InfiFan

Folks, I am based in TX and still deciding between AWD or RWD on the G37 sedan mainly because I anticipate a move to another state in the near future.

I have driven FWD and AWD vehicles so far and had no problems with them in Ohio winters but have no experience with RWD.

I am unsure if the excess weight of an AWD is justified if RWD will suffice in snowy conditions; of course, black ice is a completely different beast that neither may be able to tackle.

Please provide your suggestions and experiences with these two options. Deeply appreciate your help!

Mike

iTrader: (1)

AWD with M+S tires will not fare as well as a RWD with snow tires. That being said, are you willing to swap rims for half the year?

zman1910

I disagree. Having had both RWD and AWD at some point in my life....I would easily take the AWD with M+S tires over RWD with snow tires. RWD is just plain scary in adverse conditions regardless of tire setup. Winter snow tires do make a big difference but not enough to offset the advantages of AWD.

shumby

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rwd is just fine in the snow with a good set of tires. Nothing scary about driving it at all. Trust me I know

elite

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Jeep ftw!

shumby

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Jeep SRT8 FTW

willizm

98 Saturn FTMFWMF'ers.

InfiFan

Sorry, but I am confused with the opinions expressed, they being divided between AWD and RWD. Say, I decided to go with the AWD, does the extra weight have a noticeable impact on standing-starts?

pudding

I say if you are moving to somewhere that could have snow or bad weather, all wheel drive is a must. I don't think I would feel safe with rear wheel drive. With snow tires on you can be okay, but there is no reason not to be safer if you can. It's your life at risk along with the others on the road, why not be safer with all wheel drive if you are going to be in a place with bad weather.

shumby

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^^^^ why not just live in a bubble then that is safe. The RWD is fine in the snow there is no need to get the awd

Mike

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RWD will set off VDC from a standing start, AWD will not, even with all-season tires.

shumby

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ya i think AWD will come out of the hole quicker

gthal

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I live in Nova Scotia Canada and we get lots of snow and ice. I also thought RWD was stupid until I owned one. Had a BMW 3 series and now the G37 and no issues. Good winter tires, common sense and understanding how to drive a RWD in winter is all you need. I'm not debating that AWD would be better in snow but lets face it, how many times a year does anyone actually drive on snow covered roads?? 5 to 10 times maybe. That doesn't outweigh the benefits of RWD (sports package that isn't available on the AWD, weight, etc) for the other 355 days in the year IMO.

I was worried too but having now owned 2 RWD cars I no longer think it's an issue. Remember guys, these cars aren't our fathers 1970 RWD Buicks! With all of the technology in the cars and the advances in winter tire tech, they are fine in winter when driven with common sense.

Goonz

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AWD is over played..I live in New England and was the same as anyone else thinking AWD was the way to go, however I feel now that im on my second G-coupe with snow tires in the winter that RWD is the way to go.

Infiniti AWD is rear wheel-biased anyways so it'll be RWD most the time iirc..

shumby

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What part of NS? i grew up in Bridgewater.