VLegardeu
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Montreal
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Message Posted: Sep 21, 2010 7:58:14 AM
So far i didn't feel the difference with snow, this will be the first winter for my all wheel drive car. curious to see its performance.
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higginbotham194
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Alabama
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Message Posted: Jun 23, 2010 7:10:24 PM
All wheel drive dot really needed in snow if you drive in areas cleared
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snofog
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Seattle
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Message Posted: Feb 11, 2010 2:48:17 PM
Very stable. Helpful under duress conditions. Lose of fuel economy - but good for safety reasons.
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The Hoe
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Twin Cities
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Message Posted: Sep 5, 2008 12:06:27 PM
My 530 does great in the snow without all-wheel drive. I was shocked... main issue is clearance...
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no3putz
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Albany
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Message Posted: Aug 20, 2008 11:24:07 AM
I've had the 2003 325xi...
2007 328xi...
and now the 2008 528xi and they are all
very strong and handle well in the snow.
Of course it helps to have all season tires
for good traction!
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STi_wagon
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Albuquerque
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Message Posted: Apr 29, 2008 1:02:12 PM
I'd say go for a Subaru. Yes there are some concerns with certain model engines see here
subaru 2.5L engines
I had my wrx wagon for 6yrs without any major problems.
[Edited by: STi_wagon at 4/29/2008 2:03:04 PM EST]
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BMW330CiSLC
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Salt Lake City
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Message Posted: Dec 21, 2007 10:10:43 PM
Well that depends if you want to stick with a foreign or domestic. I recommend you an Audi quatro A4 A6 and since you drive so much see if you can find a 1.8T quatro for better gas mileage. If not an Audi then Merce-Benz 4matic.
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Cal Kidd
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Toronto
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Message Posted: Oct 14, 2007 12:37:37 AM
The Audi A4 Quattro is great is the snow and rain.
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MBStar06
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Nashville
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Message Posted: Nov 27, 2006 5:14:22 AM
Mercedes E 350 4-matic.
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garage
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Toronto
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Message Posted: Nov 16, 2006 9:45:26 AM
New 2007 BMW 335xi
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RacerZ
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New Jersey
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Message Posted: Nov 15, 2006 7:15:00 AM
HFE,
Not sure I would agree with you. I've seen many rwd cars including the BMW & MB struggle to make it up a slight incline here in major roads like the Garden State Parkway. A good set of snow tires will definitely help, but if you stick with the all season tires, not sure this vehicle would be my first choice in the snow.
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HFE
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Houston
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Message Posted: Nov 11, 2006 4:59:34 AM
A rear wheel BMW will be fine in snow.
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RacerZ
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New Jersey
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Message Posted: Nov 7, 2006 5:16:41 AM
Lots of choices now for AWD.
Audi (all models)
Subaru (all models)
Lincoln MKZ / Mercury Milan / Ford Fusion
Plus others...
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DK9860
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Illinois
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Message Posted: Jul 27, 2006 12:13:32 PM
We had two different BMW 325i's with rear wheel drive and they were pathetic in the snow. We just purchased an Audi A4 AWD as have yet to play in the snow, but it is to be quite an impressive AWD system.
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Bimmerman
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Atlanta
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Message Posted: Jul 18, 2006 9:11:07 AM
i have a 325i with traction control and didn't have a single problem driving in 8" of snow in maine last christmas. in fact, with the traction on, it wouldn't even let me spin wheels and do donuts... had to disengage it for that fun stuff. i was quite impressed.
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lambwofur
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Los Angeles
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Message Posted: May 4, 2006 9:00:53 AM
Subaru's engine is the only convern. They do not last as long as either Toyota or Honda.
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Beamerqueen
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New Jersey
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Message Posted: Sep 6, 2005 6:56:17 AM
I bought a BMW 330XI last year that I abstolutely love. I wouldnt trade it for anything. It handles well in all sorts of weather. Now my husband is jealous.
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#12#_docvin
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Boston
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Message Posted: Sep 5, 2005 11:36:30 AM
I went through the same decision-making process two years ago. Back then I considered practicality, cost and size before anything else; that eliminated SUVs from the start. I ended up buying a used 2000 Subaru Outback that I enjoyed so much that I bought a 2001 for my son. I've not regretted either purchase for any reason - they're reliable, safe, peppy and even fun to drive. Gas mileage averages 21-23 mpg, but that's the penalty you pay for AWD. If I were in the same position today I don't think I'd change my thinking.
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