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      09-13-2012, 03:15 PM   #8
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Is an interesting debate, the X drive vs RWD.

My view would be that a lower power car wouldn't really be struggling with traction issues (other than ice/snow conditions). So you are only buying it for the advantage you get 1% of the time.

You also get heavier fuel consumption, and tyre wear from AWD systems.

On the other hand with a similar budget you could go bigger engine on the RWD version. Which is more fun for the 99% of the time.....but perhaps a need to fit winter tyres to keep you mobile when the going gets slippery.
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