Is your Z a burden to you?

Mrmaasta · 02-28-2014, 08:36 AM

Nope, love it!

b15 · 02-28-2014, 08:36 AM

They only burden is always wanting to mod it and getting the stink eye from the wife.

6MT · 02-28-2014, 08:41 AM

The only "burden" my Z was for me, was that it took up valuable space in my garage in the winter. My wife's car was in there and my daily driver had to live outside.

Mt Tam I am · 02-28-2014, 10:04 AM

NO. In no way do I see my DD 370Z as a burden.

If anything the car is a deal, as most every other car I'd buy is more money.

NickTurnon · 02-28-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

It is now, because I saw another Midnight Blue in Phoenix. That brings the total up to three (including mine).

Time to sell.

Time to dip.

IDZRVIT · 02-28-2014, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

1) No because paid off
2) No because weekend car
3) No because weekend car
4) No because weekend car
5) No because (low mileage) weekend car
6) No because weekend car
7) No because weekend car
8) No because weekend car
9) No because i have a fiance that loooves cars!

i would NEVER dd a Z. thats what cars like c63's and m5's are for

Your definitly not a YES man!

nepali · 02-28-2014, 11:23 AM

The only problem I have with my Z is that I don't get to take it everywhere I want because there's more than two of us going there.

kenchan · 02-28-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by genesis2012

Anyone find their Z a burden?

For example: high monthly payments, insurance, can't afford gas, two seaters, can't afford repairs, cabin space, excessive noise, unwanted attention, complaints from significant other etc etc.

I don't have any problems with my car, but I can imagine the Z can be a burden for some. Especially if he/she uses it as a DD.

nope.

i mentioned this before somewhere, but just because the Z is an economical sports car does not mean it was intended for the poor.

Zteve · 02-28-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

i would NEVER dd a Z. thats what cars like c63's and m5's are for

why not, gets way better gas mileage that both of those cars you list as DD

C63= 13 city/19 highway 15 combined

M5= 14 city/20 highway 16 combined

Compare Side-by-Side

edub370 · 02-28-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Zteve

why not, gets way better gas mileage that both of those cars you list as DD

C63= 13 city/19 highway 15 combined

M5= 14 city/20 highway 16 combined

Compare Side-by-Side

Because they will be a more civilized dd. IDC as much about mileage as i do ride quality, comfort, and features. also, to have a dd capable of roll racing gtr's would be fun

Tadpole · 02-28-2014, 11:57 AM

No burdens at all for me and its my DD too. Road noise irritated me some but a new Alpine deck, amp, and speakers ended that.
My kids are grown and gone and my wife and I take a trip now and then which is great.
I love my Z with the good and not so good that comes with it. It's a sports car, an inexpensive sport car at that, and a drop dead head turning machine.
Burden????? Hell no.

madmike23 · 02-28-2014, 12:00 PM

I do wish I had bigger windows. Break my neck just using a drive up ATM or going through a drive-thru.
Also, tend to bang my head every once in a while getting in and sometimes hard to get out when you're on an incline. But still an excellent daily driver and comfortable.

mrthomr · 02-28-2014, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

The only "burden" my Z was for me, was that it took up valuable space in my garage in the winter. My wife's car was in there and my daily driver had to live outside.

My Z took up garage space last year but this year I decided to cover it outside with an $80 Walmart cover. It worked just fine and will last a couple years prob. 3 months outside was long enough so I moved it back into the garage 2 weeks ago during a short warm spell. She smiles at me for it everyday now.

genesis2012 · 02-28-2014, 12:02 PM

Not gonna lie. I was hesitant to buy the Z because of the trunk space since I golf a lot.

Surprisingly, I could fit at least 3 golf bags into the trunk space without an issue

My car is paid off, so the cost of owning the car isn't an issue. Sometimes I wish it could be eco-friendly as my previous car (Prius), but I already expected the major difference in MPG aha

b15 · 02-28-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by genesis2012

Sometimes I wish it could be eco-friendly as my previous car (Prius), but I already expected the major difference in MPG aha

02-28-2014, 08:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	The only "burden" my Z was for me, was that it took up valuable space in my garage in the winter. My wife's car was in there and my daily driver had to live outside. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

02-28-2014, 10:04 AM	#19 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	NO. In no way do I see my DD 370Z as a burden. If anything the car is a deal, as most every other car I'd buy is more money. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

02-28-2014, 11:23 AM	#22 (permalink)
nepali Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 597 Drives: like a maniac! Rep Power: 15	The only problem I have with my Z is that I don't get to take it everywhere I want because there's more than two of us going there. TheGreatOne likes this. __________________ '11 SR/6MT/T/S

02-28-2014, 11:57 AM	#26 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	No burdens at all for me and its my DD too. Road noise irritated me some but a new Alpine deck, amp, and speakers ended that. My kids are grown and gone and my wife and I take a trip now and then which is great. I love my Z with the good and not so good that comes with it. It's a sports car, an inexpensive sport car at that, and a drop dead head turning machine. Burden????? Hell no. tiger123 likes this. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

02-28-2014, 12:02 PM	#29 (permalink)
genesis2012 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 275 Drives: BS Sport Rep Power: 12	Not gonna lie. I was hesitant to buy the Z because of the trunk space since I golf a lot. Surprisingly, I could fit at least 3 golf bags into the trunk space without an issue My car is paid off, so the cost of owning the car isn't an issue. Sometimes I wish it could be eco-friendly as my previous car (Prius), but I already expected the major difference in MPG aha 843Z likes this.

02-28-2014, 08:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
Mrmaasta Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 44 Drives: 2011 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 12	Nope, love it!

02-28-2014, 08:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	They only burden is always wanting to mod it and getting the stink eye from the wife.

02-28-2014, 12:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
madmike23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 139 Drives: '14 370Z PW Touring Rep Power: 11	I do wish I had bigger windows. Break my neck just using a drive up ATM or going through a drive-thru. Also, tend to bang my head every once in a while getting in and sometimes hard to get out when you're on an incline. But still an excellent daily driver and comfortable.