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A word about RWD traction... 900

posted by  jwalker on  Fri Apr 1 14:45 CST 2005
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Don't think you read the rest of my posts before you wrote this. Basically, I said that I don't love SUV's, but given a choice I would choose a Forester over a Toyota because they are car-based and drive better than the truck-based Toyotas.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a Volvo guy, that's why I'm on the BB.

I love RWD cars. I've also owned 2 BMW's in addition to my 240.

"I think the right tires and a little weight in the trunk will ressolve any RWD Volvo traction problems."

Fact is that w/o snow tires most RWD aren't very good in snow and ice. Some (like BMW's and Mercedes are downright dangerous). Although I think 240's with snows are remarkably good in the snow of New England for a RWD car, they still aren't 4WD. Haven't driven 700's or 900's in snow, but I understand they are worse than a 200. My 240 WITHOUT snows will fishtail and barely navigate snow, nevermind N.E. ice....



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