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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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i got my monte in may 2011 about a week before my 18th b-day so i have never drove my monte in the snow and i was wondering how the handle the snow
 
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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Well can't really compare them but the closet I've come to size is a 03 grand am gt sedan and it was great in the snow, honestly you cant go wrong with a fwd I had a truck last winter and used 4x4 to get up hills in town and because I was too lazy to shovel besides that it really wasnt needed so I'm looking at switching back to a car.
 
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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they do really well in the snow. i was surprised when i first got my 03 5 years ago
 
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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Mine kicked *** tonight!! I also got mine last may i was 16 tho. Had about 4 inches and my driveway is all up hill and made it no problem!
 
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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Mine runs great in the snow
 
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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well last winter i had my 93 ford Taurus a that was quiet the beast in the snow so i can't wait till it snow to see what my monte can do =]
 
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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I've been told by other members there 6th gens are a beast in the snow:p
 
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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Depends on 3 things.

How aggressive you on with your pedals.
Your tires.
If the snow is higher than the front air dam.
 
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep
Depends on 3 things.

How aggressive you on with your pedals.
Your tires.
If the snow is higher than the front air dam.
how high is that
 
Old Jan 4, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Measure the ground clearance of the plastic piece that dips down... maybe 6"?

If you drive in deep snow, that air dam piece of plastic will just scoop it up as you drive and pile up and lift your front tires.

Ask me how I know... :\
 



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