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I am fed up with not being able to go out in my car when it snows. Living in a country area and 250 yards from a made up road (and being in my 70s) this winter has been difficult. I have therefore decided to exchange my 2-year-old Audi A4 for a 4-wheel drive vehicle. I feel that a 2-litre quality vehicle able to accommodate several sets of golf clubs would be ideal. A petrol engine would be preferred The Audi Q5 or the Honda CR-V would seem sensible. Which would you advise and have you any other suggestions. Your help would be appreciated.
Asked on 1 May 2010 by P.M., Berkhamsted
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Honest John
Better to invest in a separate set of wheels with soft compound winter
tyres and fit them to your car from November to March. They are far more effective in snow than four-wheel drive. But if you want to go the 4WD route and prefer petrol, why note something like an Audi A4 2.0TSI quattro? That's a very nice combination. Still better with winter tyres in winter, though.
tyres and fit them to your car from November to March. They are far more effective in snow than four-wheel drive. But if you want to go the 4WD route and prefer petrol, why note something like an Audi A4 2.0TSI quattro? That's a very nice combination. Still better with winter tyres in winter, though.
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