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No. I'm tired of getting stuck in the snow with my AWD while I watch any Toyota or Honda with 4WD drive right out of it. If AWD really worked as well as a 4WD, I would only need it for about 5% of my annual miles. Why would anyone want it 100% of the time.
Subaru lost a lot of customers when 4WD was eliminated. JMO
No. I'm tired of getting stuck in the snow with my AWD while I watch any Toyota or Honda with 4WD drive right out of it. If AWD really worked as well as a 4WD, I would only need it for about 5% of my annual miles. Why would anyone want it 100% of the time.
Subaru lost a lot of customers when 4WD was eliminated. JMO
I haven't gotten stuck using Subaru's AWD system in many years, even during extremely snowy winters.
No. I'm tired of getting stuck in the snow with my AWD while I watch any Toyota or Honda with 4WD drive right out of it. If AWD really worked as well as a 4WD, I would only need it for about 5% of my annual miles. Why would anyone want it 100% of the time.
Subaru lost a lot of customers when 4WD was eliminated. JMO
you do know Subaru's AWD system is far more advanced than other makers AWD/4WD systems(with the exception of Audi....audi's is right there with Subaru, maybe slightly better), right? What kind of tires were you on? Were they worn out? There's also the aspect of knowing how to drive in the snow. Not saying you dont, but you dont hear too many people complain about getting stuck in a Subaru. Ive never had a problem and that's even driving on All Seasons in snow quite a few times.
No. I'm tired of getting stuck in the snow with my AWD while I watch any Toyota or Honda with 4WD drive right out of it. If AWD really worked as well as a 4WD, I would only need it for about 5% of my annual miles. Why would anyone want it 100% of the time.
Subaru lost a lot of customers when 4WD was eliminated. JMO
I've driven nearly every road in the Vilas County, WI Snow Belt. I have never gotten stuck. Can you say the same?
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No. I'm tired of getting stuck in the snow with my AWD while I watch any Toyota or Honda with 4WD drive right out of it. If AWD really worked as well as a 4WD, I would only need it for about 5% of my annual miles. Why would anyone want it 100% of the time.
Subaru lost a lot of customers when 4WD was eliminated. JMO
Interesting. I've never had any issues like this and my Subaru is used in the snow belt along Lake Erie where we get huge amounts of snow. In fact, I'm much more likely to take the Outback than my Lexus LX570 because it quite frankly does much better in the snow.
And based on the fact that every 4th car around here seems to be a Subaru they didn't loose any business here.
No. I'm tired of getting stuck in the snow with my AWD while I watch any Toyota or Honda with 4WD drive right out of it. If AWD really worked as well as a 4WD, I would only need it for about 5% of my annual miles. Why would anyone want it 100% of the time.
Subaru lost a lot of customers when 4WD was eliminated. JMO
No Subaru lost more customers when they eliminated FWD and i have seen Subies with AWD get out of deeper snow then Toyota and Honda with 4WD
No Subaru lost more customers when they eliminated FWD and i have seen Subies with AWD get out of deeper snow then Toyota and Honda with 4WD
That would be a no on his part.
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you do know Subaru's AWD system is far more advanced than other makers AWD/4WD systems(with the exception of Audi....Audi's is right there with Subaru, maybe slightly better), right? What kind of tires were you on? Were they worn out? There's also the aspect of knowing how to drive in the snow. Not saying you don't, but you don't hear too many people complain about getting stuck in a Subaru. I've never had a problem and that's even driving on All Seasons in snow quite a few times.
Tires play a huge part in traction no matter what kind of car you drive. We always make sure both Subaru's have good tires on them never got stuck ONCE in all the time we've had both cars.
Tires play a huge part in traction no matter what kind of car you drive. We always make sure both Subaru's have good tires on them never got stuck ONCE in all the time we've had both cars.
true. On my WRX which is my DD, I always throw my snow tires and wheels on right before a snow hits. The only thing that stops me is if the snow gets too deep and my car turns into a snow plow...ive never had an issue with traction. But my Outback just has a good set of Michelin AS on them and the few times Ive driven it in the snow, it felt pretty good. Not quite as good as my WRX with snows, but still fully capable of getting me where I need to go with no drama.
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Is a used Cross tek Subaru (2013 or so) a good plan for an older driver to replace a 2003 Honda that is in perfect condition ? Should I just keep my trusty old car ? I just would like a change , but I feel disloyal to a car that has never needed a repair and has driven from Long Island to Santa Cruz and back without a hitch.
I am worried also that I will not be able to understand the mechanics of a new car with those screens in the dashboard.
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Is a used Cross tek Subaru (2013 or so) a good plan for an older driver to replace a 2003 Honda that is in perfect condition ? Should I just keep my trusty old car ? I just would like a change , but I feel disloyal to a car that has never needed a repair and has driven from Long Island to Santa Cruz and back without a hitch.
I am worried also that I will not be able to understand the mechanics of a new car with those screens in the dashboard.
In your case I would say no but that is totally up to you. If you really want a newer car, then get one but make sure you drive it extensively before buying to make sure. You really do not want buyers remorse.
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