I drove my 52 3800 year round for several years.
And if it had axles under it now I'd still be driving it.
When I finish my 6400 the plan is to be a year round driver, but depending on how nice it is, and how much money in the paint and such, I may find it hard to drive in bad weather. I do expect I'll have to wash it regularly, assuming I can learn how to wash a vehicle...
Grigg