Benefits of not using the Box as a Daily Driver

[rdancd816]

I guess part of the fun of having a '97 is I drive it in rain, snow, everything! (who cares? It's 11 years old!) I bought it to drive and it goes out in any weather. I only park it when the snow's so deep that it bottoms out! I do keep the car VERY clean and take special precautions in the Winter. But heck it's paid for and a blast in all weather conditions. If you stay within the envelope, a Boxster can be a fine ride in most any weather situation. It would probably be different if I had a new one though!

[NickCats]

rdan,

That was my original plan when I bought my 99 last year as well, then I figured I would need winter tires, then to make it easier to mount / dismount another set of wheels, then a hardtop ( not needed but it would help ) so I figured I would just be better off buying another car.

So far it was a good decision, especially since my Boxster is black. It's nice to have a beater to take the dog to the vet or take to the bars downtown when you have to park in the street.

Usually the snow removal up here is pretty good but I would hate to subject my poor Boxster to all that salt and all the crazy minivan driving soccer moms when the weather gets bad...

Nick

[Moostang]

I tend to drive it harder in the rain. Am I crazy?? Today for example, first downpour in San Diego in a looong time. After a fresh oil change from All German Auto ( great service ).. i pushed my car harder than usual. .. Im trying to find the limit of those new toyo proxies.. but they just handle the rain great.

I hope the hole in my plastic window holds enough rain out.

[silverboxter]

Mine is a daily driver. It never gets old. Seventy mile round trip. Better than a couch and a shrink! Drove fine on I-10 in the rain today.

No matter what kind of day I've had at work, the Box makes it all better on the way home. ; )