im planning to get a 2006 civic si i live in nj and im a little concern about the car itself its front wheel drive and even though its a manual transmission, im wondering if its going to give me problems in the snow? i like the car a lot but people are telling me to not to get it because its not going to be good to drive on snowy days, what should i do any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
2006-08-16 12:34:41 · 7 answers · asked by edwin r 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
I have driven a front wheel drive vehicle on ice and snow and I personally found it easier. Its not that it isnt good to drive one on snow, its that the mechanics of traction and braking are different. Here is a site that talks specifically about the differences. Hopefully it will help.
http://www.angelfire.com/biz/snwvlly/fwd.html
2006-08-16 12:45:29 · answer #1 · answered by tmills883 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually front wheel drives work better in the snow and ice than rear wheel drives. a manual transmission doesn't sound like much of an issue to me but then i'm german and so it's normal for me. i'd say go for it, the front wheel drive is something you won't regret!
2006-08-16 19:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by nerdyhermione 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very safe car and as far as snow theres not too many vehicle out there that are good in the snow,even 4wds are not that great in the snow.a front whhel drive car is a great car and will do great on weathered roads
2006-08-16 19:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by strange_busaman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
front wheel drives are great in snow and especially a stick shift is easier to control.
2006-08-16 22:02:32 · answer #4 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
front wheel is good in the snow its pulling .. rear is pushing the car in a way . honda is a good jap car
2006-08-16 19:40:29 · answer #5 · answered by chris c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Automatics will not spin so bad. But please listen. Buy a house and your money grows, buy a new car and it evaporates. Good used cars out there. Unless you are a business needing a write off. DON'T BUY NEW. BUY A HOUSE.
2006-08-16 19:43:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will suck on ice,but if you like it get it and only drive on streets that have been salted or plowed.
2006-08-16 19:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by Crystal Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋