You guys are basically correct but I would say it also depends what model you have. The splitter on my 1LE is like 4 inches off the ground. It scrapes fairly often in summer let alone winter. Not optimal for winter driving and the refrozen crust on streets and end of driveways, etc. Plus the front of the 1LE is totally open and full of radiators and heat exchangers.
would make me nervous in winter.
So again, yeah you can do it, but I'm not sure why you'd want to.
But whatever. When any of you sally
buy a [modern] muscle car and drive it in the winter I'll buy you a beer. But my actions speak louder than words.
PS Unknown I have driven the Stingray Z51. I've been sick and but I'll give a quick response at some point soon.
Edit: I know you did it Evil Twin, but the current Mustang is a far different beast than your 2005 GT.
Totally agree. Not to misconstrue: I'm not necessarily advocating that people
should be driving their 1LE or C7 or whatever in the winter.... up to the owner and how minty they want to keep things.
I'm just negating the argument that you're going to get stuck in your RWD sportscar. The reality is you'll be fine in Ontario but for a small handful of days.
Now. In all fairness this is why I'm looking at something like a C43 wagon or a M550i or a S5 sportback for my next car......something sporty that I can drive all year round and also to the ski hill. I've lost my winter storage next to my office as the space is now rented out so it's not optimal right now with 4 cars.
Yeah. Although my 335i is getting up there, it's a nice balance of all-year sportiness with the manual and RWD. I'd love a manual sedan/wagon replacement at some point...but that is seeming less and less likely. Something with a V8 would be a good consolation I guess...M550i, etc.
I wouldn't be interested in dedicated sports car unless:
a) I had piles more money
b) a 3 car garage
c) children that didn't need driving
Or at least 2 of the 3 above.