Dilemma

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Carol M

Lifer
While I was on hols I pretty much decided to get rid of both my cars (boxster and freelander) and get just one 'all-rounder' but not sure what. Head ruling heart, as in it's silly to have two cars. Spending money on the upkeep of two when one could do. The Freelander is a winter car and a work horse when needed but gets used all year. Boxster is......well, outstanding all round!!
Anyroadup I came home and washed the boxster as it needed it and after driving it and admiring it I just don't know what to do now!
I'm worried about getting rid of the Freelander and getting winters for the boxster (as Mr M thinks I should do) worried about how it will handle in bad weather but more so for other people sliding into me in the winter.
'Thats what insurance is for' Mr M.
Do you think winters on the Boxster and keep it and get rid of the freelander? What's your experience on winters are they all they are cracked up to be?
 
Carol, my problem is I have the Z for the fun of commuting a Dsicovery for the long haul and luxury times and I also have the Mondeo for the tip runs and DIY trips.

So my opinion would never result in getting rid of two to end up with only one !!!

:) :) :)
 
Marlon said:
apologies Carol, but I'm a bit confused - don't you have a Z4? A lovely yellow one?
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No, I changed it for the Boxster about 19 months ago.
I kept it in my sig in case they kicked me off the forum! :lol:
 
Winter tyres are great - I've seen RWD cars on winters comfortably tackle hills that had 4WD cars on summer rubber sliding sideways into the kerb

That said, I'd still keep them both - you can't really do tip runs in the Yellow Peril
 
Carol M said:
Marlon said:
apologies Carol, but I'm a bit confused - don't you have a Z4? A lovely yellow one?
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No, I changed it for the Boxster about 19 months ago.
I kept it in my sig in case they kicked me off the forum! :lol:
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i thought you had kept it in there just to show much nicer it looks than the poker
 
After trying one winter without (and being defeated by a speed bump into a car park during the snowy season, plus a couple of hairy experiences with frozen road surfaces), I now have winters for #108 - they are great, it really is night and day driving with a correct set of tyres for the conditions.

However, I also run a Saab Estate (also has winter tyres) when conditions are bad as I don't take #108 out then - mostly because of my distrust for other drivers and their cars. The Saab is also useful for trips out with the dogs, tip runs, collecting building materials, letting son-and-heir test his driving incapabilities... you get the idea.

So, I'm pretty useless at this "choose option (a) or option (b)" stuff, as I would say choose both; get the winters (so you can enjoy the Porsche all year round) and keep the Freelander
 
How about get rid of both and go for a 4 series convertible x-drive, then you have the top down fun, 4 seat practicality and 4 wheel drive for the winter
 
85genius said:
How about get rid of both and go for a 4 series convertible x-drive, then you have the top down fun, 4 seat practicality and 4 wheel drive for the winter
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Seriously considering this myself.

Get the diesel and you also get 50mpg (although I suspect I wouldn't get close to that :driving: )

0-60 in 5.2, convertible, sensible fast car.

What's not to like :)
 
Well ........ a dilemma indeed ...........

The boxter in the winter hmmmmmm on winter tyres ......... all I can comment on that one is that I have done it, both here and in Norway and it does not matter how well you are insu.red, you are always scared shitless that some dick is going to ram you.

It really depends on how much the Freelander owes you ......... for me the option would be, keep the boxter and have something else (fairly cheap) for those other days......... I keep the Z4M for the fun driving stuff and I have the jeep for Tesco's car parks and crap weather lolol
 
We've all been there Carol - head v heart ! Had mine up for sale ( very briefly each time ) but I still have it ! If you can afford to keep both of them why change - you'll end up with a new car that may well be more practical but no headturner like the Porker and lose a fortune in depreciation in no time . The Freelander owes you nothing every year you keep it and is so useful . I remember when you bought the Boxster - I bet it still looks as stunning as ever - I would have one but I would never be able to fit comfortably in it because of my size.
 
You'll be fine with winter tyres. I drove all around Iceland a couple of Christmases ago, through all kinds of snow and crappy roads, and never had any issues :)
 
Jasey said:
85genius said:
How about get rid of both and go for a 4 series convertible x-drive, then you have the top down fun, 4 seat practicality and 4 wheel drive for the winter
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Seriously considering this myself.

Get the diesel and you also get 50mpg (although I suspect I wouldn't get close to that :driving: )

0-60 in 5.2, convertible, sensible fast car.

What's not to like :)
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Realsitically you'd still need winter tyres though as the X drive cars are probably worse on summer tyres than a FWD car on winters :wink:
Im on my 2nd X3 & will be slipping winters on that from Novemeber
 
mr wilks said:
Jasey said:
85genius said:
How about get rid of both and go for a 4 series convertible x-drive, then you have the top down fun, 4 seat practicality and 4 wheel drive for the winter
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Seriously considering this myself.

Get the diesel and you also get 50mpg (although I suspect I wouldn't get close to that :driving: )

0-60 in 5.2, convertible, sensible fast car.

What's not to like :)
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Realsitically you'd still need winter tyres though as the X drive cars are probably worse on summer tyres than a FWD car on winters :wink:
Im on my 2nd X3 & will be slipping winters on that from Novemeber
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TBH I was just assuming that the X drive 4 series would be good in the winter, I used to have an X-Type Jag AWD and that was awesome in the snow never had to bother with winter tyres and always had plenty of grip unless I really gave it some beens and then I could just about get it to power slide
 
Mister T said:
You'll be fine with winter tyres. I drove all around Iceland a couple of Christmases ago, through all kinds of snow and crappy roads, and never had any issues :)
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+1 Here.
Go for Nokian Winter Tyres.
That brand is head and shoulders above the rest.
Plus skinny is better than jumbo performance profile tyres for clawing through snow and slush.

Winter driving is more of an attitude than an actual encumbrance.
Just adjust your skill set and you will be good to go.
If you are looking at 12 inches and drifting.
Well put a log on the fire and pour a cuppa of your favourite .

You hit the nail on the head with your comment about idiots smashing into you.
That is the real winter driving hazard and could happen even if you were driving a Sherman Tank.

A Hot Blonde in a Hot Yellow Sports Car ..
Well that is so Carol

Cheers and enjoy the Boxster on Snow
Bumpy

ps Sand and salt used over here to provide winter driving traction ..Well that breaks my heart when I consider taking the Zed out of it's comfy garage and into the winter elements. That's my most difficult winter driving decision
 
Life is too short not to enjoy what you drive. Keep both AND get winters for the porker so you can drive it in the snow :-)
 
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