Hmmm... while I do park in the snow once in a while, the only time I really get my seat wet on my 2G is when it's raining and for some reason I need to leave the door open for a minute... but with the 2G I only get the very edge of the seat wet. I haven't looked at the 3G in this regard, but by the way you make it sound, the seat would be soaked if you left the door open in the rain for any time at all. Just another small thing to contemplate as I decide whether to keep trying to sell my 2G for a 3G or just keep it. :-{}