peteyjr Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hey there mountain folks. Heading up to Utah to snowboard in March. I'm meeting a cousin of mine from Chile (who is also a Subie man) . We are flying in to Salt lake City and driving to Park City March 12-13th. I would ideally like to rent a Subie since they are All wheel drive . Just in case they are hard to find to rent for some reason, is All wheel drive really necessary that time of year? do they salt the roads like in the NE. Can I get away with FWD or god forbid RWD. Any input is greatly appreciated. Your brother from the SE (sunny and warm Florida) Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Past summer I was out in AZ and UT and was happy to have rented a brand new FX35. Decent passing power and the 265's made for good cornering. AWD never hurts does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 You'd be fine with FWD. There are rarely any days where AWD is necessary. Where you ridin? Canyons or PC? Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGirl23 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I don't think there are any rental agencies here that have Subarus... You'll probably end up with an AWD charger or a big SUV. They do salt the roads, so ice isn't usually a problem. The only problem you'll have is if we get a big storm that dumps on Park City and Parley's Canyon. If there's a storm, they will probably close Parley's to anything that's not 4wd or chained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pre-dent Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Believe it or not i was able to rent an '08 Impreza Sedan in Florida last summer. You'll be fine with FWD here though. Usually plows do a decent job with clearing the roads... This year, however, it seems like I've had to travel in more snow than the last 8 years I've been driving in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Yeah, it's been the best snow in a long time. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyjr Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Cool , sounds like there will be plenty of snow by the time we get there. I rented an outback when I went up to Philly a few years back when I picked up my LGT wagon (very few of them in Fla). I plan to snowboard PC, Maybe Snowbird. I know Alta doesn't allow boarders. I have 5 or 6 days to board and do other things. Never been to that part of the country but heard alot of good things about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithk831 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Cool , sounds like there will be plenty of snow by the time we get there. I rented an outback when I went up to Philly a few years back when I picked up my LGT wagon (very few of them in Fla). I plan to snowboard PC, Maybe Snowbird. I know Alta doesn't allow boarders. I have 5 or 6 days to board and do other things. Never been to that part of the country but heard alot of good things about it. Well you'll love the awesome drivers here I'm from WPB. Definitely colder here than in the 561! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Yeah today is one of those days AWD is pretty much necessary. Got stuck being a Sentra doing <20 MPH up Little Cottonwood Canyon today. Ugh. I don't know why the cop let them through! Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Chad ... I hate you. I seriously wanted to ditch work today to go play. Guess who has is boots and planks with him? lol Petey - This is pricey, but for a one of a kind experience, go take a bobsled ride at the Park City Olympic Park. It's $200. Possibly the most expensive minute of your life (except that time you got the hooker in Vegas). But where else do you get to experience 5 g's in the corners?! Definitely worth doing once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 If you get extra insurance, AWD isn't necessary. I'd suggest RWD... [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithk831 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 But where else do you get to experience 5 g's in the corners?! Have you ever driven with Chad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Brady... How long you in town? I'm down to hit any resort this week. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Have you ever driven with Chad? Hey! I just like to drive. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyjr Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Wow, being a speed demon I'm going to have to highly consider this one !!!!! Chad ... I hate you. I seriously wanted to ditch work today to go play. Guess who has is boots and planks with him? lol Petey - This is pricey, but for a one of a kind experience, go take a bobsled ride at the Park City Olympic Park. It's $200. Possibly the most expensive minute of your life (except that time you got the hooker in Vegas). But where else do you get to experience 5 g's in the corners?! Definitely worth doing once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Yeah I definitely want to try this, too. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add is fun Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 yes the rental car companies here have plenty of subarus, mainly legacy and impreza 2.5i's with a few outbacks as well. you do have to ask and a reservation is always extremely helpful though since theyre popular and run out quickly. only other awd choices are suvs like the chevy equinox, tahoe, and similar. i see them everyday since i work at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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