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At the first sign of winter, I mount the hard top and changes the wheels to the winter snows and away I go.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi, I'm new here. I was hoping someone could give me some feedback on driving their boxster in the snow and other foul weather. I'm looking to purchasing a boxster but I'm not sure just how much a labor of love that would be with my Michigan winters. Thanks for the help Guys (and gals).

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I use my Boxster as a daily driver, year round and I live north of Boston. You need the following: hardtop with its heated rear window (the plastic window in the Boxster is definitely not suitable for winter driving) and a set of 16 inch wheels mounted with snow tires. At the first sign of winter, I mount the hard top and changes the wheels to the winter snows and away I go. The Boxster handles great in winter conditions. Heavy duty winter type mats are another good idea.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks for the help William. I'm glad to hear I'm not 'crazy' for wanting to drive a boxster year round. One more question though. Do you think the PSM would be a help or just not worth the drain on the boxster's spirit. Thanks again.

POST 4Original post

I have heard great things about PSM. My understanding is that you can always turn it off with a switch on the dash. So, if you find a car with that option it sounds like something worth having. My car is not so equiped and I have no problems.

POST 5Original post

Check out this prior posting for my PSM experience - IMHO it is no "spirit drain"...

POST 6Original post

In any case you need wintertires, I've been up to the Swiss/French alps with TC and 17" Summer tires.... "Don't try this at home" !!! Markus

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