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02-03-2016, 07:47 PM | #15 |
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If I lived in snow country I would probably buy a truck.
Wait, I have a truck. But its only a two-wheel drive truck. But its a Toyota. So I'm good. And it doesn't snow here. Decisions, son. start making some good ones. |
02-03-2016, 07:52 PM | #16 |
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Yup. You made the wrong choice and now you hate yourself. JK.
But really you just need snow tires because even if you had AWD, it wouldn't matter if you can't put traction to the ground. OR you really wished you have bought a WRX.
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You'll be fine with the FRS.
Probably. Worst case, drive it around for a year, make payments and sell it/trade it in. A year of keeping on top of finances will go a long way for credit scores. Plus, who knows, maybe you'll fall in love with the car. |
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You really know nothing about snow driving. Trucks are JUNK in the snow, especially compared to FWD cars and AWD cars.
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Fuck! I read that right the first time too, but forgot to put the "New" in New England.
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I don't think there is a straight country road anyplace in that area. Prime FRS territory.
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Why does everyone seem to think snow = AWD?
AWD doesn't help you stop. AWD gives you a false sense of confidence. Get good winter rubber and enjoy the snow. I did that a lot when I had my IS300. http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2682365718
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You're not wrong about the stopping though. That's purely on having good snow tires. |
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the only trade i was really pushing for was for a first year lexus ct200h as i would be retaining lots of value with that car because it was originally a lot more expensive when new and luxurious. the numbers still didn't work right so here i am still driving the frs. no regrets though. just a changing lifestyle which will require me to get a larger vehicle (planning for children). either way, i'd be losing my shirt with the frs so it stays indefinitely. yes, i will be hauling babies with it too. the passenger seat will be removed.
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AWD in light snow or ice really has no advantage over RWD. AWD without snow tires is worse that RWD with them in all conditions (this is proven). All season tires are not winter tires even on AWD. Cars are not prone to oversteer in the winter the drivers are. Smooth inputs and gentle throttle control will make your RWD just as manageable as any AWD. The mythos that RWD is hard to handle in the snow comes from people that think they are something weird and wonderful and not the way that cars were propelled for 60 years before FWD/AWD came along.
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I live in Quincy area and survived last years shit show no problem with a nice set of snow tires. Snow banks were the only problem but I think they were so high only mac trucks could see over them.
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Trust me...you will love your car in the summer and will not regret your decision. Just get some winter tires and throw some salt bags in the trunk and you will be good for the winter.
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I am just going to add another vote for winter tires. I love driving in the winter
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