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Query -- Auto vs. Manual in snow?

I may be in the market to obtain another Volvo by the time this summer rolls around as my older 240s get taken over by my sons. As the years go by, the ~10-15 year old Volvo market is increasingly filled with 240s and 740s with automatic transmissions. I'm pretty unfamiliar with the autos, having driven manuals all my life.

Here's my concern -- how are the autos in snow? I've always depended on the transmission, in addition to the brakes, to slow me down on snowy/icy roads. Engine braking ensures at least some of the stopping power stays in the rear without wheel lockup. Can you 'downshift' an auto to accomplish the same end?

So...you auto drivers in snowy country, please weigh in with your experiences, both good and bad. I'll listen intently...

Thanks a million!

Rob






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