2001 Boxster driven in the rain for the first time today

[TRPLBLK04]

Huhhh?...Seattle here.

[oc-boxster]

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]

Originally Posted by pothole

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]

hmm my car is waterproof so yeah I drive it in the rain

[dghii]

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]

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]

Well...Seattle...and to be honest....lots of fun in the rain. Get the tail out with ease. Love it.

[Chuck W.]

Originally Posted by fatmike

But the thing is -- about driving in the rain -- it's just a little water...
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Originally Posted by jb92563

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.

[jsceash]

This is rain
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/50677-porsche-boats.html

[Lobo1186]

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]

Originally Posted by Slate 01

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 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)

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]

+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]

Baby or leave a Porsche sit around and it will make you pay!

[Slate 01]

Originally Posted by Paul

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Paul

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.

[Paul]

Have you ever actually enjoyed driving the car?

[AP328]

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]

Originally Posted by AP328

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

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by Slate 01

.....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