Moving from Florida to Oregon
 

Hello!

I wanted to get the inside scoop on the driving conditions during the winter. Is it suitable for an '05 s2000 as a DD? I currently have Continental DW with only 5k miles on it. Or should I hold off and just bring my '07 Acura TL-S with DWS with 20k miles (I know it's better handling when it snows). I don't drive hard or spirited most of the time, but I can. My CR still has the original pads at 50% through 34k miles. And I'm trying to hold off from buying a hardtop for the '05.

I'm back in forth on this because I was in Oregon this past weekend when it was just raining all the time (similar to Florida, but cold) and all I could think about is how much more comfortable I feel in my S in the rain versus any other car (my CR REALLY spoiled me in wet conditions). If I could, I'd like to bring only my '05 to save me the time/money.

I'm not familiar with the duration or severity of the cold/snow during the winter and would like the community's input. Any advice would help.

Thanks everyone!

Probably should've posted this in the Oregon section, but I don't intend on just driving in Oregon only :)

I don't think any of us daily them in the winter :( no salt on the roads, but in the snow they are a lot of fun!!

Where in Oregon? I moved here from Sarasota 6 years ago

Generally shows about twice a year here in the PNW in the lowlands. Portland area can get ice sometimes if there is a lot of cold air coming down the gorge. So you'd probably be OK with the S2000 if snow is the primary concern.

Coming from Orlando, moving to Eugene!

Nice! Huge difference! There's a couple guys down there - perhaps move this to the Oregon section

jesus....i spend some time in eugene. in-laws


i seldom see s2k's there. snow is about as regular as seattle...1-2inches every other year i think with the occasional "snowmageddon" every 5th year.

roads are decent, town is ok. i cant stand U of O fans.


heres a joke that adequately describes U of O fans..."Whats one similarity between an OSU fan and a U of O fan?" Answer: neither went to the u of o.




EDIT: so you have an 05, AND a CR AAAANNNNNDDDDD a TL? and you cant figure out which one to bring? the TL. FFS. you are moving. youll need the cargo space and appreciate the actual roof in ultra rainy oregon