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Fri Sep 30, 2005 8:18 pm Post subject:
Porsche 928 in Canada |
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I am wondering how 928's fare in Canada, especially in the Toronto
area. How far can you drive into winter, if not through winter. Since
they have a 50/50 weight distribution, I thought that they would
survive a bit better when snow starts to fly.
I could be wrong though , since it has the other "winter wrongs" like
wide tires and a powerful engine. Any thoughts?
Cheers ...
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Sat Oct 01, 2005 8:14 am Post subject:
Re: Porsche 928 in Canada |
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Well I am wondering where you might be from, since you are not too familiar
with driving or winter or Toronto
They never have fared as wel as the 911. But you still see 944's and 928's
still kicking around. But I think the owners usualy put them in their garage
for the winter.
You don't drive a Porsche in winter, because the salt will rust the car. The
first snow usually comes in late December, or early January, though there
may be a dusting prior to that, and is gone late March, early May. Of course
except during snow storms, the roads are clear all winter long. And you can
get Blizzacks for a Porsche.
If you drive them through the winter, I doubt they would last longer than
any other car people drive through winter.
Wide tires are better than thin tires in snow, providing they are not summer
slicks. A Porsche would be a fine ride, in the winter, in Toronto.
But isn't a 928 like a 10 year old car already? If I were you, I would buy a
beater for the winter.
<williammaw@aol.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I am wondering how 928's fare in Canada, especially in the Toronto
area. How far can you drive into winter, if not through winter. Since
they have a 50/50 weight distribution, I thought that they would
survive a bit better when snow starts to fly.
I could be wrong though , since it has the other "winter wrongs" like
wide tires and a powerful engine. Any thoughts?
Cheers ...
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Sun Oct 02, 2005 4:21 pm Post subject:
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I am in US but I have lived in Canada both in Alberta and Ontario, and
I am used to driving in the snow. I just haven't driven a 928 in snow.
It was more out of cursiosity than anything else. I figure I would
move where I can find financing debt/equity for the tech venture that I
am pursuing.
I have a 928 now. It is a twenty year old vehicle though very well
preserved, and hence only used as a weekend driver. I don't itend to
bring it over to Canada but if I buy another one there, I would most
likely use it is a weekend driver too. Since it would only be driven
once in a while, I wanted to know how far I can drive into winter
without getting rust from the salt or due to its driviability.
Thank you for your advice.
Cheers ...
Defender of Enormous Manhood wrote:
| Quote: | Well I am wondering where you might be from, since you are not too familiar
with driving or winter or Toronto
They never have fared as wel as the 911. But you still see 944's and 928's
still kicking around. But I think the owners usualy put them in their garage
for the winter.
You don't drive a Porsche in winter, because the salt will rust the car. The
first snow usually comes in late December, or early January, though there
may be a dusting prior to that, and is gone late March, early May. Of course
except during snow storms, the roads are clear all winter long. And you can
get Blizzacks for a Porsche.
If you drive them through the winter, I doubt they would last longer than
any other car people drive through winter.
Wide tires are better than thin tires in snow, providing they are not summer
slicks. A Porsche would be a fine ride, in the winter, in Toronto.
But isn't a 928 like a 10 year old car already? If I were you, I would buy a
beater for the winter.
williammaw@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1128093487.009342.45030@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
I am wondering how 928's fare in Canada, especially in the Toronto
area. How far can you drive into winter, if not through winter. Since
they have a 50/50 weight distribution, I thought that they would
survive a bit better when snow starts to fly.
I could be wrong though , since it has the other "winter wrongs" like
wide tires and a powerful engine. Any thoughts?
Cheers ...
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Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:57 am Post subject:
Re: Porsche 928 in Canada |
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The problem would be ground clearance in deeper snow, drifts, ruts and
such. Put snow tires on it and go. I drive a 944 year-round in a similar
climate. Just not after a decent, fresh snow.
williammaw@aol.com wrote:
| Quote: | I am in US but I have lived in Canada both in Alberta and Ontario, and
I am used to driving in the snow. I just haven't driven a 928 in snow.
It was more out of cursiosity than anything else. I figure I would
move where I can find financing debt/equity for the tech venture that I
am pursuing.
I have a 928 now. It is a twenty year old vehicle though very well
preserved, and hence only used as a weekend driver. I don't itend to
bring it over to Canada but if I buy another one there, I would most
likely use it is a weekend driver too. Since it would only be driven
once in a while, I wanted to know how far I can drive into winter
without getting rust from the salt or due to its driviability.
Thank you for your advice.
Cheers ...
Defender of Enormous Manhood wrote:
Well I am wondering where you might be from, since you are not too familiar
with driving or winter or Toronto
They never have fared as wel as the 911. But you still see 944's and 928's
still kicking around. But I think the owners usualy put them in their garage
for the winter.
You don't drive a Porsche in winter, because the salt will rust the car. The
first snow usually comes in late December, or early January, though there
may be a dusting prior to that, and is gone late March, early May. Of course
except during snow storms, the roads are clear all winter long. And you can
get Blizzacks for a Porsche.
If you drive them through the winter, I doubt they would last longer than
any other car people drive through winter.
Wide tires are better than thin tires in snow, providing they are not summer
slicks. A Porsche would be a fine ride, in the winter, in Toronto.
But isn't a 928 like a 10 year old car already? If I were you, I would buy a
beater for the winter.
williammaw@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1128093487.009342.45030@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
I am wondering how 928's fare in Canada, especially in the Toronto
area. How far can you drive into winter, if not through winter. Since
they have a 50/50 weight distribution, I thought that they would
survive a bit better when snow starts to fly.
I could be wrong though , since it has the other "winter wrongs" like
wide tires and a powerful engine. Any thoughts?
Cheers ...
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Wed Oct 05, 2005 8:58 pm Post subject:
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That didn't cross my mind. Yes, the low ground clearance would be a
bigger problem.
Thank you ...
someone@somewhere.net wrote:
| Quote: | The problem would be ground clearance in deeper snow, drifts, ruts and
such. Put snow tires on it and go. I drive a 944 year-round in a similar
climate. Just not after a decent, fresh snow.
williammaw@aol.com wrote:
I am in US but I have lived in Canada both in Alberta and Ontario, and
I am used to driving in the snow. I just haven't driven a 928 in snow.
It was more out of cursiosity than anything else. I figure I would
move where I can find financing debt/equity for the tech venture that I
am pursuing.
I have a 928 now. It is a twenty year old vehicle though very well
preserved, and hence only used as a weekend driver. I don't itend to
bring it over to Canada but if I buy another one there, I would most
likely use it is a weekend driver too. Since it would only be driven
once in a while, I wanted to know how far I can drive into winter
without getting rust from the salt or due to its driviability.
Thank you for your advice.
Cheers ...
Defender of Enormous Manhood wrote:
Well I am wondering where you might be from, since you are not too familiar
with driving or winter or Toronto
They never have fared as wel as the 911. But you still see 944's and 928's
still kicking around. But I think the owners usualy put them in their garage
for the winter.
You don't drive a Porsche in winter, because the salt will rust the car. The
first snow usually comes in late December, or early January, though there
may be a dusting prior to that, and is gone late March, early May. Of course
except during snow storms, the roads are clear all winter long. And you can
get Blizzacks for a Porsche.
If you drive them through the winter, I doubt they would last longer than
any other car people drive through winter.
Wide tires are better than thin tires in snow, providing they are not summer
slicks. A Porsche would be a fine ride, in the winter, in Toronto.
But isn't a 928 like a 10 year old car already? If I were you, I would buy a
beater for the winter.
williammaw@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1128093487.009342.45030@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
I am wondering how 928's fare in Canada, especially in the Toronto
area. How far can you drive into winter, if not through winter. Since
they have a 50/50 weight distribution, I thought that they would
survive a bit better when snow starts to fly.
I could be wrong though , since it has the other "winter wrongs" like
wide tires and a powerful engine. Any thoughts?
Cheers ...
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