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11-11-2005, 06:41 AM
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Is the 545i really that bad in the snow cause i have a choice of getting that or 530xi, and it snows quite a bit in jersey, but i really want that power that the 545i offers, what should i do?
11-11-2005, 06:45 AM
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My Ride: OLD RIDE- 2004 Titanium Silver Metallic 545I, Sports Package, 6 Speed Manual Transmission, Premium Sound, Cold Weather Package, Folding Rear Seats.
NEW RIDE- 2005 Silver Gray Metallic 545I, Sports package, 6 Speed manual Transmission, Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Folding Rear Seats, Heated Rear Seats and Park Distance Control.
Yes.
11-11-2005, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by xxnick8xx' post='196685' date='Nov 11 2005, 10:41 AM
Is the 545i really that bad in the snow cause i have a choice of getting that or 530xi, and it snows quite a bit in jersey, but i really want that power that the 545i offers, what should i do?
And, welcome. Hope you get a BMW.
11-11-2005, 07:12 AM
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My Ride: 530i 6 speed
I have a 545i in Delaware and drove on snow quite a bit last winter (Pochonos etc.).
Its no problem but you NEED TO BUY DEDICATED WINTER TIRES. The reguler tires are worthless in snow.
Its no problem but you NEED TO BUY DEDICATED WINTER TIRES. The reguler tires are worthless in snow.
11-11-2005, 07:46 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525i, Titanium Silver Metallic, Gray Dakota Leather, Poplar Grain Wood Trim, Steptronic, Active Steering, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, On-Board Navigation, Heated Front Seats, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Satellite Radio, Euro Rear Reflectors
what's a good option for snow tires? anyone have any set their particularly fond of?
11-11-2005, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by rodneyremington' post='196731' date='Nov 11 2005, 12:18 PM
Snow...
That's that cold white stuff, right?
That's that cold white stuff, right?
11-11-2005, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by cory.wingerter' post='196716' date='Nov 11 2005, 10:46 AM
what's a good option for snow tires? anyone have any set their particularly fond of?
Dunlop Winter Sport M3 and Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 get the best ratings on TireRack. Tire Survey Results
I just ordered the Dunlops for my 550 - to be placed on the stock 550 sport wheels (stlye 124).
I've driven RWD BMWs through about 12 Chicago winters - all with winter wheel and tire set-ups - and they handle just fine.
