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Originally Posted by The Red One
I like nice things, But I also use old stuff when I can save unnecessary wear & tear. BTW, I feel bad for you too 
Snow and rain, road salt, sub-zero temperatures, slippery roads and clueless drivers aren’t exactly ideal conditions to expose my prized ride to.
Putting it away is quite cheap insurance to keep it looking good for a long time.
Having a second vehicle available and free safe storage space makes it a no brainer for me. But I never always had this choice (in the past and agree 100% in the end its just a cheap car. Would I drive it in winter. Hell yes! But have no reason to at this time.
Have you checked out an engine bay of 5 yr old cars that ran in winter slush where they use salt? I would rather work on the one that never saw this accelerated corrosion.
Every time you brush snow and ice off it your lining yourself up for a long spring detailing.
When I take it out this spring it will feel and look like a brand new car, just as I left it.
Is your car special to you? |
Very special. My 04 WRX is even more special and loves winters. I go out every time it snows and have a blast. With snow tires it’s unstoppable. Sure she does not look brand new but for 18 years old she looks pretty good and I never hid her away. Silver color helps.
Not beating anyone up, maybe just poking some fun. it’s your car do what you want, but you are most likely just keeping it nice for the next owner. And I get that spring feeling driving it again. I feel the same way when the summer tires go back on and grip comes back.