rhys1344 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Has anyone got any good money saving tips for using the zed? I have a 1 mile trip to work so immediate answer would be to walk / cycle. I feel that I get pretty awful fuel economy due to the amount of "urban" driving I have to do (and that loud pedal sounds so good!!!! ) Does anyone have any good money saving tips, I would like to get myself a shed but insuring that alongside the 350z and taxing it etc will probably be more expensive!! (Trying to save up for a mortgage so every penny counts ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoralGT Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hi Mate, I think you already answered. I'm staying about 3-4 miles from my work so I'm buying a bike (Just waiting when shops will get more stock of 2012 models). My plan is to cycle as much as possible. 1. I will save on petrol 2. I will reduce the weight of my Zed by loosing a few pounds Haha 3. ... yeah...;] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 When i bought my zed i gave up any hope of trying to save money. I accepted it was going to cost a lot and dont worry about it anymore. I just jump in and enjoy it, to do otherwise spoils it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 You don't drive 1 mile to work do you? Get a bike mate, 10mins tops even if you get a bmx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhys1344 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I think it's the prospects that I will have to be spending about £800 sorting out my exhaust system too, along with insurance renewal soon.. just been doing figures and i'm out and about in it too much for my own good haha! Puts a smile on my face without fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernspeed Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Walk ! 10 to 15 minutes depending on leg length/speed You REALLY don't want to drive the Z a mile only every trip, it'll kill it with bore wear and oil contamination. It'll be running on enrichment the whole time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 hmmm, doing the same as you, and i have been pondering the same thing... two ideas ive had... use a different oil, for example 0w-30 as opposed to 5w-30 - hence gets warm quicker and helps with the short journeys or... as the handbook says, switch to 'hot' spark plugs that are more suited to short journeys and lower running temps? and another basic one from me... i've noticed that appearing to have a full tank week after week encourages me to just 'go for a drive', so now i only fill it a quarter of a tank at a time, which enough to go to and from work for like, 3 weeks! also you save 50kgs of weight, which contributes to better fuel economy anyways! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John tarantula Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 dude as have been said get a bike. i cycle to work most days (3.5miles and takes me 20 minutes) Spent £400 on the bike a year and a half ago and paid itself in saved bus fares / petrol many times over. Is also quite fun and nice to stay slightly fitter. And whe I do drive enjoy it even more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Some 350Z members on holiday: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 but its just soo good! seriously, if i dont drive my car for a few days i get withdrawl symptoms - have to admit ive been out for a drive on a sunday afternoon for no other reason than because i havent been for a drive that day Maybe, just maybe... i'll walk into work once a week when the weathers nice. but only when i know i have a nice long drive on the weekend to make up for the lost days driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhys1344 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Going out for a drive for the sake of it is what the car is all about The temptation is just far too high!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Walk you lazy sod doubt the engine is even warm within a mile, after a time you will destroy the engine and cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 You really should have kept the 1 litre if your worried about running costs. Or move to a decent part of the country to keep insurance costs down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I want to say don't take this the wrong way but I can't see how you won't see this statement as anything other than offensive. But hey ho WALK YOU FAT LAZY GIT Its summer time just round the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 God didn't let us invent the combustion engine just so we could carry on walking. Get in and drive, don't listen to these tree hugging hippies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I'm a fat b**tard but if I lived a mile from work I'd walk or pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I live 20 miles from work and still cycle on nice days! Even when we drive (I car share), I still have a mile walk either way to get to work from the car. If I was only a mile theres no way I would be wasting fuel on driving. Walk/cycle during the week and save the fuel for fun trips at the weekend Added benefit is you get fitter too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Dont ever turn the traction control off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I live 2 miles from work but I drive and not only does it cost me petrol but toll money too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhys1344 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Ha, my catch is we have just got a puppy and he needs letting out on my lunch break, only get half hour so no way I can walk or cycle home and back and have lunch and sort the dog out in that time I guess when he is older and stops shitting in the kitchen he may be able to be left alone throughout the day... here's hoping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 He's cute! My friend has one the same! Pffffffff, never heard of walking and eating at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I live 15 miles from work... so 30 every day... and I'd prob drive it sat/sun anyway.... so in the next 2-3 months when purchased ill go along with this previous comment.... When i bought my zed i gave up any hope of trying to save money. I accepted it was going to cost a lot and dont worry about it anymore. I just jump in and enjoy it, to do otherwise spoils it. But for a mile.... BIKE IT lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Check out this forum http://ecomodder.com/ The aerodynamics mods are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Really struggling on how you can save money owning a zed here. If your doing 1mile a day to work, then just walk, that will obviously save you petrol money. I do nearly 100 miles a day, so that option isnt there for me. (well it is, but it would probably take me a month to get to work! ) Insurance... you used to be able to get discount for low mile use of cars. But I think in their greed insurance companies have kinda scrapped that, and it would probably cost you as much as "normal" miles these days. Only other thing where you could save money is on servicing... do it yourself, which means you`ll save on the £50 an hour or so a decent garage would cost you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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