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S40 T5 FWD vs T5 AWD

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#1 of 4 S40 T5 FWD vs T5 AWD by pingbrady May 04, 2009 (11:56 am)
I can't decide.   AWD Pros: - We live in Colorado, so I assume the AWD would come in handy 2~3 times per year - does this car corner any better? I drive 90% slow, but that 10% I get on it   FWD Pros: - Better gas milage - Better acceleration. From what I've seen FWD pulls 6.7 and AWD pulls 7 flat. Is it worth the difference - One salesman said that the FWD handles just fine in the slow, but the AWD is awesome (average vs awesome) Replies to this message: subearu (May 04, 2009 3:26 pm) pingbrady (May 04, 2009 3:31 pm)
#2 of 4 Re: S40 T5 FWD vs T5 AWD [pingbrady] by subearu May 04, 2009 (3:26 pm)
Replying to: pingbrady (May 04, 2009 11:56 am) The mpg benefit is only 1-2 mpg, IIRC. I've been happy with my T5 FWD in the WI snow. It is not like my Subaru's were in the winter snow, but it is ok. The Michelin's on the S40 are alright, but dedicated snowtires would be recommended for Colorado winters, IMO.   -Brian Replies to this message: pingbrady (May 04, 2009 3:31 pm)
#3 of 4 Re: S40 T5 FWD vs T5 AWD [subearu] by pingbrady May 04, 2009 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: subearu (May 04, 2009 3:26 pm) any know if the ride hight is different between the FWD and AWD from the factory?
#4 of 4 S40 T5 FWD vs T5 AWD by rmurali May 08, 2009 (12:30 pm)
Hi, I am trying to decide on FWD or AWD. I live in a fairly warm weather state and snow is not usually an issue. Is the ride of an AWD worth the higher price (about $1,300)? I appreciate any comments / opinions on this. Thank you.

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