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All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« on: December 30, 2012, 06:04:20 PM »
We are looking at trading in the old lady's acura and my tahoe to get a nice truck and a commuter car. We would like to get an all wheel drive car for the winter time on the east side but also would like to get something that gets good mileage. Any suggestions? We would also like to find something with the space to tote around our dogs...
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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2012, 06:07:01 PM »
Don't own one but sounds like a Subaru.
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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2012, 06:07:20 PM »
Subaru comes to mind..............
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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2012, 06:09:59 PM »
Been looking at subaru's too and looking at their mpg and they are only rated to get around 20-24 combined. That isn't bad but was hoping I could find a little better.
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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2012, 06:14:41 PM »
Subaru WRX or Audis or BMW are the only things I can think of.  Porsche makes some AWD, but the price compared to the other 3 seems to negate any MPG type argument.  I can't think of any other manufacturers...they've missed the ball from what I can tell.

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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2012, 06:22:32 PM »
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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2012, 06:23:39 PM »
Suzuki Kizashi S
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Volkswagen Tiguan
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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2012, 06:41:41 PM »
Subaru WRX or Audis or BMW are the only things I can think of.  Porsche makes some AWD, but the price compared to the other 3 seems to negate any MPG type argument.  I can't think of any other manufacturers...they've missed the ball from what I can tell.

Also been looking at Audi's but hate trying to find a mechanic for them
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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2012, 06:49:45 PM »
BMW AWD sounds good to me!... :yeah:

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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2012, 07:02:57 PM »
Hell I have been in white outs pushing snow with my civic on I5 no problem, just have good tires, and drive smart.
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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2012, 07:04:49 PM »
Hell I have been in white outs pushing snow with my civic on I5 no problem, just have good tires, and drive smart.

 :yeah: All Honda's do well in adverse weather!! Just not a lot of clearance with the sedans..

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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2012, 07:05:34 PM »
Ford escape hybrid  :dunno:
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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2012, 07:09:49 PM »
Toyota has some AWD vehicles. We owned a 08 Toyota Highlander with AWD. Loved it and it went everywhere, but we had to give it up for the growing family. We got 20 to 22 mpg depending on the driving. I used it to tow a u-haul trailer (double axle) to AZ and we got 16 to 17 mpg. We now have an '11 Sienna which I love to. It is only front wheel drive, but I have had no issues in the snow (snoqualmie, blues, siskiyous, etc). The Sienna does come in AWD too.

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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #13 on: December 30, 2012, 07:15:27 PM »
Hands down Subaru Outback. I love ours.
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Re: All wheel drive cars with good MPG
« Reply #14 on: December 30, 2012, 07:30:35 PM »
Hands down Subaru Outback. I love ours.

What kind of actual mileage are you getting?
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