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2 wheel drive in winter driving
#1
2 wheel drive in winter driving
Hi, we are looking at upgrading our family minivan to a Suburban. Being in Wisconsin I am concerned about winter driving (although it was non-existent this winter). I am looking at a real nice 2008 Suburban but it is 2 WD, not 4x4. I would like to hear thoughts on how the 2 WD handles in the snow. I realize it is rear WD, not front. Any idea how it would compare to a front wheel drive Grand Caravan?
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
#2
Just my $.02 but I wouldn't touch it. You'll probably end up hating it in the winter.
I'm guessing it's a good price and the reason it's a good price is because no one in Wisc (or any snowy state) wants it.
Compared to your mini van you would absolutely hate it (in the winter). We have a Honda and our Tahoe....my van would easily outdo the Tahoe if I left it in 2wd. Especially if you're going from a fwd mini van to a 2wd Tahoe...no way I would advise that. Unless they are literally giving it away at a fire sale....but just remember you'll struggle to trade it at a decent value up here.
I'm guessing it's a good price and the reason it's a good price is because no one in Wisc (or any snowy state) wants it.
Compared to your mini van you would absolutely hate it (in the winter). We have a Honda and our Tahoe....my van would easily outdo the Tahoe if I left it in 2wd. Especially if you're going from a fwd mini van to a 2wd Tahoe...no way I would advise that. Unless they are literally giving it away at a fire sale....but just remember you'll struggle to trade it at a decent value up here.
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A 4X4 Suburban will go through the snow fairly easily but will handle differently than your Caravan. There is a lot more weight to deal with.
Last edited by Spicoli; April 10th, 2012 at 11:56 AM.
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In northern states, they have plenty of equipment to deal with snow, but they may not remove it from smaller streets because more snow will just fall on it again anyway.
Even in my area, LTL4life is right about resale value. There are very few 2wd Suburban/Tahoe and the ones that are do not sell well. I would never buy one.
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