Is the AWD system really worth it?

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Nov 13, 2012 | 06:33 PM

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RavensMinded00

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I have an Escalade and a Sequoia at my disposal if needed but for the normal stuff the AWD will do nicely.

Can anyone explain to me why the used G37's in NY /NJ are so much less expensive then that of the MD / DC area? Is it just a supply and demand thing?

Nov 13, 2012 | 06:40 PM

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^^^ Might be something to do with the combination of G's not so good city mpg and lousy traffic in NYC, NJ included, I know how bad is it to get stuck on Route 1 in rush hours.

Nov 15, 2012 | 01:30 AM

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You live in MD.
I couldnt even find a RWD G37 in MD.

Nov 17, 2012 | 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 00Max00

You need a tank in 3 ft of snow. Everything has its limit but we are talking about car here, no doubt AWD is much more capable than 2WD even on perfect dry roads.

True, true!

Dec 28, 2012 | 04:21 PM

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This is my first winter since buying my 09 X coupe. I figured I'd wait for the first snow to see how it behaved before getting winter tires for it. I'm coming from a RWD RX8 with Pirelli Sotozero winters for comparison. Well, we just had about 8" dropped on us and I took it out before the plows cleaned the roads up. With the stock Dunlop all seasons and snow mode enabled, I had absolutely no problem at all driving in 4-6 inches of powder. I took it into a parking lot and floored it etc. I'm very impressed with the X. Of course it would be better for icy braking with winter tires on it but I had no traction problems at all in snow.