Just curious how many of us winter drivers plan to drive the roadster year round. I live in upstate NY and we have a pretty good winter but I still plan to drive my roadster all year. I drive a lot for work so the car will rack up miles very quickly (like 25K per year) but I figure I might as well enjoy my ride if I am going to be in the car 12+ hours per week. What's your plan?

 

Yes, daily driver for me, not a rich man, So i cant afford multiple cars

 

No I'll switch to the truck for the winter.

 

My R59, sadly to say will also be called upon to get me to work every morning...rain or shine...sleet or snow.

I think it can...I think it can...I think it can...

Or is more like

I hope it can...

 

Plan on year round here too. Bought car as a fun daily commuter 108 miles round trip to work

 

I'm considering a roadster to replace my R56 next year. One of the advantages over the RWD MX-5 is that it should be just about as practical as the R56 for winter. Just make sure you have winter or at least all seasons mounted.

The MINI's one downfall in the winter is relatively low ground clearance. Plowed roads are fine, but fresh, deep snow can drag the front spoiler lip.

 

I drove my R53 and R56 all year round, all-seasons on the R53 and snows on the R56, and I plan to do the same with the Roadster. I already specced out some 17" generic alloys plus run-flat Blizzaks from Tire Rack (about $1300 with the TPMS sensors). Looking forward to top-down with snow on the ground!

 

I'll be using mine year round. I plan on running a good All Season M+S tire.


-Steven

 

Year-round here too. Also looking forward to top down/snow on ground.

 

I plan on driving my roadster all year except for in the snow. We don't get a lot of snow in Missouri, but I live on hilly back roads so snow tires are a must. I kept my R53 that I already have a dedicated set of wheels and snows, so I'll still use those in the snow.

 

We plan on toughing out the harsh San Diego winter, 12" of average seasonal rain and all, in our R59, top down whenever possible! We're a hearty stock so we don't anticipate hardship, and snow is not typically in the forecast

 

Never tried top down in the snow before... will have to give that a try. I have driven other Convertibles/Roadsters in the winter and as long as you keep the top up there is not a lot of difference compared to a hard top in the winter.

 

I think we are going to have to have a top down winter picture contest! I can't wait.

 

Based on the current temps in Wisconsin, it might be refreshing to drive with the top down during a snowstorm...especially if it were to happen in the next day or so! LOL!

 

Will be a year around car for me. Dallas winters are rarely difficult however. Would still like to have a second car to drive on rainy and potentially severe weather days and for that matter long Texas trips that don't involve curvy roads - Maybe someday.

 

Expecting delivery the end of August.
Will be driven year round like the R53 was.
Dedicated winter wheels and snow tires.

 

Waiting for delivery. Will drive all the time at first, but then less in the summer than in the winter. The Fiat will be my ride of choice on the brutally hot days and on rainy days.