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Originally Posted by AFRay007
Thanks for all the responses so far, its been helpful.
Do you guys know how hard consistent -30 type weather is on the internals of Boxster? Will I start to encounter serious maintenance issues?
I'm leaning towards keep her right now and trying weather it out most of the year. Right now financially its not feasible for me to get a cheap beater and worry about maintenance and unreliability of a second car.
I would also much rather drive the Boxster if I can winterize her up.
Thanks again
Oh yeah and Schnell.... youre right, it could be worse. I was at Eielson for a month two summers ago, that place is terrible. At least Grand Forks is a semi university town, UND is 15,000 students and in the middle of the town.
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-30 is extremely hard on ANY car.
As I said, I would have a decent Subaru with all wheel drive and a GOOD set of winter tires.
I would have a new HD battery with great cranking power.
I would have a good PAO based 0W-30 or maybe a 0W-20 oil for the winter, likely Amsoil would be the deal.
An electric block heater is a must. Electric engine blanket might be OK or in addition to the block heater.
Lots of emergency tools in the car, including a full charged portable power pack.
Etc etc etc.
Forget the Box IMHO.
Or, don't report for duty.