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I had been to the auto show and did a test drive and my homework , so I knew exactly what I wanted. I went to dealer #1 and almost settled for less then what I really wanted. They did not have my truck and told me it would cost me another $5000.00 to get what I wanted. Luckily I went to Freeway for a 2nd opinion. I got the exact truck I wanted, color and everything for not $5000.00 more, but only $268.00 more. Phil, my sales rep was courteous, professional, and very knowledgeable. He had me out the door quickly, with my phone synced and a full tank of gas. Jeff in finance was about the best I have dealt with. The dealership is clean, nice lobby, the whole experience was enjoyable. Snow Chain Buying Guide: Vehicle Type SelectionWhat kind of vehicle would you like to outfit with snow chains?Passenger Car Snow Chain Buying Guide›See tips and recommendations for snow chains that fit passenger carsTruck and SUV Snow Chain Buying Guide›See tips and recommendations for snow chains that fit trucks and SUVsAlternative Traction Device Buying Guide›See easy-to-use traction devices that are ideal for vehicles with tight wheel clearance

Hi we're doing a bit of a ski tour in Feb next year taking in Copper Mountain, Winter Park and Steamboat. We've been told that if it's snowing hard state law says that you must either put on snow chains or have a 4wd. However car rental companies will not supply snow chains and say they invalidate CDs. They will also not guarantee that an SUV will be a 4wd. We are conceded that when we get there we will not have a car that is legal to drive. Are we right to be worried? -:- Message from TripAdvisor staff -:-TripAdvisor staff removed this post either because the author requested it, or because it did not meet TripAdvisor's forum guidelines. A front wheel drive vehicle will be fine. The chains are for trucks and rear wheel drive vehicles. There was some good information to a recent question at this link Rental cars don't come with chains, they don't want you to put them on since they can chew up tires if you drive on dry roads. No law about 4WD. The chain law is for trucks and large passenger vans.

If the roads are really too bad CDOT will close them at points that allow you to get off the highway in towns where there will be shelters and hotels. Best to be prepared with some extra food and water just in case you do get stuck behind traffic or there's been an accident. And keep your gas tank full so you can stay warm. I always have my coat, hat and gloves handy (not in the trunk) just in case I have to turn the car off for awhile to conserve gas. It's much better to just wait out bad highway conditions than it is to try to drive, even if you have 4WD. A poster above pointed out that good tires are necessary but rental car companies are notorious for not having good tires. I travel and ski, and have many friends that travel and ski, and worn tires are a VERY common issue on rental cars. In general, you should be able to get a decent, winterized vehicle from the major car rental companies in Denver. You may want to make that clear when picking up your car. My personal experience is that you are more likely to get better winter tires on an SUV than a regular car.

Plus, you will always get more clearance on an SUV than a typical rental car, which is a plus. Exactly what Tumbleweed said. If you were not driving all over the place I'd say a front wheel drive would do fine. But you might be tempting fate. While SUVs can be costly off airport locations are much less. What everyone else said. There are major highways going to all three locations which should be fairly well plowed, depending on the snow conditions. I've never chained up nor found it necessary in my 11 years here, and I've gone up to snowboard on gazillions of occasions. Many thanks to all of you that have replied so promptly. We have ordered an SUV & been told by Alamo that as long we pick one with a Colorado plate then it should be a 4x4. So you have put my mind at rest on this one. I'm probably just overreacting a bit but when it snows here in England - even 2 inches - everthing grinds to a halt! Don't suppose anyone has a recommendation for accommodation in Copper mountian> We're unsure whether to stay at the mountain or in Frisco - is there much to do in the evening at the mountain?

2 destinations mentioned in this post There's plenty of nice lodging at Copper Mountain. Can you give us an idea of what you are looking for and your budget? Personally I'd rather stay right there and walk to the slopes rather than drive or take shuttles to and from (though it is less than 10 minutes from Frisco). Parking is expensive if you want to park close in but there is free parking with shuttles. Nightlife at Copper is fairly subdued but there are bars and restaurants: And again, Frisco is a short drive or shuttle away for more options. Edited: 10:13 am, September 27, 2011 A place to stay Things to do in Steamboat in Early November First visit this summer, where to stay? Steamboat late season conditions (historically) Bus from downtown to base area in summer/fall Late August trip to Steamboat Springs can i get away with no car? Flights into Hayden, CO See All Steamboat Springs Conversations discount lift tickets at steamboat springs