350Z, good for everyday driving?
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I commute about 90 miles everyday. The Z is a very good daily driver for me in comparison to my old 96' honda civic cx HB which had no power option. I do miss filling up in the civic though. I get an average of 23 mpg on the Z. I really can't complain I didn't get the car for the fuel efficiency.
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Originally Posted by MIVsupra93-2JZ
Thinking about getting a Z. How's the reliability issue(s) for everyday driving? I commute to and from work 2 hrs a day. I need something that's easy to maintain and doesn't eat up too much gas.
One more thing, how many mile you guys put on your car in a day?
One more thing, how many mile you guys put on your car in a day?
Even if you're able to get 20+ mpg in the Z on the hwy, you'll still be paying more for driving the Z (which takes premium gas) vs., say, a Honda Civic (high 30's or even 40 mpg, and it can use 87 octane).
Hondas are also reliable. The last one I owned, I put over 250,000 miles on it over 13 years.
For your criteria (1.reliabiltiy, 2.ease of maintenance, 3.fuel economy), there are perhaps better choices other than the Z.
Don't get me wrong. I love my Z. But I didn't buy it with the above criteria in mind.
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Originally Posted by MIVsupra93-2JZ
Thinking about getting a Z. How's the reliability issue(s) for everyday driving? I commute to and from work 2 hrs a day. I need something that's easy to maintain and doesn't eat up too much gas.
One more thing, how many mile you guys put on your car in a day?
One more thing, how many mile you guys put on your car in a day?
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I think you need a new screen name...unless you're paul walker? You have the right cars( supra and eclipse)
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To the original poster, you wont have a problem with it. Considering you are used to a supra, it will feel about the same as far as the ride goes. The ONLY downside is the visability difference out the back window. The 350 has less side visibility than the mk4 and it makes the blind spots a little harder to check. Other than that, its a fun car to drive
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i daily drive my Z for about 50 miles a day in traffic. Even in rain I haven't had problems with it. The only thing that gets kind of annoying with dd traffic is driving manual, but you get used to it. If it snows though, I'd reccommend another option....
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Its honestly one of the easiest cars to drive daily, its powerband makes driving it extremely easy, theres torque everywhere. You never really have to down shift for power unless you're going 2 mph or want an instant burst of full power.
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I love it, personally. More so than my old 5th gen Maxima, and our FX35. I'm 6'1 and very comfortable in it. I love the power and the handling. I also don't have any trouble with blind spots - you just have to know how to adjust all of your mirrors to eliminate them.
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I took my Z on a 4000 mile road trip (round trip) and it worked out just fine. We packed 4 bags and had 2 coolers in the cpace in front of the strut bar.
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i daily drive mine bout 45 miles 4 or 5 days a week and i love it. Its comfortable and the rough ride doesnt bother me at all its supposed to be a bit rough it is a sports car. Personally i wouldnt have a different car .
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Originally Posted by Anomaly
Oh yeah...two words:
Rock. Chips.
Rock. Chips.
We dont exactly drive Enzo's here.
If your afraid of rock chips, I always see ppl selling stock bumpers on these forums.
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The Z for daily driving? Sure, why not? Most of us on this website do use the Z as a daily driver. I couldn't see myself handling using another car and then wishing it was a Z instead, so, I didn't get a beater.