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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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Yepp not a single day i dont drive the Z..Im smiling each morning as im walking to it. :] As for the blind spots..Its going on 2 weeks since I bought my Z. I noticed it..but you conquer it pretty quick..and I agree with other members saying it does help you become a great driver. Checking all mirrors and looking over your shoulder each time.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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i drive it everyday. i plan on buying snow tires and continuing to drive it through a good ol' midwest winter. hell im even going to drive it to colorado when i go skiing in Feb!

bought it to drive not to sit in the garage and have the roommates scratch it as they walk by cause they dont pay attention, oh wait that already happens :P
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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Just set your side mirror. There is no blind spot.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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The Z is my daily driver as well. Though I don't get to drive it as much as I'd like with the back to back deployments...10k miles on my 06
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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It's not a Veyron dude, it's a bargain basement sports car. You could buy a used one for $15K. Are you serious?
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by kalima275Z
It's not a Veyron dude, it's a bargain basement sports car. You could buy a used one for $15K. Are you serious?

I think you forgot it doesn't work in snow.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Daily driver, and no blind spots for meh.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Not in the snow! I'm negotiating a deal on a nice new Nismo Frontier.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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I'm part of this club too...no problems yet
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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DD with a 50 mile round trip drive to work everyday. Hopefully the winter treats me well.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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oreo the Z is a nice car.. but it sure as hell isn't a lambo..

I daily drive it every day. 2005 with almost 40k miles on the odo.

blind spots don't annoy me.. I just avoid changing lanes as much as possible.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TerraNova3
I think you forgot it doesn't work in snow.

it doesnt?



I sure as hell didnt walk 50miles to work last winter.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ZMotegi53
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by drivenCSZ
it doesnt?



I sure as hell didnt walk 50miles to work last winter.

Even with snow tires a few inches and it's dead because its so low to the ground. Now it's a different when the road is plowed isn't it?

Don't play smart with me I always win.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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everyday. I really don't think the mirrors are that bad...
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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I wouldn't drive my Z during the rougher winter months when snow and ice are involved (I have a Jeep Cherokee 4WD for that--though I won't deny that I'd much rather have a Nissan Murano ). Otherwise, I drive my new Z every chance I get, every day.

I did notice the "blind" spots the first time I actually sat in a Z in a showroom and took one for a test drive, but with the driver and passenger seats and mirrors properly adjusted (and knowing when to take a quick glance with the turn of your head), you adapt quickly and it's not a problem.

The Z has a tendency to force you to raise your situation awareness when behind the wheel--which is actually a good thing compared to some vehicles that may lull you into a false sense of security and laziness by relying only on your mirrors.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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daily driver, you have no blind spots if you position your mirrors...i have 5% tint on the rear window and I have no blind spots
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Blind spots are a pain but get used to it. You just gotta drive faster than everyone so its not a problem
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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its my DD. there are no blind spots for me. i tilt my side views far enough to view the side lanes so i don't have to turn my head 180.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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[QUOTE=blazed54]DD and no problem with blind spots if your mirrors are set correctly. If i don't see a car in my sideview mirrors, then they're either right next to me where they can't be missed, or it's clear.

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