Cant Decide 07 G35Sport or 07 G35x - Help!!!
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Originally Posted by omgitselaine
exactly the reason why ive decided to go for the Sport instead of the AWD X 
ill just switch wheels/tires out depending on the season . im not concerning about resale value either.....will be leasing
ill just switch wheels/tires out depending on the season . im not concerning about resale value either.....will be leasing
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From: Inverness, Florida
New Sport
Just bought a Sport and am in Rochester, NY. Had an 04 Sedan in CT and had no trouble with it in the snow. 
Sedan got totaled and replaced it with an 05 Coupe and just traded it for the Sport
Sedan got totaled and replaced it with an 05 Coupe and just traded it for the Sport
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Originally Posted by Blaxima
Traction is usually my primary issue in snowy conditions. I can't see a RWD providing superior traction over an AWD.
The decision is not AWD vs snow tires, it should be AWD vs RWD. If you live in a cold weather area, you should have snow tires no matter what your drive train.
Having driven an AWD car in the winter let me tell you that it's FUN.
Having a really powerful car and then having to drive it like a corolla for 5 months of the year means you're leaving a lot of performance on the table.
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Originally Posted by hemants
Lack of forward traction won't cost you as much money as not having enough braking ability or lateral grip.
The decision is not AWD vs snow tires, it should be AWD vs RWD. If you live in a cold weather area, you should have snow tires no matter what your drive train.
The decision is not AWD vs snow tires, it should be AWD vs RWD. If you live in a cold weather area, you should have snow tires no matter what your drive train.
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Originally Posted by hemants
Lack of forward traction won't cost you as much money as not having enough braking ability or lateral grip.
The decision is not AWD vs snow tires, it should be AWD vs RWD. If you live in a cold weather area, you should have snow tires no matter what your drive train.
Having driven an AWD car in the winter let me tell you that it's FUN.
Having a really powerful car and then having to drive it like a corolla for 5 months of the year means you're leaving a lot of performance on the table.
The decision is not AWD vs snow tires, it should be AWD vs RWD. If you live in a cold weather area, you should have snow tires no matter what your drive train.
Having driven an AWD car in the winter let me tell you that it's FUN.
Having a really powerful car and then having to drive it like a corolla for 5 months of the year means you're leaving a lot of performance on the table.
Given the snow in my area, I'll be getting the X. If I lived elswhere, I'd get the S. I hope you enjoy what works best for you.
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Originally Posted by Blaxima
Hmm, not sure what you're reacting to in my post. I didn't think I implied a AWD vs. snow Tires issue???
Given the snow in my area, I'll be getting the X. If I lived elswhere, I'd get the S. I hope you enjoy what works best for you.
Given the snow in my area, I'll be getting the X. If I lived elswhere, I'd get the S. I hope you enjoy what works best for you.
I think this is dangerous. Lack of traction won't kill you, but lack of braking ability or lack of lateral grip might.
Originally Posted by hemants
Perhaps I was reading between the lines, but I hear a lot of people decide to get the X but then leave all season tires on them in the winter.
I think this is dangerous. Lack of traction won't kill you, but lack of braking ability or lack of lateral grip might.
I think this is dangerous. Lack of traction won't kill you, but lack of braking ability or lack of lateral grip might.
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by hemants
Perhaps I was reading between the lines, but I hear a lot of people decide to get the X but then leave all season tires on them in the winter.
I think this is dangerous. Lack of traction won't kill you, but lack of braking ability or lack of lateral grip might.
Perhaps I was reading between the lines, but I hear a lot of people decide to get the X but then leave all season tires on them in the winter.
I think this is dangerous. Lack of traction won't kill you, but lack of braking ability or lack of lateral grip might.
Originally Posted by GEE35X
So true, I agree completely.
^+2.
Having owned numerous SUVs/4x4 trucks with all terrain tires I've been guilty of the invincibility of forward traction. When it came to stopping.....
Snows work in the colder temps and make the biggest difference in stopping and turning.... the important stuff that keeps you accident free.
Having owned numerous SUVs/4x4 trucks with all terrain tires I've been guilty of the invincibility of forward traction. When it came to stopping.....
Snows work in the colder temps and make the biggest difference in stopping and turning.... the important stuff that keeps you accident free.
Originally Posted by RBull
^+2.
Having owned numerous SUVs/4x4 trucks with all terrain tires I've been guilty of the invincibility of forward traction. When it came to stopping.....
Snows work in the colder temps and make the biggest difference in stopping and turning.... the important stuff that keeps you accident free.
Having owned numerous SUVs/4x4 trucks with all terrain tires I've been guilty of the invincibility of forward traction. When it came to stopping.....
Snows work in the colder temps and make the biggest difference in stopping and turning.... the important stuff that keeps you accident free.
. It is the snow tires that are the magic in the white stuff.
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Originally Posted by hemants
Perhaps I was reading between the lines, but I hear a lot of people decide to get the X but then leave all season tires on them in the winter.
I think this is dangerous. Lack of traction won't kill you, but lack of braking ability or lack of lateral grip might.
I think this is dangerous. Lack of traction won't kill you, but lack of braking ability or lack of lateral grip might.
You just can't beat snow tires at all corners for safety, traction and braking.
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From: Mesa
Originally Posted by max2k1
Personally, I feel that the X and all of the other models target different audiences.
If you need AWD capability, you go with the X. Otherwise pick any of the other models.
So ask yourself that one question ... do you need AWD ? That's all - no confusion
If you need AWD capability, you go with the X. Otherwise pick any of the other models.
So ask yourself that one question ... do you need AWD ? That's all - no confusion
Originally Posted by GEE35X
That is so true Deane, we also have our 4x4 GMC Z71, and our X with it's snows will out perform it any day in the snow and slippery stuff. If it is bad out we take the vehicle with the winter tires on it, our X . It is the snow tires that are the magic in the white stuff.
. It is the snow tires that are the magic in the white stuff. Blizzaks would have transformed it in stopping and handling in snow. However most of us with Awd/4x4 tend to ignore the tires, thinking mainly of plowing forward through the snow.
I can only imagine how good the X is with snows.
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