I drive an 06 Accord Coupe. Handles fine here in the great white north. The traction control system in is superb, and will get you through even the worst winter weather no problem. I think many people overrate the use of AWD in cars, and put too much faith into them. Allowing all the wheels the ability to have varying torque etc is most certainly beneficial for traction, but this most commonly comes into play at low speeds and in difficult to drive areas. I know lots of people who think because they have an AWD suv that it will save them on the high-ways from black ice, and tend to throw caution to the wind when driving these vehicles. The fact of the matter is that even on the high-way, when you hit blackice, whether your in a 2WD vehicle or a AWD vehicle if all the tires are on the ice and slipping no amount of varied torque will compensate for that kind of loss of traction.
I would submit to you, that a good 2WD car with a good traction control system will be just as effective for regular day to day driving as an AWD vehicle. If you are mostly city driving, on paved and plowed roads, then you wont notice a significant difference unless you alter your driving habits, or if you have poor driving habits to begin with.
Besides, the saved money can go towards more Stereo equipment! Bonus!
