so far all ive found is the subaru....but i heard that the acura might have a model that has all wheel drive. anyhow, if anyone could help me find an all wheel drive thatd be great! thanks!
2006-09-24 12:18:01 · 12 answers · asked by kmac41586 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Subaru, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, GMC, Mazda
Subaru has the widest selection and decent prices.
Audi fairly wide selection and higher prices.
Mercedes and BMW fairly wide selection and even higher prices.
GMC and Mazda have a very limited selection but are cheaper then Subaru.
As a side note: Most vehicles will have minimal trouble in the winter with a GOOD set of snow tires. A AWD car with bald or worn all season tires will only mean you get stuck a little further in the ditch. You have to remember AWD gets you moving, but doesn't help you turn or stop any better.
2006-09-24 12:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by Satchmo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT buy a Ford, Mine's had over 10,000 in about 8 years. Volvo, Mazda and Land Rover are better, but they use ford engines. Buy a Saab, even if its used. Thier basically upscale Subarus with more luxury options. GM's are good now, ive had one for 14 years without a major problem, just one valve and an alternator died. DaimlerChrysler has always been on top, and puts more power in thier cars. They do have a 425 HP stationwagon and a 155 MPH SUV. O yeah, Jeeps are nice, but Hummers are better. Hummers DONT roll, ive never heard of an incedent. thats because they can drive across like 60 degree angles. If you want a wagon, get a SAAB. They have great reliability, comfort, and thier fun to drive. If you want the ultimate fun 4wheel drive get a used Mitsubishi Lancer XII EVO.
2006-09-24 13:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by American Idle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you need one? 4-wheel drive cars just let you get stuck in a place that costs more to get you pulled out! You will find that Subaru has been doing this for the longest time (for all practical purposes). Experience makes a big difference in all-wheel drive maintainance!
All-wheel drive vehicles have higher maintainance costs. For one thing, there are two "differential" systems,- and two "gearboxes", -(you have the regular transmission, and a "transfer box" to run the other end of car)parts are more expensive, and break more often. Unless you are actually driving in snow/ice conditions, or live in th "back-40" somewhere and have to drive through miles of mud.- for long periods of time. You will probably do just fine with 2 wheel drive!
I have seen many, -many 4 wheel drive trucks (especially) that have never even used the 4 wheel drive - by the time thery trade them off! Of course the Subaru is a full time system, so you don't "disconnect" the second "drive axle"!
2006-09-24 12:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by guess78624 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Acura RL, the Mazda Mazdaspeed 6
2006-09-24 12:21:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask myself, why I really need an all-wheel-drive and can I afford to support this car after the warranty runs out. I would stay away from Subaru and European Imports as they are very expensive to fix. I would stick with Toyota and Honda as there are AWD cars in their lineup and they seem to have reliability sewn up. Hope this helps.
2006-09-24 13:40:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Subaru WRX
Subaru STI
Mitsubishi EVO
2006-09-24 12:31:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Audi has a few like the TT and I belive the A4 and A6 are all wheel drive
2006-09-24 12:21:27 · answer #7 · answered by Red Sawx ® 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try Ford Explorers, ive seen too many rolled over on highways,, if money is not an issue go for a bmw x5
2006-09-24 12:25:24 · answer #8 · answered by blank 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If traction is the issue, go for 4WD instead. With AWD, you cannot have any tire worn more or less than the others without damaging the drive train.
2006-09-24 16:14:21 · answer #9 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look for a used Ford Explorer, lots of used ones out there for under 10k, even 5k if you don't mind a few miles, like over 100k.
2006-09-24 12:22:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋