R300/400 only car

[Dare2Fail]

Hi all,

I get the feeling that my brain is not going to let up on me until I scratch the Caterham itch. If/when I do it I will be looking to go down the R300 or R400 route. Now for te interesting/daft bit:

My commute each day is done by motorbike, however there will be points I the deepest depths of winter where this just isn't feasible. At present I have a BMW Z3 MCoupe which isn't exactly the most winter friendly car, but I appreciate that a Caterham is much more hardcore proposition. Has anyone here tried to use these as their only car? Is there any reason why it would be a really really bad move?

[kenno78]

Salt on the roads is a killer. Don't do it in your seven.

[Dare2Fail]

kenno78 said:

Salt on the roads is a killer. Don't do it in your seven.

This was my main concern so I think you have answered my question nicely. Cheers.

[grenpayne]

Might be worth doing a search for Cock Womble 7's account of using the car everyday! It can be done but in winter you are making life very hard on yourself and the car as has been said.

[V7SLR]

I have both .... in colder weather the bike (R1200GS, heated grips etc) is far more pleasant than my Tillett seats / no heater / no carpet SLR. Unless it's icy in which case any car is going to be more inherently stable than a bike, the bike is easier to live with. It's also quicker to wash down to help prevent corrosion.