Originally Posted by Z28x

AWD doesn't help in all cornering, it only helps when you are accelerating. One of the biggest problems with AWD/4WD is that a lot of ignorant drivers think they are god in bad weather and can drive the same as when it is dry. AWD/4WD doesn't help you brake any better in poor weather, in fact it hurts braking due to the added weight. Tires are the most important part of driving stability/safty. AWD/4WD like traction control is mostly just good at lower speeds, and stops you from getting stuck. Stability control is needed at highway speeds. The avrage non-performance driver doesn't need anything more than 2wd with trac and stability control. AWD cars also suck in deep snow. When it is deep you need ground clearance and that is were a 4x4 truck comes in handy.