We are considering another vehicle, price ranges,sedans, 4 wheel (all wheel drive) or front wheel drive, 6 or 8 cylinder, thanks for your input!!!! sharon T. from oHIo we drive down to Tenn during the year for vacation,(6 X) we want a vehicle with power which will be easier for me to drive up the steep drives, etc........
2007-02-23 02:47:47 · 5 answers · asked by smileyfish 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I prefer all-wheel-drive and currently own two AWD Subarus (a 1995 and 2003, both Legacys). Prior to that, I owned two AWD Audis, a 5000Q and 4000Q. Nothing beats all-wheel-drive for sure-footedness in sloppy weather, yet the cars are like cars and not trucks. They are comfortable, quiet, easy to maneuver and look just like other cars. However, it is never a problem climbing the steep bumpy dirt road to my house in the mountains and getting around in the recent winter weather has been a no-brainer.
The downside of all-wheel drive is that the extra mechanical stuff adds weight and complexity. This means lower gas mileage and the possibility for more repairs. My cars have generally been reliable and the Subarus (both four-cylinder cars) get around 24-25 miles per gallon. That's not great but it's not bad, and it's a heckuva lot better than the typical SUV. Gas mileage is a little higher on road trips and the best I've gotten is 29 mpg.
2007-02-23 03:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
AWD is definately better for a few cases, then again, not AWD systems are created equal. I'll share the 2 common ones, from one extreme to another.
You have the first fully engaged AWD variety which can be selected upon a truck for example. The wheels are all rotating, all the time. problem is, the systems can add about 300-400lbs, therefore decreasing gas mileage, and requiring more maintenence.
Then you have the simpler version which is becoming more common. Like Haldex systems available in the Ford 500/Freestyle, Volvos, etc. The system is passive, till one of the drive front wheels, slips, when that occurs the it sends power to the wheels with grip till traction is accomplished again, then disengages. The system only adds about 90-140lbs to the vehicle, and fuel mileage doesn't suffer, maintnence is easier as well.
I've read quite many positive reviews on the Ford Freestyle (this year, 2008, it gets renamed with a 3.5L DOHC V6 265HP engine) and they have tanacious grip, sits 7, and can be had around $25K-30K depending on trim You should check out Edmunds.com and see what customers have to say over it.
2007-02-23 04:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by A A 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Front wheel drive for me. OK you can do some serious drifting in a rear wheel drive car but apparently can go into a spin fairly easily if pushed a bit too much on normal roads. Also,in this snowy weather I would prefer front wheel as the weight is at the front with the steering wheels. BUT, this is just an opinion.
2016-05-24 02:11:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All wheel drive is a safer, better tracking vehicle than front drive and downside is less mpg than front drive. If you are always on dry flat ground you don't need all wheel though.
2007-02-23 02:57:30 · answer #4 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love American cars, so i would say the Charger. I also like the Impala.
2007-02-23 02:59:48 · answer #5 · answered by Gustav 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋