Kizashi GTS AWD or SLS FWD

newworld2004 · Sat Apr 30, 2011 3:59 am

Hello

I need to make my desicion for buying 2011 GTS AWD or 2010 SLS FWD. it is apperaed as far as price goes they are simliar, but SLS offer more luxury that GTS, but GTS offer AWD, my budget is not enough for SLS AWD.

Please let me know what you think?

tigerbangs54 · Sat Apr 30, 2011 1:10 pm

I guess the question to you is how important is AWD to you? If you live where you can take advantage of what AWD offers, then it makes sense to consider the GTS, but it you live in a temperate climate, leather is certainly nice...

~tc~ · Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:47 pm

X2

FWD wil get better mileage, and there is less to maintain.

FWD+snow tires will beat AWD+summer or all season tires just about every time.

The other option would be GTS FWD with manual transmission (unfortunately, it is next to impossible to get SLS with manual)

Blackbelt · Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:51 pm

tigerbangs54 wrote:I guess the question to you is how important is AWD to you? If you live where you can take advantage of what AWD offers, then it makes sense to consider the GTS, but it you live in a temperate climate, leather is certainly nice...

This is exactly right. Your location is not listed, and that will make a huge difference. If you live in an area that sees frequent snowfall, then the AWD is the way to go. AWD also will help a lot when it come to resale value in those areas of the country. If you live in more temperate areas, like the south and west, then AWD will be of little value, so go for the toys in that case.

Firefly · Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:56 pm

I agree with tigerbangs.
And leather is nice but the standard upholstery is excellent.
Also - depending on the demand in your area, you might be able to negotiate down the difference.

newworld2004 · Sun May 01, 2011 2:13 am

Thx, Guys

I think I am going to go with SLS FWD since I realky don't need AWD since we are AWD SUV, beside FWD are much cheaper than AWD.

Blackbelt · Sun May 01, 2011 4:37 pm

~tc~ wrote: FWD+snow tires will beat AWD+summer or all season tires just about every time.

Ah yes, but AWD with snow tires is the ticket!!

~tc~ · Sun May 01, 2011 5:57 pm

True, but if that's what you need for where you live, you're probably aware of that and don't have to ask the OPs question.

AFREaKA.Man · Sun May 01, 2011 7:23 pm

Newword2004,

Honestly, you can't go wrong either way--they're both nice cars. However, keep in mind that the Kizashi's AWD is an i-AWD system that is quite similar to the Nissan GT-R's and as a result will provide better handling over a front-wheel drive Kizashi--so it's benefits are for more than just rain or snow. Of course with the AWD comes added weight, so it will be slightly slower in it's 0-60 time and will get about 1-2 mpg less.

Btw, welcome to the Kizashi Club, and congrats on whichever Kizashi you decide on.

Northernstar · Mon May 02, 2011 10:34 am

AFREaKA.Man wrote:Newword2004,

Honestly, you can't go wrong either way--they're both nice cars. However, keep in mind that the Kizashi's AWD is an i-AWD system that is quite similar to the Nissan GT-R's and as a result will provide better handling over a front-wheel drive Kizashi--so it's benefits are for more than just rain or snow. Of course with the AWD comes added weight, so it will be slightly slower in it's 0-60 time and will get about 1-2 mpg less.

Btw, welcome to the Kizashi Club, and congrats on whichever Kizashi you decide on.

how is the i-AWD similar to that of GTR??