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Of course, I don't have the sales statistics, but I'd bet that there are more Subaru autos sold in the northern Rocky Mountain states, (i.e., Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana), than the rest of the country combined. Not Wyoming. They go for pickups.
Of course, I don't have the sales statistics, but I'd bet that there are more Subaru autos sold in the northern Rocky Mountain states, (i.e., Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana), than the rest of the country combined. Not Wyoming. They go for pickups.
Thanks. I really want to refrain from getting a truck or anything with a truck suspension. I would prefer something smoother riding because of back and neck problems. Also I have heard too many negatives on this CVT auto transmission but it seems that most of these new vehicles are now coming with CVT transmissions. But perhaps AWD then FWD and lastly RWD in that order as far as drive train goes.
Thanks. I really want to refrain from getting a truck or anything with a truck suspension. I would prefer something smoother riding because of back and neck problems. Also I have heard too many negatives on this CVT auto transmission but it seems that most of these new vehicles are now coming with CVT transmissions. But perhaps AWD then FWD and lastly RWD in that order as far as drive train goes.
AWD Durango w/5.7 Hemi - far and away the best large SUV and doesn't have a wonky transmission like the Subaru's. Half tons slide all over the highway - need to put a couple of bags of concrete over the rear tires in November and take them out in May. Tire chains work well - only at slow speeds / studded tires work fine - great on ice, no good on just snow. Buy some crampons to wear at the dump, otherwise you'll be on the ground looking up.
AWD Durango w/5.7 Hemi - far and away the best large SUV and doesn't have a wonky transmission like the Subaru's. Half tons slide all over the highway - need to put a couple of bags of concrete over the rear tires in November and take them out in May. Tire chains work well - only at slow speeds / studded tires work fine - great on ice, no good on just snow. Buy some crampons to wear at the dump, otherwise you'll be on the ground looking up.
5.7 Hemi?
How about the 392 Hemi?
I still want to get my 392 Scat Pack Challenger.
But I know I will need something different than that car for adverse weather conditions and snow.
Of course, I don't have the sales statistics, but I'd bet that there are more Subaru autos sold in the northern Rocky Mountain states, (i.e., Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana), than the rest of the country combined. Not Wyoming. They go for pickups.
The NE US has the Rocky Mountains states beat hands down for the numbers of Subies... it is the 'new Volvo' of the NE... Now if you put WA and OR into the mix, then they have a lot.
5.7 Hemi?
How about the 392 Hemi?
I still want to get my 392 Scat Pack Challenger.
But I know I will need something different than that car for adverse weather conditions and snow.
The new 392 or the old 392? LOL You just need to get the Challenger and have your groceries delivered at home in the winter LOLx2
I drove from Alaska to San Diego in a FWD Honda Civic back in late January with no problems. The road was snow and ice covered from Alaska to Alberta.
I just looked at the road you're talking about on google maps, and it seems like it's well maintained. It's important that you have a good set of winter tires as that makes all the difference. Also, like others have suggested, AWD is preferred, but you can you definitely get by in a FWD vehicle. Just watch your speed, maintain distance, and don't make any sudden maneuvers.
p.s. After three full winters here in North Idaho, and another partial year; I have yet to see a car or truck with tire chains of any type. They just don't seem to be used here. Have seen a some studded tires, driven by mostly older, retiree-aged folk. But most people just use their regular wheels/tires.
Might be because of the temperatures. After a snowstorm, whatever is on the highways seem to turn to slush sometime during the morning rush hour. Secondary roads turn to slush by the next day or the one after. It is the tertiary roads that seem to be iced up continually between storms. You just drive slow, don't make any sudden moves, give extra stopping distance, and things seem fine for getting around.
p.p.s. AWD for me. The RWD Mercedes diesel stays parked all winter and was given a rental FWD RAV4 when mine was rear-ended. Didn't get halfway home in a light snowstorm before I turned around to return it for an AWD.
The new 392 or the old 392? LOL You just need to get the Challenger and have your groceries delivered at home in the winter LOLx2
Since there really isn't such a thing as the perfect vehicle that does all, mutiple vehicles are warranted here.
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Thanks. I really want to refrain from getting a truck or anything with a truck suspension. I would prefer something smoother riding because of back and neck problems. Also I have heard too many negatives on this CVT auto transmission but it seems that most of these new vehicles are now coming with CVT transmissions. But perhaps AWD then FWD and lastly RWD in that order as far as drive train goes.
