Just to jump in with a couple of thoughts...

First, I usually wash my car once a week or so. I believe this work of art should not be displayed in a condition of noticeable neglect.

Lately, the wash schedule here has been erratic due to factors beyond my control... South Florida has been under severe drought conditions for a number of months now. I am only allowed to water the lawn and wash my car once a week, Washing is permitted only on Sunday evenings. While there was little rain in a long, long time, the past few weeks have been loaded with rain. Unfortunately, all that rain has been near the coast, and yet nearly none over the all-important Lake Okeechobee and central Florida which in turn, feeds the lake. So the water restrictions continue.

If it's raining on Sunday evening, or if I know rain is coming in the next day or two, it seems pointless to wash it unless it is really, really dirty. Such was the case 2 Sundays ago when I washed my car in the rain. I dried it in the garage, of course.

Despite the drought, car washes are still open all the time, but I prefer to do it at home unless absolutely necessary.

Second, I agree that those that only drive their Crossfires on weekends and special occasions are missing out on the real fun. This car is great to look at AND great to drive. One without the other is only half the pie.

As this is my only car, I drive my car every day. I can understand putting the car away during the winter for those that live in harsh climates. Having a beater back-up is not without merit. But if there's no snow or ice on the streets, I'd still be driving my Crossfire.

And I still have that same smile on my face as I drive around town that I first acquired on October 6th, 2005.