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TRPLBLK04 02-08-2014 08:45 AM
Huhhh?...Seattle here. :)

oc-boxster 02-08-2014 09:50 AM
My 2002S rates probably 4/10. The hood, front bumper headlights and windshield are pretty beat up from a previous life in the high desert of ca. It doesn't concern me at all I bought the car for the driving experience, and that's where my money and focus are. Every penny I've spent on the car has been to keep it reliable and fun to drive. It looks great from 10 ft away. I replaced the IMS, drive the hell out of it and sleep at night.

fatmike 02-08-2014 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by pothole (Post 385372)
To be fair, it's easy for someone like Jerry. He could have every atom in that RS replaced by hand 1,000 times and it wouldn't make a dent in his bank balance. He has nothing to worry about using his cars. Not so for everyone.
But the thing is -- about driving in the rain -- it's just a little water...


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Fintro11 02-08-2014 12:06 PM
hmm my car is waterproof so yeah I drive it in the rain :)

dghii 02-08-2014 02:34 PM
I have a 10.year old couch in my living room that's barely been sat on and has never seen rain. It's a really nice couch.

jb92563 02-08-2014 09:38 PM
Doesn't your car see "rain" every time it gets washed?

Seems like a moot point unless you live downwind of a nickel smelting operation when the rain starts.

My tap water is more residuey than rain but you can dry the car and polish it up regardless.

Besides the car looks gorgeous with the rain all beaded up on it. Picture a glistening moist supermodel... nice right! You ought to see what your missing.:)

Tucker2 02-08-2014 10:18 PM
Well...Seattle...and to be honest....lots of fun in the rain. Get the tail out with ease. Love it.

Chuck W. 02-09-2014 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by fatmike (Post 385388)
But the thing is -- about driving in the rain -- it's just a little water...
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Originally Posted by jb92563 (Post 385484)
Doesn't your car see "rain" every time it gets washed?
Well.... No. Rain water is fine. But mix it with the road grim and road oil and you get a filthy slimy mess. And it gets everywhere.

Can you imagine what that would do to my shinny muffler. :mad:

jsceash 02-09-2014 10:22 AM
This is rain
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/50677-porsche-boats.html

Lobo1186 02-09-2014 10:34 AM
Mine is a daily driver, it gets driven in the rain as well as snow. I do not see a downside from this aside normal wear and tear.

san rensho 02-09-2014 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Slate 01 (Post 385208)
Well I finally had to drive my Boxster in the rain today, first time it's been exposed to rain 13 years. Yes you've guessed it, it has never had to be a daily driver.

Any of you members been able to never have to drive your Boxster in less than perfect condition?

Also, my Boxster has never stayed out overnight, always garaged or when traveling it is always covered at night.

Just curious if some others have kept it virgin :eek: to the elements.

(Wondering if moderators will send me a message for my vulgar use of the term virgin, based on some other messages, I wouldn't be surprised:confused:)
You've just completely ruined the value of your car by driving it once in the rain. What were you thinking? In fact, I bet your car is now worth negative numbers. You now would have to pay someone to take the car off your hands.

But don't worry, I'm such a nice person that I'll take the car and you won't have to pay me a dime, thats the kind of guy I am.

Joe B 02-09-2014 03:06 PM
+1 on "who cares, it's a car, just drive it"! Never driving a car in the rain, or leaving it out of a garage overnight seems somewhat anal retentive to me. What am I missing?

Paul 02-09-2014 03:27 PM
Baby or leave a Porsche sit around and it will make you pay!

Slate 01 02-09-2014 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 385612)
Baby or leave a Porsche sit around and it will make you pay!
Has nothing to do with babying a car, if you don't have to drive a car in the rain, why do it? Just like not having to drive a car on salted roads, why do it? Since I don't have to do either, I prefer to not drive in less than desirable conditions, that's why God made 4x4 trucks. I ain't going to screw around with God's plan. God made Porsche to be driven on the edge, at high speed, and that's what I'm gonna do. Thank you God!;)

Paul 02-09-2014 03:49 PM
I've driven my 01 Boxster to both coasts several times and I've used it in the winter and although it is nearing 100,000 miles, it still looks new inside and out. I drive an SUV when it is actually snowing....

Slate 01 02-09-2014 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 385616)
I've driven my 01 Boxster to both coasts several times and I've used it in the winter and although it is nearing 100,000 miles, it still looks new inside and out. I drive an SUV when it is actually snowing....
I don't do snow and I don't do cold. I'm spoiled. There has to be some reason to live in California and have to tolerate the idiot liberals running the state.:barf:

Paul 02-09-2014 04:22 PM
Have you ever actually enjoyed driving the car?

AP328 02-09-2014 09:54 PM
I can't speak for Slate 01, but with my having similar views on when I drive my '99, I can say I certainly do, so I suspect he does as well.

Slate 01 02-10-2014 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by AP328 (Post 385727)
I can't speak for Slate 01, but with my having similar views on when I drive my '99, I can say I certainly do, so I suspect he does as well.
Ditto my friend.

Funny to see the hatas come out over the subject. Love the car, love to drive the car, love that the car can stay in close to new condition for such a long period of time. The Slate Grey Metallic is still a beauty to behold and should remain that way for a long time to come. It isn't a grocery hauler for sure, used for drives on the PCH, around Lake Tahoe and in Yosemite, hard to beat those drives for beauty, curves and the thrill of going topless in a Porsche. Hatas, relax and stop reacting, your slips are showing:matchup:

BruceH 02-10-2014 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Slate 01 (Post 385613)
.....God made Porsche to be driven on the edge, at high speed, and that's what I'm gonna do. Thank you God!;)
Sounds like you are having fun to me:cheers:


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