Dissolved

Well I used to have a 2 mile drive to work. Now it's going to be 40 miles one way. 5 days a week.

What are the opinions of the board on this? Do you like the car as a commuter? I have A LOT of mods done....guess I also better upgrade the stereo since I'll be spending so much time in the car now.

It's an 03 with only 17k miles on it. Mobil 1 all the way.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

mdacko

iTrader: (3)

you should buy a cheap beater car for the commute. that way you dont rack up your mileage.

Dissolved

Was thinking about it. But one problem with that. This is a big position I got. I dont want to be taking my boss out to lunch in a beater lol

Dissolved

I guess I just answered my own question lol

hunter164

I definately agree. The best money I've spent on the Z was the money spent on buying a 95 Maxima for commuting and going places that the Z doesn't want to be.

Dissolved

hmm, I am trying to relocate and buy a house closer to work. Maybe I will just buy a house closer to work in 3 months....

Damn, why do I make posts then answer my own questions.

Worst case scenario Ill be commuting for 3 months.

hunter164

Just bring the Z on days when you want to take the boss out to lunch. There is no rule saying you cant bring the Z even if you have a beater. Use it when you need it, save it when you dont.

Dissolved

thanks for the responses guys. I think I will probably just buy a new house closer to work......

Plus, I cant stand driving a pu$$y car to work. I feel much better hearing my injen underneath me

Mantis3024

I still don't get why people are so worried about racking up miles. Its a $30k sports car, not some 1970 classic. It meant to be driven. I don't know about you guys but I plan to drive mine whenever I can and as much as I can.

hunter164

I dont really worry about the miles on mine. I definately drive it as often as possible. I have to deal with the Massachusetts winter, which is presently dumping almost 2 feet of snow on me today, so I needed another car to get to work sometimes. I take the Z out as whenever the ground is dry though. It's also nice to have something to transport stuff in when the need arises due to the fact that I used up all the storage space in the Z with stereo equipment. I have no trunk or glove compartment left!

Dissolved

On the road more/longer = greater chance of getting in an accident or hurting your Z. That's enough for me

Bertg

I too drive 40 miles one way to work. I only drive the Z 2 or 3 days a week though.

marhot

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My daily driver is a '00 Maxima SE.
It is no pu$$y car

BTW, I put 50 miles on it daily.

NzZ

For the past month I've had a 50 mile commute during rush hour in Houston traffic (although against the flow of most traffic). I've enjoyed every minute with the Z. I wouldn't consider getting a commuter car...I bought the Z to have fun in it, and it's fun to fly down the freeway. The car is eminently capable, and you've gotta love the way she pulls from 75 in 6th...no need to downshift!

NzZ

EdgeOfSanity

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I drive around 60 miles round trip to and from work everyday and i love it.

Dissolved

thanks fellas for the encouragement. I'm not worrying about it anymore. You are all right. I should drive it and enjoy it. Thanks

desiZ

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yes definitely... i drive 23 miles one way... butttt... my boss lives around the corner and we carpool.. so i only drive alternate days... couldn't think of driving my boss in a p.o.s. honda civic or something when he drives his nsx... lol...

Dissolved

haha im in the same boat my man.

hndumafia

iTrader: (10)

during the summer i had a commute of around 25 miles each way to where i was working. it was about half highway and half city. i enjoyed driving the z every minute of it (except when it was raining and i was on worn tires...that sucked)... but yea anyway the point is i love driving the Z, and it's not a car that i think i have to worry about putting a bunch of miles on, so why drive a beater?

davidgaddy

I got my Z in October of 2002 and I 47,600k on mine. When I bought the car I put a 100,000k warranty on it. Miles will not hurt your car not driving the Z will kill it more than anything. Why buy the thing if you are not going to drive it. Act like you are use to having nice sh%t !