Someone please talk me out of this nonsense...

dant1127 · 11-11-2014, 10:03 AM

Compared to subcompacts of similar interior space, the Juke is heavy.

I'm not sure where your numbers came from. The lightest Juke is over 2,900 lbs, our SL is over 3,000lbs, and an awd Juke can weigh over 3,200lbs.

kenchan · 11-11-2014, 10:17 AM

for me juke interior space was too small for a dd-hatch. i know it's a crossover.

rear seat ceiling, foot well, cargo space, etc. all too small. it'd be great for someone that only needs rear seats on occasion and to carry groceries.

90 ST · 11-18-2014, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by OTW Z-Boy

Hiya,

So to keep this short and sweet just looking for some opinion on the following:

Currently I'm daily driving my Z about 150 miles round trip from the inland empire to orange county for work along one particularly fun freeway here in SoCal labeled the 91. I've had the z since February 2012 bought new (78K Miles Now) and payments are around the 400 dollar range monthly. Insurance cost isn't to bad thankfully, but the gas on the other hand at 75$+ twice a week so there's another 600$ to add per month. The money isn't a big deal but for some odd f***ing reason I have been looking extremely hard at the Nismo Juke RS with the cvt and AWD.

If you look at my signature you can see the mods done to the Z and going through that process was extremely fun, but it just feels like I'm at the point where all the small go fast mods are already done. I'm not really into the idea of sinking 6-8k into an FI build just because it is my DD and can't see the benefits of having 500+ HP in stop and go traffic.

So the question is do I keep the z and drive it into the ground? Or trade the Z in for the Juke while it still has some equity in it, and bank the extra savings monthly for something else bigger and better than the z down the line at some point?

All opinions are welcome and don't let the title of the thread influence your feedback.

Thanks in advance.

I debated a similar trade my Z for a Nismo R Juke, didn't like the seats for DD in the RS. After driving one...i'll drive my Z till it dies. It was ok, in the city, but out on the hwy, not so much. My reasons for the possible trade in was tranny problems with the Z were getting to be too frustrating.
Currently just under 200,000 miles on my Z...like I should be there tomorrow. lol

ZeeBabar · 11-18-2014, 05:56 AM

In my opinion, nothing like the Prius for a drive like yours. I routinely get 50 mpg, often more in heavy traffic as I am behind other cars and when it slows, it's on electric. Moreover the mpg and the tank means 450 plus miles on a tank with regular gas. Moreover it's fun doing hyper mileing with it, my best was 59 miles per gallon for a 422 mile non stop drive on way to Florida.

I take the Z at other times. 50 mpg and the difference is significant. 25 mpg and the difference is too little.

Dwight Frye · 11-18-2014, 05:58 PM

To the OP: Do you rent or own your home ? If you rent you'd be better off spending the money you spend on gas, new tires and depreciation on your Z because of the high mileage on the car towards living some place closer to work. Not withstanding what the aggravation of driving the horrid 91 freeway does to people.

OTW Z-Boy · 11-19-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

To the OP: Do you rent or own your home ? If you rent you'd be better off spending the money you spend on gas, new tires and depreciation on your Z because of the high mileage on the car towards living some place closer to work. Not withstanding what the aggravation of driving the horrid 91 freeway does to people.

Own and moving to the coast at the same monthly spend for dwelling space in the IE vs OC just doesn't make sense.

vividracing · 11-18-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OTW Z-Boy

Currently I'm daily driving my Z about 150 miles round trip from the inland empire to orange county for work along one particularly fun freeway here in SoCal labeled the 91.

I can only assume that you are talking about the 91 parking lot?

vividracing · 11-18-2014, 06:16 PM

Also.. Do you have any experience on a motorcycle? I have a lot of room to talk here, because i literally did the same daily trip as you a few years ago. I lived in Corona and worked in Santa Ana. It was about a 30 mile trip that took at least an hour and a half, sometimes two hours. Then i bought a motorcycle, saved 300-400 a month on gas, and shaved my commute down to about 30-45 minutes. With the ability to split lanes in California, and have good weather year round, that would be my recommendation.

tnav · 11-18-2014, 08:09 PM

I work in Orange County, I tell people at work to move to OC so they are close to work, but everyone refuses to, they claim "they get so much more for the $" which I agree, but sitting on the 91 freeway 2 hours each way is no way to live your life.

I have even figured out all of their expenses caused by their commute, including their time sitting in traffic (not even mentioning stress) and they come out better if they moved close to work ... in fact as I type this, they are on the 91E heading to Corona/Riverside ...

brucelidat · 11-18-2014, 11:27 PM

that is an insane commute. Anyhow, I bought a new Fit for grocery getter/ dog carrying/ utility purposes. Only problem is now I don't get to drive the Z very much. Ont he plus side, the Z feels great when I do drive it after being in the Fit for a few days.

JC-Nismo · 11-19-2014, 01:29 AM

Drive this in sexy mode

Drive this in Bully mode ( 465hp SRT8 )

Drive this to commute and be Smart............ Like Me

I have a crazy commute as well, 120 miles round trip, but I love my cars won't let my commute stop me from enjoying my passion. I drive the SmartCar mainly, but occasionally I'll pull out the Nismo or the SRT8 and have a blast for the hour its takes me to get to work. Keep the Z man, don't compromise and get a minivan or Camary to replace it, $1000 will get you a nice Saturn that you can commute in..

DavidZ370 · 11-19-2014, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC-Nismo

Drive this in sexy mode

Drive this in Bully mode ( 465hp SRT8 )

Drive this to commute and be Smart............ Like Me

I have a crazy commute as well, 120 miles round trip, but I love my cars won't let my commute stop me from enjoying my passion. I drive the SmartCar mainly, but occasionally I'll pull out the Nismo or the SRT8 and have a blast for the hour its takes me to get to work. Keep the Z man, don't compromise and get a minivan or Camary to replace it, $1000 will get you a nice Saturn that you can commute in..

That's quite the Collection, I wouldn't rock those SRT8 wheels though, Beautiful cars anyhow

JC-Nismo · 11-19-2014, 02:31 AM

^^^ Yeah, I admit the the choice of wheels could've been a lot better, but back in 07 when I bought the car new, there were very few options and now after 7 years of ownership, I'm cool with it, I like it..........it's ok

OTW Z-Boy · 02-28-2015, 10:33 AM

Reviving from the dead... So still really on the fence here.

Next question is: put the z back to stock prior to trade in or what?

Here's what's on it (includes retail cost):
Stillen gen 3 - 540
Berk HFC - 495
Greddy exhaust - 1600
EvoR diffuser - 389
Swift Springs - 314
Hotchkis Sway bars - 350
SPL rear - 270
SPL front - 750

What percent of the total 4780 should I see back in selling to you wonderful folks on the forum?

What's the estimated cost for a shop to do the swap?

I know issues...

OTW Z-Boy · 02-28-2015, 10:52 AM

And to recap the trade would be going into a 14 Nismo Juke RS image.jpg

11-18-2014, 05:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	In my opinion, nothing like the Prius for a drive like yours. I routinely get 50 mpg, often more in heavy traffic as I am behind other cars and when it slows, it's on electric. Moreover the mpg and the tank means 450 plus miles on a tank with regular gas. Moreover it's fun doing hyper mileing with it, my best was 59 miles per gallon for a 422 mile non stop drive on way to Florida. I take the Z at other times. 50 mpg and the difference is significant. 25 mpg and the difference is too little. OTW Z-Boy likes this.

11-18-2014, 06:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 39 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 41	Also.. Do you have any experience on a motorcycle? I have a lot of room to talk here, because i literally did the same daily trip as you a few years ago. I lived in Corona and worked in Santa Ana. It was about a 30 mile trip that took at least an hour and a half, sometimes two hours. Then i bought a motorcycle, saved 300-400 a month on gas, and shaved my commute down to about 30-45 minutes. With the ability to split lanes in California, and have good weather year round, that would be my recommendation. 90 ST and Drakonis GTR like this. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

11-18-2014, 11:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	that is an insane commute. Anyhow, I bought a new Fit for grocery getter/ dog carrying/ utility purposes. Only problem is now I don't get to drive the Z very much. Ont he plus side, the Z feels great when I do drive it after being in the Fit for a few days. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

11-19-2014, 01:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 14	Drive this in sexy mode Drive this in Bully mode ( 465hp SRT8 ) Drive this to commute and be Smart............ Like Me I have a crazy commute as well, 120 miles round trip, but I love my cars won't let my commute stop me from enjoying my passion. I drive the SmartCar mainly, but occasionally I'll pull out the Nismo or the SRT8 and have a blast for the hour its takes me to get to work. Keep the Z man, don't compromise and get a minivan or Camary to replace it, $1000 will get you a nice Saturn that you can commute in.. Last edited by JC-Nismo; 11-19-2014 at 01:37 AM.

02-28-2015, 10:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
OTW Z-Boy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Temecula Ca Posts: 1,225 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z #495 Rep Power: 752	Reviving from the dead... So still really on the fence here. Next question is: put the z back to stock prior to trade in or what? Here's what's on it (includes retail cost): Stillen gen 3 - 540 Berk HFC - 495 Greddy exhaust - 1600 EvoR diffuser - 389 Swift Springs - 314 Hotchkis Sway bars - 350 SPL rear - 270 SPL front - 750 What percent of the total 4780 should I see back in selling to you wonderful folks on the forum? What's the estimated cost for a shop to do the swap? I know issues... __________________ 2014: Nismo 370z #495 Magnetic Black - Stillen Gen3 CAI \| SPL F/R Camber Arms \| HKS Hypermax IV \| JDM Rear Fog Light \|GT-R Push Start Button \| Z1 2 Piece D/S \| Illuminated Kicks \| Tommykaira \| Work VS-XX BKB Step Lip +23/+13 19" 9.5/11 \| Fast Intentions RHFC TDX CBE 12" CF \| EcuTek

11-11-2014, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
dant1127 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: US Posts: 110 Drives: NA Rep Power: 12	Compared to subcompacts of similar interior space, the Juke is heavy. I'm not sure where your numbers came from. The lightest Juke is over 2,900 lbs, our SL is over 3,000lbs, and an awd Juke can weigh over 3,200lbs.

11-11-2014, 10:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	for me juke interior space was too small for a dd-hatch. i know it's a crossover. rear seat ceiling, foot well, cargo space, etc. all too small. it'd be great for someone that only needs rear seats on occasion and to carry groceries.

11-18-2014, 05:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 17	To the OP: Do you rent or own your home ? If you rent you'd be better off spending the money you spend on gas, new tires and depreciation on your Z because of the high mileage on the car towards living some place closer to work. Not withstanding what the aggravation of driving the horrid 91 freeway does to people.

11-18-2014, 08:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
tnav Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 316 Drives: 2012 370z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 13	I work in Orange County, I tell people at work to move to OC so they are close to work, but everyone refuses to, they claim "they get so much more for the $" which I agree, but sitting on the 91 freeway 2 hours each way is no way to live your life. I have even figured out all of their expenses caused by their commute, including their time sitting in traffic (not even mentioning stress) and they come out better if they moved close to work ... in fact as I type this, they are on the 91E heading to Corona/Riverside ...

11-19-2014, 02:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 14	^^^ Yeah, I admit the the choice of wheels could've been a lot better, but back in 07 when I bought the car new, there were very few options and now after 7 years of ownership, I'm cool with it, I like it..........it's ok

02-28-2015, 10:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
OTW Z-Boy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Temecula Ca Posts: 1,225 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z #495 Rep Power: 752	And to recap the trade would be going into a 14 Nismo Juke RS image.jpg __________________ 2014: Nismo 370z #495 Magnetic Black - Stillen Gen3 CAI \| SPL F/R Camber Arms \| HKS Hypermax IV \| JDM Rear Fog Light \|GT-R Push Start Button \| Z1 2 Piece D/S \| Illuminated Kicks \| Tommykaira \| Work VS-XX BKB Step Lip +23/+13 19" 9.5/11 \| Fast Intentions RHFC TDX CBE 12" CF \| EcuTek

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