535xi vs. i with sport in mild snow/ice
01-06-2008, 01:14 PM
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My Ride: 2005.5 545i, Silver Grey, Dakota Black, Anthracite, Premium, Cold, Sport, L7, Nav, Fold Down Seats, Sunshades, Sirius.
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I think it is only about 1" but there may be more from the ground effects on the sport package.
01-06-2008, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by gleek' post='514434' date='Jan 6 2008, 12:47 PM
Thanks for all the replies. As it relates to the differences between ride height on a sport vs. non-sport, do you know approximately this difference?
01-06-2008, 02:28 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Originally Posted by tuco' post='514483' date='Jan 6 2008, 06:24 PM
The total height difference between a 535i and a 535xi in Canadian speced cars is 0.55 inch; but not sure that answers your query.
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01-06-2008, 04:41 PM
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My Ride: On Order as of May 6- 2007 530i Titanium Grey and Grey Leather, with Sport Package, Premium Pkg, Cold Pkg.
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I chose the RWD 530i Sport. It was just fine in the winter with the Winter set up wheels. 
01-06-2008, 04:56 PM
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My Ride: 10 Honda Fit Sport, 10 Honda Pilot Touring
550 sport is excellent in the snow with proper tires. I have actually fitted a plow blade to the front of my RWD 550i and have been earning some extra cash on snowy days. 
01-07-2008, 04:25 AM
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My Ride: 1973 porsche 911, 32,000 miles,with all S options and leather sport seats. 2004 porsche GT3,white track car, 2003 porsche boxter "my wife's" 2004 3/4 ton suburban tow vehicle, 24' pace trailer, 2006 BMW530XI, black, auburn, also "my wife's" about to buy a BMW 550I,silver gray,
I recommend the 530XI. Very sure footed in all conditions with standard all season tires. + side, no purchase of wheels and snow tires, + side safety, + side, you'l get there on time, + side, I can get up our 1800 foot drive, - down side, can't tell when it's slippery!
01-07-2008, 04:42 AM
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(mild to moderate snow and ice). If I went with the rwd sport, I would definately have to get winter tires/wheels.
Thanks!
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Its really your choice and personal taste getting an awd vs rwd; tires are the key whichever you choose. The new winter tires don't suffer in dry handling/noise/traction or ride. In "mild to moderate" snow and ice with the right rubber>>rwd is fine. If you live and drive where its very hilly>>get awd.
Thanks!
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Its really your choice and personal taste getting an awd vs rwd; tires are the key whichever you choose. The new winter tires don't suffer in dry handling/noise/traction or ride. In "mild to moderate" snow and ice with the right rubber>>rwd is fine. If you live and drive where its very hilly>>get awd.
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