Nugget

I realize that you didn't make that argument, Bob. Your argument was just as ridiculous, though. You said that everyone who doesn't mind the rain considers themselves a "special class" and that they don't care about aesthetics. That's a tough one to justify too. Do you honestly mean to suggest that a person does not care about the appearance of their car if they drive it in the rain?

As for "WHO EVER SAID" that rain harms the car it's implied by the thread in general and it's implicit in every mention of "acid rain." The last time this subject came up several people seemed to hold that belief.

You might want to dial back your indignity meter about two notches. I think it would improve your disposition greatly.

Skibum

If you were to venture to New England I'd be happy to show you any number of examples where acid rain has destroyed a paint finish.

What I'm seeing are 2 camps, one who treats their cars as... well cars. (OMG).. and the other that places that car on a pedestal and appreciate an immaculate car as much as they appreciate driving that car.. I don't see anything wrong with either. It's totally personal preference. Certainly nothing to get anyones panties all in a bunch.

There are those that race and those that do Concours. Same deal. To each his own.
There are those that PDK and those that (know how to) shift. Same deal. Each to his own.

Forgive the stuff in parenthesis. I just can't seem to keep my wry sense of humor separated from the arguements.

Enjoy your cars... we all drive a Porsche.. remember?

cab&coupe

Buy a new one...

Bob Brackman

I think it would be great if we would stop ragging on this issue. I got defensive, as if being critisized for washing my car. Totally my over-reaction, and I apologize for irritating or offending anyone. I like to just drive it; this got too far somewhere....

DrJay

Mine was driven most of the winter here in MN... Rain was the least of my concerns.

InTheAir

My 997TT is driven daily and year round in Michigan. Love it and it hasn't melted yet from rain or snow.

Fin Fever

I'm sorry I asked. I will try not to bring up such controversial topics :-)

Skibum

Not to worry Fin.
You're a welcome member in the Obsessively **** club.

Randy V

TMI

FiatCoupe

Cars look great when they have rain on them, especially just after a good wax and the water is beading. It's also the best time to sell one although probably but not the best time to buy one!

hpowders

I just wipe 'em off as soon as I get home. The longer they stay on, the tougher it gets to get them off. The whole month of May is love bug month down here.

hpowders

I dread the rain because I have a cardboard temporary out of state plate on the back and the rain will soften it and maybe dissolve the ink. Otherwise, I would love to take my car out in the rain so I can bring it back in my garage and wipe it down. The car is a bit dusty.

hpowders

I hope you aren't one of those free radicals I've been hearing so much about lately on Fox News.

Mike in CA

Well there's the problem, listening to Faux News in the first place......

Skibum

No, but I've learned to covalent bond with them.