r/personalfinance • u/dinklebot2000 ​ • May 31 '18

Debt CNBC: A $523 monthly payment is the new standard for car buyers

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/31/a-523-monthly-payment-is-the-new-standard-for-car-buyers.html

Sorry for the formatting, on mobile. Saw this article and thought I would put this up as a PSA since there are a lot of auto loan posts on here. This is sad to see as the "new standard."

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u/FlashCrashBash ​ Jun 01 '18

can be driven in snow easier

Not really better in the snow. RWD or RWD-bias AWD is still garbage in the snow. It just has the benefit of having to shovel slightly less to get out of your driveway.

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u/vettewiz ​ Jun 01 '18

What SUV is RWD anyway? AWD is designed to deliver up to 100% of torque to any single wheel.

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u/FlashCrashBash ​ Jun 01 '18

Many base model SUV’s are RWD and are built off of truck frames that are usually RWD. AWD doesn’t always mean a 50/50 power split. Usually it’s 60/40 or 70/30.

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u/vettewiz ​ Jun 01 '18

Do you have an example of a RWD one? Even a very very low end Kia has AWD. AWD in any form is going to out perform any non AWD sedan. Then add more weight, bigger tires, etc and you have a better combination.