1st timer

I was thinking of not driving my car in the winter but i don't feel like getting a shit box and having it brake down on me in the midle of winter.
So i'm gonna rust proof it get my self some winter tires and hopefully my car will still look like new next year.(i'm obssesed with keeping my car like new inside out)

TL_Fo_Life

I don't mind driving in the winter. Gotta love Cali. even in the winter it's not that bad.

derrick

Been driving it since May 9th, 2001. Winters ... no problem but I live in southwestern Ontario ... not Quebec.

2003TL-S

driven every winter since i bought her bacin apr. 02, never have had aproblem

VoLLy

iTrader: (8)

I have no choice, its my only car, but i definetely will get some good winter tires.

TLsu

Only cool thing about Louisiana weather...you can drive your car in the winter.

MattT516

My car is driven no matter the weather. It's my only car so I really have no choice. I've driven through every type of weather in the TL-S, and I have to say it's fairly average in the snow and other inclement conditions. I don't even go with winter tires; my Continentals are fine in wet weather.

TLsu

Matt you ever meet up w/ that guy who posted on here looking for you?

ace2525

Live on Long Island, NY and drive it all winter through a foot of snow.....got a 99 TL and it actually handles really well...the TCS really helps out...does quite better then my moms mercedes which sucks in the winter.

ps...this is the first year it will be out of a garage....we will see how it goes

Edward'TLS

All you need is four real snow tires, not all-season $hits.

bkzjimmy

same here

fsttyms1

I bought the car to be driven, not parked. So it gets driven year round. When i buy my vette(hopefully next year) it will be year round also

snowman81

I feel the same about buying it to drive it....but a vette! Don't know if I could drive one of those year round. I think I would get tired of the ride to be honest with you.

I had the same question. I am moving from Texas to Virginia. I don't think it snows much in Virginia but I will have to wait and see. I may not even get winter tires.

fsttyms1

It wouldnt be my daily car, but i would take it out. Sittind and wasting away isnt what i buy cars for.

a small amount of snow a year or alot, Snow tires do make a huge difference.

dands99tl

I drive my car year round as well, it's not my only car, buy sure does a LOT better in the snow then the 400hp CRXs do! With the A/S tires on there, the TL really does pretty good.

ou sig

so what car are you really going to get next??? Ive seen you talk about many different ones! haha

PenancE

wash underneath every week or so to get rid of the salt

snowman81

yeah, I'll definitely be doing this. Can't have it rusting on me.

fsttyms1

Well for my work car(to replace the TL) Its either going to be the Lexus GS400-430 or the CTS. And hopefully by next fall ill be able to finally purchase the fun /weekend car (ive been holding off as long as possible on both due to buying a house this year)

power-fade

Every year....4 good snowies or ice tires

maxxxboost

i drive in winter, usually work, school.
But when i park my car at home, i give it a good hose down..
winter salt is KILLER...

Da_iLLeZt_TL973

i drive my bitch in the winter but of course i take my time when it snows because i plow the snow with my front bumper ......my undercarriage is a little nasty lookin if anyone knows how to get rid of that or clean it up a bit shoot me a PM please cuz i dont wanna the thread

FiftyFive

ill be driving my car in the winter, but im gonna bring it up about 2 inches

subtledreamer

winter? what's that??

<3 socal

TL83s

Im moving to Cape Coral FL F_IT IM tired of the snow, ice & sand shit......the ice scratches the paint.....IT sux.....Its nice though turning on those heated seats though

1st timer

Ive driven a vette in the winter, i don't recomend driving it in a snow storm lol.

1st timer

any of you guys coat the underneath or "rust proof" the car?

Love my 99

I've never even driven in the rain since I bought her, much less the snow. She sits all winter. It's just not worth it

fsttyms1

You ever driven a C5 with snow tires? I have. It went thru the snow just as good as the TL with snows on it

lostchild83

This will be my first FULL winter with it. My snowies are ready. I just need to raise the car by 2 inches. I don't think rust proof would be necessary though. Just wash the car once a week. You're from Montreal too right? There's this place near Papineau where it's a hot water self wash for 2$. I go there all the time in the winter to wash my car. Wash underneath the car and the wheel wells thoroughly.

pzero23

Hey FSTTYMS1 what part of wisconsin are you from Me Milwaukee, just wondering cause i see alot of post from you. But I plan on putting the my tl away in Nov and driving my civic the rest of the year. The civic has a set of Bridgestone Blizzaks from tirerack.

Edward'TLS

Rust proofing the underneath of the car is good only if applied properly. Otherwise the thick tar like substance will trap salt and speed up the rusting process.

fsttyms1

Appleton

Agreed. ive seen in most cases it causes things to rust out faster. That and if you ever need to have serious body work its very hard to get every thing sealed up properly again so that it doesnt trap salt and moisture

medicshane

ya..i drive the A-spec all year round...its great in the snow...dont skimp on the tires.....get the best...it handles very well with the vsa

MattT516

Who was looking for me? I didn't get any messages or anything.

415ua5

wow...i feel really lucky i never have to deal with snow

winter here is nice smooth pavement haha

1st timer

No,i've driven a 96 convertable with winters on and i couldn't even get out of the driveway cause it's on a slope so the tires wheir just spining and the back end was going left and right. Was a bitch.

1st timer

Too far for me man,i live in laval. And i think undercoating it is worth it.

1st timer

Acura does it with something else than tar some sort of wax,not sure.