driving in snow - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

calsailor · 06-02-2003, 10:53 AM

Hi, I'm new here.
I was hoping someone could give me some feedback on driving their boxster in the snow and other foul weather. I'm looking to purchasing a boxster but I'm not sure just how much a labor of love that would be with my Michigan winters.
Thanks for the help Guys (and gals).

William Harris · 06-03-2003, 04:09 AM

I use my Boxster as a daily driver, year round and I live north of Boston. You need the following: hardtop with its heated rear window (the plastic window in the Boxster is definitely not suitable for winter driving) and a set of 16 inch wheels mounted with snow tires. At the first sign of winter, I mount the hard top and changes the wheels to the winter snows and away I go. The Boxster handles great in winter conditions. Heavy duty winter type mats are another good idea.

calsailor · 06-03-2003, 07:00 AM

Thanks for the help William. I'm glad to hear I'm not 'crazy' for wanting to drive a boxster year round. One more question though. Do you think the PSM would be a help or just not worth the drain on the boxster's spirit. Thanks again.

William Harris · 06-03-2003, 07:19 AM

I have heard great things about PSM. My understanding is that you can always turn it off with a switch on the dash. So, if you find a car with that option it sounds like something worth having. My car is not so equiped and I have no problems.

donv · 06-03-2003, 07:48 AM

Check out this prior posting for my PSM experience - IMHO it is no "spirit drain"...

mx33 · 06-04-2003, 03:44 AM

In any case you need wintertires, I've been up to the Swiss/French alps with TC and 17" Summer tires....
"Don't try this at home" !!!

Markus