I worked at a local ski resort for 3 winters while I had an '80 Jetta. Never got "shut out", and I drove up that canyon 5-6 days per week December through April. Front wheel drive with studded snow tires all-around is primo. Coming down is a crap shoot .... slow works. Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico
----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob S." <iH8myISP@SUSCOM.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 6:17 PM Subject: winter/snow
> okay dumb question. > > are the westies any good in the snow? > > I'm trying to decide what is my best "snow car" in a > have-to-get-somewhere situation. > > 03 Jetta TDI wagon 5spd with good Michelins (REALLY low ground > clearance --- but will go as long as it's not bottoming out) > > 82 Westy 4spd. strong motor. 2 sets of mismatched tires. cheapies > with good tread. half full of camping supplies, silverware, propane > stove, chairs, linens etc.. (almost warm heat) > > 73 Mercedes 220D 4spd. good luck getting it started. > > if it's real bad, I have off (perk of being a teacher) but there are > still needs.... (take grandma somewhere, visit girl, etc..) > > I live in York PA, roads are maintained eventually, but they drift > shut now and then. no super steep hills, and eventually everything is > salted. > > > -Rob > PS I pressure wash the bottoms of all my vehicles after salt. rust > aside, what's my best one for traction? > |
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