All wheel or snows

[SullyC]

I have a 2010 4.6 and plan on getting a 2016. I'm debating about a V-6 with all wheel drive or the V-8 and changing to snow tires in the winter (which is what i do now). I'm retired so I don't have to go out on bad days and enjoy the performance of a V-8.

Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[Nikgen]

I have a 2010 4.6 and plan on getting a 2016. I'm debating about a V-6 with all wheel drive or the V-8 and changing to snow tires in the winter (which is what i do now). I'm retired so I don't have to go out on bad days and enjoy the performance of a V-8.

Thanks for your thoughts.

A little premature to think about the 2016, imho! For all we know, it's possible they'll offer the 5.0 in AWD by then. In any event, the V6 AWD will unquestionably handle better in the white stuff (esp with winter tires) and rain - but that may not be a big deal to you depending on where you live and how you drive. Given that you appear to be able to be a good weather driver only, it sounds like the V8 will better suit your desire for a kick in the seat!

 

[jonjon72]

Come to Canada and grab a V8! AWD standard!

 

[Alwaysforward]

Being that you have the ability to avoid the white stuff, I highly recommend the V8. This car is by far, the most fun car to drive I have ever purchased. As noted above, come 2016, you might get the best of both worlds.

 

[pusaterkm]

I did the V8 and bought a set of Blizzak LM-32s. No regrets.

 

[losboricua]

I have a v6 with snow tires and no problems here in NE Ohio!

 

[PhorenReign]

I'm looking at snow tires now! late is better than never. I actually got stuck going uphill---of course the dam ESC or traction control made to where i could accelerate anymore so i had to let the car roll and park it at the bottom of the hill--- walked 6 blocks to my house that night

 

[OneFunGenesis]

Am I the only one here who would say...both? Get AWD and snow tires...you'd be a tank.

 

[Midnightsun]

Am I the only one here who would say...both? Get AWD and snow tires...you'd be a tank.

Only way to go if you want serious traction/stopping power. In fact, 4 dedicated snows and RWD will outperform awd with all seasons any day except in acceleration from a dead stop on snow or ice.

 

[brfatal]

AWD doesn't help you stop or turn.

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[Midnightsun]

AWD doesn't help you stop or turn.

Actually it does help you turn also as the front wheels on awd pull you in the proper direction as opposed to the front wheels being pushed by the car into a turn with rwd.

 

[BillZ]

I would suggest that the best place to start would be with a test drive of both the 3.8 and the 5.0. You might be surprised. Although it's interesting to hear the opinions of the 5.0 owners, I think it's not a stretch to say that they might be a little invested in their own choice. I admit that I may be guilty of the same with the 3.8, although a number of the independent reviews have concluded that the 3.8 is a better balanced and overall better handling vehicle. I can say I've never felt underpowered and I have to wonder where all the extra power from the 5.0 would/could reasonably be used.

 

[Midnightsun]

I would suggest that the best place to start would be with a test drive of both the 3.8 and the 5.0. You might be surprised. Although it's interesting to hear the opinions of the 5.0 owners, I think it's not a stretch to say that they might be a little invested in their own choice. I admit that I may be guilty of the same with the 3.8, although a number of the independent reviews have concluded that the 3.8 is a better balanced and overall better handling vehicle. I can say I've never felt underpowered and I have to wonder where all the extra power from the 5.0 would/could reasonably be used.

Good point as you had a 4.6 which was only 385hp and the newer V6 is 311 so not that major. However the new 5.0 is 420 with improved torque (you simply cannot hide 110hp). Trying them before you decide is the only way to go. You may love the 6 as much as you may love the 8, quite a personal decision that can only be made by you.

 

[CanukV6]

Whatever you buy, go with winter tires. Even on dry roads, below 45deg.F the OEM All-Season tires get as hard as hockey pucks and will have reduced traction and grip. The arguments for winter tires go beyond just being able to drive in the white stuff. AWD or not winter tires are a good investment. The added cost can be justified because you are saving wear on your Summer rubber and your OEM wheels will stay pristine longer if they aren't exposed to the road salt.

 

[dareckibmw]

Winter/snow tires are more than enough, trust me!

 

[Bill K]

I wonder if it would be legal to buy a Canadian AWD V8 to use in the States? I would think that Canada has the same emission standards as the US.

 

[Midnightsun]

I wonder if it would be legal to buy a Canadian AWD V8 to use in the States? I would think that Canada has the same emission standards as the US.

No problem just like we can buy a car in the US and bring it to Canada. Your only gripe will be the speedometer will be in kph which cannot be changed electronically. You would be stuck with the metric version. This is really the first time I have ever seen a car which cannot be switched. Heck when doing in the states, even the speed limits on the gps are posted in the equivalent kph. Some companies may have a problem with warranty so that would also need to checked out.

 

[greekgeek]

Don't forget the price differential and the import Duty, killer IMO.

 

[DFWGenny]

Don't forget that AWD will also help you in the wet.

 

[ferrethouse]

I did the V8 and bought a set of Blizzak LM-32s. No regrets.

Me too. And I have AWD (Canada). Soooo good in the snow.