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National Park Service Will Cite Drivers Of AWD Cars For Driving On 4WD-Only Trails (jalopnik.com)
submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/weirdnews
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As one Subaru Crosstrek owner recently learned the hard way, it bears repeating that all-wheel drive is not the same as four-wheel drive. A Subie owner posted a warning letter they received a month after driving on Colorado River Overlook Road in Canyonlands National Park to the r/NationalPark subreddit. The letter notes that this particular road is restricted to 4WD vehicles only, and the Crosstrek is equipped with AWD, not 4WD. It also warns that they may face serious consequences if they’re caught taking an AWD car on a 4WD-only trail again.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Soltera is a shit car, but I absolutely agree that dual or quad motor awd is better than 4wd. All other things being equal I'd even argue that basic awd with electronically locking diff is better than 4wd in most cases.

I think this rule should be changed to high penalties for pulling out stuck cars. Period. Take whatever you want, but if your Civic gets stuck, make the cost of pulling it out 50% of car's value.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago

Lol good thing my civic is only worth $300 😹

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Tell me more about a car you've never even driven.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Unfortunately I did drive it. Easily one of the worst Subarus ever made. Pretty much every review and user rating online confirms this.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

No you didn't, you read some review.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

I agree, most of the problem is people putting rental civics where they shouldnt be. A subie with a lift is enough to get u through mosy of national park 4w only roads. It's usually driver error that gets u stuck. Garuntee most people they pull out never had any kind of gear to get themselves out.

That said, it Def helps to roll with some one who does have 4w incase u get a little head strong.