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

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----- 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?
>