On occasion AWD would be handy. The combination of FWD, oodles of low RPM torque, and relatively stiff suspension makes it somtimes difficult to get up steep driveways or driveways with a high kerb entry, or taking off from a stop on steep intersections, without some minor loss of traction (in the wet - but even when driving sensibly). It's not that big of a deal, but it is embarrassing when you spin the wheels accidentally - makes you look like a d*ck...

I've only had one occasion so far where I've had to take evasive action in the wet (someone went through a red light and nearly took me out). The car did a brilliant job and it actually surprised the hell out of me (In the split second that it happened I was certain we were going to crash). I don't know how much benefit AWD would really provide in those situations - it's the ABS and ESP that does most of the work.