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Old 08-11-2015, 02:31 PM
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Daily drove mine for 5 years , no problems
Old 08-11-2015, 05:47 PM
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How long it will last? It All depends on how u take care of it. U can get 200k plus if maintained properly
Old 08-11-2015, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RushNY
Geez it sounds like it, I can't imagine driving it in the snow in upstate. Do you plow snow with it
Used to have a Top Secret front lip and yes it did plow sometimes haha. Now Im on air ride so I could definitely plow with it now
Old 08-11-2015, 06:43 PM
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as long as your okay with heavy steering, heavy clutch, firm ride and the obvious 2 seater thing, then go for it! it makes for a very fun and reliable daily driver =)
Old 08-14-2015, 07:12 PM
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Take care of your Z, she will take care of you.
My fiance is 6'2 and has an 04 roadster, fits in it well. I'm only 5'3 lol so of course my 06 base ride is perfect for me. I don't usually use mine for groceries, one of the reasons why I kept my Sentra Spec-V. Extra space, paid off, still goin.
Old 08-15-2015, 04:14 AM
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While I don't daily mine. I went to menards awhile back and was able to fit several gallons of wood stain, a trash can for the bathroom, new facets and a pedestal sink in the back. It even surprised me that I was able to fit everything in.
Old 09-01-2015, 10:26 AM
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First post on here yeah! I've been test driving some Zs lately and the clutch is super light compared to any manual car I've driven including my now daily 2007 civic si.
Old 09-01-2015, 01:45 PM
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This thread should turn into: What can you fit in your Z?

I once packed it with 3 travel bags, an industrial blower fan, a dehumidifier, and a passenger.

Wish I had pics....
Old 09-01-2015, 06:21 PM
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A 2003 350z has been my daily driver for 12+ years. I'm in Minnesota where the weather presents challenges to any vehicle.



I follow Nissan's maintenance schedule for my 350z. I do run a dedicated winter wheel/tire setup.

The car has been a great DD.

Originally Posted by LordLequan
Hello, I am new to the Z family and I getting an 04 350Z from my uncle. I currently drive an 03 BMW 325i. My question is: is it a good daily car (I'm only driving 10-15 miles Highway to school and taking it out for fun every other weekend.)(Also I'm 6 feet tall.) How much longer will it last? Will it fit a 3x2 ft. bag? How much maintenance will it require? Very sorry for so many questions, I'm new obviously.
Old 09-01-2015, 06:24 PM
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You have the spelling right.
Old 09-01-2015, 06:29 PM
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and to think i was ready to move there for a girl.....so glad it didn't work out. not far from you, Delano. the company we worked for had an office in Edina

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Welcome!!
I've had Sally as my daily driver for over 9 years now and loving every minute of it. The maintenance is fairly low. If there is a will, there is a way; you can fit almost anything in the Z's lol. I feel it's the perfect daily driver
Old 09-01-2015, 07:23 PM
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I'm in IN but work in IL. Like Spike, a 2003 350z is my daily driver. I run Blizzaks in the winter. Here I am wondering how long it will take to get home from the office parking lot to end at a sloping driveway - what driveway?



Old 09-02-2015, 04:07 AM
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So many people don't understand that a Z can drive in the snow. Buy tires for it and it will repay the favor. That and maybe a little sense about how to drive on snow/ice
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I personally went from a 2013 fusion with the best mpg a person can ask for and the most space you can get in a midsized sedan into my 350z as a daily. I did however kept the fusion for weekends with the family.
Old 09-03-2015, 01:50 PM
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Yeah the worst is definitely the trunk space but other than that great car for road-trips and great handling.
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