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Winter Driving in a C4S

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The only issue is clearance, but that becomes an issue for any car if the snow gets deep.
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The only issue is clearance, but that becomes an issue for any car if the snow gets deep.
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POST 1Original post

Hi All, I'm contemplating purchasing a 2020 911 Carrera 4S; however, it would need to be my all year driving car and I live in the New England area. Have others successfully relied on a C4S in New England winter weather with appropriate tires ? The sales folks all say "not a problem" but I'm looking to hear from owners that have tried it. Thanks in advance! -J

POST 2Original post

Haven’t driven a C4, but I drove a RWD Cayman S through five Ottawa winters with no problem. The only issue is clearance, but that becomes an issue for any car if the snow gets deep. An AWD 911 will be a breeze. Fun too.

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I have a 911 C2S and a Cayenne . I would be concerned, as the other posted mentioned, about the ground clearance with more than a little snow or the roads not plowed. You might find yourself becoming an unintended snowplow for your neighbors!

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On packed snow and winter tires (slopes of Sugarbush, 2014)...

POST 5Original post

Extremely helpful all! Thank you very much!! Standing between a 911 C4S and Panamera 4S yesterday @ a dealership, I was surprised how little difference in ground clearance there was between the two. Was making me feel optimistic about a 911 C4S in the snow (as your photos support)!

POST 6Original post

Previously lived in New England for many years and the snowplows do a good job of clearing the primary roads immediately and then secondary roads. Owned FWD sedans and coupes (only a couple inches more of clearance) with snow tires and able to get around as needed in the winters just fine. Use good judgement and beware of other drivers!

POST 7Original post

Like others stated, with good winter tires traction, on plowed or snow packed roads will be fine. It's clearance that's the issue and depends totally on how side streets, parking lots and all the various "ancillary" areas are cleared. Ripping a splitter off is no fun (speaking from direct experience). I think some folks underestimate this aspect of certain cars on the snow. Two cars may have equal "clearance" as measured by a ruler, but where one can gracefully flex and surf over the mounds of snow, another will dig in and get torn apart.

POST 8Original post

How about if you bought a new Macan S , and with the savings over a new C4S, buy a used 911 4S! Use the Macan in the snow and the 911 with good weather..... just a thought! Anyway, let us all know what you decide. Cheers!

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