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America needs more small cars!!
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People are constantly surprised when I tell them my GTI is great in winter with snow tires. These are the same people who tell me their SUVs are perfect for snow rocking bald all seasons cause FoUr WhEeL dRiVe.
I've been driving front wheel drive hatchbacks for almost 20 years in 62+ degrees north latitude. This winter was the first time I got stuck when we suddenly shattered the october snowfall record and it overwhelmed the snow removal capacity. I'd still want a AWD, but it's really not necessary. It's probably faster and safer to ski to work in conditions where AWD is a must.
i would have a set of chains with me if my area was known to be snowy. or did you get stuck with chains on?
I have studs. Only tractors use chains here afaik.
I don’t doubt that at all; I had a civic si that was the best car I’ve ever owned in the snow and I only had all-seasons on it. One time, I stayed at work way later than I should have when a blizzard was hitting and made the 20 mile drive home without an issue. As I got within 5 miles of my house there were very few other vehicles on the road except for an occasional truck and they weren’t having any easier of a time than I was.
It's pretty uncomfortable to drive around the city in 4x4 mode. I'd much rather have an AWD drive vehicle unless you're really driving through deep snow or going off-road. The clearance on trucks is nice though.