I would really like to get a 6mt, but worried it may not fare so well in crappy weather, even with snow tires. I need a car for driving year round (only 1 parking space in the loop). For those in Chicago or similar climates, What do you think is the best choice for year round driving: G356mt, Evomr, WrxSti, or Volvo s40t5? (AWD>RWD>FWD?)

any other suggestions?

 

If you have dedicated snow tires you won't have a problem. Plus they always clean the streets up in the city so it's unlikely you'll ever be driving on a blanket of snow.

 

Actually AWD>FWD>RWD. You'll be ok with winter tires as long as you don't mind being beaten by neons at a stoplight when there's snow on the ground. I'd be worried though about parking in the loop. You're car will get molested there.

 

Fishtaaaail. Get a good set of snow tires and drive conseratively. If that's even a word. G has some great traction breakin torque especially in crappy weather. It's worth sliding around for what the car is though IMO.

 

I suggest you go with the Evo or STi if that's your only car... but
be out on the look out for thieves downtown.

 

Im not driving my g35 in winter. Since im on the 19's

IM gonna keep it in the garage and drive a beater.

 

i have snow tires on my G for winter and i drive around the Nw Suburbs, or even to downtown or every where in snow and its fine. snow tires have awesome traction, its the best thing ever for winter. just dont drive too hard and you should be fine

 

For heaven's sakes.. in the last 10 years, there's been like 5-10 snow days in Chicago per season. Sure it's cold, sure the falls can be big, but they are cleared in hours... Daley boy makes sure of that. What you need to worry about, however, is that clearance height. Chicago side streets are pretty slow to be cleared and usually end up with the rail ruts (two tire tracks with snow in the middle). With ou rlow overhangs, you'll be plowing ;D

Otherwise, it's all what YOU'RE used to. I've been driving RWD now for about 15 years. With snows on I can make the car do what I want. If you really want to learn how, do what I did... michelin ice driving school.

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I'm actually staying in River North area (just west of the loop) and I have one secured garaged parking space-so I'm not too worried about the car getting f*cked with. But the evo would be the easiest to steal right? (no engine immobilizer?) and mitsu's gotz like the worst resale value and ****ty crash test scores. The subu is better but freaking fugly. I really like the overall mix of performance and comfort on the g35- I think i'll end up going that route with some blizzaks. If only infin. offered AWD on the G35coupe! (2007 w/ the USDM GTR?)

Any Chicago heads know of any good dealerships?

 

Do not go to Infiniti of Orland. Since you are in the loop area try Fletcher Jones.

 

Lisle was great. They matched orland's lowest price (which was like $500 over invoice) and threw in a sirius sat radio. All in all, I guess I paid almost invoice with that.

Also, if you are a Costco member, Fletcher is their chicago area dealer for the Costco price. If it's close to you and you are serious, I'd go spend the $50 on a costco membership and go that route. (ask someone with the membership to get the price for you).

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Go to Fields Infiniti in Glenview, they have great service. Tax is more expensive downtown!

I got my car @ invoice. If they wont give you that price after 30 minutes of negotiating, walk out. They'll follow you outside or give you a call later to give it to you at invoice.

 

Anybody know of a Chicago meet going on anytime soon?

 

peet and tabularasae, did you get 6mt's or autos? Either way good price.

 

6mt all options save spoiler.