Hot Botts

[rude-boy]

It seems that most people on here advise potential Boxster buyers that these are one of the more important options to look for.

Are they really all that?

I don't have them and find that the addition of a hat is all I need if blatting about sans roof below 5 degrees.

Air con is more than man enough for the job.

[Don]

rude-boy said:

Are they really all that?

Yes.

I've had cars fitted with 'em and cars without. I'll take *with* every time, thanks...

[TTTurbo]

thought most advive to potential Boxster buyers was not to do it

[sleep envy]

sweaty crack??

[flow99]

Can't stand them, definate no, no, in my book.

[MogulBoy]

I think that they are great and not just for top down use. On a long drive I find that they can relax my back muscles. Also, it's nice to have a warm body core but cold air in the face to keep you alert. The other thing is even if you don't think you'll ever use them, your passenger might appreciate them! A big thumbs up from me.

[GreigM]

they are an absolute must for top down on those crisp winter days - a big thumbs up from me

[Don]

MogulBoy said:

even if you don't think you'll ever use them, your passenger might appreciate them! A big thumbs up from me.

My Mrs loves the heated seats in our car as do I.

I have heard of ladies who dislike them, though, as they feel the sensation is too reminiscent of having wee'ed oneself. Not met any who complain yet...

[rude-boy]

TTTurbo said:

thought most advive to potential Boxster buyers was not to do it

Not the impression I have been getting, although I can't say I’ve been counting, just seems that way to me.


I've been in cars with them and in all honesty I just don't 'get' them in the UK. Fair enough if you are in New York state, Poland, etc in might be more convinced I'm missing something, but in the uk when you can usually measure the consecutive number of days when it is below 3 or 4 degrees without having to take your socks off...

[Thorny]

If the seats are leather they are really useful as leather is pretty cold when you first get in on cold days. Especially in a convertible. I love them but also know people who loathe them as it makes them feel like they have wet themselves... As i haven't done that for a while, i'll have to take their word for it.

[Dr S]

Thorny said:

Ialso know people who loathe them as it makes them feel like they have wet themselves

Agree, they must be very knowledgeable indeed. As I don't know what they are referring to I also don't have bad memories using the heater...