2015 GT in the Snow???

[Black GT]

Quote: "what's cooler than cool? ICECOLD!!!!"

Didn't that car come with a cover ?

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[wproctor411]

This thread reminds me as to why I kept my 9 year old F150. 4x4, lockers, 33" ProComp tires. It was a bad winter. I can keep the miles low on my GT too.

 

[Patio208]

Personally I have only owned rear wheel drive cars my entire life, including 3 Mustangs. My work requires that I drive a Crown Vic. I have never owned a set of snow tires and have never been involved in any snow related mishaps. Its all about developing a feel for your car in bad conditions. I recommend novice drivers find an empty lot and have at it.

 

[cpumatt]

Personally I have only owned rear wheel drive cars my entire life, including 3 Mustangs. My work requires that I drive a Crown Vic. I have never owned a set of snow tires and have never been involved in any snow related mishaps. Its all about developing a feel for your car in bad conditions. I recommend novice drivers find an empty lot and have at it.

That's how I learned, and how I taught my girlfriend. Snow is just a new terrain to master.

 

[Hashbrownn]

The 2015 WRX/STI looks like a Honda Civic.

Honda Civic looks better

 

[L8APEX]

Traction control on + blizzaks ftw

 

[w3rkn]

After this past winter (is it gone yet?), I would hope they come out with super-winter tires.

Something really aggressive with a channel like the old aquatread.


...and/or AWD 5-door hatchback s550 Lincoln would be idea.

 

[FordService]

I'm pretty comfortable in the snow with FWD or AWD, but I've never driven a RWD car in the snow, except when I first bought an '01 GT snd drove it off the dealer lot in light flurries of snow. Car was slip sliding so much, I thought I was going to die.

I'm really liking the 2015 GT looks and I'm sure the performance will be great. It' one of the cars I'm considering for my next ride. The other contender so far is a 2015 WRX.

Living in the Chicago area, my concern would be driving the GT in the snow, since I can only afford 1 car and will be trading my current ride ('08 GTI).

Anyone here also considering the 2015 GT and driving it in the snow? I'd be pretty nervous, even with a good set of snow tires.

What are everyones thoughts?

Hi Vlad1966,

Driving in the snow can be a bit tricky; check out these winter driving tips: http://cot.ag/192t8vQ I recommend getting snow tires as well to put your mind at ease when cruising on snowy/icy surfaces.

You could also look into relocating to Florida because it’s anti-winter! =)

Also, check here for the latest updates on the 2015 Mustang.

Tricia

 

[PsyopGoat]

Your money and your property, but it pains me to see nice cars on salted roads. :(

 

[Grimace427]

Your money and your property, but it pains me to see nice cars on salted roads. :(

They aren't 80-year-old priceless Bugattis or gullwing Mercedes. They are just modern cars that can handle salt like any other regular car.

 

[PsyopGoat]

They aren't 80-year-old priceless Bugattis or gullwing Mercedes. They are just modern cars that can handle salt like any other regular car.

Salt isn't good for any car. Sure, the materials on older cars were more susceptible but let's not pretend new cars are impervious. "Never driven in snow" is a big selling point for the used car market, as is cars being in dry climates.

Like I said, your money and your property but personally I would never buy a car if I knew it was driven in snow.

 

[RoryTate]

I guess all of us that live where snow falls should garage the cars November to April and walk all winter.

 

[mustang317]

I guess all of us that live where snow falls should garage the cars November to April and walk all winter.

Yeah i live in Indiana and everyone who has a mustang here leave it in the garage from November to April or beginning of spring. thats why i am debating on wether i should buy my mustang in the fall or wait until next spring

 

[wjones14]

The improved front/rear balance and traction control should make the S550 the best Mustang ever in the snow.

The S197 model was the closest to a 50/50 front/rear balance as the Mustang ever was. Without driver, it was 52/48. That car is much better in snow than the SN95, which was 58/42 front/rear balance. The only way I could manage snow with my 1995 Mustang GT was to put three 60-lb sand tubes in the trunk. My 2005 is much better than the '95 because of the better balance and the computer aids, and I never bothered with weight in the trunk.

Snow tires would be a different story - all my experience above is on crappy all-seasons.

That said, there's nothing like a winter beater. Last year I was fortunate enough to buy a 2003 Mini as a second car, and that's definitely the way to go if you can manage it. The Mini is a blast in the summer, gets close to 30 mpg city, and throw some snow tires on it and snow is no problem. Much, much easier to drive in snow than my '05 Mustang (on all-seasons).

 

[Tony Alonso]

"Never driven in snow" is a big selling point for the used car market, as is cars being in dry climates.

For collector and older cars, yes...for cars made in the last 15 years, general appearance, cleanliness, having not been in accident, and options content probably counts for as much if not more.

Like I said, your money and your property but personally I would never buy a car if I knew it was driven in snow.

I had an '03 Mach 1 that I drive for 8 years through 7 winters. There was no rust on any of the panels, no rust in cracks and crevices, and the underbody did not look rusted. I kept it washed in the winter using touchless car washes. The person who bought it from me reacted positively to the condition of my car when he bought it after those 7 winters. He asked if I kept it garaged all the time, which I had not, except for when I stopped daily driving it.

I actually had to recondition the aluminum parts in the engine bay because those started getting oxidized from sitting when I stopped daily driving the car the last 9 months I had it!

While you might not buy something driven in the snow, I've seen plenty of used vehicles that show no discernible issues that I would have no problems purchasing if the price was right.

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