I have an option between 2 cars. I am a new member to the forum and have been scouring furiously and reading up but asking for advice on my on personal situation.
Please assist in choice and rational. BTW I live in Texas so, no snow, but heavy rain several times in year...and btw switching from a 10 yr old Toyota Rav4, mid 30's with a 2 yr old...hehe this is beginning to sound like an Aol Profile
1-2018 LR RWD
Manuf date 1/18
16000 mi
Black on Black
19" Wheels
AP
$33.5K
2-2018 LR AWD
Manf date 12/18
6200 mi
Black on Black
19" Wheels
AP
$40.7K
I am leaning towards the AWD one, but would love to get thoughts from real people not my own crazy thoughts.
Pros to pick #1 RWD
1-7K cheaper has value since it doesn't depreciate and makes me feel less guilt(though I can afford more, I usually get $20K cas)
2-allows me to rationalize switching out car sooner in 4-7 years instead of 8-10 years
a. since I think I want the Model Y as kids get older but am not sold yet it has more room in back seat
b. EV technology may theoretically get better in 5 years an even a better option and can use the $7K + trade in val
Cons
1-1 yr less warranty
2-more miles
3-RWD is a bit slower (is it really though in the real world)
Pros to pick #2 AWD
1-AWD so a bit quicker (but I'm switching from an Accord, so really, how much diff will this make to me...both..RWD/AWD are fast)
2-Increased safety not due to snow, but since we do get alot of rain multiple time in the year
3-1 more year of 4 year warranty
Cons
1-$7K(21%) more, so feel a bit guilty, and thus may keep vehicle longer to rationalize
As a note, on which ever car, I will be lowering 1-1.5" and putting on a staggered 20" Turbine Wheel setup
Please assist in choice and rational. BTW I live in Texas so, no snow, but heavy rain several times in year...and btw switching from a 10 yr old Toyota Rav4, mid 30's with a 2 yr old...hehe this is beginning to sound like an Aol Profile
1-2018 LR RWD
Manuf date 1/18
16000 mi
Black on Black
19" Wheels
AP
$33.5K
2-2018 LR AWD
Manf date 12/18
6200 mi
Black on Black
19" Wheels
AP
$40.7K
I am leaning towards the AWD one, but would love to get thoughts from real people not my own crazy thoughts.
Pros to pick #1 RWD
1-7K cheaper has value since it doesn't depreciate and makes me feel less guilt(though I can afford more, I usually get $20K cas)
2-allows me to rationalize switching out car sooner in 4-7 years instead of 8-10 years
a. since I think I want the Model Y as kids get older but am not sold yet it has more room in back seat
b. EV technology may theoretically get better in 5 years an even a better option and can use the $7K + trade in val
Cons
1-1 yr less warranty
2-more miles
3-RWD is a bit slower (is it really though in the real world)
Pros to pick #2 AWD
1-AWD so a bit quicker (but I'm switching from an Accord, so really, how much diff will this make to me...both..RWD/AWD are fast)
2-Increased safety not due to snow, but since we do get alot of rain multiple time in the year
3-1 more year of 4 year warranty
Cons
1-$7K(21%) more, so feel a bit guilty, and thus may keep vehicle longer to rationalize
As a note, on which ever car, I will be lowering 1-1.5" and putting on a staggered 20" Turbine Wheel setup