07-05-2006, 05:21 AM
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Boxster in Winter & HiFi
I'm planning to buy a '02 Boxter, but before I need some feedback from "real" owners.
Winter: I'm new to NJ (just moved from the warm Spain): is it possible to use that car as a daily drive car during winter (40 miles commute)? Do I need winter tyres (and how much is it)? Is it worth to buy the Hard Top?
Sound: How's the standard sound system quality? Lot of difference with Bose one?
This will make my final decision easyer. Thanks a lot.
David
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07-05-2006, 05:25 AM
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Yes, you can use the Box in winter. You WILL need a good set of real snow tires, such as Blizzaks. You can obtain a price estimate on Tire Rack.com.
If the snow accumulates enough, you cannot drive the Box as its low height will get you stuck on top of a decent accumulation.
A hardtop is recommended but not essential.
IMHO, the stock sound system is junk. The Bose is better and preferrable.
Good luck.
PS-watch our for the NJ Potholes, they can swallow an entire Box.
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07-05-2006, 06:39 AM
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agreed on the sound system, it is absolutely horrible. if you want to enjoy it w/ the top down on the freeway, you need serious work and serious watts. i FINALLY got mine dialed in, but it's not an easy car to fix in that respect.
on the up side, the engine sounds so good you almost don't need a stereo....
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07-05-2006, 08:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by insite
on the up side, the engine sounds so good you almost don't need a stereo....
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Agree
I haven't tried listen standard sound system. Bose system is clear, crisp and lot of bass, but still no where close to HiFi.
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07-06-2006, 04:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brucelee
PS-watch our for the NJ Potholes, they can swallow an entire Box.
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yeah, that's no joke. I blew three tires two winters ago in my Acura. Not cool...
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07-07-2006, 05:14 AM
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I'd like to ditto "super 66" as i have driven my 04' Box all winter in Indianapolis. I did buy winter tires (front and rear) and wheels....all winter I was the only Box on the road...now the garage queens are all over....of course last winter was not a bad one accumulation wiae and I experienced no ground clearance problems but would certainly caution you about deep snow....don't go out in it! I had no problems on snow covered roads...an occasional 2nd gear start was all that was neccessary. I love driving this car and the winter so far has not been a problem. Now keeping it clean in the winter....that's another story....you just can't imagine how cold you can get trying to wash your car in 37 degree weather.
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07-07-2006, 01:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ford40
....you just can't imagine how cold you can get trying to wash your car in 37 degree weather.
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Washing it in 37 degree weather is not nearly as bad as washing it in 31 degree weather. Don't ask me how I know.  What you need are these three easy retrofits. Best money ever spent...trust me.
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07-08-2006, 11:11 AM
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I drove my 987 all through this past winter in Toronto. I put winter tires and rims on which helped immensely (it was like driving on ice-skates without 'em). I never felt like the car was slipping out from under me.
As for the hard top.. I'm not sure. I didn't have one and I had no problems with heat -- if anything the cabin was too hot. The only thing that might be an issue is snow/ice buildup on the rag-top. I park underground, though, so it didn't much matter to me.
As someone already mentioned.. keeping it clean is another matter altogether.
Berj
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07-06-2006, 06:36 AM
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Completely agree with what Brucelee posted. A good set of tires is key and keeping in mind that the Box is pretty low will help you avoid nasty snow piles. I would also add that, if possible, buy an extra set of wheels for the snow tires -- especially if you have some really nice rims. I bought a used set of Porsche rims pretty cheap when I got my tires. The place I use also stores my "summer" tires and changes them out for a reasonable price -- it'll be more expensive in Jersey.
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07-06-2006, 07:27 AM
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I have finished up a New Jersey winter this year with my Boxster driven almost daily. I find myself posting semi-regularly defending driving this car in the snow. BruceLee is right - with good tires you will be just fine. I ordered a set of knockoff cup 3 wheels and winter conties from Tirerack for just over $1k and had no problems at all.
Of important note: I could not find what I wanted on Tirerack.com but when I called the 800 number, I got excellent service and exactly what I was looking for at a better price than I expected!
Good luck. What part of Jersey did you move to anyway? Enjoying the flooding?
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07-06-2006, 07:39 AM
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07-06-2006, 03:26 PM
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snow tires
I rode my 05 box all winter here in chi town with snow tires and had no problems.....it's nice not to have to put it away....you'll be fine
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