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Thankful Thursday – All Wheel Drive

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Real Estate Agent with Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real 0225221517

Thankful ThursdayThe first snow of the season arrived late last night. It’s only about an inch in the Alexandria area which isn’t much but, enough to cause problems for drivers. This is the first winter I’ve owned an all wheel drive vehicle. Up until last summer I had a rear wheel drive car and that’s just about as bad as you can get in the snow.

 

Northern Virginia has been lucky with mild winters the last two years but, before that we got blasted a couple times. I always felt awful telling my clients I couldn’t make it to come get them in bad weather to see a house or in some cases even just meet them at the property.

 

Thankful ThursdayThis winter that won’t be happening, after a lot of planning and saving I’m cruising around in an all wheel drive vehicle. It was great to head out this morning to meet a plumber for a client and have no issues! They're calling for more snow Friday night. If you need a Realtor that can make it in inclement weather give me a call!

 

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Team Honeycutt
Allen Tate - Concord, NC

Sounds like a good move to have an all wheel drive vehicle. Hope you enjoy yours and get along great with driving in the snow.

Betty

Jan 24, 2013 04:24 AM
Bud & Beth McKinney
RE/MAX UNITED - Cary, NC
Cary/Raleigh/Apex NC - The Team That Cares, RE/MAX United

All wheel drive can be a life saver in snow. Though, I must admit, I usally worry more about other drivers!

Jan 24, 2013 04:47 AM
Wika Hutchinson
Eugene, OR
Broker, CRIS, SFR, CDPE
Lucky you Amanda! I drive a sport car that doesn't do well during icy winter; luckily I can borrow my husband's 4WD when/if I need to. Maybe one of these days I'll have my own 4WD :)
Jan 24, 2013 04:58 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Smart - Smart Realtor!  I love my Toyota SUV 4 Runner!!!  No way am I giving it up!  Get's me to any property, in any weather just as you said.  I love my ride too :)

Jan 24, 2013 05:06 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

yup same with Highlander.  Love that car.  Rare to get snow in our parts, but it comes in handy to have all wheel drive other times too.

Jan 24, 2013 05:19 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Thanks Betty!

Bud and Beth, you make a good point. I saw a couple this morning that I knew I wanted to stay away from!

Wika- I've been there and sympathize :) at least your hubby shares well!

John- great minds! You're smart too, my friend has a 4 runner and just loves it too! All weather realtors :)

Tammy- I've read your posts about your weather, I think I could live there! It's nice to know you have the SUV if you need it!

Jan 24, 2013 06:53 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

There you go, Amanda.  That was a good choice.  I wouldn't want to live in this area without a four drive vehicle.  The weather can turn on a dime and the mountains are unforgiving.  Needless to say, my 10 year old car has 72K miles on it and my 4 wheel drive has 172K on it.  

Jan 24, 2013 07:06 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Amanda - Four wheel drive is a must in the snow, I do not miss these weather conditions at all.

Jan 24, 2013 10:47 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Mike- I know you've got to love your 4 wheel, you all get hit much more than we do. Stay safe on the mountains, I hear more is coming today!

Michelle- I'm with you - if we never had snow again I'd be okay with it :)

Jan 24, 2013 08:48 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Amanda, it is nice to have an SUV or all wheel drive to get from point a to b without incident.    Glad you drive around safely in the snow!

Jan 25, 2013 08:48 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Joan- I'd imagine it's a must in Denver! You can get by without it here but, I agree, it sure is nice to have.

Jan 25, 2013 10:17 PM