355 in rain

[frenmor]

I am meant to be going to South Wales this weekend around 250 miles away to stay for 2 nights. I have been looking forward ages to driving the 355 down there as the family is going separately but now looking at the weather forecast it looks dreadful.

What is the recommendation here re 355 in the wet? As I see it there are two issues: firstly there is no traction control (to what extent can that be solved by sensible driving to the conditions) and secondly: I am unable to park the car under cover for the 2 nights I am there, so the car will be being rained on on and off for 48 hours.

I think I know the answer in my heart (i.e. I should take the Golf) but what's the view here?

[frenmor]

GTB. Planning on being careful.

[frenmor]

Seems best solution is a 5 quid tarp to be sure and taking it easy along the way.

[frenmor]

It was a great weekend thanks and yes I did take the 355. Journey there had a moderate amount of rain which required sensible driving but the journey home was nigh on completely dry and thus a huge amount of fun. While I was away there was a large amount of rain but the £4.99 tarp from Wickes kept the engine bay perfectly dry while I wasn't using the car. It didn't look good but did the job.

Ironically the only issue I had was the drivers side windscreen wiper broke due to the bolt attaching the minor arm to the windscreen appearing to shear off. This was easily solved by taping the 2 arms together but I am going to need to get this sorted at the next service.

Thanks to all the PHers on here for advice.

[frenmor]

You say that but answers were split pretty much 50/50 between

"Oh my god no it will explode and no electrics will ever work again and it'll cost you thousands"

and

"I have driven mine through a category 5 hurricane and then underwater and it was fine"