Def weird. This is the first car I've owned that didn't have a spare (and a jack). Freaks me out a bit, but I'm adapting.

I thought about getting a jack and a spare (from the 370Z, which is said to fit), but then I realized if I get a flat, placing these wide tires in the hatch just doesn't work (especially if on a road trip with luggage). So I decided to rely on the TPMS (I check every drive) and proximity to tire repair.

 

It's not uncommon for new cars to be sold without a spare and jack

 

Absolutely right. My wife's car also doesn't have a spare. The weirdness comes from what you're used to, I think. I remember thinking "weenie" spares were weird, when the transition from full size spare happened.

 

I had a fool in front of me on the way home doing 50 in a 65 with a donut on the front left wheel.
Apparently they DID read the side of the weenie to stay at 50 or less, but not smart enough to use the access road at 35-40 mph.
I don't mind not having a spare, as long as the inflator/tire repair kit works. Otherwise, it is a flatbed trailer tow to the nearest shop, which doesn't bother me either ... auto insurance or any credit card will cover without charging ... within a certain range.

 

Don't forget: if you use the fix a flat goop the car comes with, it'll destroy the TPMS sensor so that's another like $100 to add to the repair, not to mention the tire techs hate dealing with that goop.

 

Thanks everyone for replying
I resigned to calling a tow truck if a flat occurs
I talked to my insurance guy (SF) and he said call anyone and keep the receipt
He said it was faster than calling them and waiting on one of their member shops