bronzee Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 You know what, I think part of the reason we keep our Zeds, through thick and thin, is partially because of the strength of the community, and that breeds a passion, however insane that maybe for our Zeddies. Quote
stanski Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Yes Bronzee we are very passionate about Zeds and about road tax and fuel bills and clicking axles and duff Nissan dealers!! Quote
stanski Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Yes Bronzee we are very passionate about Zeds and about road tax and fuel bills and clicking axles and duff Nissan dealers!! Quote
AK350Z Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Other than the jockland hoon, mine does about 50 miles each weekend, just went over 1K non-hoon miles since i got it at the end of july. Quote
stanski Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Other than the jockland hoon, mine does about 50 miles each weekend, just went over 1K non-hoon miles since i got it at the end of july. Damn it man not you as well - look park mine in your garage for a few weeks and I will use your shiny red number for work - soon build up your miles for you - needs a good gentle run-in on motorways!! Quote
Beavis Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Like Tim mine is a Toy, never used in the winter and now just over 3 years old and still only 13k on the clock. Quote
stanski Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Like Tim mine is a Toy, never used in the winter and now just over 3 years old and still only 13k on the clock. Quote
Beavis Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Like Tim mine is a Toy, never used in the winter and now just over 3 years old and still only 13k on the clock. Sorry Stan but thats the way it is, i have no need for it on weekdays Unless i am off and its sunny and warm. I am trying to keep it as mint as possible. You never know like Tim said it may one day be a classic. Quote
AK350Z Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Same here really. Looks like i'll be able to cycle to my next job too. Its nice to have a little objet d'art in the garage Quote
stanski Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Lucky buggers! Well enjoy all that waxing and washing etc etc - although I think you need to be careful more with washing machines though Beavis (Doh sorry could'nt resist!) Just make sure you take the little fella out once in a while? Like most cars they dont like to be kept asleep too long - things seize up easily! Quote
NWZ Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Who's Lucky ? I get to drive mine everyday. Now that's lucky Sod that weekend business...that's for aerial atoms ! To be honest it would drive me crazy having the zed sleeping in a garage 5 days a week. Quote
Digsy Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Who's Lucky ? I get to drive mine everyday. Now that's lucky Sod that weekend business...that's for aerial atoms ! To be honest it would drive me crazy having the zed sleeping in a garage 5 days a week. Agree 100%. Much preferred it when I drove mine everyday. Quote
bronzee Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 Yes Bronzee we are very passionate about Zeds and about road tax and fuel bills and clicking axles and duff Nissan dealers!! Lol, no different here, well maybe our insurance is a bit cheaper & a bit more lenient allowing more extensive mods, but that's it. Great to see you're keeping the Zed Tim. Quote
Beavis Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 To be honest it would drive me crazy having the zed sleeping in a garage 5 days a week. Would drive me crazy having the car sitting on a filthy dirty car park for 12 hours a day(4 DAYS ON 4 DAYS OFF) where it is very dusty when dry and very muddy when wet, and with the threat of acid droplets dropping from the chimney stacks where i work that have damaged many a paint job over the years Would be madness to do that as i live about 3.5 miles from work, and not forgetting i had one car crushed by a 38 tonner at my place of work. Sorry no brainer for me quite happy to use a shed for work and the zed for pleasure. I agree it would be nice to use the zed every day but only if conditions allow in my case not, also hardly worth bothering for a 3.5 mile drive. Engine would never get properly warmed up either. All of our circumstances and requirements are different Quote
stanski Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 Yes everyones situation is different. Like squarehead I am lucky to use mine everyday but that was the intention from purchase. Only worry is it is being hammered a lot quicker due to my high miles so I try to use the van a bit more now. Down side is like you guys have said - when I see the Zed parked up and I am using my van I think why am I paying all this money for it and have it sat on the drive? Quote
Chris`I Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 To be honest it would drive me crazy having the zed sleeping in a garage 5 days a week. Would drive me crazy having the car sitting on a filthy dirty car park for 12 hours a day(4 DAYS ON 4 DAYS OFF) where it is very dusty when dry and very muddy when wet, and with the threat of acid droplets dropping from the chimney stacks where i work that have damaged many a paint job over the years Would be madness to do that as i live about 3.5 miles from work, and not forgetting i had one car crushed by a 38 tonner at my place of work. Sorry no brainer for me quite happy to use a shed for work and the zed for pleasure. I agree it would be nice to use the zed every day but only if conditions allow in my case not, also hardly worth bothering for a 3.5 mile drive. Engine would never get properly warmed up either. All of our circumstances and requirements are different Like squarehead and Stan, I love using mine every day, passing all those boring sods in their oil burners looking bored as hell. But I have to say, if I worked where you did Beavis, I sure as hell wouldnt take my Zed there either Quote
Cara Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 Pros and cons.... I would love to use as ours as an everyday car, but working in town = no parking (unless you want to pay something silly like £12 per day) = public transport for me Wary of even using it to go to shops/supermarket/cinema etc because I have had bad experiences with the dreaded 'car park dents' - why is it that no matter where you park, in the furthest quietest corner, some bugger ALWAYS parks right next to you!!! Okay, going off topic into a rant there! lol Quote
Beavis Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 when I see the Zed parked up and I am using my van I think why am I paying all this money for it and have it sat on the drive? Don't know Stan you tell us? What do i do, i love the zed but do i not buy one because i might not use it every day? Or do i leave the money in some bank that may lose it? Quote
stanski Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 when I see the Zed parked up and I am using my van I think why am I paying all this money for it and have it sat on the drive? Don't know Stan you tell us? What do i do, i love the zed but do i not buy one because i might not use it every day? Or do i leave the money in some bank that may lose it? Well like I said its a different situation for everybody? If I had to park my car in a place that I would consider dangerous to its health such as yours mate then I agree I would'nt risk it for the same reasons but use it the rest of the time every chance I got? On the other hand I hate the fact that I am already 3 services down the line in less than 12 month of ownership and fresh set of tyres, but as we all know the way it puts a grin on your chops when you drive it! I suppose your chops have an even bigger grin when you drive it at weekends! Forget the money aspect just enjoy it? I have decided not to use the Zed but the van on weekends now unless its a special trip. Its great as nobody parks next to it and nobody cares if you decide to do a 360 in the middle of the road for no reason - they expect it !! Quote
Ian Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 I'd love to use mine everyday but the company I work for wont pay the fuel bills for it - so i use a Vectra that goes anywhere & im happy to leave it anywhere. I always found that when I used the same car everyday I got bored of them quickly, 2 Years & 8k Miles & I still grin whenever I drive it Quote
Beavis Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 I always found that when I used the same car everyday I got bored of them quickly, 2 Years & 8k Miles & I still grin whenever I drive it +1 Quote
Sarnie Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 I always found that when I used the same car everyday I got bored of them quickly, 2 Years & 8k Miles & I still grin whenever I drive it +1 That just means you get to buy a new car more frequently Quote
lomoto Posted October 30, 2008 Author Posted October 30, 2008 I always found that when I used the same car everyday I got bored of them quickly, 2 Years & 8k Miles & I still grin whenever I drive it +1 That just means you get to buy a new car more frequently Yep Thats quite correct , I think I have bought 6 other cars since I have had my Zed Quote
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