Un-garaged boxster?

[jmay03]

I'm seriously considering my first Porsche purchase. There's only one problem: I live in a townhome with no garage. How much of a travesty would it be to keep one of these cars outdoors. I live in southeastern VA, so temperatures aren't generally very low, and there's rarely any snow or ice. I have read about some pretty high tech covers that are waterproof, UV-proof, and the like. I have a second car that I would drive on days with bad weather. Am I fooling myself to believe that even the best cover money can buy would actually protect my investment?

I drove an '03 Boxster S this weekend and absolutely fell in love...

[racer_d]

It will be fine. It is a car, not a piece of paper. Do your best to treat the top, windows and paint and a regular basis.

[HB.]

I agree with racer_d. I live in central VA, and don't have a garage. My first Boxster was fine, and I'm having no problems keeping my second Boxster maintained. We haven't seen much of any bad weather here in central VA for years, except for the major flood that hit downtown years ago. I wouldn't stress it to be honest with you as long as you care for it on a regular basis.

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[jmay03]

Thanks to both of you. I was (obviously) leaning toward going ahead with the purchase anyway, but I wanted to make sure that I wouldn't completely regret it. Other than a good quality cover and regular waxing and maintenance, is there anything you would suggest to protect it from the elements?

Get the Ragg Topp cleaner and protectant.

[Perfectlap]

unless it's a car that will be parked outside and driven only once in a blue moon, outdoor car covers are not a good idea, particualrly with darker colored cars. Car covers should only be used when the car is 100% clean. If its dirty, the inside of the cover will get soiled and will act like sandpaper each time you put it on the car.
If you properly wax and seal the paint it will easily withstand the elements.
I'd recommend getting a hardtop if the car is going to an outdoor parked and daily driven car. Soft top covers (only covers the canvas) are also good for outdoor parking, check ebay.

[Bambino Don]

I leave my car outside all the time and i have no problems, it rains every other day in Scotland and it just means you wash it more.


The biggest negative is not leaving it outside at nights, but when you spend 3-4 hours cleaning, waxing then it rains!!!! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH

James

[rick3000]

It shouldn't be a problem. Just take care of your top, or buy a hardtop, then there is nothing to worry about.