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Good morning
This is my first post here, so hello also!
I’m swithering over the purchase of a new Type R to use every day: rain, hail or shine.
I test drove a couple of weeks ago, deliberately choosing a day that was wet and, well, Scottish. I was very impressed with how the car handles without compromising every day usability.
And then it snowed this week.
I’ve tried to research it’s winter credentials on the net (eg FlyinGato) but have concluded that first hand, local, experience counts for so much more. So....
How have FK8 owners dealt with the recent snow?
Do a set of winter tyres give 100% confidence?
Here’s the kicker though: my current car is a Golf R and, to be honest, the comfort blanket of all wheel drive is hard to give up.
Has anyone else made a similar switch and survived the crappy Scottish Winter?
Any other winter driving thoughts?
Thanks
Neil
This is my first post here, so hello also!
I’m swithering over the purchase of a new Type R to use every day: rain, hail or shine.
I test drove a couple of weeks ago, deliberately choosing a day that was wet and, well, Scottish. I was very impressed with how the car handles without compromising every day usability.
And then it snowed this week.
I’ve tried to research it’s winter credentials on the net (eg FlyinGato) but have concluded that first hand, local, experience counts for so much more. So....
How have FK8 owners dealt with the recent snow?
Do a set of winter tyres give 100% confidence?
Here’s the kicker though: my current car is a Golf R and, to be honest, the comfort blanket of all wheel drive is hard to give up.
Has anyone else made a similar switch and survived the crappy Scottish Winter?
Any other winter driving thoughts?
Thanks
Neil
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