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sgosh · 06-13-2016, 10:55 AM

I grew in Winnipeg, affectionately referred as Winterpeg...

In the mid-90s, I drove a 1987 Toyota Supra for a few winters. On slippery surfaces, it did fine as long as I started in 2nd. Deep snow, however, was its enemy. I have a feeling the Z would be much the same experience.

Corrosion would be my biggest worry, as some have pointed out, from the salt and grit on the roads in the winter.

While the Supra was drivable with a bit of conscious effort put into keeping the torque down on slippery surfaces, it rusted badly after its second winter. When I got it, it was a pristine condition with its original paint.

Given the choice now, I wouldn't do that again, and likely get a cheap winter-beater for the winter months.

Best of luck!

06-13-2016, 10:55 AM	#51 (permalink)
sgosh Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New Westminster, BC Age: 55 Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z 14 X6 12 TL Rep Power: 10	I grew in Winnipeg, affectionately referred as Winterpeg... In the mid-90s, I drove a 1987 Toyota Supra for a few winters. On slippery surfaces, it did fine as long as I started in 2nd. Deep snow, however, was its enemy. I have a feeling the Z would be much the same experience. Corrosion would be my biggest worry, as some have pointed out, from the salt and grit on the roads in the winter. While the Supra was drivable with a bit of conscious effort put into keeping the torque down on slippery surfaces, it rusted badly after its second winter. When I got it, it was a pristine condition with its original paint. Given the choice now, I wouldn't do that again, and likely get a cheap winter-beater for the winter months. Best of luck! __________________ History: Pontiac-> Honda-> Datsun-> Toyota-> Chevy-> Acura. Currently: Acura, BMW and Nissan.