My TT As A Winter Beater.....
#18
Originally Posted by ECB
id just buy a winter beater for $3k.
the TT is great in the snow...but why?
imagine how much a fender bender in the snow will cost you...then you'll be out a car for 2-3 months witing for parts...
easy for me to say...I forgot what snow looks like!!
Woohoo!
the TT is great in the snow...but why?
imagine how much a fender bender in the snow will cost you...then you'll be out a car for 2-3 months witing for parts...
easy for me to say...I forgot what snow looks like!!
Woohoo!
#19
#21
Just because you can...
Just because you CAN do it, dosen't mean you should. Why compromise any aspect of your car simply because you can. I'm no fan of trailer queens by any stretch, I'm a firm believer that ANY car was built to be driven, however I don't think it makes sense to subject your car to any sort of environment that undoubtedly WILL cause it harm. A good set of winter tires mounted runs 3K easy, get a 1995 through 1999 jeep cherokee 4x4 for 2500 to 5000 and save yourself the stress: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...QQcmdZViewItem
If the Jeep isn't your taste, go with an old Landrover Discovery or even a Rover series III: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-...QQcmdZViewItem
In the end you'll find a lot more uses for the 4x4 than a set of tires anyways. Plus, depending how long your winters are, you may save enough miles to switch your insurance on the TT and actually save money. Look into it.
If the Jeep isn't your taste, go with an old Landrover Discovery or even a Rover series III: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-...QQcmdZViewItem
In the end you'll find a lot more uses for the 4x4 than a set of tires anyways. Plus, depending how long your winters are, you may save enough miles to switch your insurance on the TT and actually save money. Look into it.
#23
Pierre, yes you drive your car in the snow and that will not hurt it at all. However, i used to live in tDenver where they do not ude actualy salt but a chemical copy and there are 2-3 year old cars with rusted frames. The compunds on the road kill cars in the winter.
#24
Originally Posted by pierre
Why doing it? Maybe just for the fun of it?
#26
Originally Posted by ramone
Location: Boston
My TT is my daily driver (only car I currently own) and I intend to drive it during the winter too. I'm thinking the AWD and some winter tires should keep me safe. I currently have All seasons. What winter tires out there would you guys recommend ? What things should I do or look out for in preparation ?
Thanks guys
My TT is my daily driver (only car I currently own) and I intend to drive it during the winter too. I'm thinking the AWD and some winter tires should keep me safe. I currently have All seasons. What winter tires out there would you guys recommend ? What things should I do or look out for in preparation ?
Thanks guys
Cleve
#27
I don't understand the fear of driving your car in the winter. Here in Europe everybody does that and it's considered normal. The turbo even has 4wheel drive, so I don't see a problem there.
#28
Originally Posted by DavidS
I don't understand the fear of driving your car in the winter. Here in Europe everybody does that and it's considered normal. The turbo even has 4wheel drive, so I don't see a problem there.
#29
Originally Posted by pierre
winter pics
I live in Cambridge, Ramone, and see a pair of 996TT's (one black, one silver) out on the street in winter and in the snow. Silver guy has a Cayenne Turbo in the driveway too, but the 911 is still being driven!
#30