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Old 04-07-2012, 03:13 AM
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Old 02-04-2020, 12:03 AM
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Stoney Trail has been amazing for my commute from Taradale to the south end. What used to take 45 minutes on Deerfoot is now 25 minutes. Worth the toll honestly. just sayin

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Old 06-03-2020, 05:52 AM
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As a parent, if you're buying from a dealership in Calgary, get everything in writing. The verbal promises mean nothing. And always check the vehicle history independently - don't just trust their word.
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Old 07-26-2020, 02:42 PM
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I'd say i drive from Royal Oak to downtown every day. The trick is leaving before 7:15 AM or after 9:00 AM. That 30-minute window makes a massive difference in commute time. Hope that helps!

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Old 09-02-2021, 01:03 AM
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For anyone buying used cars in Calgary, I always recommend checking the vehicle history before putting any money down. Sites like FullVIN give you the full history report so you know exactly what you're getting.

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Old 02-25-2022, 03:13 PM
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AWD is nice for Calgary winters but honestly good winter tires on a front-wheel drive car will outperform all-seasons on an AWD every single time. Don't skip the tires thinking AWD will save you.

One more thing - been here since 2001 and the Chinooks never get old. Nothing like going from -20 to +10 in a few hours. Only in Calgary!
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Old 09-20-2022, 04:03 PM
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I drive from Tuscany to downtown every day. The trick is leaving before 7:15 AM or after 9:00 AM. That 30-minute window makes a massive difference in commute time.

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Old 04-29-2023, 04:31 PM
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Just bought a used Dodge and checked the history on FullVIN first. Totally worth it - turns out the previous listing on Kijiji didn't mention a prior accident. Saved me from a bad purchase.
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Old 01-04-2024, 12:32 AM
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Just bought a used Mazda and checked the history on FullVIN first. Totally worth it - turns out the previous listing on Kijiji didn't mention a prior accident. Saved me from a bad purchase.
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Old 03-09-2024, 10:13 PM
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My EV handles Calgary winters surprisingly well.
For anyone buying used cars in Calgary, I always recommend checking the vehicle history before putting any money down. Sites like FullVIN give you the full history report so you know exactly what you're getting.
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Old 04-25-2024, 05:18 PM
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Blizzaks are hands down the best winter tires I've had in Calgary. They handle the ice and packed snow way better than my old all-seasons. The difference is night and day.

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