4 With Manual
10-14-2021, 08:07 AM
#46
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It really depends on the location and who is plowing. We have a vacation house in Northern Maine, and access is via a private road maintained by the road association. I’ve seen storms dumping more than 12 inches at a time. If the guy we who plows cannot get to it right away the road will be impassible except by snowmobile. He would plow it eventually later in the day.
the other scenario is seasonal roads that do not get plowed at all during the winter. It is always fun trying to figure out at which point in the spring the snow is sufficiently thawed to drive on. One year my truck got stuck. I tried towing the truck with two snowmobiles but it would not budge. I ended up waiting a few days before I could drive out.
The other scenario I occasionally encounter is early in the winter on the private road that is plowed when there is snow cover and then it rains and subsequently the road freezes. You get sheer ice that is impossible to drive on with any vehicle short of a studded snowmobile. In this scenario, just a little dusting of snow typically binds with the ice and the road is passible again.
the other scenario is seasonal roads that do not get plowed at all during the winter. It is always fun trying to figure out at which point in the spring the snow is sufficiently thawed to drive on. One year my truck got stuck. I tried towing the truck with two snowmobiles but it would not budge. I ended up waiting a few days before I could drive out.
The other scenario I occasionally encounter is early in the winter on the private road that is plowed when there is snow cover and then it rains and subsequently the road freezes. You get sheer ice that is impossible to drive on with any vehicle short of a studded snowmobile. In this scenario, just a little dusting of snow typically binds with the ice and the road is passible again.
For the really heavy conditions, I think your only manual options are a jeep or a base bronco. 911 as your only car in winter is courageous to say the least
10-14-2021, 12:43 PM
#47
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I love the folks running around in the snow and ice and crap in their SUVs thinking that they are invincible. Yes, your 4-wheel or all wheel drive and clearance will help you get up that hill, but that high center of gravity and oversized tire is actually a detriments when trying to stop or go in your intended direction. I would rather have a capable ADW sedan any day for the average plowed roads. In bad conditions, I would choose the Subaru Legacy I bought my son over the Jeep Cherokee I bought my daughter any day.
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detansinn (10-14-2021)
10-14-2021, 02:27 PM
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I love the folks running around in the snow and ice and crap in their SUVs thinking that they are invincible. Yes, your 4-wheel or all wheel drive and clearance will help you get up that hill, but that high center of gravity and oversized tire is actually a detriments when trying to stop or go in your intended direction. I would rather have a capable ADW sedan any day for the average plowed roads. In bad conditions, I would choose the Subaru Legacy I bought my son over the Jeep Cherokee I bought my daughter any day.
10-14-2021, 06:01 PM
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I don't feel courageous using our 911 as the only car in winter...no choice as it's (currently) the only car we have. Living smack dab in the centre of a city makes it a little easier as roads get ploughed early, but even with snowfalls measured in feet last year, there were zero problems getting around. There is no question the car can do hardcore winter duty; the issue is whether the owner has the mindset to do winter in a 911. Once the leap is made from "oooh...scary concept" to "sounds like fun...why the heck not?" a 911 can reveal itself to be WAY more fun to drive in winter than summer.
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detansinn (10-14-2021)
10-14-2021, 06:38 PM
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I am curious about winter driving but what stops me is:
1. I already have a winter DD so, why bother?
2. I guess I’d rather not spend the $6k to buy the winter wheel and tire set
3. If I drive my car to work, it has only outdoor parking. Not ideal for Jan and Feb
1. I already have a winter DD so, why bother?
2. I guess I’d rather not spend the $6k to buy the winter wheel and tire set
3. If I drive my car to work, it has only outdoor parking. Not ideal for Jan and Feb
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gcurnew (10-17-2021)
10-14-2021, 07:51 PM
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I don't feel courageous using our 911 as the only car in winter...no choice as it's (currently) the only car we have. Living smack dab in the centre of a city makes it a little easier as roads get ploughed early, but even with snowfalls measured in feet last year, there were zero problems getting around. There is no question the car can do hardcore winter duty; the issue is whether the owner has the mindset to do winter in a 911. Once the leap is made from "oooh...scary concept" to "sounds like fun...why the heck not?" a 911 can reveal itself to be WAY more fun to drive in winter than summer.
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