YACT: AWD & RWD cars available?

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RedRooster

RedRooster

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What options would a guy have if he's looking for a new AWD or RWD car under about $40K CND(~$30K US) that can be driven year round in a Canadian climate?

Obviously, FWD is going to leave me exponentially more options, but I honestly dislike them for my own reasons. So I'm looking for cars available right now, or within the next year or two, since I hear many of the American makers are moving some lines back to RWD(true?).
You guys seem like you're always on the lookout, so who better to ask. ;)
 
Vic

Vic

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You could get a 300hp AWD Subaru Impreza WRX STi for that price and be the envy of all your friends. ;)
 
RedRooster

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SUVs would be alright as well. They pretty much all fit into my criteria though, so it's just a matter of finding a good looking, well equiped one, in my price range.

I don't know much about ALL the car manufacturers out there though(I'm a bike guy), that's the problem. :)
 
RedRooster

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I suppose this would also be cutting my options in half even more, but the WRX honestly isn't a hugely appealing car to me. Granted, I've yet to drive one, but purely based on looks. It seems kind of "boy-racerish", even more than what I'd accept. Maybe it's just the STi though, that does that to me. That's way out of my range up here($46K base). :)
 
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fs5

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not sure the price range but bmw (models ending with xi) and benz's (4matics) are AWD.
old mistu eclipse GSX (bargain!)
and yeah G35 AWD coming soon to US!
 
StageLeft

StageLeft

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Originally posted by: RedRooster
I suppose this would also be cutting my options in half even more, but the WRX honestly isn't a hugely appealing car to me. Granted, I've yet to drive one, but purely based on looks. It seems kind of "boy-racerish", even more than what I'd accept. Maybe it's just the STi though, that does that to me. That's way out of my range up here($46K base). :)
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Dayum 46k base. I think they're low 30's here, and the can-us exchange rate should point to a lower price than 46k!

WRX does look boy racerish. Drive one anyway, but audi is probably what you want :)

 
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Descartes

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You have only one choice: WRX STi. There are a lot of other RWD cars in that price range too, but it seems like AWD would be better for your climate.

[edit]Sorry, I waited too long to post this. It looks like you're not all about the WRX.[/edit]
 
GTaudiophile

GTaudiophile

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AWD: Used Audi A4 Quattro, New or Used Subaru WRX, VW Passat 4Motion, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Land Rover Discovery

RWD: Used BMW 3-series, Used Mercedes, Used Lexus IS or GS300, Infiniti G35
 
RedRooster

RedRooster

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Originally posted by: tweakmm
Wait out for the new Scooby Legacy.
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Holy cow!
You mean to tell me that THIS is going to have 250hp, AWD, paddle shifting five speed for under $30K?! Maybe I'm just giddy cause it has the specs I want in a car, but that sounds like a heck of a deal for people in the market for a sedan. Like me. :)

I'd look at an Audi for sure, it'd probably have to be A4 or nothing though, as far as staying in my price range. Highly rated cars?
 
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