the award for worst snow/ice car is?

jeannieblue

How many have noticed the mummys in their 4x4's that don't have a clue how to put it into 4 wheel drive? :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

rictus123

Lol iv noticed that jeannie. Not seen any big jeeps at the side of the road yet. Really hope to one day so i can get out all smug and say,

"need a push :rotfl:"

as they do to everyone else

MissMotivation

Mini Cooper S with those stupid run-flat tyres, cannot get a grip on the road and seems to slide even when going at 5-10 miles an hour........I've given up trying to drive it in this weather and borrowed a Fiat Punto which I have to say is amazing in the snow!

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vikingaero wrote: »

RWD cars of yesteryear had a small sectional width which meant more pressure was put down compared to todays 20" rims. Cars then where also much lighter compared to the 2 tonne saloons we have today. And the biggest difference is that tyre treads where much more tractor like compared to todays ultra-high performance "summer" tyres. If anything older tyres are more akin to the Mud and Snow tyres we have today.

So all of that can be defined as progress then..

colino

Combination of RWD, bags of power, low profiles and mainly auto boxes make BMWs, Jags, Mercs and Lexi all entertaining in snow and ice.

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colino wrote: »

Combination of RWD, bags of power, low profiles and mainly auto boxes make BMWs, Jags, Mercs and Lexi all entertaining in snow and ice.

Not forgetting that many of them have a plonker at the wheel.

leehal

Worst car I have owned is my Audi A4, latest B8 version, apparently they moved the position of the engine and it has caused chaos this winter.

jillymit

MissMotivation wrote: »

Mini Cooper S with those stupid run-flat tyres, cannot get a grip on the road and seems to slide even when going at 5-10 miles an hour........I've given up trying to drive it in this weather and borrowed a Fiat Punto which I have to say is amazing in the snow!

I agree, I thought it was just me!
Thankfully we've been quite lucky here weather wise.

leanneq

goldspanners wrote: »

they took thier time and filled the boot with bags of cement. well thats what i had to do in my capri, except i substituted the cement for my heaviest available mate hanging out the boot to get us moving from the very small incline outside his house,ended up had to do it in reverse aswell.

the worst peice of driving ive seen was a guy driving a BMW X6 m sport on the M8 at stepps junction, as the motorway was cued because of the 2 feet of snow on it he decided to use the hard shoulder (untouched fresh snow) he went on his side (possibly shat himself) and then indicated back on to the motorway, he looked a right !!!!!!.

The X6 driver obviously didn't watch Top Gear where they had to get a Land Rover to drag it out of a ditch cos it was such a rubbish 4x4! Lovely car though but lets be honest not exactly a 4x4 for conditions like this!

leanneq

I currently have a mini and it is rubbish! It's got 17" run flats - need i say any more!
Previously i had a BMW 325 with 19" low profiles - that was even worse! I turned into my close once in the snow and i just carried on going straight...
Had aGolf before that and i don't remember any bad experience so surely thats a good thing?!

Bad driver award - well that goes to anyone who tailgates when they can see i am sliding everywhere! Give me some room!!