Used AWD Cars for Sale Near Skokie, IL

Why North Shore Buyers Want All Wheel Drive

Skokie sits a few miles from the lake, and the snow that comes off it does not care what the forecast said. Side streets in Evanston, Niles, Morton Grove, Lincolnwood and the rest of the North Shore get plowed after the arterials, and that is where a front wheel drive car spins its tires on the first push out of a parking spot. All wheel drive or 4WD sends power to the wheels that still have grip, which is the difference between leaving on time and waiting for a neighbor with a shovel. It does not shorten your stopping distance. Tires do that, so look at the tires on any car you consider, AWD or not.

Jerry Franco, the owner, picks every car at auction himself. The AWD and 4WD vehicles on the lot today: 2014 Ford Explorer Limited, 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited, 2015 Nissan Murano Platinum, 2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium, 2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium, 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited, 2018 Audi Q3 2.0T Premium quattro. Every car is inspected before it goes on the lot, and a free CARFAX comes with it. Illinois 15 day / 500 mile statutory powertrain protection on qualifying cars. One thing worth checking on any all wheel drive car, here or anywhere: all four tires should match in brand and wear. A mismatched set puts strain on the system that splits power between the axles, and that is an expensive repair to inherit.

All wheel drive costs a little more to run. Expect somewhat lower fuel economy than the same model with front wheel drive, and four tires when the time comes instead of two. For most buyers on the North Shore that trade is worth it for the four or five months a year the roads are a mess. If you park in a heated garage and drive mostly plowed arterials, a front wheel drive car on good winter tires may serve you just as well and cost less, and there is no pressure here to buy more drivetrain than you need. Check the EPA fuel economy figure on each listing before you decide.

No dealer fees. The price you see is the price you pay, plus tax, title, and license. Financing for all credit levels, including first time buyers and those rebuilding credit. Approval is never guaranteed. Metal plates issued the same visit, for cars registered in Illinois. Rated 5.0 on Google across 57 reviews. Maxim Autos is at 9101 Terminal Ave in Skokie, IL 60077.