I am looking to buy a stringer premium and the one I found near me with color/driver assist is AWD. I do not really care for AWD, but is there a down side vs. RWD? I read in one post that AWD slows the car down as torque is directed to all wheels. Thanks.
AWD vs RWD
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Waynerm002
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This depends. Most people prefer the AWD as it performs better in incliment weather, helps in corners if you go in too hot and the rear slips, the front will pull you through and at this time, it adds an extra $1k to the lease rebate. The downside is it does add extra weight to the car which makes it a bit slower than the RWD version and there is a mild fuel economy hit. The AWD system in this car has been tuned to perform well in snowy weather so if you live where you get a lot of snow or rain, it might be a benefit (along with proper tires).
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Can anyone answer how the RWD performs in the rain. I have only driven a AWD since there has never been any RWD available @ the 4 dealers around me. I think I want a rwd. I plan on traveling with the stinger. Had several light rear end cars in the 80s and 90s and do not want that feel. Hi good is RWD stability and traction control in the rain. The only car I ever had with nannys is z06 corvette and never drove it in the rain. Any input would be appreciated .
Also any input on awd comparison for stinger and mkz 3.0awd. I drove the lincoln in a hard rain and loved the way it handled but prefer stinger styling. Thanks again
Also any input on awd comparison for stinger and mkz 3.0awd. I drove the lincoln in a hard rain and loved the way it handled but prefer stinger styling. Thanks again
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mldavis2
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The weight of the AWD is 170 lbs. more than RWD. It is transparent during normal driving with a 20/80 balance. Unless you're going to race the car or like modding it to the hilt, drifting, etc. the only disadvantage is the extra cost.
threeunderpar
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I've always preferred RWD cars and went that way in the Stinger too. Cheaper and more lively to drive to me. A good set of tires does wonders in poor weather, you don't need AWD unless you deal with a lot of poor conditions. Only thing i wish my ride had is the heated steering wheel that only comes in the AWD.
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Tonkabob
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AWD is slower in a staight line, 2-3 tenths in the 1/4 mile and considerably slower on a road course due to more difficulty getting the car to rotate. (You Tube has a head to head rwd awd on the track). But when running in sport with the 80/20 split it does feel RWD yet has unlimitted traction. Real world go AWD. If you will be on any track go RWD.
The stock PS4 tires are very well suited towards both wet and dry conditions. The long wheelbase also give the car lots of confidence in cornering. I've had no issues driving the car in heavy rain storms. I personally didn't care for how the AWD handled, didn't feel as nimble and responsive as the RWD during cornering.
eflyguy
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When you've owned a performance AWD car, you'll realize they are far better suited to both daily and spirited weekend driving, dry or wet. The only good case for pure RWD is on a racetrack.
As to the OP, if you're worried about AWD slowing the car down, why are you even thinking about the 2.0 engine?
As to the OP, if you're worried about AWD slowing the car down, why are you even thinking about the 2.0 engine?
Because it fits my budget. It sounds like not much of a difference for a daily driver, except for the extra cost.
Paul32
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I live in Florida and went for the RWD, if I lived in one of the northern states a would have leased an AWD. That's my only standard between the two drives. I have had an AWD MDX living in Florida and could not see any benefit.
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MisterMac
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Keep in mind, the projected residual values, as a percentage of original price, is significantly lower for the RWD than the AWD.
In most cases you won't miss the AWD until you need it or want to sell it. In both cases, it'll be too late by then. IMO
In most cases you won't miss the AWD until you need it or want to sell it. In both cases, it'll be too late by then. IMO
PA_RN
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I traded in a Mustang, which I loved, because I needed AWD to get to work in the winter after moving. The rear bias AWD in sport mode still feels great and performed well on some roads I would not have been comfortable driving on in the Mustang. If you're in an area where snow is a concern the AWD would definitely be what I recommend.
Paul32
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Please define significant lower residual value. AWD starts out at a higher price and I don't think there is much difference in the residual if any, maybe 1%, but I have never compared. My residual was 52% for a GT1 RWD and 12k miles for 36 months.
eflyguy
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We won't know until leases expire, right now it's just what is projected by the finance company, but being RWD vs. AWD is not going to severely influence it.
MisterMac
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I was quoted $29,600 residual value (lease-end purchase price) on my $52,795 MSRP GT2, 0-down, 36 month lease 15,000 miles per year. As a percent of MSRP, that equals a 56% estimate being used by Kia finance at the beginning of July. Basic calculations indicates there is expected to be next to zero depreciation of the additional MSRP mark-up for the AWD portion of the purchase price.
In short, the market value of the AWD version is expected to maintain a $2,000 spread over RWD, at least through the first 3 years and 45,000 miles.... so, if your 52% RV on a GT1 RWD is consistent to the GT2 RWD, a lessor would get to use the AWD on lease for free.
Unless I am totally crazy and/or wrong on the math...
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Paul32
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I stand corrected, that does look like your residual is much higher than I would have thought. GT2 may have a higher rate than the GT1 but the extra miles (15k) should negate that somewhat. Don't know if anything changed from May to July in regard to the residual rate. May is when I leased my GT1.
bumble bee
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Well if i lived in nice weather i would buy rear wheel to! Its perfect for summer and snow. 
