Chipster Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 What went into your decision about the drive line you selected for your Edge? Which one did you select? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz118 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) I chose AWD for my 2015 Edge Sport as it helps put the power down, and second for the winter weather months. Edited October 3, 2015 by blitz118 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeVic Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Winter weather and hills made me go with AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer67 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 FWD. It never rains or snows in CA anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 AWD on sport = no torque steer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadimus Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 FWD hasn't even been thought of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500R Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Snow and off dat line powa when I eventually get it tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoMdLimited Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 2011 FWD. I can manage winter driving (up to 4" snowfall) just fine. Above 4" - I'm not going out anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Luczak Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 For a Sport. AWD 7 days a week 365 days a year. What's FWD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torquer Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 For a Sport. AWD 7 days a week 365 days a year. What's FWD? F'ing Wheelspin, Dude. Thats what FWD is lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARR142 Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 AWD, will not go back to fwd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tron1974 Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 AWD. Need to go through feet of snow at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWERSTROKE Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 AWD, for driving on roads so slick with snow/ice it isn't safe to walk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 AWD, for driving on roads so slick with snow/ice it isn't safe to walk! AWD helps you get going on ice, but it sure won't help you turn or stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Know of any comparisons between AWD with snow tires and FWD with snow tires, akirby? Having a heck of a time finding that comparo. It's all AWD with allseasons vs FWD with snow tires out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Not really but if anyone has done it I would guess tirerack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwf78155 Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 FWD....No rain or Snow ever in Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Know of any comparisons between AWD with snow tires and FWD with snow tires, akirby? Having a heck of a time finding that comparo. It's all AWD with allseasons vs FWD with snow tires out there. FWD with Snow Tires would be fine in an area like mine. We average around 22 inches of snowfall a year. For five years I daily drove a Mustang GT without incident (though scary at times which pushed me to the Edge). AWD will come in handy if I'm driving on some really icy/slick roads. I grew up in Michigan so FWD in snow is what I knew for many years. Everything I read is that it all depends on the tire. FWD with good tires and you'll be fine. I have AWD on my Sport but only because the one I wanted had AWD. I was more interested in certain colors and options than FWD vs. AWD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I was wondering this myself. My current Edge has FWD, but I'm considering getting AWD next time. Not really sure if AWD is warranted though in my case. No snow in my area of Texas. We do tend to have icy roads in the Winter. And we have plenty of pasture parties, picnics & off road driving...oh the country life, lol. Most people around my area have 4 wheel drive, not AWD, so it can be turned off when not needed. I guess the main thing I worry about with an AWD is it wearing out quicker & when/if it does, will cost a lot more to fix. At least that's what I'm told. So what's the verdict? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWERSTROKE Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 AWD helps you get going on ice, but it sure won't help you turn or stop. AWD helps you get going on ice, but it sure won't help you turn or stop. I've driven 4wd & AWD vehicles for 35 years and NEVER had an incident. 2wd vehicles for 45+ years. Driven UPS package cars on snow & ice covered roads 4wd pickups couldn't negotiate. Driven semi-trucks on roads so slick you couldn't stand up on them. Please keep your unsolicited driving advice to your self. I've backed up more miles than you've driven! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knickerbocker Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Does anyone have first-hand experience with an Edge AWD vs FWD in deep snow? We get 80+ inches of snow annually and I live in an area with hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I've driven 4wd & AWD vehicles for 35 years and NEVER had an incident. 2wd vehicles for 45+ years. Driven UPS package cars on snow & ice covered roads 4wd pickups couldn't negotiate. Driven semi-trucks on roads so slick you couldn't stand up on them. Please keep your unsolicited driving advice to your self. I've backed up more miles than you've driven! I wasn't telling you how to drive - I was stating a simple fact that you already know but others don't. How many 4WD and AWD vehicles do you see off the road in heavy snow/ice? People think AWD/4WD allows them to drive normally in any condition and it doesn't. It keeps you from being stuck and gets you going but it doesn't help you stop any faster or negotiate turns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Does anyone have first-hand experience with an Edge AWD vs FWD in deep snow? We get 80+ inches of snow annually and I live in an area with hills. If you do a search, you'll see some posts about people driving their earlier model Edges ('14 and below) in snow with their impressions. Some say their FWD drives in any conditions. If I were you, I'd base my choice off of personal experience. If you have driven an AWD in the past with no issues, stick to it. If you have driven a FWD SUV with no issues, then stick with it. 80+ Inches and hills.....I'd spring for the AWD everyday. Cheap insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-Ar Linsangan Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Consumer Reports had this AWD vs FWD comparison recently (not specifically with an Edge) and kept recommending to invest more on great snow/winter tires than getting yourself an AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadimus Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Why would it be either one or another? AWD and good winter tires! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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