ISO - Safe, Luxury Sedan that can handle some snow

[Anonymous]

So I know next to nothing about cars, but I promised my mom I'd help her figure out her next car. She's been driving a 5 series BMW since 2005. It's still in relatively good condition, but it's time to upgrade. Her max budget is 45K and she wants something that could handle a bit of snow. But nothing too big. She does not want a crossover or SUV. She mostly drives in town.

Does this car exist?

[Anonymous]

BMW 3 series with all wheel drive (X), or Audi A4. Both are smaller than her old 5-series but that budget doesn’t support a new 5-series. I personally prefer the Audi.

[Anonymous]

Audi A4. Ours was a beast in foul weather - sleet, freezing rain, snow etc. I always felt safe driving it in sny conditions.

[Anonymous]

My A4 is the premium plus and it was 43k. so with taxes it will be about 45 or a little over. But it's a great car!

[Anonymous]

Any SUV can handle some snow, but honestly unless you really need to go somewhere in the snow just stay at home and don't go out.

[Anonymous]

A just off executive lease a6. Got ours a few years back around 45.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Audi A4. Ours was a beast in foul weather - sleet, freezing rain, snow etc. I always felt safe driving it in sny conditions.

I tend to stay home when the weather is terrible, but the A4 does have AWD.

[Anonymous]

Just about all Audis have all-wheel drive standard. An Audi A4 would be a good option within that budget. We're on our 5th A4 in 20 years.

[Anonymous]

Legacy touring edition

[Anonymous]

BMW 3 series, 4 series grand coupe, 5 series X drive
Mercedes E class 4matic
Porsche Panamera 4 or 4S
Audi A4 or A6
Lexus GS 350 AWD
Lexus ES 350 standard

Most important thing is having all season tires with these packages that is even more important than AWD.

[Anonymous]

Volvo - S60 or S90. It's roots are Swedish, and they know snow! The seats are ridiculously comfortable too. I drove the S40 for years and liked how it handled in snow - and now... the XC60 is a freaking dream (maybe the XC40, even if she doesn't want the crossover, it's small...)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:BMW 3 series, 4 series grand coupe, 5 series X drive
Mercedes E class 4matic
Porsche Panamera 4 or 4S
Audi A4 or A6
Lexus GS 350 AWD
Lexus ES 350 standard

Most important thing is having all season tires with these packages that is even more important than AWD.

We had a panamera as a loaner recently and it was awesome but pretty sure it was double the OPs budget. If I could find one for $45k I’d buy it in a second.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:BMW 3 series, 4 series grand coupe, 5 series X drive
Mercedes E class 4matic
Porsche Panamera 4 or 4S
Audi A4 or A6
Lexus GS 350 AWD
Lexus ES 350 standard

Most important thing is having all season tires with these packages that is even more important than AWD.

We had a panamera as a loaner recently and it was awesome but pretty sure it was double the OPs budget. If I could find one for $45k I’d buy it in a second.

That is true, however, I assumed it would be pre owned since you can’t even get the new 3 series at $45k.

[Anonymous]

I'll just put this out there. Every car, for the most part, can handle snow. Certainly any car with that kid of budget can handle snow. I have driven a Civic and an Accord in Canada, the Midwest, and here, without ever having an issue.

- Former Minnesotan

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'll just put this out there. Every car, for the most part, can handle snow. Certainly any car with that kid of budget can handle snow. I have driven a [/b]Civic and an Accord[b] in Canada, the Midwest, and here, without ever having an issue.

- Former Minnesotan

Those are front wheel drive, just remember to stay away from rear wheel drive. 4matic fine. Another voice from the Land O Lakes.[b]