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Old 12-17-2014, 01:36 PM
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Daily (but don't say too much or you'll get accused of taunting the "storers")
Old 12-17-2014, 01:59 PM
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I took my 996 C2 skiing several times with skis on the roof to Whistler, etc. As PPo says, narrow winter_tires and you're set. I did certainly get some looks in the parking lots, but I had a great time and never got stuck or wanted for grip in the mountains.

Steve, be sure your washer fluid is up to the task, though: the 996 and Boxster never really warm the fluid up like a normal car from engine heat. Also, make sure your door handle switches and window regulators are healthy before you try to open the door on a very cold car, since it has to lower the window a little to clear. That struck me as a weak point in the design for winter use.
Old 12-22-2014, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Quest911
Mine is my DD, 13 991 C2. Snow tires and it performs better than most 4x4's I have had.
What size snows did you get? Did you experience problem with the car bottoming out when snow is deep?

I am thinking of throwing some 19" snows on mine to DD it all year round.
Old 12-22-2014, 01:28 AM
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DD, '14 991 C4S with Michelin PA4 (20").
Old 12-22-2014, 05:32 PM
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i dd drive mine no salt, keep it clean too. Doesnt quite handle like the subaru with the rear bias
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Old 12-22-2014, 07:48 PM
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Friday looks like it might be a good day to roll 'er off the foam pads if the forecast holds...+5, sunny and dry after 2 days of rain to wash the salt away.
Old 12-22-2014, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Dyim
What size snows did you get? Did you experience problem with the car bottoming out when snow is deep?

I am thinking of throwing some 19" snows on mine to DD it all year round.
I have 20" snows. Yes I sometimes hear the snow underneath but as long as I have enough momentum going around corners I don't get stuck!

Do it you will enjoy, Porsche made these cars for all year use.
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Old 12-22-2014, 09:18 PM
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No way...I don't even drive my "SUV" in the winter

Old 12-22-2014, 09:27 PM
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Taking the 993 out later this week as well. Makes the winter months go by a little quicker. They do not melt in winter lol and I really don't care about protecting value for the next owner. It gets driven and hard
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Jag F-Type R on nice days, Kia Cadenza on rainy or snow days. Wifes Panamera anytime.
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Don't hate me because I have a Panamera. :-)

I drive mine all year round, and before that and the kids, I did have a 2 seater AWD sports car fitted with snow tires. Just keep it clean with regular washes; I've never had any issues in the snow (GTA) and never got stuck.

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2013 Carrera S Cabriolet (lowered no less) gets her winter booties Friday!

Old 10-26-2020, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 20PanGb4s

Jag F-Type R on nice days, Kia Cadenza on rainy or snow days. Wifes Panamera anytime.
New Ferrari Roma? ;-)
Old 10-27-2020, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by LastMezger
New Ferrari Roma? ;-)
I have had people ask if it was an aston, a maserati, and others. All I know is that is one sexy looking ride.
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Old 10-27-2020, 05:06 PM
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Nice 6 year thread resurrection!! By now all the OP's cars have dissolved into a pile of rust!!!
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