SUV and Skiing
 

Is an SUV neccessary for airport to Breckenridge? WE are going end of March. Thanks!

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Not necessary but may be cheaper depending on how many days and how many people have to get to Breck.

No, not necessary. Just get the size you need for your group. I would think you would want a car while in Breckenridge also.

no

Not unless there's a blizzard.

I agree no. If there's a blizzard you shouldn't be driving, period. Another thing--rental companies are notorious for putting crappy tires on their 4wd rentals, which really negates any benefit you might have gotton from the 4wd. I can't tell you how many times I've read on ski forums about people renting SUVs and ending up in a ditch or just refusing to take the rental in the first place, due to the tires.

Not necessary. A front wheel drive car should be all you need. If a 4WD SUV is cheaper though, then go with it.

"If there's a blizzard you shouldn't be driving, period"

Sometimes you are on the road and cannot escape an approaching blizzard. In the mountains, these things happen.

An AWD is always nice, I think. I wonder if you can only get an SUV in AWD, or do they offer sedans? I did not know rental companies put sub-standard cars on their AWDs. Never heard that.

It is not random that Subarus are a very popular car in mountainous states with serious snow.

They are like driving a car but with AWD and lots and lots of ground clearance, more than most SUV's.

Driving a 4WD if you are not used to it can get you in big trouble quickly, good tires or bad.

And the other problem with 4WD cars for those not accustomed is that while they are great for going forward, they brake just the same as non4WD, and that can come as a surprise.

thanks for all the help!