DrB_477 t1_j9vbc4h wrote on February 24, 2023 at 8:37 PM

Having lived here with both, if you have need to go out in bad weather and can't stay home until the roads are well cleared, AWD is nice to have. You don't really need it very much, but those few days a year that you do its worth having. It's not critically necessary, but given the choice between AWD and 2WD I wouldn't opt for the 2WD version.

Keeping your tires in good condition is the most important thing though. AWD doesn't overcome bald tires.

CARLEtheCamry t1_j9vlil1 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 9:42 PM

> if you have need to go out in bad weather and can't stay home until the roads are well cleared, AWD is nice to have.

That's the only reason I just bought AWD, because my wife is a dog sitter and if she can't get to someone's house, that means animals are going hungry/messing the floor.

Me personally, working a 9-5 in the Airport area, never had a need. If it truly is catastrophically bad out, I just stay home.

One of the things people don't consider with AWD is the need to rotate your tires because usually they need replaced all at once. One flat, that's 4 tires. Another added expense that makes it more a luxury feature IMO.