Car advice for NZ

[Panpanace]

I am not much of a car person, I am just wondering is there much difference between a Toyota RAV4 and a Mazda CX5. I have been quoted $700 more for the Toyota for 13 days rental by different companies, both saying their car is 4WD. I definitely want a 4WD to get to Treble Cone, done it years ago on an old 2WD and it was a bit hairy even with the chains.
Thanks.

 

[Legs Akimbo]

There are Front WD and AWD versions of the Rav-4. Perhaps you are not comparing like with like. It is a question you should ask.

 

[Panpanace]

There are Front WD and AWD versions of the Rav-4. Perhaps you are not comparing like with like. It is a question you should ask.

Hummm both sites are saying 4WD for their respective car, and 2WD option is cheaper. I will follow up, thanks.

 

[chrisj]

I've got a RAV4 and am familiar with the CX5. The RAV is somewhat bigger if you're carrying lots of people or luggage. Otherwise, it's much of a muchness.

 

[Sage O]

Last few trips we’ve used Apex rentals in QT to hire a 4wd rav4. Cheap and cheerful.

 

[Fozzie Bear]

Last few trips we’ve used Apex rentals in QT to hire a 4wd rav4. Cheap and cheerful.

Apex are good. Have hired Subaru Forresters through them.

 

[Dumphfish]

I am not much of a car person, I am just wondering is there much difference between a Toyota RAV4 and a Mazda CX5. I have been quoted $700 more for the Toyota for 13 days rental by different companies, both saying their car is 4WD. I definitely want a 4WD to get to Treble Cone, done it years ago on an old 2WD and it was a bit hairy even with the chains.
Thanks.

Go with the Mazda but hopefully you'll still need chains.

 

[Panpanace]

Thanks, yeah I wouldn't go anywhere without chains in the car in NZ. In saying that I have done Japan a few times with winter tyres only but it's completely different kind of roads and conditions.

 

[Donza]

Last few trips we’ve used Apex rentals in QT to hire a 4wd rav4. Cheap and cheerful.

Plus they have enough scratches to not notice the new ones.

 

[Sage O]

Plus they have enough scratches to not notice the new ones.

100%, the last thing you want to hire is a brand new car which is going to be parked in a ski resort carpark.

Apex were good about the mud that made its way into the car as well, no extra charge even though it got filthy.

 

[Panpanace]

I had good experiences with Apex...regarding my (forced) cancelled trips last year, refund was never a problem.
Has anyone tried tried New Zealand Rent A Car?

 

[Kash]

Is vroom vroom vroom still the go to option for renting an SUV/4WD from CHC? Driving to hutt or club fields so would therefore prefer AWD at minimum

 

[Pokitren]

100%, the last thing you want to hire is a brand new car which is going to be parked in a ski resort carpark.

Apex were good about the mud that made its way into the car as well, no extra charge even though it got filthy.

Well, why? A vacation is a vacation! And let the new car stand in the parking lot

 

[Sage O]

Well, why? A vacation is a vacation! And let the new car stand in the parking lot

Because I don’t want to get charged for the scratches and dints that result from parking in a resort carpark with Jerrys. Give me a hire car that’s already damaged.

 

[Donza]

Because I don’t want to get charged for the scratches and dints that result from parking in a resort carpark with Jerrys. Give me a hire car that’s already damaged.

Especially with all the gravel access roads and these guys.

 

[ShavedBadger]

I am not much of a car person, I am just wondering is there much difference between a Toyota RAV4 and a Mazda CX5. I have been quoted $700 more for the Toyota for 13 days rental by different companies, both saying their car is 4WD. I definitely want a 4WD to get to Treble Cone, done it years ago on an old 2WD and it was a bit hairy even with the chains.
Thanks.

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Thank me later.

 

[Kimski]

I’m renting a Mitsubishi ASX as 4wds were out of my budget.

How often do you need to use chains in the mountains around Queenstown? I’ve got them with my hire car but have never used them before.

 

[MisterMxyzptlk]

I’m renting a Mitsubishi ASX as 4wds were out of my budget.

How often do you need to use chains in the mountains around Queenstown? I’ve got them with my hire car but have never used them before.

Pretty often at the Remarks
The saddle from the switchback to the carpark can be......hairy
Not so much at Coronet

 

[craighelo]

I’m renting a Mitsubishi ASX as 4wds were out of my budget.

How often do you need to use chains in the mountains around Queenstown? I’ve got them with my hire car but have never used them before.

And they should have some staff floating about to help you put them on if you need.