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Re: Final Decision Snow Tires [explorerx4] by driver100
Nov 13, 2008 (6:40 pm)
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 13, 2008 4:23 pm)

i went with awd
 
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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Re: [explorerx4] by richard64
Nov 13, 2008 (8:40 pm)
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 13, 2008 3:52 pm)

Sorry, but both you and GG are wrong. I'm the one who wanted the new black GM.
 
Richard
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Re: Final Decision Snow Tires [explorerx4] by verdugo
Nov 13, 2008 (8:55 pm)
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 13, 2008 4:23 pm)

i went with awd, cost less than 2k, but i don't have to buy tires/rims.
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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Re: Final Decision Snow Tires [verdugo] by tidester HOST
Nov 13, 2008 (10:46 pm)
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Replying to: verdugo (Nov 13, 2008 8:55 pm)

I felt it was important to clarify this common misconception.
 
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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Re: [oldfarmer50] by graphicguy
Nov 14, 2008 (4:48 am)
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Nov 13, 2008 3:24 pm)

You sound just like the sales guys in here.
 
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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Re: Final Decision Snow Tires [tidester] by percussionist
Nov 14, 2008 (4:53 am)
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Replying to: tidester (Nov 13, 2008 10:46 pm)

I don't know how common the misconception is but it is a point worth making.
 
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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Re: Final Decision Snow Tires [tidester] by snakeweasel
Nov 14, 2008 (5:00 am)
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Replying to: tidester (Nov 13, 2008 10:46 pm)

I don't know how common the misconception is
 
Common enough that after major snowstorms the vast majority of the cars I see in the ditch have AWD.
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Re: Final Decision Snow Tires [snakeweasel] by graphicguy
Nov 14, 2008 (6:36 am)
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Nov 14, 2008 5:00 am)

When I had my 3 Series, I can relate what having only two rear snow tires did. It really threw off the handling. Things got real squirrely on both wet and dry pavement....to the point that I considered it dangerous. And, I'm a fairly fearless man.
 
Putting on 4 like show tires solved that problem.
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driver100 by michaell
Nov 14, 2008 (8:13 am)
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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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One liners from the sales frontlines (back on topic).... by boomchek
Nov 14, 2008 (10:25 am)
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We have sold our 3 Challenger SRT8s for over sticker
 
The 09 Challengers are selling well too.
 
We still have some new 07 models sitting in the showroom
 
When times are tough, I go and ask for a raise from my boss and get it
 
Many sub prime customers with horrible credit want loaded Hemis, and Ram Diesels that they can't afford... but they end up driving away happy in used Aveos and Cobalts.
 
I haven't smoked for almost 3 months and saved nearly $1000.
 
In this uncertain economy I take on as much responsibility as I can and learn as much as I can (dealership functions) so that in worst case scenario if I have to work elsewhere I'll have a ton of knowledge and experience.

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