Moving north and looking for a new DD....any recommendations?

[Got-Cobra?]

Moving back north and looking for something AWD/4WD and can't really decide what to get.

I prefer something AWD/4WD, decent mileage and at least a 4-seater since I've got kiddos.

I've looked at a few things but haven't really decided. Leaning towards a truck at this point unless someone recommends something else fun that I might like... :coolman:


2017 F150

Gen-2 ECOboost with 10-speed

2017 GOLF R

2017 FOCUS RS

2017 Silverado Z71

6.2 V8 w/8-speed

Leaning towards the F150 at this point followed by a GOLF R....

 

[CobraBob]

Do you NEED a truck? If you have a need for extra interior space for family and occasional utility, take a look at the Ford Fiesta. Or a similar small SUV/Crossover. They're great family vehicles IMO. Mileage, though, won't be as good as with a smaller hatchback.

 

[Got-Cobra?]

We've got a Yukon Denali for the primary family hauler so I wouldn't consider a small SUV.

 

[joshcarp81]

Subaru has been gaining traction (pun intended) around here for a few years now.
I would say anything they offer other than the biz would be a great DD for when the white stuff flies
my wife's cousin owned a forester and his only complaint was road noise. his parents have a legacy and it's been great for them.
my step brother and his wife both have foresters and love them too.
we have a loaded murano for my wife's daily and it's been great.

 

[mustangvsix]

The F150. You will find the extra space valuable and will find a world of uses for the truck. Love mine!

 

[silvrsrt]

Fusion sport! 325hp AWD

 

[03cobra#2]

I'm also in the market soon for a fun awd car. Subarus are great daily drivers. If you can wait until the spring the 2018 STi's will be out. Big redesign coming. That's what I'll be ordering. I just need a good reliable daily, fun to drive, room for the kid, and great in the snow.

The Fusion Sport while looks really nice, it's just a little plain for my taste, and the the Focus RS is selling for too much (can get a way better deal on a STi)

Good luck with the decision.

 

[SID297]

F-150 all day.

 

[silver03svt]

The only problem with an AWD sedan is ground clearance. Around here, VDOT lags behind tremendously in slow plowing/clearing. This past winter we had plow drifts up to 14" on the interstates, causing many a high-HP AWD car (2 Audi's in particular) become dead weight stuck in the roads. I prefer and AWD SUV or 4WD truck if I am in the know about winter driving conditions.

Just my .02

 

[2007MustangGT]

I have a 2013 SHO as my DD. It has been a great car for 3 years and 50,000 miles. The car has a CAI & tune. It is a blast to drive all year long. Good luck with you search.

 

[Lambeau]

F-150. Besides, it'll hold its resale better than any of the others.

 

[Brutal Metal]

Subaru's have been great in the snow since the 80's!

 

[Zemedici]

The new Chevrolet trucks look so good....that's what I'd get out of that bunch.

 

[*Jay*]

I would go with either truck and neither hatchback, the further north you go the more ground clearance you need. If you dont need a fullsize truck and want something smaller I have been pretty happy with my 15 Forester FXT turbo. As a bolton stage1 its plenty fast and I dont have Cobra withdrawl anymore like I did with my old Outback. Subaru AWD and 8.7 inches of ground clearance should keep you in pretty good shape regardless of the weather, add dedicated snow tires and you will have zero issues.

 

[Entrenched]

F150 but I'm biased

 

[Led_Zep]

F150, just picked one up myself

 

[TERMN8U]

F150 ecoboosr with an SSI tune. I have a 2016 with their tune and it will spin all 4 wheels if you brake boost it off the line. Many people run mid to high 12's tune only. The 2017's will be even better! New more powerful, lighter and more mod friendly engines coupler to a 10 speed tranny. Hands down best choice.
Chevy's look really nice but they don't have as much to offer in my opinion.
Here is one of many vids of a 12.5x pass.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8GkPgSSh3yk

 

[kaz109]

Lincoln MKZ black label 3.0L AWD

 

[lobra97]

easy, Wrangler.

 

[Led_Zep]

easy, Wrangler.

For jeans wranglers are the way to go