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Have taken the plunge and committed to another trip to Japan next season with Smigus Dyngus aka Pigeondave. Will be flying into Chitose and then staying in Sapporo and heading out from there. Last time we hired a car from Nippon Rent a Car. Didn't have any real issues but wondering if anyone had any recommendations? Will probably be looking for a larger car/SUV/people carrier just because it's easier throwing kit into and a bit more comfortable as we're going to spend quite a bit of time driving.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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We got a Toyota Fielder estate a few years ago. Great car. It made this average driver feel like Fangio on ice and snow. Obviously opt for all wheel drive although it's the proper winter tyres that make all the difference I suspect.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@sbooker, yeah the winter tyres are mega...a little too mega. They sort of lull you into a false sense of security at times, I had one sideways moment that put me on the wrong side of the road, thankfully when nothing was coming
Did you rent from Toyota or through some other company?
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@SnoodyMcFlude, I can’t recall which company sorry but it definitely was not through Toyota as I remember I had another option that was a Mazda.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I used Toyota Rent, Nissan Rent and ToCoo (https://www2.tocoo.jp/en/)
Each time when booking checked of what deals were available
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We used Nissan. X-trail was good when we went exploring. But I swapped to a Note when my mates left and that would also have been good for 2 people - was great in the snow
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Any rental place is going to be decent, I’d say. I think I’ve used most of the main companies, and the experience tends to be very similar.
One bit of advice would be to book early if you’re wanting a larger vehicle during the winter. (You can book with no pre-payment required and free cancellation until 7 days prior with most outfits)
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@BobinCH, I'd have thought a Note is a bit small for two large blokes, suitcases and ski bags?
@MagSeven, @mooney058 cheers, I'm looking to book shortly so will scout out some deals
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| SnoodyMcFlude wrote: |
@BobinCH, I'd have thought a Note is a bit small for two large blokes, suitcases and ski bags?
@MagSeven, @mooney058 cheers, I'm looking to book shortly so will scout out some deals |
It was bigger on the inside than I expected and great to drive but you may have to lower one of the front seats for the skis in which case the passenger would have to sit behind the driver
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| BobinCH wrote: |
| SnoodyMcFlude wrote: |
@BobinCH, I'd have thought a Note is a bit small for two large blokes, suitcases and ski bags?
@MagSeven, @mooney058 cheers, I'm looking to book shortly so will scout out some deals |
It was bigger on the inside than I expected and great to drive but you may have to lower one of the front seats for the skis in which case the passenger would have to sit behind the driver |
That would work provided a small car’s back bench folds down in sections. I believe it was the case on one of the cars in 2020. This year with Toyota one small car did not have sections, just one piece.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I'm not sure Dave would be too pleased sitting in the back of a Note for about 3 hours every day  I don't really have any need to pick something small so probably simpler just to take something larger and not have the risk of it being a squeeze...even though I am pretty pro at packing a lot into a small car
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| SnoodyMcFlude wrote: |
| I'm not sure Dave would be too pleased sitting in the back of a Note for about 3 hours every day |
Please post video if you decide to go with this option. On the upside he could whip you with his pussy willow like a chariot driver.
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@Dave of the Marmottes, we shoved him in the back of a Yaris estate once and he seemed happy enough. You just have to give him some biscuits or something and he settles down.
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