M3ANMACHINE

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So i'm driving up from So Cal to ASU next weekend and am debating on whether or not to take the Z... It's a base model (so no cruise control) and that seems to be my main issue.

So I was wondering how many of you Base Z Model owners have driven your Z long distance and any recommendations or advice for a somewhat long trip. It's a 4-5 hour drive depending on traffic.

I've just always wanted to take the Z on a nice drive, but i'm not sure if the hassles are going to be worth it... All advice, comments, and feedback are appreciated Thanks

ericjackson

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well i have driven a 550mile trip several times and didnt use cruise. mainly because it wont set after like 93 or some **** and i was well above that. but other than the leather seats cutting circulation in my legs i was fine. and had fun.. i think it will be fine

BigRez

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i would take it, should be more fun of a drive

MATTY_T

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ive been from phoenix to san diego a few times with no cruise control and its not that bad, are you taking the 10 or the 8?

M3ANMACHINE

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I'll be taking the I 10. The 8 is too far south from where I am. I'm in South OC

rookieZ

I bought my base z in Orange County and drove it home to Phoenix. Wasnt too terrible without cruise! Not having the ipod connectivity did suck..

Chaser720

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Make a good CD or 2 and go for it. Your going to want your car up at college.

M3ANMACHINE

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haha, exactly! good thing i'm not going to have to deal with that!

M3ANMACHINE

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I'm just going to visit at the moment' i'll be transferring next year though and will definitely be taking it then

M3ANMACHINE

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Another thing is that i've noticed after a somewhat distant drive, like 30 minutes or so, with minimal lumbar support in the stock seats my lower back starts to get a little sore... Any suggestions for a temporary lumbar support? haha

norapat01

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you'll be fine. I live in kansas and taken my Z to dallas, texas a few time. It was actually kinda fun

HATED1

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bring a towel and roll it, place behind your back and adjust to your liking.

jray8

not so fast my friend, it is a Z afterall and we all know that it is a double edged-sword to own, it looks great and at the same time thats what causes it to be randomly vandalized. so yeah, it may score you a few points, but on a college campus, its better to be safe than sorry.

gZman4

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I'd recommend making periodic stops to help wear off the strain of keeping your foot on the gas. I drove from VA Beach, VA to Denver, CO and fully enjoyed the drive. I did however make stops every 2-3 hours and of course rested every 8 hours to prepare for the next stretch in the morning.

yogipower

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I went to Tennessee the other day and i almost drove like 6 hours back and forward nonstop. i had fun tho but i will never ever do that again.

SirSpeedyZ

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+1000

on long trips, I eventually end up going a lot faster at the end of the trip

halcyon901

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+1

you gotta let the Z stretch its legs! i love taking my car from NYC to Atlantic City!

cbeneke

I drive from MA to South Jersey all the time and I never use cruise. I can think of very few other cars I would rather spend 5 hours in.

wannabeTT

Haha i drove my Z from Kalispell, MT (1 hour south of canadian border) to San Diego. I think it was like 2200 miles. Then back within 1 month. So yea ive had my car for 14 months and have 25,000 miles on it. 4 of those months it was garaged. Damn montana winters!!! Not having cruise control sucked but it wasnt too bad, straight aways i would push the gas with my left foot.

Z04

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wow, i nominate this thread for stupidest n00b question of the week














to answer your question it is a frickin car, it is meant to be driven.