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12-16-2021, 10:31 AM | #23 | |
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I agree w your 2nd paragraph, still, for those 'emergency' situations, I wanna have some flexibility if I wanna go somewhere and the roads aren't plowed yet. Truth be told, my present car has been great in our winters, like many ppl said, just need a good set of winter tires.
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12-16-2021, 10:39 AM | #24 |
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I know MTL gets quite a bit more snow than Southern Ontario, especially on the island, but your snow clearing services are also top notch and almost military. If only your actual road works were that efficient.
I'd be more worried about other drivers at that point than getting stuck yourself. |
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12-16-2021, 11:04 AM | #25 |
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Maybe I missed it but nobody suggested a manual STI yet. That would be fun in the snow with the right tires and some mods.
As others said, a VW R would be fun to. Or just go crazy and find a Dodge TRX. |
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12-16-2021, 11:37 AM | #26 |
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As others have said, good winter tires are what help the most. Several years ago when I still had my WRX, I got caught in a storm after a day of snowboarding that quickly dumped a few inches of snow on I-70 and I learned how capable my winter tires really were. Heading up in elevation towards the Eisenhower Tunnel, there was probably at least 6" on the road up there, and none of it had been plowed yet due to how quick the storm rolled in. Numerous semi-trucks were stuck because they hadn't put on chains yet, and there were all sorts of 4WD SUVs and trucks struggling to make it up the hill as well (most likely due to inadequate tires). Seeing the looks on peoples' faces as my low slung AWD car made it up the hill in deep snow without any issue was priceless.
Back on topic, how about a 2-door Jeep Wrangler? It's relatively compact lengthwise, is incredibly capable, and as a bonus, it can be a convertible in the warmer months.
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12-16-2021, 11:45 AM | #27 | |
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12-16-2021, 12:14 PM | #28 |
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Wranglers are really not great in the winter. ESP the short wheel base ones.
Don’t get me wrong, you are unlikely to get stuck in it. But the vehicle dynamics are pretty terrible at speed. I used to have one. I always said, I’m not saying my wrangler won’t hit the ditch, but that it would be able to get out again after haha. |
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12-16-2021, 12:25 PM | #29 | |
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Not you but I'm always amazed at many ppl driving beyond the conditions and their capabilities. See it all the time.
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12-16-2021, 01:06 PM | #30 |
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My previous STi with winter tires was the best/ most fun car I've ever driven in snow.
The traction and control and predictability are some of the best reasons to have one. The ability to slide on a whim, always kept a smile on my face.
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12-16-2021, 03:36 PM | #31 |
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LOVED my STi in the snow/ice, even with all-season tires. I can't imagine how good it'd grip with real Winter tires.
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12-16-2021, 06:59 PM | #32 |
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12-16-2021, 07:36 PM | #33 |
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12-16-2021, 07:57 PM | #34 |
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its brick shaped, without a real roof, live axles, suspended several feet off the ground.
It's a vehicle with many drawbacks in order to be really exceptional at low speeds off road. |
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12-16-2021, 09:35 PM | #35 | |
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Why new? Dedicated for rough conditions, I think I'd rather have my money on something older that wouldn't make you cry once it's covered in salt and dings.
All said, used Toyotas are great. A very nice 100 series Land Cruiser could be had for half your money. |
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12-17-2021, 04:17 PM | #38 | |
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Wranglers and old Toyotas are never a good idea. Any body on frame SUV will not be good. Also came back to reinforce the need for good winter tires. Cars are all the same, tires are different. |
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But, like you said, to each their own. |
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12-17-2021, 09:04 PM | #42 |
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I always worry with adding AWD and SUVs that you're trading the ability to get through deep snow with good snow stopping distance due to added weight vs a lighter car. Am I wrong?
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12-17-2021, 09:15 PM | #43 | |
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First, weight doesn't mean much in terms of stopping distance. Otherwise lighter cars would always be the ones that stop in the shortest distance. And that's not true, because what matters for stopping (and getting going) is traction. Traction is a factor of compound and pressure on the road, but with other things being equal, more weight on the same contact patch equals more pressure down and therefore more traction. That is one of the reasons why winter tires are often narrower than summer tires. In a warm, dry pavement, the wider and flatter the contact patch, the more traction. On ice and snow, the narrower the more pressure you get to get the friction needed. There's a compromise there because you're not always on ice, and a narrow tire at high speed on a dry highway is sketchy. Even with winter tires you're always making a compromising choice. E.g. I use Hakkapeliita R3 tires, 205/50 17". My summer tires are 255/30 19" Great in the snow and ice. Speed limited to 170 (which is super easy to reach and surpass), and very sketchy on the highway when dry. |
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12-17-2021, 11:23 PM | #44 | |
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I should add that the difference between all seasons like Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 and true winter/ice tires is night and day. I'll never make the mistake of trying to run an all season in deep snow or severe cold if I have an option. |
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