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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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i am looking to buy a 350z for work driving all year round but was wondering how well they are in the snow as i live in canada and see a bit of snow. going with the theory you put snow tires on it.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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my god, is it troll day?

rsxrob...

you have got to be kidding.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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I'll be driving mine this winter with all-seasons, but I wouldn't reccomend it if winter driving is your main concern. I knew what I was getting myself into when I bought the car.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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Search is your friend. There are about one billion threads on this topic. Do not drive it in the winter. If you do, beware. This is the only answer you need.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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I drive mine all seasons... you just need a good set of winter tire. For sure I'm not going out when there is a big snow storm, but as soon as the snow is removed, I do drive it (Which is the next day or so in Montreal).

Sure some here feel you should buy beater for winter, I don't have the space of the time to do that. Last winter was a bit crazy, but I was still able to enjoy my car.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Lol how many noob threads are we going to have today? hahahah

https://my350z.com/forum/350z/197329...questions.html
read it
then go read thru the wealth of info on this site
great name for a 350z forum lol
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Install a big wing and some huge tires. You'll probably be able to go water skiiing with it like this guy!

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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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get a good set of winter tires and you'll be fine..
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by SupaDoopa
Install a big wing and some huge tires. You'll probably be able to go water skiiing with it like this guy!

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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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Man, I actually can't wait till the winter season is actually here so we can see like 10 or 12 of these threads a day
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Hopefully someone polishes the ban hammer come fall.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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why can't people just freaken search

https://my350z.com/forum/350z/374426...z-do-snow.html
https://my350z.com/forum/350z/4939-w...ear-round.html
https://my350z.com/forum/350z/351125-base-snow.html
https://my350z.com/forum/350z/319163...-g-owners.html
https://my350z.com/forum/350z/308720...ng-uphill.html
https://my350z.com/forum/350z/301417-z-snow-winter.html
https://my350z.com/forum/350z/299594-snow.html
https://my350z.com/forum/350z/296446...rs-coming.html
https://my350z.com/forum/new-owners/...ng-winter.html
https://my350z.com/forum/350z/261350...y-regions.html

and thats from only 2 pages
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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I live in NY and drive mine all seasons. If theres any snow or rain in the forecast it just stays in the garage thats all..
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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op---- >
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Winter tires have worked well for me. Otherwise dont even try it.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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The sad thing is people are still innocently chiming in.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SupaDoopa
The sad thing is people are still innocently chiming in.
And the self appointed post police with their grossly exaggerated sense of importance to the forum, start showing up to once again post the same old worn out admonitions that they have posted over and over and over, ad infinitum. Sadly, they too are (not so innocently) chiming in as though they have not yet figured out their incessant "use the search" posts don't make one whit of difference.
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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rsxrob makes a snowthread...





...sorry
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