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Jeunesse
#1
I am in the market looking for a new car and my first preference is 4WD... not AWD but 4WD. I don't want SUV's or vans but a sedan type. Does any of you have any suggestions? Only car that I know of is the Skyline that has this feature.
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HaysoosKreesto
#2
http://carguide123.com/4wd_sedans.html

That seems to be somewhat of a helpful answer. I didn't check to see if it was up-to-date, but it's a good start.
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Hanyo
#3
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QUOTE (Jeunesse @ Jan 23, 2010 - 8:13 PM) *
>I am in the market looking for a new car and my first preference is 4WD... not AWD but 4WD. I don't want SUV's or vans but a sedan type. Does any of you have any suggestions? Only car that I know of is the Skyline that has this feature.



skyline is not 4wd, its awd. you can not make the skyline into 2wd with a flick of a switch.
TRD_Ian
#4
no but can't you pull a fuse on those and they go into rwd? if so... yea could control that via switch lol
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blu94gt
#5
My knowledge only extends to the US market, but as far as I know there aren't ANY 4wd cars, all AWD. 4wd is usually a feature on a truck. Closest thing you'll find as a factory option is something like the newer STi's with the variable transfer case, which control from 80% rear - 20% front to 50/50 locked.

A system where you could "pull a fuse" to make it RWD isn't good, and I'm guessing is something designed to run AWD: meaning running as a RWD would do damage to the vehicle.
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3WayStunna
#7
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QUOTE (Hanyo @ Jan 24, 2010 - 12:29 AM) *
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QUOTE (Jeunesse @ Jan 23, 2010 - 8:13 PM) *
>I am in the market looking for a new car and my first preference is 4WD... not AWD but 4WD. I don't want SUV's or vans but a sedan type. Does any of you have any suggestions? Only car that I know of is the Skyline that has this feature.



skyline is not 4wd, its awd. you can not make the skyline into 2wd with a flick of a switch.



Firstly, semantics considered, skylines(GTR's) are 4wd, meaning all 4 wheels arent always moving at the same time. Hence why the GT4 is AWD because they are all moving at the same time. Next, you can make GTR's (all i know of for sure is the R32) RWD with a flick of a switch by installing a fuse and said switch. Simple and easy, friend of mine has done it to his.

Anywho, if you want a small 4wd/awd car, try one of those daihatsu or whatever they are called. Those little things are funny as hell. Some come turbocharged with 4wd, and are small, but beefy in a weird sense.
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Jeunesse
#8
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QUOTE (Hanyo @ Jan 24, 2010 - 12:29 AM) *
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QUOTE (Jeunesse @ Jan 23, 2010 - 8:13 PM) *
>I am in the market looking for a new car and my first preference is 4WD... not AWD but 4WD. I don't want SUV's or vans but a sedan type. Does any of you have any suggestions? Only car that I know of is the Skyline that has this feature.



skyline is not 4wd, its awd. you can not make the skyline into 2wd with a flick of a switch.

I have seen a Skyline with a switch, therefore a 4WD. Its in my mechanics garage. I will take pics when I drop by at his place but for now this will prove that there is a 4WD skyline...
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QUOTE (Random_Stranger @ Jan 25, 2010 - 5:11 AM) *
>4wd car? Is there even such a thing? I have heard of AWD cars... oh wait.. Perhaps this is what you are looking for... LOL >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxdXrxMOT9g

Seriously Faust????? rolleyes.gif

Anyway, I have been also considering the Suzuki SX4 for I have seen them in 4WDs but that thing is just not pretty in the eyes. Any other suggestions?

This post has been edited by Jeunesse: Jan 25, 2010 - 8:11 AM
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SwissFerdi
#9
Lamborghini Murciélago.
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Jeunesse
#10
ok... i probably should have said that my budget was under 50K... lol
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SwissFerdi
#11
Well hey, at least that was the first real suggestion in this thread! smile.gif

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jan 25, 2010 - 10:04 AM
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jimmykay
#12
Anything Subaru? I've been wanting to test a Legacy GT for a while, since i'm starting to look for something with a back seat.

I've also been thinking about the 4wd Fusion / Milan.
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garin
#13
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QUOTE (jimmykay @ Jan 25, 2010 - 11:13 AM) *
>Anything Subaru? I've been wanting to test a Legacy GT for a while, since i'm starting to look for something with a back seat.

I've also been thinking about the 4wd Fusion / Milan.


i'm thinking subaru is AWD, most cars are... like said earlier turcks and SUVs are 4wd.
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Jeunesse
#14
Subbies are all AWD not 4WD same with the Fusion.
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jimmykay
#15
oh, you want it to be 2wd/4wd lo/4wd hi selectable via a switch? like a truck?
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Random_Stranger
#16
Well I'll be damned... I have learned something new. I had no idea there were 4wd cars out there.
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Valo666
#17
Why do you want 4WD but not awd?? Personaly I donno any 4wd cars out there. Smallest 4wd thing i can think of are some of the Kei SUVs/vans from japan. But if you want something AWD and reliable, anything subaru works.
Jeunesse
#18
its just a preference... I just want to know if there are any, if there's none then I have my eyes set on an Impreza. I wonder why there are no 4WD cars but lots of 4WD SUV's.
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3WayStunna
#19
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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jan 25, 2010 - 10:03 AM) *
>Well hey, at least that was the first real suggestion in this thread! smile.gif


What do you mean first real suggestion. I stand by the daihatsu/suzuki kei cars!! tongue.gif
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This post has been edited by 3WayStunna: Jan 26, 2010 - 8:28 AM
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Jeunesse
#20
those are micro trucks and not cars biggrin.gif
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lagos
#21
what kind of car are you looking for?
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Jeunesse
#22
I got my eyes set on a 2010 Impreza or a Legacy. It still depends...
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Nial
#23
4WD or AWD I dont knwo but they are one or the other....(still dont know why you prefer 4WD over AWD???)

Audi S4 / RS4 / Quatro / TT
Subaru Legacy /Impreza / Forrester
Toyota Corolla (yes there was a 4WD Jap Corolla) / GT4 of course / Vitz
Daihatsu charade 4wd
Nissan 300zx

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TRD_Ian
#24
suby loyals are 4wd, and i think old tercels are also. like the wagon ones each could be had for like 500 bucks lol
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celicaboston1983
#25
i just bought a 09 legacy couple months back. the impreza interior feels cheap and the 2010 legacy is huge
jimmykay
#26
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QUOTE (celicaboston1983 @ Jan 27, 2010 - 9:27 PM) *
>i just bought a 09 legacy couple months back. the impreza interior feels cheap and the 2010 legacy is huge

How do you like it so far? i've been thinking about getting a year old legacy GT once the '11s come out.
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celicaboston1983
#27
i think its alright i get about 20mpg i mostly do city. I like the celicas tranmission better feels more smooth the legacy feels like driving a awd 240sx the engine and transmissions drives and sounds the same.
NOVAKx17
#28
[size="4"][/size] AMC EAGLE ALL THE WAY BABY! 4WD car!
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Valo666
#29
FINALY i remembered one for you Derick. Somethin relatively newer, not badly priced and its Toyota to boot. First Generation Matrix's came in a 4wd model. Still has the 1.8L in it, 5spd or auto and 4wd, not awd.
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