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Originally Posted by b15 (Post 2598873)

Absolutely run winter tires if you're going to drive in the winter. Where are you located, if you don't mind me asking.

I live in Algonquin IL (its like 20 minutes west of Schaumburg)

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9 (Post 2599324)

Buy! and sell later if u want cars are like shoes switch em every few weeks and you can keep running. :tup:

LOL, if only I could do that, I would be one happy man.

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Originally Posted by Drex (Post 2599414)

probably don't need to spend that much on winter wheels/tires unless you are looking at expensive wheels. i spent about $1200 combined. check out this thread:

http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...cs-ak370z.html

thanks for the link, I hadn't don't much research on the packages. 1200 or so sounds a lot more reasonable then my random expectation!

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Originally Posted by Gadgetech (Post 2599470)

I bought a 2014 with substantial discounts and love it. I was fully planning on driving it daily but I have a 2001 Mustang GT that I'm using for that task now. I got a base car with the sport package. I wanted a car with the non-Bose stereo b/c I'm not that impressed with the software Nissan has on their Bose stereos and I wanted the cubby at the top of the stack rather than a screen. I wasn't planning on spending anything on mine either...$2k later and here we are. I've wanted a Z car for a long time and despite the wife's desire I not get one...I figured it was time. We don't have kids and I'll be 40 next year.:tup:

haha good for you man glad you got what you wanted. I'm 33 and single so I don't really need to worry about the desires of others. yet. :)

One more question if you guys don't mind. Roadsters in the winter, any issues with this? Don't see convertibles often out on the roads in chicago winter, probably for good reason but is this a possibility or just stick with the coupe?

I would stick with a Coupe if I were you. Even with my Jeep in the winter I put the hard top on. If Z's had a hard top convertable (like the G's) I would say yes, but being a soft top I wouldn't do it.

I am coming up on 50 this coming year, no kids etc. but I have a 2 seater, having 2 two seaters was my wifes problem. Our kids are gone and they don't even live with in 600 miles of us. I saw no reason not to both have a 2 seater but a happy wife makes for a happy life. I change cars more often than I change my shorts.

all right guys, final decision made. i'm definitely going to buy a Z coupe. I've decided though that it would be wisest to wait until the winter is over before buying. I feel this will give me a bit more time to get a feel for the new ride in safer driving conditions, time to save for any additional expenses I haven't thought of including winter wheels, and give me more freedom to shop around/test drive etc.

Thanks again for all your help :)

best of luck finding a good one! might as well memorize where the hidden potholes are now.

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Originally Posted by Fountainhead (Post 2597531)

When I bought my Z the sales guy told me he had one but it was so hard to get in and out of after a few months he sold it.

This I have to agree, I also park on the left side of my garage at home.

The huge doors combined with the little I space that I have and the low seating makes it extra tough to get in and out of the car.

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Originally Posted by Tazicon (Post 2602006)

I change cars more often than I change my shorts.

You too? Our wives shouldn't ever talk.

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If i were tracking...Id go base with Sport. If I werent, Id go Touring, no sport. If money isnt an option get a 911. Ive had my 13 over six months, with a bit over 5000 miles. I have two other cars, and drove the Z to Hilton Head. Its a very good DD, not as good as my S60 as a DD but more fun and i truly look forward to driving it EVERY time I get in it. Every time. With the "cool" weather in S. Florida, i.e. not 90 degrees, its a free HP bump. LOL.

OP I personally DD my Z all year long due to living in Gods Sauna, Florida. I dont have any issues with it personally but to each is own of course. There are a few things I cant use it for but when it comes to that my ladies corolla gets the job done for the most part. If you do DD it you'll have to get use to the road noise if you dont want to Dyno-mat the car. Mine has been 100% reliable to me since ive owned it (knock on wood) :rofl2:. And myself like others also have low mileage as well. I have a 2011 and bought it with 8,000 miles. It currently has 12,4xx but thats also due to my choice. When taking long trips up and down florida we take the corolla for more room and being able to recline seats back for naps. So my Z pretty much sees miles to and from work and then of course locally to stores and families houses etc. I think the Z is a great car and i love mine (maybe a little too much :yum:) lol. Hope you make a choice that youre happy with man.

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Originally Posted by redzoneos (Post 2602249)

Only good thing if you were to buy in winter or just before is I find they are cheaper. Most people aren't out shopping for sports cars in winter so they tend to let them go a bit later

When I bought mine it was in storage at the dealer but I was lucky as a few people were eying since it was a 40th. One guy even drove 3.5 hrs to see it even though he knew I was there to sign the papers, he was hoping my credit wouldn't go through :icon17:

anyways, getting it in spring will be good too, you can get very acquainted with your new Z :driving: