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10-31-2013, 01:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 18	Your info doesn't say what kind of climate you live in. But if the weather includes ice and snow in the winter, explore the possibility of keeping the Honda for a winter car. The Z is unsafe in bad weather and will take not the harshness winter (salt and cinders) well (paint chips, etc.). There are numerous threads and a million posts and some differing opinions on this issue. But I urge you----keep the winter weather in mind if the Z is to be your DD. Also do the CarFax and see if you can get the identity of the previous owner to try to contact him and talk to him about the car. If the car's a good one, the dealership will welcome it, as an incentive to closing the deal. If they refuse, they could be trying to conceal something. Just the thoughts I would express to one asking my advice. Good luck. Z's a great car.

10-31-2013, 02:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 18	I define "unsafe" as a situation presenting an unnecessary and avoidable risk of a reasonably foreseeable threat to my safety and the safety of my passengers and my car. I've practiced law for 40 years and seen way too much pain and suffering caused by people placing themselves in such "unsafe" situations. Trust me---it just isn't worth it.