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how many here drives there 7 year round?

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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 11:21 PM
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how many here drives there 7 year round?

i drive mine year round, mine dont never get a rest..rain, sun, but never any snow, (but i do crank it). i was just a little curious
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 11:24 PM
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*raises hand* I'm right there with ya.

Snow, rain, wind, dry, heat, sleet, flurries, sunny, etc...

BTW...an empty parking lot with snow is the best combo. WOO HOO!

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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 11:33 PM
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i do!
but i dont have to contend with snow..
though i wish it did snow down here..
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 11:38 PM
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I wish I could winter park, I managed to do it the first year I had it, but now I drive year round. I feel kinda bad having it out in the weather, but the mild attention it gets makes it worthwhile to represent.
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 11:47 PM
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since thats all i own , i do!!
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 11:49 PM
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i drove it year round last year, now im letting it sit year round
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 11:55 PM
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I'm torn between getting a set of winter treads for mine or taking it off the road to fix the rust already present. Probably end up driving it this winter, then repairing the cancer next winter.. after I get a rear skirt and side aprons.. only have to paint it once that way... he he

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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 12:33 AM
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I would if it would pass MO inspection and I could afford to title and insure it. Broke right now
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 12:42 AM
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well ive only had mine since jan of this year but ill drive it year round since its my only transportaion, but then again southern california has perfect weather =D
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 12:47 AM
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I drive my 7 year around as San Diego is good for it. In a few months there will be snow within an hours drive east, mountains less than an hour north..beaches 15 minutes away. The only drawback is being in commuter traffic during the week.

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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 03:35 AM
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I got my 85 GS for the purpose of driving in the winter months! I normally ride my motorcycle everyday. When it gets this cold, sport bikes aren't much fun (26 degrees now) And if there is ANY frost on the road, forget about it! So, I have a set of studded tires for the car, and I'll probably look for some heavy weight to put in the back, like maybe a large water blivit or something....
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 04:13 AM
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Its the only car I have to drive...I have to drive it in the winter .

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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 05:53 AM
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I drove the 1984 I used to own two years ago in the winter, but I don't use the Mariah. I also have a family car (Mazda 626, don't know the name for that model in the US), so that's the one that goes out in snow or bad weather.
They use plenty of salt during the winter months, and it wouldn't do much good to the car...
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 06:30 AM
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We have Mazda 626's here in the US also, I think theyre the same thing .

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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 06:56 AM
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OK, just thought they'd be called different in the US. Seems not. Still like the Seven more, but I guess that's a stupid statement, since I wouldn't be on the forum otherwise :-)
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 07:09 AM
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I have owned mine since April and have only driven it once legally. So you could say mine is up for the winter! Actually until I finish the suspension overhaul, exhaust, and cooling system. Mine will be off the road. But it will never see winter again as long as I own it.
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 08:14 AM
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All year round baby.....










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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 10:18 AM
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Year round here, everything but snow.
I am trying to buy a Mid-size truck (something I can use to tow my car to the races)
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 11:33 AM
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Here in san diego the weather is not a problem. really you could say that san diego doesn't have weather it's paradise on earth. To answer the question , yes, i could drive my 7 all year-round.
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 12:24 PM
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Unfortunatly I do. Wish I had a pick up or something to use in the snow. Oh well.
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 02:28 PM
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I feel sorry for all you guys who have to contend with snow! And on behalf of mother nature... "I'm sorry"
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 03:11 PM
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Mine gets driven all year round, Our weather is very mild though compaired to some places.
Althought currently I cant drive it in the rain or at night, because my alternator is bust so the battery goes flat REAL quick with any accessories on.
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 03:16 PM
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Yeah, i do too, unfortunately.
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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I pretty much do... I have a truck I drive the rest of the time, but I drive the 7 whenever I feel like..

Of course I live in TX. It's supposed to be about 70 and sunny here today.
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 04:32 PM
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all yr round. only car. unfortunately it isn't handling rain too well so it isn't going to move in snow until i get new tires. uck.
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