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I wonder why i see big women in their late 40's driving a Suburban alone.
Something tells me they spend the weekend watching pawn stars fawning over Chummley and not out sking or mountain biking
Hmmm....I find it less scary seen a plump 40-something woman driving a Suburban alone, than a plump and muscular woman with clipped hair driving a Subaru. Well, I just move to the right lane, I guess
I think the title of this thread says it all...What is the point of getting an AWD drive car if you live in a warm climate?
AWD, 4x4, Quattro, or what have you... Out in Sunny California, those cars are everywhere. Lux car makers make a big ado about it. But what purpose does it serve in a place where it rains maybe 10 to 15 days a year?
Sometimes you may go to the local mountains to ski, but my experience has been that the roads are either entirely clear or chains are required... On ALL vehicles, including cars and trucks with 4 wheel drive.
So to answer my own question, it seems like there is absolutely no use for AWD in this type of climate. What am I missing?
In reality it makes no sense unless you want the additional traction that such vehicles provide. That's why there are so many different traction configurations for one to choose from, and most vehicles in warm climates aren't AWD and 4WD. But lets say that a person who lives in Sacramento works in Lake Tahoe, in this case a vehicle that has AWD or 4WD can be quite handy during the coldest winter days across the mountains. The same person can drive a FWD during the summer, too.
Then there are some 4WD vehicles that save a lot of fuel by using the front wheels full time, and engage the rear wheels to gain additional traction only when needed. This type of traction is ideal in any climate. Mercedes Benz has used it for many years. Toyota uses this type of traction on some of its vehicles, and it works well. The traction/stability control reacts so fast to a skid or loss of traction that often you only know about it because the computer illuminates a light on the dash.
I know someone who bought a Chevy 2500 truck years ago for camping and towing. She's never gone camping and hasn't towed anything with it. Best part is that she gets a combined 17 MPG.
Genius!
There isn't a 17 MPG Chevy 2500 on the planet.......probably closer to 12
I think the title of this thread says it all...What is the point of getting an AWD drive car if you live in a warm climate?
AWD, 4x4, Quattro, or what have you... Out in Sunny California, those cars are everywhere. Lux car makers make a big ado about it. But what purpose does it serve in a place where it rains maybe 10 to 15 days a year?
Sometimes you may go to the local mountains to ski, but my experience has been that the roads are either entirely clear or chains are required... On ALL vehicles, including cars and trucks with 4 wheel drive.
So to answer my own question, it seems like there is absolutely no use for AWD in this type of climate. What am I missing?
Audi feels AWD enhances the performance/safety of all of their cars which is why they are all offered in AWD trims (optional on the lower end cars).
What is the point of getting an AWD drive car if you live in a warm climate?
Unless you drive in lots of snow,mud or sand i see no point other than giving the dealer and the gas stations more money..Up here in Quebec we get plenty of winter yet i'd guestimate 1 car in 20 has AWD and we get through winters just fine with the normal one wheel drive.
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