Living in CT I’ll never buy a new car. I refuse to pay my town another grand a year just to own a car.
I learned that one the hard way. Moved here from Massachusetts last year and then purchased two new cars. And I thought Massachusetts excise tax was bad!
I did get AWD on both cars as I live in remote area of Fairfield County where there are a lot of narrow roads with lots of hills. The Nissan Murano is the one I drive. No complaints. Last year was one of the snowiest winters ever and I have had a problem getting around. It's the other drivers I have to worry about.