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Offline Red Line

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FWD regrets?
« on: August 28, 2011, 01:23:46 pm »
I've been wondering if ppl that have purchased the Escape/Tribute V6 FWD versions over the V6 AWD (For fuel economy) have ever regreted their decisions down the road.  :banghead:    This actually applies to any makes/models that offer both possibilities.

Thanks for the input.
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2011, 01:32:39 pm »
The FWD setup is lighter and with less things to break down the road. FE and acceleration should be better as well, so unless someone plans hard core offroading why pay for features that they'll never benefit from? An extra set of wheels with top quality winters are often a better choice for urban use.
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2011, 02:03:53 pm »
I would think anyone that ever bought a FWD Audi would be disappointed.
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2011, 03:24:27 pm »
Quote from: mmret on August 28, 2011, 02:03:53 pm
I would think anyone that ever bought a FWD Audi would be disappointed.

If they ever realize it!
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2011, 03:57:58 pm »
I've been checking for a while now but I still have that dilema of which version makes more sense.
If I'm not mistaken the 2005 models and up have on-demande AWD as opposed to automatic or all time AWD which would help with consumption.  Like EV Dan mentionned,
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''The FWD setup is lighter and with less things to break down the road''
true, but Quebec winters tend to creep up fast and snow removal here isn't award winning.  And good maintenance and common sense should help minimize wear & tear.
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2011, 04:36:39 pm »
Quote from: TopGun on August 28, 2011, 03:24:27 pm
Quote from: mmret on August 28, 2011, 02:03:53 pm
I would think anyone that ever bought a FWD Audi would be disappointed.

If they ever realize it!

Perhaps. I suppose buyers of FWD Audis generally wouldn't know nor care.
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2011, 05:42:43 pm »
Quote from: Red Line on August 28, 2011, 01:23:46 pm
I've been wondering if ppl that have purchased the Escape/Tribute V6 FWD versions over the V6 AWD (For fuel economy) have ever regreted their decisions down the road.  :banghead:    This actually applies to any makes/models that offer both possibilities.

Thanks for the input.

Sister just got a FWD V6 Santa Fe.  Aside from some torque steer, they are quite happy.  They haven't had it in a winter yet so I am not sure if it will be any trouble but I doubt it.
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2011, 10:42:27 pm »
I think the only people who regretted getting the FWD Escape are those that decided to sell it within 5 years of ownership.

Like pickups, I assume the depreciation is higher for the 2WD models.
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2011, 03:08:16 pm »
Negligible.  Compared to CRVs and RAVs, Escapes drop like a brick.
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2011, 05:51:10 pm »
Not surprising.  My parents recently bought a loaded XLT with leather (despite my protests). 

It's not a bad ride by any means but it feels like it was designed 10 years ago and has only received cosmetic upgrades since.  Thirsty too.

Fortunately for them they'll keep it till it dies.
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2011, 08:17:56 pm »
Quote from: articsteve on August 31, 2011, 03:08:16 pm
Negligible.  Compared to CRVs and RAVs, Escapes drop like a brick.

Possibly. But are Escape buyers paying MSRP?

The biggest problem with depreciation is how it's usually based on MSRP versus used prices. If you don't pay MSRP, you're not getting hit with as big a depreciation loss as reported.
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2011, 08:34:26 pm »
Quote from: mmret on August 28, 2011, 02:03:53 pm
I would think anyone that ever bought a FWD Audi would be disappointed.

I thought my AWD Audi sucked until I fixed it....
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2011, 09:43:03 pm »
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on September 01, 2011, 08:17:56 pm
Quote from: articsteve on August 31, 2011, 03:08:16 pm
Negligible.  Compared to CRVs and RAVs, Escapes drop like a brick.

Possibly. But are Escape buyers paying MSRP?

The biggest problem with depreciation is how it's usually based on MSRP versus used prices. If you don't pay MSRP, you're not getting hit with as big a depreciation loss as reported.

No, no, no! We must only base all discussions on MSRP! Using a baseline that doesn't change is much more important than being accurate. Now go drink your car forum Kool-aid!  :)
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2011, 01:59:18 am »
Quote from: tortoise on September 01, 2011, 05:51:10 pm
Not surprising.  My parents recently bought a loaded XLT with leather (despite my protests). 

It's not a bad ride by any means but it feels like it was designed 10 years ago and has only received cosmetic upgrades since.  Thirsty too.

Fortunately for them they'll keep it till it dies.

I've pulled quite a few 2010 XLTs out of the Enterprise auctions and you are right; nice ride.  But that is where it ends,  They're loud, the radio speakers ridiculously cheap, the interior trim poor, the auto tranny insanely cheapo with the 2 speed selection and gas mileage lousy.  However, it's just one of those things, because the gals are very drawn to this vehicle (outside appearance combined with the typical SUV height) and there is enough gross in these units they can be moved cheap.
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Re: FWD regrets?
« Reply #14 on: September 03, 2011, 12:16:06 pm »
Quote from: EV Dan on August 28, 2011, 01:32:39 pm
The FWD setup is lighter and with less things to break down the road. FE and acceleration should be better as well, so unless someone plans hard core offroading why pay for features that they'll never benefit from? An extra set of wheels with top quality winters are often a better choice for urban use.

My thoughts exactly.  Winter is no problem with good winter tires.
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