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48040 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 9:06 PM
You are in the Smart Shopper Forum. Your Hosts are kirstie_h & tidester
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Replying to: jmonroe (Nov 13, 2008 2:02 pm) I didn't mean to imply you were b.s-ing the guy. But, whenever it has been said to me, the person saying it had what Judge Judy would call "Roman" eyes. Not judging anyone, but I wouldn't do it. |
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 13, 2008 4:23 pm) I would have too, but my model doesn't come in all wheel drive.....I don't think there are any all wheel drive convertibles. My last 3 cars were AWD and my wife's last 2. It is well worth it, if you can do it. |
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 13, 2008 3:52 pm)  Richard |
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 13, 2008 4:23 pm) does cost some gas mileage all year round. AWD doesn't help you at all to stop. That's what winter tires are for. A lot of people get over confident with AWD thinking they can drive like they usually do, and they get into trouble. Apologies to our hosts for the off topic, but I felt it was important to clarify this common misconception.
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Replying to: verdugo (Nov 13, 2008 8:55 pm) I don't know how common the misconception is but it is a point worth making.  tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Nov 13, 2008 3:24 pm) LOL......you know oldfarmer, you're right. I am starting to sound like a car sales guy. Truth is, if I ever did get into the car sales, I'd probably be fired the first day. I like easy transactions. I don't have the temperament to deal with people who try to slam a good car. Nor, do I have the patience to play games for $100. While I don't buy by grinding, I do have a new found respect for what the sales guys here go through. Some of these people are spending more in gas, than what they'd save. Most are from KY (I'm in OH). It's a 35-40 minute trip, one way, to get from northern KY to where I live. richard...my apologies. I knew someone wanted a black GM. Just didn't remember who. |
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Replying to: tidester (Nov 13, 2008 10:46 pm) I'd say it's pretty common, judging by the amount of Subarus and SUVs flying by at 80MPH during our nor'easters! 
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Replying to: tidester (Nov 13, 2008 10:46 pm) Common enough that after major snowstorms the vast majority of the cars I see in the ditch have AWD.
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Nov 14, 2008 5:00 am) Putting on 4 like show tires solved that problem.
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I don't think there are any all wheel drive convertibles. Audi A4 Cabrio is available with Quattro AWD. Perfect for the winters in Colorado (as I watch the snow fall today outside my office window).
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