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

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

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..

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

+1000

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

 

+1

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.