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Old 08-11-2016, 04:28 PM   #36 (permalink)
Xringer
Old Retired R&D Dude
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Woburn Mass USA
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Little Red - '12 Toyota Prius c 2 Two
90 day: 57.82 mpg (US)

"Whitey" Bulger - '14 Toyota RAV4 LE
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
If you would go there just once in a while, why bothering to get a more expensive and fuel-consuming AWD when chains could make your FWD rig able to do so?
A few reasons:
1. I can't leave the chains on the SUV, because they should not be used, or aren't allowed on main roads that have been plowed. (They damage the roads).

2. Putting the chains on and removing them when I get to the hilly area, is not easy and it's hard to find a safe place to park, during a large snow storm. Parking lots are likely to have deep snow blocking access.

3. I'm 70 years old, and don't like working outdoors during a winter storm.

4. I will not be using the AWD for any trips that do not require carrying large or heavy cargo. No Pizza runs.. (I like the Prius C for those trips).
(During the last 3 or 4 years, I put about 300-400 miles on the Ford per year).
So fuel use isn't a big deal for the SUV. I can't remember the last time I got a fill up..
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Current ride: 2014 RAV4 LE AWD (24 MPG)

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