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Originally Posted by drew
AWD would be the biggest factor here IMO.
SUV = AWD (almost always)
Sub compact = FWD (almost always).
We have a Hyundai Santa Fe that we put Nokian studded tires on. The combination of AWD and good winter tires makes for a very stress free winter driving experience.
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Oh, okay, specifically referring to AWD and winter driving.
AWD is another thing I'm clueless about. I really like having a RWD car (Lexus IS350) after driving FWD cars for quite a while, but I've never had an AWD car. I've driven them, but never for very long, and never in situations where AWD would have been of any benefit.
I once owned one of the stupidest cars ever made: a used 1991 Ford Probe. Never mind the poor quality and awful reliability, it was a FWD car sold as a sporty coupe. Had it for two years before a mechanic put it on a hoist, discovered structural rust on the chassis, and said he really shouldn't be allowed to let me drive it away because of how dangerous it was.
Why'd I buy it? I didn't know much about cars at the time, the price was good, and I was seduced by the sporty looks. The shyster mechanic fixing up (minimally) cars and selling them that I bought it from obviously would have known about the rust, but he saw me coming. Buyer beware!