so i recently transferred jobs and now live in west Virginia. i was told that where my job is at sucks during snow season and you need an awd car or 4x4. i hate suvs or trucks honestly so im wondering whats everyone's opinion of your a4 quattro. im deciding between a 2009 a4 quattro 2.0t and a Subaru wrx 2009.

i went from a honda accord to a lexus gs300 which i loved minus it had no pick up and go unless your already at 60. so i sold that and bought my dd acura integra due to gas mpg and a LOT faster. but now i miss the amenities. ANYWAY to cut to the point im wanting a nicer car thats good in snow and at the same time i can slightly modify. not into a ricer but into a very quick but classy car.

will the audi or Subaru be my best option? whats the maintenance like? any issues? and has anyone modified theres for more pick up while still being clean?

 

Audi quattro and some good snow/winter tires and you should be all set. Plenty of folks on here have good stories of actually plowing with their front bumper through the snow with no problems.

of course nothing is "invincible"

 

yes true that and i figure some good blizzaks should help in snow alot.

 

You'll likely find a lot of biased opinions on this forum.

From my perspective though, my 2011 A4 was my first ever all wheel drive car. Audi's quattro system is great and I have one of those snow stories. Was able to navigate through fresh snow on the freeway and maneuver up a off-ramp with ease on my 19" summer tire package while a Mercedes was drifted off to the side.

Already looking to replace the wife's 2001 Beetle with a Q5 as soon as possible.