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somms 06-16-2016 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09 (Post 3499765)
If you want to subject your Z to salt, calcium, and the risk of morons in Expeditions turning it into a crumpled soda can, more power to you bro. Again, just because you can doesn't mean you should.



I've gotta ask... what's the benefit of driving a Z year-round vs the downside? And what would you tell someone who tried the same thing with, say, a Dodge Viper or a Z06? Is it just a cost thing? If so, then why is it so hard for people to admit that having a 2nd vehicle is the better option?:confused:



Did you not read my post? A second car isn't an option for some of us. Myself, I live in the city and having one parking spot is something of a miracle. Two is nearly impossible. I don't know how a Dodge Viper or a Z06 drives in the snow. I do know they're not $30k cars.

The OP asked if the car can drive in the snow. It can, if the roads are plowed. This is indisputable. He lives in CO. He knows what winters do to a car. We all do. Repeating it ad nauseum isn't helping anyone.

Duc_Z09 06-16-2016 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by somms (Post 3499808)
Did you not read my post? A second car isn't an option for some of us. Myself, I live in the city and having one parking spot is something of a miracle. Two is nearly impossible. I don't know how a Dodge Viper or a Z06 drives in the snow. I do know they're not $30k cars.

The OP asked if the car can drive in the snow. It can, if the roads are plowed. This is indisputable. He lives in CO. He knows what winters do to a car. We all do. Repeating it ad nauseum isn't helping anyone.

I read your post. It sounds like you should move to somewhere where owning a sports car makes more practical/financial sense. Or maybe rent a space in a parking garage. Personally I'd never park a car I gave a crap about on a city street. I used to live in center city Baltimore. All the cars you see there on a daily basis are pieces of $h*t. There's a reason for that.

somms 06-17-2016 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09 (Post 3499815)
I read your post. It sounds like you should move to somewhere where owning a sports car makes more practical/financial sense. Or maybe rent a space in a parking garage. Personally I'd never park a car I gave a crap about on a city street. I used to live in center city Baltimore. All the cars you see there on a daily basis are pieces of $h*t. There's a reason for that.



I park in a climate controlled underground garage with cameras and guards. That's why it would be stupidly expensive to own a winter beater. As for where I live and what car I drive, those are very personal choices. I've wanted a Z car since I was 8, and I live in Boston because I want to.

Drew303 06-17-2016 03:04 PM

I feel sorry for your Z, but more power to you if you want to slide around and almost crash on a daily basis.

somms 06-17-2016 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew303 (Post 3500196)
I feel sorry for your Z, but more power to you if you want to slide around and almost crash on a daily basis.



You can lament the tiny amount of non-visible rust the underside has collected if you want. But I don't slide around (unless I tell it to) nor do I almost crash on a daily basis.

I think maybe you don't have much experience driving in anything but perfectly dry conditions if you think that's what it's like driving in the winter...

Drew303 06-17-2016 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by somms (Post 3500230)
You can lament the tiny amount of non-visible rust the underside has collected if you want. But I don't slide around (unless I tell it to) nor do I almost crash on a daily basis.

I think maybe you don't have much experience driving in anything but perfectly dry conditions if you think that's what it's like driving in the winter...

I grew up in Wyoming and currently live in Colorado. Been winter driving since I got my license.

somms 06-19-2016 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew303 (Post 3500243)
I grew up in Wyoming and currently live in Colorado. Been winter driving since I got my license.



... so you should know better.

DeliriousClam 06-19-2016 03:57 PM

Jesus Christ this thread pisses me off. all of you are going so ******* far off track of the original question. I answered and got **** for my answer because some dumb ***** believe what I actually experienced was false. Just answer the damn question or shut the hell up.


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