car for mom

[b*saint]

We average maybe a 12" on a busy year.

[KennyT]

And some places easily see 500-600" a year. With pretty much all of the good AWD systems you are going to see a big hit in gas mileage. The TDI Audis would probably get the best mileage, but your paying a lot more up front.

Really? Where in the US averages 500-600" of snow, or 41 to 50 Feet. The highest average in the US is in Valdez Alaska at 326" each year.

[unrlmth]

No SUV's was a main bullet, as was AWD. The AWD options were all listed really. For hauling family and getting good mileage a TDI would be my choice. I live in the UP and see 200'' of snow a year, FWD is just fine.

And some places easily see 500-600" a year. With pretty much all of the good AWD systems you are going to see a big hit in gas mileage. The TDI Audis would probably get the best mileage, but your paying a lot more up front.

[e30rapidic]

lexus GX is awd. We have zero issues with ours, not too big either.

[b*saint]

Picture of mom?

[QUKBMER]

Buy a new/or used x3 2.5 ?

[scabzzzz]

Id go Subbie

[priapism]

Cadillac CTS wagon w/ AWD.

Have you tried a FWD car with snow tires? Most say that works better than AWD + all seasons. AWD doesn't help you stop.

[SynSyx]

Thanks for all the advice guys, but there is a reason AWD is at the top of the list...

We're gonna check out some cars today; we hadn't considered the Cadillac so we'll take a look at that too

[AbeSonic]

Yup. And if she's feeling frisky she can opt for the sport package. TRD is over priced but oh so sweet.
<---- former toyota owner.

[e30e]

Tell your moms to look into a AWD Toyota Matrix.

The perfect awd mom vehicle.....boring, safe, and reliable.

[AbeSonic]

Tell your moms to look into a AWD Toyota Matrix.

[Kershaw]

my moms subaru outback ('00) has 210k and has been very reliable. in the last 70k, all she has done was replace the (original) clutch, tires, and brakes.

mazdaspeed6 is AWD. 275hp. bit of a pig at 3700lbs, but its quite a lot of fun.

[87e30]

Car of champions:



plus sides: cheap price

[Holland]

Just wait till the warranty is over,Thats where the shit starts to hit the fan. I would get a toyota sequoia,very very reliable suv hands down. I am going to be buying my customers 02 sequoia from them soon. Stay away from the audis,volvos and subbies my friend trust on this one please.

Last time I checked, the Sequoia was a fucking monster. MPG will severely suffer. CTS 4 Sportwagon is definitely one to consider.