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Re: RE: 1993 90CS
>> > the bimmers do not have 4 driven wheels, neither do they have ned
>> > ritchie!!!
>>
>> Both BMW and Mercedes have dropped their "4 driven wheels" for traction
>> control soloutions (at least that is their story). But in the recent
>> Autoweek they review a handful of "4 driven wheels" autos to include
>> a Suburu, Chevy Van and best of all a 100 Quattro. Within the Quattro
>> article they discuss how Audi is trying to postition itself as the
>> sole provider of Luxury "4 driven wheels" sedans. Interesting given
>> that a base 100 Quattro costs the same as a loaded SUV (Trooper, Explorer,
>> Pathfinder, etc).
>
> SUV's do not provide the same level of refinement in their
> 4WD / AWD systems...... Going up Interstate 89 in Vermont
> on a Friday night in a winter snow can find all kinds of
> SUV's off the road because the SUV philosophy gives their
> owners a false sense of security. I have yet to see any
> Audi (2wd or Awd) off the road. I've only had my 80Q for
> a year, but my Pathfinder or my friends AWD Grand Cherokee
> is no match for traction ON THE STREET. SUV's belong in some
> lumber camp not on a highway.
I guess I forgot to mention that the SUV market is trying to go Luxo,
with softer suspensions, power goodies, leather and more street
oriented 4/AWD. Having experienced an Explorer in the Sierra Nevadas
in 11/93. I can say that it's snow driving abilities were ok and
street wise .... well it's a truck ("lumber camp"). Very disappointed.
Wish I could have rented a Q out there!
regards,
Daniel Adams