Is your Z a burden to you?

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.

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.

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

gbrettin · 02-28-2014, 12:20 PM

My only burden is that I get overly protective of my Z.

genesis2012 · 02-28-2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

My only burden is that I get overly protective of my Z.

Same. Cats have been sleeping on my car. They made a few scratch mark on the hood already so I'm trying to find methods to scare them away lol.

And I always parky my car at an empty parking lot by myself so I wouldn't get door dings. Even it means that I have to walk an extra block to where I'm going. Door dings are ugly

Justice97 · 02-28-2014, 01:06 PM

The answer you wanted to hear.

Yes it is a burden.
I cant afford my car payment.
My insurance company won't insure me.
I have to put in premium gas.
I have to park in Budapest to prevent door dings.
I have to wash it.
It is black and the Texas heat is horrible.
I had to spend a small fortune on tires.
I have to get out to open the back hatch....what's up with that.
Driving a standard in traffic for my 4 mile trek to work is absolutely grueling.
I feel as though I am being watched.
And to top it all off I found raccoon prints on my hood.

Just trying to fill the void of JungleZ. This would be the perfect thread for him.

XiP · 02-28-2014, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Justice97

The answer you wanted to hear.

Yes it is a burden.
I cant afford my car payment.
My insurance company won't insure me.
I have to put in premium gas.
I have to park in Budapest to prevent door dings.
I have to wash it.
It is black and the Texas heat is horrible.
I had to spend a small fortune on tires.
I have to get out to open the back hatch....what's up with that.
Driving a standard in traffic for my 4 mile trek to work is absolutely grueling.
I feel as though I am being watched.
And to top it all off I found raccoon prints on my hood.

Just trying to fill the void of JungleZ. This would be the perfect thread for him.

JARblue · 02-28-2014, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Justice97

The answer you wanted to hear.

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Just trying to fill the void of JungleZ. This would be the perfect thread for him.

Nicely done

cooltoy · 02-28-2014, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by genesis2012

Same. Cats have been sleeping on my car. They made a few scratch mark on the hood already so I'm trying to find methods to scare them away lol.

And I always parky my car at an empty parking lot by myself so I wouldn't get door dings. Even it means that I have to walk an extra block to where I'm going. Door dings are ugly

Scatter fresh orange and lemon peels or spray with citrus-scented fragrances. Coffee grounds, vinegar, pipe tobacco, or oil of lavender, lemongrass, citronella, or eucalyptus also deter cats.

Or get a dog.

Fountainhead · 02-28-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

My only burden is that I get overly protective of my Z.

That's ME! My wife has gotten accustomed to Z parking behavior. He does NOT go to Wallyworld unless it's a outright emergency.

kenchan · 02-28-2014, 01:11 PM

i got a headache...

kenchan · 02-28-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i got a headache...

tylenol fixed it.

02-28-2014, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
nepali Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 597 Drives: like a maniac! Rep Power: 17	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	#3 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 19	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	#5 (permalink)
genesis2012 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 275 Drives: BS Sport Rep Power: 14	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, 12:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,304 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589452	My only burden is that I get overly protective of my Z. kenchan, Nismo89, tiger123 and 2 others like this.

02-28-2014, 01:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Justice97 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 387 Drives: 11 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 17	The answer you wanted to hear. Yes it is a burden. I cant afford my car payment. My insurance company won't insure me. I have to put in premium gas. I have to park in Budapest to prevent door dings. I have to wash it. It is black and the Texas heat is horrible. I had to spend a small fortune on tires. I have to get out to open the back hatch....what's up with that. Driving a standard in traffic for my 4 mile trek to work is absolutely grueling. I feel as though I am being watched. And to top it all off I found raccoon prints on my hood. Just trying to fill the void of JungleZ. This would be the perfect thread for him. kenchan and equalme like this.

02-28-2014, 12:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
madmike23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 139 Drives: '14 370Z PW Touring Rep Power: 13	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.

02-28-2014, 01:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	i got a headache...