Stuck in Snow... Ironic

[JAAY]

I will always stop to help anyone that I can. I may laugh at you if I see a box stuck in the snow. I drove my box in the snow once and it was the worst thing I have ever driven in the snow. I know it it is not easy to have 2 cars but it is worth finding a thousand dollar beater jeep or something like that if you are going to have weather like that.

[blue2000s]

Just because it's a winter beater doesn't mean it has to be a truck.

This is my current AWD winter "beater"





And this was my previous one



They're cheap, fast, and great in the snow. The predecessors to the WRX and Evo.

[jmatta]

I wouldn't be without my 4x4 Jeep in Chicago winters (last years shot)...the Porsches hibernate from fall to spring, when ever that may be!

[JTP]

Here in Alaska, it is mandatory to give assistance to any disabled vehicle or pedestrian on the road during the winter. Average temps here in Dec-March is -25F, dropping as low as -65F. Someone stranded would certainly freeze to death if their engine was not running, or if they had to walk. Severe fine if you are seen driving away without giving assistance. Despite the law, I don't think I could drive away in good conscience. It's just too cold here.
I've pulled many cars out of ditches and snowbanks, even AWD Subarus. They had crap tires.

[PlayersExpress]

I guess I should scrounge around and get a beater for the winter.. this will be my 4th winter driving the box here in the Chicago area.

Times are tight. Im just trying to figure out if ill toss it on the plastic card, sell some of my stocks, or raid my IRA and treasury bonds.

Or just stick it out this winter and see where this economy goes...

So many options.


Personally, I was in scouting for 12 years. I usually always lend a hand whenever I can, but I feel that in a situation I would pass up helping if the person didnt drive a Porsche, I would stop and help if they did. Kindred spirits.

Tomorrow, Im heading to Davenport, IA with some buddies of mine for a reunion. Thankfully, were taking a 2006 Jeep 4x4.

[rick3000]

Since I drive my Boxster in the snow I normally don't stop to help, mostly because I don't want to get stuck as well (the sides of the road have far more snow on them from being plowed), and because there are plenty of other people around to help. But If I am the only one around, I'll help out. However, it also depends on the people in need of assistance, I am more likely to help out a fellow Porsche or a lady.

[gerry100]

I've got a similiar shovel to the Glock that I bought at an army surplus for about 8 bucks and have carried in my trunk for years.

Fully extended and swung skillfully it could be very discouraging to someone with bad intentions.