How would a suzuki samurai have fared in this snow and ice?

[Brothers In Arms]

I have been interested in them for some time now. Yesterday afternoon spinning out in my mazda non 4x truck got me thinking of them again. I see nice enough/slightly modded ones are found up to $3000, which is what a real cheap, needing to be modded, wrangler would run. Its primary functions would be 2nd vehicle/bad weather/bug out. Would love to hear from owners/former owners about bad weather driving in particular.

 

[8675309]

depends on your size. too small for me.

 

[cpw006]

My buddy had one and that little thing would crawl anywhere and over anything.

 

[davis211]

They're not made for speed- I'm scared to get my Tracker over 55 mph. Mine does great for hunting & mud.

 

[Brothers In Arms]

depends on your size. too small for me.

Im 6' 170lb's and dont think thats an issue. I like their smaller footprint...cant pack alot in it, thats ok by me, i can go more places though.

 

[galvatron]

Stock truck with decent tires and its like a goat. Minor lift with slightly more aggressive tires and almost unstoppable.

 

[drsmile]

Get an old CJ. Parts easier to find overall cost I'd same.

 

[dougiemac]

My opinion: it doesn't matter what it is or how many wheels, etc. 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, etc. Rubber spinning on ice can slide and lose traction. It's more about how you drive than anything else. I've spun out my Jeep YJ and TJ on ice.

 

[Brothers In Arms]

Stock truck with decent tires and its like a goat. Minor lift with slightly more aggressive tires and almost unstoppable.

The latter is what i am most interested in.

 

[galvatron]

While old Jeep parts are easier to find, the Sami is a better vehicle for this task. Its cheaper, smaller, lighter, much better on fuel. A smaller more nimble vehicle is a plus. Would I wanna run down I75 at 70 mph Hell no..... Pick my way through stuck vehicles, absolutely.
There a tons of upgrades available.