Is your Z a burden to you?

branz1029 · 03-06-2014, 08:10 PM

Not so much a burden, prior to purchasing the Z, my wife and I made the decision to finally get a "hot date" car that would be just for us and our little outings, car cruises, street races, and just times when Ilene feel like tearing it up. We're both 25 with one 7 year old and one 11 month old but hey, that's what family cars are for......wouldn't have it any other way

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madwi · 03-07-2014, 09:01 AM

This vehicle has been the exact opposite! It has been nothing but joy and ALL smiles when I get in the drivers seat. I bought this car with knowing what I like, what I can afford and what is going to put the biggest smile on my face for the $. I made a great choice with the 370.

Magic Bus · 03-07-2014, 03:36 PM

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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.

#'s 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 should all be thought out by you before making the purchase.

#5, can't afford repairs, unless you're tracking your car, routine maintenace expenses are the same as any normal car.

#7, excessive noise, dynamat the doors and hatch (3-4 hours work you can do cheaply). You'll have a very civil ride and your stereo will sound better.

#8, unwanted attention, never had any negative attention, all the people who have made comments or jestures have been very positive.

#9, complaints from significant other, WHO CARES!

I daily drive mine and totally enjoy it. My wife actually enjoys being a passenger in the car as she was pleasantly surprised with how comfortable it was for a sports car, plus she secretly enjoys (okay not a secret now) people admiring the car.

TerribleONE · 03-07-2014, 03:52 PM

I love lamp

alcheng · 03-07-2014, 04:15 PM

is my Z a burden...?

mm.... I don't piggyback it so I don't know.

Nismo89 · 03-07-2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

is my Z a burden...?

mm.... I don't piggyback it so I don't know.

90 ST · 03-07-2014, 05:48 PM

Its a huge burden, the lines on my face from smiling every time I drive it are starting to stay, damn car!

karotZ · 03-07-2014, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Originally Posted by genesis2012

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Anyone find their Z a burden?

For example:
1) high monthly payments,
2) insurance
3) can't afford gas
4) two seaters
5) can't afford repairs
6) cabin space
7) excessive noise
8) unwanted attention
9) complaints from significant other

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.

1) Nope - that's what refinancing is for
2) Nope - used to, I've even crashed a few cars back then, buddy and lady works for insurance
3) Nope - I drive it like I stole it, it's my DD
4) Nope - I dont buy cars to give my friends and family a lift
5) Nope - bought it brand new plus I've modded the sh*t out of it
6) Nope - Less space to worry cleaning
7) Nope - I'm switching to a cat-less, resonator-less, muffler-less exhaust soon
8) Nope - I dont care, drool all they want
9) Nope - What I say is final

onzedge · 03-09-2014, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

Its a huge burden, the lines on my face from smiling every time I drive it are starting to stay, damn car!

My pants feel a bit tighter when I am pushing my Z through twisty roads. That's a bit of a burden, I suppose.

Otherwise, I think the original question here is a bit, ummm, dumb.

Like anything in life, if your car is a true burden, then you are doing something wrong or have the wrong attitude.

XiP · 03-09-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

My pants feel a bit tighter when I am pushing my Z through twisty roads. That's a bit of a burden, I suppose.

Otherwise, I think the original question here is a bit, ummm, dumb.

Like anything in life, if your car is a true burden, then you are doing something wrong or have the wrong attitude.

c41006 · 03-09-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

My pants feel a bit tighter when I am pushing my Z through twisty roads. That's a bit of a burden, I suppose.

Otherwise, I think the original question here is a bit, ummm, dumb.

Like anything in life, if your car is a true burden, then you are doing something wrong or have the wrong attitude.

b15 · 03-09-2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

My pants feel a bit tighter when I am pushing my Z through twisty roads. That's a bit of a burden, I suppose.

Otherwise, I think the original question here is a bit, ummm, dumb.

Like anything in life, if your car is a true burden, then you are doing something wrong or have the wrong attitude.

ZeeingAround · 03-09-2014, 11:31 AM

It is a burden when you live in Mi with 115" of snow this year and you cannot even get it out of the garage because of the 6 feet of snow from the roof is in front of the garage door.

b15 · 03-09-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

It is a burden when you live in Mi with 115" of snow this year and you cannot even get it out of the garage because of the 6 feet of snow from the roof is in front of the garage door.

Why would you want to? That's what a second car is for

4r3s · 03-10-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

It is a burden when you live in Mi with 115" of snow this year and you cannot even get it out of the garage because of the 6 feet of snow from the roof is in front of the garage door.

Quote:

Originally Posted by b15

Why would you want to? That's what a second car is for

I think you'd have the same problem with pretty much any other car out there...

03-07-2014, 09:01 AM	#77 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,400 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684428	This vehicle has been the exact opposite! It has been nothing but joy and ALL smiles when I get in the drivers seat. I bought this car with knowing what I like, what I can afford and what is going to put the biggest smile on my face for the $. I made a great choice with the 370. jaybulls and genesis2012 like this.

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alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,893 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418352	is my Z a burden...? mm.... I don't piggyback it so I don't know. onzedge likes this.

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90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	Its a huge burden, the lines on my face from smiling every time I drive it are starting to stay, damn car! onzedge and radarlove like this.

03-09-2014, 11:31 AM	#88 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86623	It is a burden when you live in Mi with 115" of snow this year and you cannot even get it out of the garage because of the 6 feet of snow from the roof is in front of the garage door. gbrettin and madwi like this. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

03-06-2014, 08:10 PM	#76 (permalink)
branz1029 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Honolulu Posts: 38 Drives: 14' 6spd White Pearl Rep Power: 11	Not so much a burden, prior to purchasing the Z, my wife and I made the decision to finally get a "hot date" car that would be just for us and our little outings, car cruises, street races, and just times when Ilene feel like tearing it up. We're both 25 with one 7 year old and one 11 month old but hey, that's what family cars are for......wouldn't have it any other way Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk