RWD is more fun to drive, and for myself I prefer the car placement options available by using the gas pedal in a RWD.

4WD is essential when needed. I have one for pushing snow and use it in the winter as a commuter.

FWD is ok. I had a couple of SAAB 99s which were probably at the time as good as any FWD car there was for being fun to drive, but at the limit ultimately the front will simply slide off and its no fun. Its also more dangerous in very icy conditions since injudiciouis letting off the gas will cause you to break traction with the front wheels losing all steering. Lots of people have died in this way, including a good friend of my folks in her first FWD car. The main advantage of FWD is it is a cheap way to manufacture cars and allows very efficient packaging. ...also In certain deep snow situations (like getting out of a parking space) the FWD offers options that RWD does not, by turning the wheels and getting a new bite on the deep snow.

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