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Convince me to keep my RWD Volvo for upcoming La Nina Winter

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Capernicus
Posts: 382 - Karma: 218
Got a 94 Volvo 940. Live in WA state
Good:
Only 80k, no mechanical problems, extremely comfortable, 30 MPG HWY....like the car a lot
Bad:
RWD in snow = not the best thing ever (especially for hills...but way fun none the less), no ski storage...thinking about getting a used Subaru instead

Should I just get some good snow tires, chains, and a roof rack and go for it this winter?

Constructive input appreciated. Thanks!
Nov 17 2010 4:44PM
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maximiliaan
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its an volvo... thats my reason to keep it
Nov 17 2010 4:46PM
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nutsnbolts
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I would really have to look at the KBB price...kbb.com will have how much its worth. Then I would compare the KBB book price to whatever you want. Look at autotrader.com, cars.com or craigslist of course.
Nov 17 2010 4:47PM
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Dan.
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I've been driving an 83 rwd mercedes in snow since I had a license, 6 years now. I find it much easier to handle in the snow than any of my friends' fwd cars.
Nov 17 2010 4:50PM
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stickerman
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Just buy a rack and some good snow tires. Cheaper then buying a whole new car
Nov 17 2010 5:04PM
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XtRemE11
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ive been driving a bmw in snow for years now and its fine, and where i live there is snow on the ground probably 95% of the time in winter, and usually see over a foot on the roads once a week or so. ive only gotten stuck once driving up a steep slope in about 2 feet of snow. just get legit snow tires nokians if you can and you will be fine if your not a puss.
Nov 17 2010 5:20PM
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.travis.
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I drive a 2wd truck and it's beast in the snow. Good snow tires and weight in the back are key. As long as you don't do stupid shit you'll be fine
Nov 17 2010 5:26PM
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vinnyvan
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I think people over exaggerate the need for a 4 wheel drive car in the snow. I live in Bozeman, MT and there is snow on the ground 10 months out of the year. I drive a little car, front wheel drive, weighs nothing, no antilocks, I can get around just fine, just like everybody else. Keep the car, just be a little more cautious when its slick out. No need to buy new vehicle for 3 months of snow.. o and luggage rack, will do good, or just learn how to really stuff gear.
Tune the volvo, and make a youtube video like this guy.
This video is all the convincing you need. haha
Nov 17 2010 6:03PM
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