BMWho?

hi, just moved back here after living in CA for five years. my audi is all ready for the snow, but we're not so sure about my wife's minivan.

it's a 2000 honda odyssey, which is fwd (but no traction control). all-around good car, and fine in the rain, but i've never had it in snow and we live on a hill.

some say to swap it for a pilot or other suv. (my wife doesn't want an audi -- sad.) others say the winter's not that bad.

your thoughts?
Matt

saabSean

FWD is fine in the snow. If you are at all concerned about traction, mount a set of dedicated snow tires on it, she'll be fine.

JAFO

but take it easy it requires practice to be good in the show. iirc the quattro club sponcers a school at o'niel's in franconia, nh. twice a winter.

Boston Driver

I lived with it for many years on all-season tires until this year when I bought my A6. Previous car was a front driver Toyota Camry V6, and I never got stuck in anything, no matter how bad. AWD/4WD only necessary if you have a steep driveway to navigate.

Remember, 4WD or AWD will only help you get around...only ABS will help you stop, regardless of drivetrain type!!!

brenner

You don't need a Pilot; the fwd minivan will be OK with good all-season tires.

Boston Driver

she has really been the spoiled one, previous car was AWD RAV4. My A6 is my first AWD car, and I love it in the snow!!!

I agree with you, however, that the FWD Odyssey should be fine in the snow here. No need to trade it in for a Pilot.

FYI - Larry, I had a line for a set of S6 door trim for your wagon, but I got outbid at the last second from the ebay germany auction. Sorry.

Our AWD stable...
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brenner

Thanks for thinking of me, Henry!

Boston Driver

I'll keep searching...Ted should not be the only one with the S6 look!

NoahD

Most SUVs are *NOT* well designed for snow. High center of gravity, lots of mass, etc. do not help in the snow.

What about a subaru legacy wagon? Or she could always just put snow tires on the minivan, I'm sure it'll do fine.

NoahD

I'd highly recommend it to ANYONE.