The daily driver support thread
12-10-2010 | 11:38 PM
#46
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Western, NY
Purchased with 25k and now at 50k miles since march. Just re-shoed with bridgestone potenza RE960AS all season 18" tires for winter. they're supposed to be as good as winter dedicated tires- we'll see this winter.
This is my only car (though i've a few motos). I use it for everything. Check out the ladder and xmas tree on the roof rack.
This is my only car (though i've a few motos). I use it for everything. Check out the ladder and xmas tree on the roof rack.
12-11-2010 | 12:09 PM
#48
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Yeah, the roof rack comes on and off in about 10 mins once you get the hang of it. There are 8 bolts to drive, 4 on the "cleats" that mount to the car and 4 on the racks which mount to the cleats.
I'm glad i bought the rack because I do end up buying wierd odds and ends from time to time (next up stairwell railings). I had told myself that I'd be open to renting the home depot truck ($25/hr) if i needed it but the roof rack is easier in most cases.
The only thing I miss about my old 5 series BMW is the rear seating when we have guests in town that want to see the local sights. Now everyone is relegated to riding the subway. But hey that 5 series is a dog in every other respect (though I would've kept it if I had the garage space).
I'm glad i bought the rack because I do end up buying wierd odds and ends from time to time (next up stairwell railings). I had told myself that I'd be open to renting the home depot truck ($25/hr) if i needed it but the roof rack is easier in most cases.
The only thing I miss about my old 5 series BMW is the rear seating when we have guests in town that want to see the local sights. Now everyone is relegated to riding the subway. But hey that 5 series is a dog in every other respect (though I would've kept it if I had the garage space).
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12-11-2010 | 04:28 PM
#52
Racer
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 467
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From: Michigan
Bought '09 C2S last Christmas with 4miles on the odometer. First purchase was OZ rims and michelin snow tires and installed 2 child seats in the back. Now has 4900 miles and is driven every day, rain, snow or shine. And I live in Michigan!
No reason not to drive!
No reason not to drive!
12-12-2010 | 05:40 PM
#53
Pro
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 659
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From: San Francisco, CA
12-13-2010 | 10:31 AM
#55
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Denton, TX
12-13-2010 | 12:28 PM
#56
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 930
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From: Minnesota
This weekend in MN I found the limit of snow depth for my C4S, left it parked at the Hospital and stayed at work an extra day when the Busses stopped running... I guess as long as the roads are plowed I can drive it every day, but wghen we get 2 feet of snow, it will have to stay parked.
12-13-2010 | 07:39 PM
#59
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'09 C2S delivered new January of 2009 now with almost 19K on it
2010 Cayman delivered new late January 2010 with 8800 miles now on it. Porsches are made to be driven. I also have a pick-up and track prepared early 911 so they are also in the driving mix.
2010 Cayman delivered new late January 2010 with 8800 miles now on it. Porsches are made to be driven. I also have a pick-up and track prepared early 911 so they are also in the driving mix.
