Looking at the AWD

[funone46]

Ok people I am looking at the awd and wondering what problems to look for and expect? I am looking at a 06 R/T awd.
Thanks

[Doctor No]

No problems, great for winter driving,Custom wheels are hard to find and car sits a little higher, thats the minus points , not bad.

[funone46]

Thanks, a little higher is a good thing, And wondering about towing. I only tow a enclosed trailer once a year.
Anyone know what an 06 R/T AWd with 30k miles is worth?

[LowGo]

I agree that there are no major problems that I'm aware of with the AWD other than what afflict any of the LX's. When you get into modding one, some things can be a bit more difficult to find (like wheels and suspension parts).

I've never towed with mine, so I don't have an answer for that. I also don't keep up with what the going price on them is (I'm not selling or buying).

Lastly... they only sit higher with a stock suspension!

[jfan]

I agree w/ above - great car; minimal problems (70k on our 05 AWD RT - 3 visits to the dealer over 3 yrs.). The slight extra height is a plus for "rural" use - and the car does tow well (make sure you get an 06 with the tow package, as the self-leveling nivomats and add'l cooling capacity are helpful). The depreciation on these seems to be ferocious - you can probably get one fairly cheap; just plan on keeping it for a while!

[funone46]

Thanks, I am looking at an 06, not sure on the tow package yet will find out today. But it is loaded with nav, moonroof and all the usual stuff. It has 30k miles and can get it for around 15k. Sounds like a good deal to me but not sure. I only tow a motorcycle once a year so if it did not have the package it should not be a problem. I can always add nivomats if needed.

[mr.niftie]

I love mine.
Since I go snowmobiling up North, I think of the extra ground clearance as a plus and not a minus.
I'm happy with my mods. Headers, mid's, Borlas, & a superchip tuner. Good enough for me.
One thing is for sure, the AWD's depreciate a lot slower than the RWD's!

[tt_dexter]

I have a '05 SXT (V6) and pulled a heavily loaded 16', tandem axle, enclosed trailer from western Colorado to Delaware on dry roads. The car was not built with any of the trailer towing package options and there were absolutely no problems on the way. I did take a 6 mpg gas mileage hit though (from 22 to 16 mpg) while traveling at the speed limit most of the way.

I installed my own aftermarket Class III, 2" Rcvr, hitch and wiring in my gravel driveway (ouch!) by myself in 2 hours (estimated install time for the hitch was 30 min.). Good ground clearance too btw.

Good luck with your deal...I think you'll find the AWD RT to be a great, versatile car.

[funone46]

Now a 05 sxt awd has popped up. Only has 8k miles and loaded up. What is your normal MPG. and anything with the sxt I need to check on my next test drive?

[done]

Now a 05 sxt awd has popped up. Only has 8k miles and loaded up. What is your normal MPG. and anything with the sxt I need to check on my next test drive?

If you have not driven the RT, then you will like the SXT. There is a difference.

[funone46]

I have driven both and the R/T kicks ass. But it is non- awd. Not sure how it would be in Michigan winters. I am looking at an 05 R/T with 14k miles for 17,000. I also test drove a 05 SXT AWD with 8500 miles. For 16k Both are loaded. The problem on the sxt when I test drove it was right away the engine light was on and the tranny slipped. What a way to start a test drive. But the R/T was great. So now I need to make a decison soon. Any help would be nice

[done]

I have driven both and the R/T kicks ass. But it is non- awd. Not sure how it would be in Michigan winters. I am looking at an 05 R/T with 14k miles for 17,000. I also test drove a 05 SXT AWD with 8500 miles. For 16k Both are loaded. The problem on the sxt when I test drove it was right away the engine light was on and the tranny slipped. What a way to start a test drive. But the R/T was great. So now I need to make a decison soon. Any help would be nice

Well, actually, I was referring to the RT AWD.

[LowGo]

The problem on the sxt when I test drove it was right away the engine light was on and the tranny slipped. What a way to start a test drive. But the R/T was great. So now I need to make a decison soon. Any help would be nice

I guess it depends on what intentions you may have for the car. Is there any chance you'll want to do power adding mods or even drag racing (I didn't even think about that when I got mine... but now I'm kinda having fun with it). I also drove both the SXT and RT when I was looking at them. While the SXT was great, once I drove the RT, there was no going back!

The only real difference between them is the engine size (and of course, the individual options on the cars you're looking at). The AWD vs RWD is something you'll get a lot of differing views on. You can read many threads here where that has been discussed. All I can suggest is that you take some time and really think about how you'll be using the car. Once you make up your mind, enjoy driving you new LX!

[Leadfootluke]

Michigan winters + RWD worked quite well.

We managed, with horrible tires nonetheless.

Check out www.clublxom.com and see some of the rides. There are several Members there who drive thier cars in the winter and they would be able to give some suggestions.

[funone46]

Sorry I did know that. But the R/t awd are rare