Help me decide please

kenchan · 08-20-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

I would do that, as long as I had a fleet of Z's.

yah, he has one z and bought a csc 3-pack.

maizenblue · 08-20-2014, 05:13 PM

I also live near detroit, I daily drove my car last winter 80 miles a day 5 days a week with no problems until we got that freak storm of like 17 inches of snow. Obviously the Z went nowhere for a few days. I probably put a good 10k miles on my Z last winter. Get yourself a good set of winter tires and its doable.

ltzhao · 08-21-2014, 01:07 AM

Wow, thanks everyone for your suggestions. This really helps!!

Just to clarify, the Z I'm considering is a standard. I am lucky enough to drive in opposing traffic on i75, so I motor quite a bit on the highway, not too much stop and go....

Went to the dealer today, and they are pushing for a 4 year, 80K extended warranty (bumper to bumper) for almost 4K. I've always heard that you should never buy extended warranty on anything, so should I pass on this or should I bite the bullet and just get it to avoid future large expenses?

Thanks again for your help,

L.T.

14ZTSport · 08-21-2014, 04:52 AM

Car should come with 3 year/36k mile warranty or something similar. I always wait until around the two year mark of ownership, keeping track of mileage, and then decide if I want to invest in extending the warranty coverage. I personally feel that if there are going to be major issues, they will manifest in those first 2-3 years...if they don't, I lass on extending the warranty. You could bank that same 4k (takes a little willpower) and be prepared for any necessary repairs. If/when there are none, you have more buying power at trade up time!

jpkirk · 08-21-2014, 07:03 AM

But since this is a used car (2009) beyond even the 5 year powertrain warranty ....

Hmmm, how good are you at bending wrenches? How willing are you to bend wrenches? Have you checked the internet to see what other coverage is offered by somebody other than the dealer?

zeeder · 08-21-2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

I DD my Nismo currently, but I'm also looking to invest in a POS Jeep Cherokee before the first snow flies. I live on a flat street and literally needed a push early this year when we had maybe an inch of snow. Never again...

Yeah, summer tires + snow = going nowhere. A set of winter tires will resolve this issue if you have no desire or can't afford a second car. I've daily driven RWD sports cars in Missouri winters for well over a decade. This past summer I had my first FWD car in the winter and I don't like it at all...lol.

ltzhao · 08-21-2014, 09:27 AM

^^ what are wrenches? Haha. I don't know much about fixing anything myself other than top up some fluids. This is a 5 year old car, the dealer is pushing a warranty from an independent warranty provider. I drive about 20k per year, so this 4 year 80k thing actually works out ok for me for the terms. Just not sure if it is a money grab or not.

ltzhao · 08-21-2014, 09:32 AM

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I worked it out, having a winter beater seems to work out great. It cost me the same amount in insurance to have a beater and the z as insuring only the z by itself (multi car bundles), and it cost me the same if I were to get a set of winter tires plus cheap rims versus getting a beater.
Now, just the warranty thing....

janglez · 08-21-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ltzhao

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I worked it out, having a winter beater seems to work out great. It cost me the same amount in insurance to have a beater and the z as insuring only the z by itself (multi car bundles), and it cost me the same if I were to get a set of winter tires plus cheap rims versus getting a beater.
Now, just the warranty thing....

you won't regret the winter beater...it's safer than driving a sports car in the winter and you won't be putting your z thru hell-o with the perils of winter (especially the salt)

as for the warranty...pass and take your chances...look at it this way...if you pay for the warranty and never use it, then it's money wasted...just put that money aside and if you need it, it's there...if you never need it, then you'll have it for something else

my best to you

kenchan · 08-21-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ltzhao

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I worked it out, having a winter beater seems to work out great. It cost me the same amount in insurance to have a beater and the z as insuring only the z by itself (multi car bundles), and it cost me the same if I were to get a set of winter tires plus cheap rims versus getting a beater.
Now, just the warranty thing....

awesome! and if your insurance has a leisure car policy, you can decide
on an annual milage for your z to get yourself a lower rate.

Mt Tam I am · 08-21-2014, 03:32 PM

This is good advise for winter climates I am sure.

ltzhao · 08-22-2014, 02:23 AM

Just to update everyone. I ended up getting my first Z. So excited, I don't even know what to do with myself. Woohoo.

Dirk McGurck · 08-22-2014, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ltzhao

So excited, I don't even know what to do with myself. Woohoo.

Drive it.

janglez · 08-22-2014, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ltzhao

Just to update everyone. I ended up getting my first Z. So excited, I don't even know what to do with myself. Woohoo.

congrats...now drive it like you stole it

kenchan · 08-22-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ltzhao

Just to update everyone. I ended up getting my first Z. So excited, I don't even know what to do with myself. Woohoo.

congrats.

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08-22-2014, 02:23 AM	#42 (permalink)
ltzhao Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Windsor Posts: 7 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 10	Just to update everyone. I ended up getting my first Z. So excited, I don't even know what to do with myself. Woohoo. kenchan likes this.

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08-20-2014, 05:13 PM	#32 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 11	I also live near detroit, I daily drove my car last winter 80 miles a day 5 days a week with no problems until we got that freak storm of like 17 inches of snow. Obviously the Z went nowhere for a few days. I probably put a good 10k miles on my Z last winter. Get yourself a good set of winter tires and its doable.

08-21-2014, 01:07 AM	#33 (permalink)
ltzhao Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Windsor Posts: 7 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 10	Wow, thanks everyone for your suggestions. This really helps!! Just to clarify, the Z I'm considering is a standard. I am lucky enough to drive in opposing traffic on i75, so I motor quite a bit on the highway, not too much stop and go.... Went to the dealer today, and they are pushing for a 4 year, 80K extended warranty (bumper to bumper) for almost 4K. I've always heard that you should never buy extended warranty on anything, so should I pass on this or should I bite the bullet and just get it to avoid future large expenses? Thanks again for your help, L.T.

08-21-2014, 04:52 AM	#34 (permalink)
14ZTSport Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 118 Drives: 14 Z M6 PW T/S Rep Power: 10	Car should come with 3 year/36k mile warranty or something similar. I always wait until around the two year mark of ownership, keeping track of mileage, and then decide if I want to invest in extending the warranty coverage. I personally feel that if there are going to be major issues, they will manifest in those first 2-3 years...if they don't, I lass on extending the warranty. You could bank that same 4k (takes a little willpower) and be prepared for any necessary repairs. If/when there are none, you have more buying power at trade up time!

08-21-2014, 09:27 AM	#37 (permalink)
ltzhao Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Windsor Posts: 7 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 10	^^ what are wrenches? Haha. I don't know much about fixing anything myself other than top up some fluids. This is a 5 year old car, the dealer is pushing a warranty from an independent warranty provider. I drive about 20k per year, so this 4 year 80k thing actually works out ok for me for the terms. Just not sure if it is a money grab or not.

08-21-2014, 09:32 AM	#38 (permalink)
ltzhao Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Windsor Posts: 7 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 10	Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I worked it out, having a winter beater seems to work out great. It cost me the same amount in insurance to have a beater and the z as insuring only the z by itself (multi car bundles), and it cost me the same if I were to get a set of winter tires plus cheap rims versus getting a beater. Now, just the warranty thing....