Brave sole! I’m the ass who thinks any car should be just fine in the snow with snows. Piloted powerful sports cars in Alaska and North Dakota winter’s. That said, I’m not sure any rear drive truck, even with snows, is going to be easy. I used to drive my old pickup in two wheels and 700lbs of weight in the bed, but…

The only thing that makes a bad winter car is no heat ... And maybe something that doesn’t start/run reliably. In Alaska we used to call it a “beater with a heater.” awd, fwd, red doesn’t matter too much, when on hills, with the right tires. But... for not as snowy areas it might be reasonable to just have a set of…

Had a ‘91 Fox gt ragtop and didn’t mind it I. The snow of Anchorage, AK or Spokane, Wa. 200 lbs of sand in the trunk and studded snows on the rear (fronts were summers). As long as the heater worked and the top wasn’t leaky (usually a thumbs up on both) it was nice. Was good even crossing the Cascades in winter…

Do it! Galvanized body means no rust from pre-treated salty roads. Nothing to lose unless you don’t play. I drove my 996 turbo in the snow in North Dakota. Enjoy.

Had a ‘91 gt vert 5spd. Can confirm. This is the correct answer.

Loved my 1991 gt rag top when I went to college (benefits of an oilfield summer job). White, black top, gray interior, 5spd. Rolling in my 5.0 word to your mother.

Very similar for me! I loved that car. Nothing was cooler than the F50. Fight me. Then my love for the Shelby cobra, viper, and porsche 928 lead me to buy a 1991 mustang GT very 5spd and that was the very fastest car in the world to typical prick mustang driving 19 year old me, a fiero 2m4, a 2001 VR6 Jetta, and the…

I have to agree with LTT on this one. I grew up in Alaska, lived in eastern Washington state, the Mitten of Michigan (lots of salt), and the UP of Michigan -Keweenaw Peninsula- (no salt). Maybe I’m just a glutton for cold. Anyway, the only place that made great use of salt was the Mitten. Driving on salted roads is…

From Alaska, lived in the Keweenaw for a time. Can confirm. Also, having driven with and without studs in my snows, studs rock.

... from Alaska, was living in North Dakota when pic was taken last year, now living in Michigan. Yes, that’s my 996 Turbo (6spd - mt). Yes, I drove it at -40 Freedom Degrees. Yes, I was a bastard and would warm it up before driving it. Yes, I had snow tires. Yes, there is something wrong with me because I only live…

Heated seats are great. And most winter’s I’m a lot colder than you. Signed , An Alaskan. P.S. Aren’t you a little young to be so crotchety? #Get off my lawn you kids!

Used to be a corporate attorney in the mining industry. Not saying mining is un-environmentally friendly, but we absolutely loved electric cars, hybrid cars, and wind turbines (they use significant amounts of copper - nearly all electricity is generated using copper, even in wind turbines).

Wouldn’t need a heated garage. Just something to keep it out of the snow/ice accumulation. That said, a garage that is attached to a heated building (like a house or small office) doesn’t need to be heated to be warmer than ambient outdoor temps. #TipsfromAlaskans #Snowtires

In Anchorage Alaska they use sand and gravel in most places and deicing agent in a few spots in the downtown area. I personally liked it better than salt/driver everywhere. In so.e places, we just gravel intersections. Works well up there.

Attorney acquaintance of mine has “acquit” on his alaskan license plate. (Bright red RS5). He is legendary. A very good lawyer. And I love his plate!

Have a star for the Alaskan IPA. My favorite brewery. Reminds me of growing up in AK.

Well done, Sir/Madam. You get a star.

My best running out story begins with home - in Anchorage, Alaska. I was driving south to the U.P. of Michigan for a job (bad economy in Alaska since the garbage price of oil). I recruited an uncle-in-law to cannonball the AlCan (Alaska Canadian) Highway in December (not speeding, but only stopping to switch drivers,…

I bought a 2001 911Turbo because I wanted to know if they were as good as all get out (and it was recommend by Doug!). That said, it was as pleasurable to drive as everyone says, but the interior quality was awful (996 specific, I think), it had a great deal of engine, road, and wind noise (all older 911s), its stupid…

You have made me jealous and homesick. I grew up in Anchorage and now live in the Mid-West off and on for the last 5 years. Super homesick. I miss it dearly. Thank you for the photos. Michigan (even with the UP and “the Lake”) doesn’t stack up. Very nice, but not home. Cheers,