Isn't it cold to drive a convertible (Porsche Boxster) in the middle of winter?
Published on: Jan. 28, 2020
Convertible car in the middle of winter
Before I experienced convertible cars, when I saw people driving convertible cars in the middle of winter, I would think to myself, "It's so cold, but they're holding out...they don't have to go that far to drive in the open.
However, once you experience driving in a convertible, you'll be like, "I've never been in a convertible before.Even in the middle of winter, you will want to run with the roof open.I could see the "I'm not sure I know what I'm talking about.
In fact, "can you drive a convertible in the dead of winter?"As long as it's not snowing or anything, you can ride without any problems.I think. The other day, I decided to go to buy coffee beans alone in my Boxster, but I decided to leave the roof open if I was going to ride alone, and it was very pleasant.
It was so pleasant that I was going to go straight home after buying coffee beans, but I ended up going all the way to Ashiyu Driveway.
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As for our Boxster, we have a "Boxer" in our home.Why open driving in the middle of winter is perfectly fineThe interior of the car is quite warm, even in winter.
When running in the open, it's a good idea toI have the heat on and the warm air comes mainly to my feet, but it is quite warm.At first, I set the temperature quite high, thinking it would be cold, but on the contrary, it was too hot, so much so that I lowered the temperature.
I try to drive with my outerwear on at least once, but it is so warm these days that sometimes I think, "I could take it off at all.
Also, our Boxster has the optional heated seat function. I have very hot thighs.(What can I say, I don't like my thighs hot)I don't often turn on the heated seats, but my husband seems to use them.
Furthermore, this winter is especially warm.The other day I stopped by Ashiyu Driveway. As I recall, last year and the year before that, there was snow on the side of the road at this time of year, but that day there was no snow at all.
Rather, the wind rushes around the face, making it moderately cool, and the feet are warm, so it is truly head-cold and feet-heat.The drive was more comfortable with the roof open than with the roof closed.
Incidentally, when I asked my husband about "open driving in the middle of winter," here is what he said.
Convertible cars are definitely better in winter than in summer.It's nice to run at night in the summer with the air conditioning gun on, but...It is very hard during the day.I guess it depends on the person, but 10 degrees Celsius outside is enough, and personally I can go as low as 5 degrees Celsius at all.As expected, when the temperature is near 0°C, the Boxster is cold from the neck up because of the wind roll in.
By the way, our Boxster isI dare you to use manual air conditioning.Conveniently, the heat and air volume of the warm air can be adjusted directly from the
When I drive in the open in the middle of winter, sometimes a family in a minivan peeks at me and says, "Are you crazy in this cold weather?I can see it in a "I'm in the mood" kind of mood, but I want to say it out loud. "Take a ride!And.
In winter, a convertible car is like an open-air bath with a head cold and feet warm, and it really feels great. The sound of the engine, the sound of the wind, and the aroma all come directly into the car. There are many people who dislike convertible cars. I understand this because I was the same way, but I strongly recommend that you own one and experience it for yourself.
This was the case.
More dangerous in mid-summer than mid-winter
As my husband mentioned, open driving in midwinter is not a problem, but it is rather mid-summer that we need to be careful with convertible cars. No matter how much you cool the inside of the car with air conditioning, it is still hot because direct sunlight shines on you mercilessly from above. And you will get sunburned like crazy.(My husband had quite a tan on his forehead)
andNot only is it hot, but there is a risk of heat stroke.So, for your own safety, it is better to run with the windows closed as much as possible in midsummer.
Spring will soon be here. I think it would be a great feeling to drive a convertible through the rows of cherry trees in the spring, so if I have the chance this year, I would definitely like to do so.
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By the way, I drove a Lotus Elise without air conditioning 20 un years ago.
I suffered heat stroke from midsummer open driving.
So I got fed up and sold Elise.
After purchasing a convertible, he started driving with it open only at night during the summer.
chun chun
Kazukane Hills
>Mid-summer open driving caused heat stroke.
Oh, I see! If there was no air conditioning, I would have to open it, but even so, it would still be very dangerous if it were open...
I've yet to experience open driving at night in the middle of summer (sounds great with all the bugs), so I'd love to!
I used to drive an open mid-ship MGF. Even with a cap on, my neck would get blistered and my back would be covered in sweat, and as the master said, it was not a summer ride.
However, I still think that driving a car fully open, with the audio turned off, slowly down a mountain road as if communing with nature, is the ultimate luxury that only a convertible car can offer, and that even a motorcycle can't provide.
When I bought my Cayman, I had an ulterior motive to get a Boxster, but my wife, who has a negative impression of convertible cars, rejected the idea without a second thought. (The MGF only has a rear trunk right behind the engine, so I had to put my wife in the passenger seat first on the way home from shopping and pile up plastic bags on her lap because the sashimi would turn into steamed fish.)
I'm dreaming of getting a two-car system approved, and maybe a reasonably priced used convertible for solo travel....
Mr. Tap.
Oh no...it's really hard to drive a convertible in the summer, or it's better for you not to drive it....
>Riding slowly along the mountain roads as if you were talking to nature is the greatest luxury of a convertible car that even a motorcycle can't offer.
Indeed, it is really wonderful to drive in the open on mountain roads. Interacting with nature, I think you are exactly right.
>My wife, who has only negative impressions of convertible cars, rejected it out of hand.
Too bad...! But I understand your wife's feelings (laughs).
May the two-car system come to fruition!
Thank you for your continued support.
Wow, that was a TOTALLY agreeable article. I too keep my top open in the winter. When I pass a convertible with the top closed, I can't help but say, "Why?" I can't help but say, "Why?
top-notch
Thank you!
>When I pass a convertible with its top closed, I can't help but say, "Why?" I can't help but say, "Why?
Indeed (laughs) I wonder why I bought a convertible, I wonder why I bought a convertible (laughs).
I too love to drive open. When I open the car, I drive with the side windows down even in the middle of winter. The wind blows past the top of my head, but what makes me very happy is the heater that comes out from the back of the Mercedes-Benz SLK's seats to my neck. This is a very nice feature. I would love to see this feature in the Boxster!
Kaurano acid
>These heaters come out of the back of the Mercedes-Benz SLK seats to the neck.
Oh, yes! That's pretty good!
My husband used to drive an SLK, and I wonder if it came with it back then too... (It was a time when I had no interest in cars, so I don't remember it at all...)
Sure, I'd love to see it on the Boxster!
It's cold in the 4-seat open. I don't know about the latest cars, but you can't open the roof unless you have good protection against the cold because the cabin is wide and there is a lot of wind entrapment.
I was so impressed with how comfortable the Boxster was to ride in.
Sakonin.
>4 seat openings are cold.
I see! But it sure looks like a lot of wind roll in, unlike a 2-seater...
It would be cold to ride in a convertible car in which sumo wrestlers parade for victory, wouldn't it?
Hello! I upped the open-air bath!!! ^
Because this time of year, when I go for a run, my wife says to me, "I'm going to the outdoor hot spring! is my signal to my wife when I go running this time of year (laughs).
I sleep wrapped in a comforter and blankets no matter how cold it is, but my head is out! ^_^ It's just like having a cold head and a hot feet.
But the heated seats➕heater gun, but my knees are surprisingly cold, so a lap blanket would be perfect!
Not in summer (~_~;)
Mr. taramangts.
>Because this time of year, when I go for a run, my wife says to me, "I'm going to the outdoor hot spring! is my signal to my wife when I go running this time of year.
My sensibilities are the same as my husband's...LOL! For a convertible rider, driving with the roof open is like "taking an open-air bath" (lol).
I see...your knees get cold. But it is true that the rest of the body is warm, so it seems to feel even colder.
I can't stand the summer openings ^^;