paul328
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I wonder if anyone has experience here.
I collect old cars and generally keep them off the road from November until early April with occasional drives in dry days when the salt has been washed off the roads, up here near Glasgow. I normally use my everyday 4wd drive saloon or estate cars as year round cars with winter tyres from November to April. My previous job required me to always be at work places on time irrespective of weather. Most years I hardly use the everyday cars during the summer except for very long drives over short periods of time.
I bought a 4200 a year ago and used it very sparingly over last winter. In fairness it was a very wet rather than icy one here. It is my newest classic car, and therefore possibly the best rustproofed.
Has anyone used one as an alternative daily driver over the winter?
If so:
All views appreciated.
I collect old cars and generally keep them off the road from November until early April with occasional drives in dry days when the salt has been washed off the roads, up here near Glasgow. I normally use my everyday 4wd drive saloon or estate cars as year round cars with winter tyres from November to April. My previous job required me to always be at work places on time irrespective of weather. Most years I hardly use the everyday cars during the summer except for very long drives over short periods of time.
I bought a 4200 a year ago and used it very sparingly over last winter. In fairness it was a very wet rather than icy one here. It is my newest classic car, and therefore possibly the best rustproofed.
Has anyone used one as an alternative daily driver over the winter?
If so:
- Did they notice any significant deterioration in the body/underbody or components?
- Did they put on all season or winter tyres and what difference did they make compared to modern premium tyres like Pilot 4's? if so which ones?
- Did the air con de-mist systems cope well?
- Any other tips or advice?
All views appreciated.