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Old 12-08-2020, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 911 Rod
It's all about the salt for me.
I drove my TT the first winter I had it. What a hoot! Until in the spring when I put it on my lift and looked at the carnage.
If it was leased or I was making payments I might look at it differently.
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Old 12-08-2020, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Imo000
Because it's a CONVERTIBLE.
The top still works on dry sunny days
Old 12-08-2020, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Bud Fox
The top still works on dry sunny days
And that makes it an ideal winter car? GTFO!
Old 12-08-2020, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Imo000
And that makes it an ideal winter car? GTFO!
Need vitamin D to fight off covid
Old 12-08-2020, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Imo000
And that makes it an ideal winter car? GTFO!
Yup can get the top down if you want when its nice. I dont see the difference between a coupe or cab in the winter, just as warm and quiet inside

Drove mine 2 yrs ago 12k round trip to CA and back starting in Jan. Top up till Georgia then top down till the way back. Ideal winter car!!!

Have had my AWD with performance winters out climb plenty of pickups/SUVs on hills.
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Old 12-08-2020, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bud Fox
Is the top still fully manual?
Yes, except electric latch.
Old 12-11-2020, 12:08 AM
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Amazing!! Good on you!!

I drive my 997.2 C4S year round too and love it. Porsches are awesome in the snow. I agree some days are too sketchy with drifts, but I’ve got an SUV for those seldom days.

Most of my winter driving is to Blue or MSLMS with the snowboards in tow.





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Old 01-13-2021, 06:48 PM
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So far I have survived two head-on deer issues, with a Bullbar on the front, back, raised the truck up a little, now with studs,
four-wheel drive and piloting through the copious amounts of calcium and salt in an attempt to cover the poor excavation of snow from the roads.....
I will wait until better conditions to drive the 996 and avoid the suicide squad of minivans and assorted Mario Andretti wannabees.


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My C2S is perfect in snow…

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Originally Posted by boman993
Amazing!! Good on you!!

I drive my 997.2 C4S year round too and love it. Porsches are awesome in the snow. I agree some days are too sketchy with drifts, but I’ve got an SUV for those seldom days.

Most of my winter driving is to Blue or MSLMS with the snowboards in tow.

Is that car a YouTube star - 911%?
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Originally Posted by boman993
Amazing!! Good on you!!

I drive my 997.2 C4S year round too and love it. Porsches are awesome in the snow. I agree some days are too sketchy with drifts, but I’ve got an SUV for those seldom days.

Most of my winter driving is to Blue or MSLMS with the snowboards in tow.

Winter tires as well?
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Originally Posted by boman993
Amazing!! Good on you!!

I drive my 997.2 C4S year round too and love it. Porsches are awesome in the snow. I agree some days are too sketchy with drifts, but I’ve got an SUV for those seldom days.

Most of my winter driving is to Blue or MSLMS with the snowboards in tow.

Winter tires as well?
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Old 02-05-2021, 10:25 AM
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Take delivery of my Cayman next week. Snow tires are inbound... It's my DD.
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