What would be the best car in a flood

[Ollie_M]

In light of the recent flooding in my hometown and seeing the videos of people driving through them I was thinking what car would be best to cope in such flooding?
I have a P38 which managed fine in the 'shallows' although the water never reached door level.

However I did find this old gem in the classifieds,

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...

which might be a sensible purchase at it seems more rain is expected next week.

[kambites]

It would certainly give you the ability to feel very smug... until it broke down.

[DoubleD]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=p38&client=m...

I googled p38, do you scare water out the way?

[Zerotonine]

[SteveSteveson]

Edited by SteveSteveson on Sunday 27th December 17:44

[Caruso]

Hagglunds BV206

[Riley Blue]

[Alfa2Evora]

[delta0]

If you know what you are doing then something with good off roading capability like a Land Rover defender. Otherwise something sporty so you don't get a false sense of security like the twit in defender on the news recently.

[Jetblackonetenth]

How about a TVR?

[TooMany2cvs]

delta0 said:

If you know what you are doing then something with good off roading capability like a Land Rover defender. Otherwise something sporty so you don't get a false sense of security like the twit in defender on the news recently.

^ This.

Ideally with a sodding great big light that comes up on the dash saying "DON'T BE A DICK" as soon as the front bumper touches standing water.

[gforceg]

Riley Blue said:

Hark! The herald engine swims.


(Sadly, I didn't make that up.)

[john2443]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mr_pCrhTkk



Would be a PITA to drive for the rest of the year though.

[ATG]

Empirical evidence suggests not a Skoda Yeti. MIL manged to remove front licence plate and get 3 inches of water in footwells after an enthusiastic approach to flooded lane. Hilux Surf gives a bit more ground clearance and has been making its way steadily through 12 inch standing water for last few weeks.

[eltax91]

By 'car' I presume you mean something normal and available in a dealer? Also, Standard or modified?

Assuming normal and modifications allowed. Any LR product with a snorkel fitted and axle breathers. The defender probably best as there's no carpets to get wet.

[Iva Barchetta]

How about a "little boat"

{check English translation of Barchetta}

Note...never tried to float it.

[98elise]

eltax91 said:

By 'car' I presume you mean something normal and available in a dealer? Also, Standard or modified?

Assuming normal and modifications allowed. Any LR product with a snorkel fitted and axle breathers. The defender probably best as there's no carpets to get wet.

Agreed

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rvC4EQvx5Mg

[normalbloke]

[coetzeeh]

the winner Shirley?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZHsva2ALqQ

[Riley Blue]

I'd like to see Shirley cope with 20' of water - the Amphicar I suggested could