Cars and the beach

Atomised

Hello ,

What type of cars handle sand well?

frugallass

surely it boils down to the type of beach / sand you want to drive on as to the performance of the vehice

jeannieblue

I could be being a bit thick here, but why would you want to drive on a beach?

I hope you don't live near me and drive over our beaches - I'd be rather fed up if you did.

ariba10

And the may the Lord above help the person that buys the rust bucket after you.

harveybobbles

Do you drive on the beach a lot...?
Seems a strange thing to look for in a car.

The best car however for driving on a beach is a hire car...

anewman

I think you should get one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110279002222&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=001

I think it's mostly about the size and quality of the tyres than anything else though. Perhaps also the quality of the sand has something to do with it.

jeannieblue

harveybobbles wrote: »

Do you drive on the beach a lot...?
Seems a strange thing to look for in a car.

The best car however for driving on a beach is a hire car...

Thats put a on my face!

Salt = corrosion

vikingaero

My mums old Corsa was brilliant in the sand and snow. It was a 1.4 automatic which had a winter button to allow start off in third gear. The light kerbweight and narrow tyres gave it excellent traction. When the usual 2cms of snow paralyses the South I can still get around safely in her Corsa.

bartman

I think the only beach I've ever driven/parked on is Pendine Sands, South Wales. It does have quite a history involving cars though.
http://www.birminghamuk.com/pendinesands_photo.html

It's obvious Conor's not about today, or Atomised might have found out in no uncertain terms what he's likely to do to his unfortunate car!:D

moonrakerz

Ask this guy !

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1048993/Holidaymaker-watches-brand-new-Land-Rover-sink-sea-reversed-boat-water.html

cyclonebri1

Atomised wrote: »

I am female and currently taking lessons. Not sure who conor is but await his reply if he has advice about what cars are best on sand.

You really don't want to know:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Bet it's a lorry;)