Problem: Vehicle rolls over when cornering too fast.
Solution: Slow down when cornering..
Anyway, I'm not aware that recent Jeeps had a particular potential for rollover but you can check rankings yourself at
If you jack up a Matrix or Corolla, you're going to increase its rollover potential, too.
If decent MPG is another want, you should probably look at a Subaru.
Any vehicle with a high center of gravity can roll over if you turn too fast. A shorter wheelbase tend to make the tendency to roll over even worse. IOW, the Wrangler will probably be less stable than a Cherokee. Wranglers are more likely to have a choppy or harsh ride.
Or maybe they could design them better? :)
I probably can't afford that anyway, yet alone the problems it could cause.
Doesn't the AWD Matrix get 25-30?
reliable
It's just front wheel drive and I could really use 4WD or AWD for the snow.
Might not get rid of it, actually. It would be better to keep it for personal driving and then get the Matrix AWD for working only. Then the Matrix would be 100% tax deductible, miles, gas, repairs, car payments, all of it.
It's a long time thing, after I'm making decent money. For now, the 93 gets around pretty well in snow.
I wish you luck....and hope we never have to do business ...
Also, keep in mind that good snow tires help a great deal as well. Not sure what you use now.
All season radials.
Snow tires can make a pretty big improvement in traction over all season tires. If you frequently drive in snow, it may be worthwhile to invest in an extra set of wheels and snow tires.
Design them better for what task?
Every change in a vehicle is a compromise.
- Add ground clearance, gain obstacle clearance, lose a low CG.
- Add a second row of seats to a pickup, gain seats, but lose bed length. Unless you also also extend the frame, which changes maneuverability.
- Add HP, gain performance, lose at least some fuel mileage.
- Add adjustable suspension, raise the price.
Get the idea?
Well I hadn't PLANNED on it. I'm just here in the Denver area. But we've been getting socked by this "global warming" ( another few inches of it last night! ) this winter and it's pretty deep in some places. Every time it starts melting off, more comes. Some neighborhoods still have snow bumps and ruts on the streets that can bottom out your car on them.
I had assumed that it snows a lot in Denver. If you are planning on driving in the snow often, snow tires might turn out to be a good investment.
Aha, well there you go ! IF I was in your shoes I would get me an extra set of winter tires. You probably drive a lot of miles so it's well worth it. Will make a huge difference. Not as much on ice, but a HUGE difference in snow. I would get a set of extra rims to put them on, just store the set you don't use in a garage or under a cover. At least do the front , but if possible do all 4 wheels.
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