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#1370 of 1376 Subaru AWD vs competitors by bigdadi118 Sep 13, 2009 (8:37 am)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooQRxlChvMw   Looks like they are all DIFFERENT
#1371 of 1376 best 4x4 system around? by steve_ HOST Sep 24, 2009 (2:02 pm)
"it looks like Toyota has given the Trail Grade 4Runner as much four-wheel-drive capability as anything else sold in the U.S, giving Toyota the widest and deepest range of serious 4x4s (FJ, 4Runner, Land Cruiser) in the industry."   Is the 2010 4Runner Trail Grade the Best 4x4 Package Sold in the U.S.? (Straightline)   Replies to this message: ateixeira (Sep 25, 2009 8:26 am)
#1372 of 1376 Re: best 4x4 system around? [steve_] by ateixeira Sep 25, 2009 (8:26 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Sep 24, 2009 2:02 pm) Not the best, but one of the best.   I'm impressed that with 270hp on regular octane they still manage a 19mpg EPA combined. With 4WD, no less.   Looks good.
#1373 of 1376 Re: rrmcdonald [drew_] by tearlach Nov 21, 2009 (7:29 am)
Replying to: drew_ (Feb 11, 2001 7:06 pm) II am currently reading thru the 1372 comments of this forum & hoped you could point me to or answer my dilemna -   My previous AWD/4WD experience: 87 Subaru Turbowagon MT, 92 Toyota 4Runner AT, 98 Ford Expediton, 00 Chevy Tahoe, 04 Honda Pilot, 05 Infiniti G35X. In the usual VA, NC, SC, TN driving arena I prefer the additional traction of AWD/4WD systems to handle in order of priority (1) heavy rain/wet roads (2) aggressive dry road driving (3) muddy camp/park roads w/ BSA (4) occasional snow/ice roads (5) occasional over beach trips in the OBX. I need room for 2 adults and 3 growing boys + gear; WITH DECENT MPG as I will use this vehicvle for 30K+ mi/yr business. I realy like the Pilot's AWD system and loved G35X ATESSA AWD with RWD bias. Currently trying to find best bang for buck FWD/AWD system for family "wagon" and am looking at Hyundai Santa Fe ($), Toyota HL ($$), Acura MDX ($$$), amongst others (Subaru Tribeca, but relatively hi $ and low MPG). Cargo area behind front seats matters, but don't necessarily need 3rd row.   Recent reads on Toy's HL AWD system have me scared of this system and web information is lacking on it. I really like the Borgwarner ITM 3e electromag actuation for responsiveness and decent MPG. What's the difference betw/ 04 Pilot's and 08+ Acura MDX SH-AWD? I think SH-AWD is perfered but its hi $$ and lower MPG is a big trade off. HELP! Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 21, 2009 3:01 pm) tearlach (Nov 22, 2009 4:16 pm) ateixeira (Nov 23, 2009 9:11 am)
#1374 of 1376 Re: rrmcdonald [tearlach] by ateixeira Nov 21, 2009 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: tearlach (Nov 21, 2009 7:29 am) You have some contrasting needs. Aggressive on dry roads, while still ok in mud and on the beach?   You'll have to compromise somewhere.   Get a CPO 4WD and a used Miata. Replies to this message: tearlach (Nov 22, 2009 4:16 pm) ateixeira (Nov 23, 2009 9:11 am)
#1375 of 1376 Re: rrmcdonald [ateixeira] by tearlach Nov 22, 2009 (4:16 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 21, 2009 3:01 pm) Test drove the 2010 4Runner Limited today (5th generation) w/ X-REAS sport enhancement suspension in the dry, dirty and wet - think I found the answer, albeit not a cheap one, but built like a tank. Sure blows my 2nd gen 92 4Runner away. Thanks for your feedback Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 23, 2009 9:11 am)
#1376 of 1376 Re: rrmcdonald [tearlach] by ateixeira Nov 23, 2009 (9:11 am)
Replying to: tearlach (Nov 22, 2009 4:16 pm) I really liked that new one when it debuted. I will definitely check it out this auto show season, even though I'm not likely to buy a truck.

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