Discovery ot Range Rover Sport for snow/ice conditions?
Discussion
Hi all.
I'm trying to sort out a hirecar for a trip in Scotland on the 16th Jan 2011. It's for Glasgow, specifically.
It's my best friends wedding day, I'm the best man.
His mum is in a hospice (cancer) - so he wants to take his new bride (still in white dress, etc) to see his mum on the day of the wedding (between the ceremony and the reception). His mum doesn't have long left, and moving her isn't an option.
I want to get the bride and groom from the wedding venue to the hospice and back in the most reliable way. If it was somewhere warm, I'd probably hire an S-class Merc, but this is Scotland.
It's about 40 miles from the wedding venue to the hospice.
Money really isn't an object for this.
What's the best 4x4 on snow/ice out of the two listed in the topic? (I can't find anywhere who rent out Range Rovers... if I'm wrong, let me know).
The chances are that the rubber fitted to both will be as the manufacturer fitted, since these are hirecars.
I think this means the Disco might be the better option, since I think the RR Sport comes with more road-biased tyres/setup from the factory?
I know the chassis from each are basically the same under the covers, but the RR sport is a bit of a cut and shut.
Thoughts, people? (other options also listened to..)
C
I'm trying to sort out a hirecar for a trip in Scotland on the 16th Jan 2011. It's for Glasgow, specifically.
It's my best friends wedding day, I'm the best man.
His mum is in a hospice (cancer) - so he wants to take his new bride (still in white dress, etc) to see his mum on the day of the wedding (between the ceremony and the reception). His mum doesn't have long left, and moving her isn't an option.
I want to get the bride and groom from the wedding venue to the hospice and back in the most reliable way. If it was somewhere warm, I'd probably hire an S-class Merc, but this is Scotland.
It's about 40 miles from the wedding venue to the hospice.
Money really isn't an object for this.
What's the best 4x4 on snow/ice out of the two listed in the topic? (I can't find anywhere who rent out Range Rovers... if I'm wrong, let me know).
The chances are that the rubber fitted to both will be as the manufacturer fitted, since these are hirecars.
I think this means the Disco might be the better option, since I think the RR Sport comes with more road-biased tyres/setup from the factory?
I know the chassis from each are basically the same under the covers, but the RR sport is a bit of a cut and shut.
Thoughts, people? (other options also listened to..)
C
LHD said:
Phone Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
They have Discovery 4 and Range Rover Sport for hire.
If they have any left at this stage is another matter though...
Already done so. They advised me to call back on the 10th Jan, since they "don't know the availability until then". This was after having explained why I wanted a particular type of car.They have Discovery 4 and Range Rover Sport for hire.
If they have any left at this stage is another matter though...
Bonkers.
I can't answer the original question, but thought I'd add that given how important this is, I'd sort out a backup of some kind in case the hire car falls through. What they told you on the phone doesn't fill me with confidence! Being the Best Man, I guess you're in contact with a lot of the wedding party, so I'd explain that you've already set aside the money to hire this car and aren't looking for any favours, but would it be possible for someone to be on standby to lend a 4x4 if it all falls through at the last minute.
There's nothing between the RRS and D3/4 apart from load capacity, and offroad capabilities at the extremes, and they both have benefits here in different areas. As metioned only real difference is tyres.
The tyres though will depend on which model of RRS and D3/4.
RRS - If it's a TDV8 or S/C will be on 20's 275/40s the most road oriented. These haven't stopped me getting about with the Terrain Response in Snow setting. But will be the worst option.
Depending on age the RRS could have 19's or even 18's if a TDV6, these will be better in these conditions, obvioulsy narrower (255 on 18's) and may even have an M+S rating, though not winters.
The D3/4 will have the same dependency on model but slightly less summer tyred, but not specifically off road or winters. Again Terrain Response in Snow setting should get you most places.
Unless of course the hire co in Scotland specs winter tyres.
Avis Prestige supply RRS from Edinburgh, and FFRR Vogue from Manchester, haven't checked stock.
Much more room inside for a Bride in a Wedding Dress and no creases in the FFRR.
Good Luck
Edited for clarity.
The tyres though will depend on which model of RRS and D3/4.
RRS - If it's a TDV8 or S/C will be on 20's 275/40s the most road oriented. These haven't stopped me getting about with the Terrain Response in Snow setting. But will be the worst option.
Depending on age the RRS could have 19's or even 18's if a TDV6, these will be better in these conditions, obvioulsy narrower (255 on 18's) and may even have an M+S rating, though not winters.
The D3/4 will have the same dependency on model but slightly less summer tyred, but not specifically off road or winters. Again Terrain Response in Snow setting should get you most places.
Unless of course the hire co in Scotland specs winter tyres.
Avis Prestige supply RRS from Edinburgh, and FFRR Vogue from Manchester, haven't checked stock.
Much more room inside for a Bride in a Wedding Dress and no creases in the FFRR.
Good Luck
Edited for clarity.
Edited by Greenpis on Thursday 23 December 11:47
I can't exactly help but worth posting this in the Scotland forum. Someone might be able to help you or provide a backup.
Also try giving these guys a call and explain your situation...
http://www.taggarts.co.uk/land_rover/
The roads around Glasgow haven't been too bad over the past few weeks even with the snow and ice all but the very minor roads have been ok.
Feel free to drop me a PM if you need any local advice.
Thanks,
C
Also try giving these guys a call and explain your situation...
http://www.taggarts.co.uk/land_rover/
The roads around Glasgow haven't been too bad over the past few weeks even with the snow and ice all but the very minor roads have been ok.
Feel free to drop me a PM if you need any local advice.
Thanks,
C
I've driven a full fat R/R from these guys, they're based just a few minutes drive from Edinburgh airport and close to the M8 so only 45 minutes drive from Glasgow if you get a clear run at it - http://www.4x4hirescotland.co.uk/contact.html
P.S. I live in Glasgow and have managed around on a RWD E-Class without any problems so don't discount hiring a car if you can't get a 4x4, it's not that bad in the West of Scotland, North and East has had the worst of the snow.
P.S. I live in Glasgow and have managed around on a RWD E-Class without any problems so don't discount hiring a car if you can't get a 4x4, it's not that bad in the West of Scotland, North and East has had the worst of the snow.
P.S. www.watersideweddings.com will hire you a full fat Range Rover with a driver, they don't do hire only.
http://www.watersideweddings.com/waterside-wedding...
http://www.watersideweddings.com/waterside-wedding...
doogz said:
Where abouts is the wedding, and hospital?
Good question. Looking at this it's actually 25 miles, not 40 as previously advised. (I think I may have confused this with 40 minutes)Wedding: Pollokshields
Hospice: Denny/Falkirk
Google Map
I realise Glasgow isn't a disaster at the moment, as far as travel is concerned - I was there at the weekend. I (and the groom) are both from Scotland.
I'm planning for the worst case scenario in the middle of January.
The backup vehicle is a small 4x4 but it's not exactly a "wedding car", and isn't going to be great if we need to put the bride in it.
Thanks for all the replies so far.
C
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