SUV. Is Four Wheel Drive neccessary in our area?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Literally never.

In the snow, you're better off using care with a normal car, so that you don't flip or drive off the road going too fast with an SUV.

In heavy rain, same thing. Slow down.

If you have an SUV and don't drive too fast, you are better off in rain or snow than in a normal car.

There's nothing about owning an SUV that forces you to drive like an idiot.

It’s my god given right to drive anyway I want.

[Anonymous]

AWD/4WD only helps you move in the snow/mud/of road. It does not help you turn or stop.

I used to live in an area that is 5x more snow per winter. You would always see the yahoos in there SUVs thinking they could stop in snow or ice.

(personally, I drive an AWD car).

[Anonymous]

I am emergency personnel so I need 4wd or awd. Even though this past winter I didnt use it at all.

If you are not emergency personnel and dont own a house in a ski area like Wintergreen you go to in the Winter then No you do not need it in this area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am emergency personnel so I need 4wd or awd. Even though this past winter I didnt use it at all.

If you are not emergency personnel and dont own a house in a ski area like Wintergreen you go to in the Winter then No you do not need it in this area.

+1

Also +1 to the confusion about rain = 4WD need

[Anonymous]

I have a rear wheel drive car and drive to work in snow all the time. My staff has SUVs and telework. Ironic

[Anonymous]

Yes. Always get it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's really no reason for anyone to need 4wd in heavy rain.

This.
OP are you required to be at work if it snows or does your job usually close?

Nope. When it snows, I hanker down. NO go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Necessary, no.
Nice to have, yes.
Very nice to have, yes.
Good to have, yes.
Cool to have, yes.
For resale, yes.
For show, yes.
For peace of mind, yes.
For the logo, yes.
Necessary, no.

For safety? Yes? No? Maybe? Does it increase safety in any way shape or color?

[Anonymous]

If you don't need AWD or 4WD, why are you getting an SUV rather than a station wagon or a hatchback? (I would say "or a minivan," but I am pretty sure I have an answer for that.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you don't need AWD or 4WD, why are you getting an SUV rather than a station wagon or a hatchback? (I would say "or a minivan," but I am pretty sure I have an answer for that.)

yep. that is the answer. You know it, I know it.