i want a car that handles well in the snow, but is not too expensive
any suggestions?
september2004
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my parents live upstate where subarus are abound... we have a forester and bought it in hopes that it will do right by us in the snow, we shall see this winter...
AJsMommy122
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I know Audi's are supposed to be great in the snow.. and they are very reliable all around. I think if you buy them pre-owned they are pretty cheap.
I have an Infiniti truck and its great
DjPiLL
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I am in the process of looking into buying my FW a Jeep Liberty. I took one today for a test drive. Not bad.
You can get a base model with 4x4 capability for under 25k.
daisy122
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i am looking at toyota corrolla's, camry's chevy cavalier, nissan altima
any other suggestions
DMAG
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If you do not want an SUV, your best bet is an AWD car.
You cannot go wrong with a Subaru. Good cars and EXCELLENT in all weather conditions.
Of course, you can't go wrong with a Jeep either. ;)
nferrandi
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Subaru, Volvo, Audi
My DH has an Audi and it kick a$$ in the snow. In a few years I will take his Audi and we'll buy a truck because the car I have right now is pretty crappy in the snow.
maiahsdad
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Posted by september2004
my parents live upstate where subarus are abound... we have a forester and bought it in hopes that it will do right by us in the snow, we shall see this winter...
I LOVE MY SUBARU.....i live in maine and we get TONS of snow and i have no problem, the forester is the best, just get the right tires.....if there is any questions about the car just ask........it is also my 3rd one and i really love them
jonn
sweetadeline
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Posted by daisy122
i am looking at toyota corrolla's, camry's chevy cavalier, nissan altima
any other suggestions
Take a look at the Toyota Matrix too...
november12003
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I have an Audi with Quattro AWD and it is the BEST in the snow. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
LIJuneBride
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I have a Toyota Highlander with the AWD and it is excellent in the snow. DH actually tried to get it to spin out and it wouldn't do it.
shoppie
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so GLAD to hear such positives reviews of the Subaru - we recently bought a forrester. its the greatest car!! can't wait till the first snow to test it out.
Kriss2c
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basically anything with all wheel drive, traction control, or 4 wheel drive will do the best. While I am not sure on all the options available on the camry, all the cars you listed are front wheel drive and will do ok, but not terrific.
Danielle&Scott
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Subaru
Maribelle7777
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If you don't mind driving a Subaru, they are supposed to be THE BEST. Forrester, Outback, Legacy...they should all have 4 wheel drive.
My aunt lives upstate and her old driveway was steep and she thanked God daily for her Subaru.
Kriss2c
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Posted by Maribelle7777
If you don't mind driving a Subaru, they are supposed to be THE BEST. Forrester, Outback, Legacy...they should all have 4 wheel drive.
My aunt lives upstate and her old driveway was steep and she thanked God daily for her Subaru.
Subaru has all wheel drive not 4 wheel drive. The difference being that in 4 wheel drive, there is power spinning the 4 wheels at the same time. With all wheel drive, the car will transfer power from the wheels that don't have traction - that are slipping - to ones that do.
SweetCin704
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I have to put my vote in for the VW Jetta. It is peppy, nice (I have the leather & heated seats) and handles well in the snow. I definitely give it 2 thumbs up.
