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Originally Posted by 125shifter
I'm starting to look for a new truck to replace my '01 Silverado and I'm leaning towards a GMC Sierra Denali.
I've never owned a 4WD anything, but it seems like the traction off the line (the Denali has 403 hp) and in wet conditions (Houston gets plenty of rain) would be much better with the Denali AWD system. The drawback being weight, gas mileage, and perhaps more understeer. I tend to drive very aggresive in all my cars so handling is my biggest concern in the AWD vs 2WD debate.
Anyone in Pelicanland care to share their opinion?
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Pointless for the rain, it's a snow/off road thing. You won't have traction problems in the wet with 2WD.
If you however live in the north 4WD (not AWD) is a great thing. I can't see the logic in under equipping myself for fear I might be an idiot and drive too fast.
Might as well sell the Porsche on the same logic.
Here in West Michigan we are buried in snow all winter and without a doubt it is NOT the 4WD vehicles causing the problems. But then we are used to the weather.