To go for AWD or not in a SL

[tjmatx]

Originally Posted by HVT

This may be different for other model years, but on the 2011 Muranos, the AWD is always on from a stop. So when you start out (works great on wet roads...not just in snow) it's 50/50 AWD, then changes to FWD once up to speed. No one front wheel spin when pulling away from a light in a hurry here! It also, using yaw sensors, switches to 70/30 for better cornering. There's a lot more to the newer Muranos AWD system. I'd never buy an SUV/Crossover w/o AWD. Otherwise, to me, just get a FWD sedan.

My faith is restored. Good to know the machine will respond when needed, even if its only occasionally.

[HVT]

And BTW, fuel mileage ratings are the exact same 18/23 for both AWD and FWD 2011+ models

[JMJ]

Guys - Thanks a lot for yr inputs.
well, my wife thinks that since this is a SUV/CUV it is good to have AWD.

BillArf - I see yr point, I checked about 5 dealers locally and found only 2 AWD in total, so that might be an issue and agree with u, if I insist on one then my bargaining power is diminished.

I also see from members here that AWD has more to offer in normal driving conditions. So I'm still mulling abt, to go for one or not.

Keep the inputs coming.

[HVT]

You won't be sorry with the AWD. The feeling of sure-footedness in the wet and cornering along with a much better resale value is well worth it.

[nitely]

I think the only thing that matters here is what your wife say. So long you are ready to deal with the maintenance requirement of an AWD MO then you are set. Majority suggest FWD including me because of the expensive repairs needed should it start acting up on you during your possession of it--particularly the transfer case and rear diff to some extent. This comes from the experience of owning one and reports posted here over the 9 years since it came out. However, since you are asking...I think subconsciously you want the AWD. Dude just get it. Dont let anyone talk you out of what you like to buy specially cars. You usually take better care of your car if you like it alot. Thats how I am anyways. Good luck.

[JMJ]

I agree with you "nitely".... gotto keep the wife happy, more often than not, she makes sound decisions in our household. The feeling of sure footedness and security like HVT mentioned is always good to have. On the other side there are these issues with the AWD transfer case. kinda see which one outweighs the other... I guess. Keep it coming. Thanks Again !!

[Pilgrim]

Something I learned LONG ago: nobody drives the car they NEED, they drive the car they WANT.

If we all drove what we need, most of us would be in Checkers and there would be no sports cars, pony cars or other vehicles that don't carry much payload. The rest of us would be driving 6-cylinder pickups for work reasons.

Even those who drive econo-mizer-boxes are doing so because that's what they want to drive based on their values and the statement they want to make.

Get the car you want. You will anyway!

[njjoe]

Originally Posted by Pilgrim

Get the car you want. You will anyway!

You are kidding, right? You did read that he is married, so he will get the car she wants.

-njjoe

[Pilgrim]

Originally Posted by njjoe

You are kidding, right? You did read that he is married, so he will get the car she wants.

-njjoe

Arr, arr, arr, nudge nudge wink wink.

My wife and I have separate cars so we each drive what suits us. If you have only one, of course that's a compromise.

[JMJ]

Mo is for her, so she gets what she wants, but at the same time she wants to make an educated decision after looking at the pros and cons.