05 4wd XR, should I get one?? RSVP

[SoCal_CJ]

we have a 04 Corolla-S, TRD springs, CAI, Strut bar,

we may also get a 05 Matrix XR 4WD, we will sell our 4x4 truck...

in So Cal it is a hassle, we have to order it etc, Toyota never thinks we get snow etc...we dont but the Moutains do...so...

1 worth it??

2 does it grab, do you notice the traction??

3 will it grab wet clay? this is a dirt road that gets wet, so no real 4x4 stuff, it is a road, no ruts or bolders, more of a slick thing.

4 tire recomendation? we are getting the 16 inch wheels

5 set up should I get CAI? should I get strut brace?
no lowering springs because we want the little clerence that we have to stay the same..

this will be a daily driver as well,
we are getting creature features, so what do ya think??

PS thanks for helping the newbie

[cam2Xrunner]

It sounds like the 4wd matrix should fit your needs. With the combination of snow tires plus the 4wd it should be pretty good. You don't have to order one. I can dealer trade to get you the car you want.

[SoCal_CJ]

you should heare what I have heard, and most boils down to they just do not want to do it...

I heard the same things when getting my 04 Corolla w ABS brakes and Cold Weather package, now called All weather package, (the A/c flows throught the rear ducts as well as the heat)

heard,
"their made in Japan so you will have to wait 6-8 months"
"cant get here"
"you will have to pay full sticker"

etc...

[Piddy]

What city do you live in?? SoCal w/ snow?? We don't ever get THAT much snow. Big Bear is probably the best socal snow... and it's pretty weak.... any car w/ chains can handle it.

[SoCal_CJ]

we have a cabin in Big Bear and in laws in Mex, they live on dirt road, it turns to clay in winter and is slick for a few months, we also go to San Felippe and there is a lot of sand...not looking to 4x4 just want the added traction...