Hey I'm relatively new to these forums... I've been reading threads mostly for the past few weeks to acquaint myself with the knowledge on the site and I've seen next to nothing on winter in the prairies for these cars... I just bought my used 04 RX-8 GT MT 4 weeks ago and I'm wondering if it'll be able to withstand a prairie winter (basically starting, snowplowing and if I should use more heavy snow oriented tires or more performance oriented winter tires) any help would be greatly appreciated, and this is the most amazing car I've EVER owned, hands down!

 

Welcome!
Dont think you've been reading THAT much theres tons of info on here about winters, prairie or not!

It will be fine. Just need winter tires, and lose the lead foot. Starting is fine, it doesnt need a block heater its just that good! ha ha.

 

I grew up in PA...parents still live there....

 

i dunno, just figured that a Toronto winter and a prairie winter are a little different :p thanks for the bit of reassurance though