dzine07

I'm looking at getting a g35 or Z and im really concerned about how this car might perform(or not perform) in the winter months. Anyone have any experiences? advice? i know i need a good set of tires and trac control. is that enough?? I live in Duluth, Minnesota -if anyones ever been here or know of the place drop me a line. Some people tell i shouldn't look into a car like that and others comment that years ago they drove RWD cars without trac and ABS -you just need to know how to drive in the snow.

Thanks guys! anything will be helpful.

Spork

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You really just need to know how to drive in the snow. And if you plan on driving in the winter, don't get the base model, as that doesn't have an LSD. If I were you, I'd spend an extra $2000 and get a winter car. I've got a grand am to use for the winter.

Z04

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please search since this is has been discussed numerous times since the forum has been around

VQZ33_Jake

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I wouldnt take the risk.

davidv

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If you need a year-round vehicle in a snow belt state, there are better choices than the 350Z.

Jenn350Z

It's horrible in the snow

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fishlo

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I live in NJ and drove my car numerous times in the snow. I have a base with no traction, so you really gotta know how to control the car.
Last month I almost lost control of the Z driving on a curvy highway ramp hours after it rained, because the road was still wet.
However I also have a kia that I drive when the weather is really crazy.
The choice is yours!

KManZ

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Well, if you use the Mountainous/All-Terrain Mode on the Z, you should be ok. The button is next to the seat heater buttons, you know, that one button.

DumbGenius

Good car in snow if you have good snow tires up to a couple inches of snow. Don't try it if your tire is OEM.

SargentZ

get some blizzaks and you should be alright. Search Search Search as this topic has been beaten to death!

I1DER

It is incredible, even without the optional snow blower attachment. The front is low enough and rounded enough to plow most snow away before it gets under the tires.




JK. Search the threads, you'll be snowed with the information. I would pay attention to where the voices of opinions are from. The many from SoCal and Florida, just perhaps, will not have the same insight as those from Winnipeg and Toronto. I'd check your regional sub-forum first. I'm sure there are those that daily drive them all year round.

Firebase99

ROTFL!!!

Dio1988

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there's a million discussions on this. just go to search and type in snow

Spork

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I thought that button was for Invisibility Stealth Mode???

sry110

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I'll contribute again, since the thread has already been opened.

My personal story: I have an enthusiast model, which includes Traction Control System and OEM limited slip differential, as well as manual transmission. I live in southeastern Pennsylvania. Last winter I used a set of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22 tires, sizes 225/50/17 front and 235/50/17 rear. We did not get much snow last winter but we got a few storms. I was able to get where I needed to go even with an inch or two of snow on the ground. Hills and sloped roads were challenging but not impossible. I did not need to load the hatch with sand bags to achieve traction. Slow, patient driving gets you where you need to go. If the level of snow on the road exceeds a few inches you should not be driving this car anyway. If you absolutely must drive in that kind of condition (i.e. a blizzard starts while you are at work) then I suggest buying a second vehicle that can handle it, and just keep your eye on the weather so you know which car to take.

I plan to use my winter wheel/tire setup again this year instead of buying a second vehicle. Another vehicle means committing another large chunk of money (purchase price, oil changes, inspections, insurance, etc.). Wheels and tires are much cheaper to own than an entire vehicle.

Good luck with your decision.

timgiwo

I say just get the car. I'm in Minnesota with you and this one will be my first winter as well! After scouring these forums for advice on whether I should by I just came to the conclusion I'm pretty sure it'll be fine. I'm not sure about Duluth but I know at least around the Twin Cities area, they're really good about plowing and keeping the major roads clear. If your surrounding area is mostly street parking (like uptown) you might have a problem with snow depth and big chunks of ice. Those streets are generally not swept as often as others.

I mean, think of all the ppl that drive Beamers around here. Those are rear wheel! Just get yourself some good winter tires like me and we'll be fine!

HitLines

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These are much better in the snow:


Please try a search as this has been covered every year.

SniperHunter

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Snow shoes. And drive very cautiously.

You'll be fine.

Bockrocker

I have the 05 Enthusiast model with Toyo Garit KX tires on oem 17s. Z is a DD up in Mass. Get a good set of winter tires and you will be fine. Do not attempt driving on stock tires! They are worthless on ice and next to it on snow. A good set of winters will get you from A to B faster/safer than most on the road even in heavy blizzard conditions. If the snow piles up too high, you can always plow your driveway with the car…

FastZ33

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do not mix