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AWD vs FWD V70-XC70 2008

We own a VERY basic '12 XC70 with FWD and a loaded '08 XC70 with AWD.

The 12, which we purchased new, drives somewhat peppier - this may be due to 60K fewer miles and improvements in engine management. We purchased the 08 two years ago with 70K on it.

The 12 gets around 2 MPG more and is TERRIBLE in the snow without snow tires.

We put snows on the 08 and he (Kimi) is great under all conditions - we use this car whenever the weather is bad.

Both cars are somewhat nicer than our 850s were, the 850s were great cars.






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