E60 wannabe from Great White North
09-23-2009, 08:53 AM
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Already have '98 Z3 and looking to purchase used e60 '06 or '07. Defintely want 3.0 v6 but unsure on whether to get X or not. What is reliability out there in real world for the AWD. Thanks
09-23-2009, 10:44 AM
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Perhaps you meant to say I6.
As for AWD, it depends on the climate where you live.
As for AWD, it depends on the climate where you live.
09-23-2009, 11:04 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Welcome to the forum, I don't recall any issues specific to the X-Drive system so can't help you there. Many members here have Xi models and can help you out with reliability of the system.
09-23-2009, 12:38 PM
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My Ride: 2006 Titanium Silver 550i, with all the bells and whistles!!
How white is your great north? Snow belt with lots of wet heavy snow, or the deep freeze of the north? AWD is not essential, good winter tires are!
this doesn't really answer your question about the reliability of AWD, however, I hope you find it helpful.
cheers,
this doesn't really answer your question about the reliability of AWD, however, I hope you find it helpful.
cheers,
09-23-2009, 12:58 PM
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
i agree.. good tires will help tremendously.. post your location in your profile and we can help you more.. 
09-23-2009, 04:58 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i Monaco blue/cream beige, light poplar trim, sport, nav, premium, Logic 7, 6 speed manual
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Well, my experience is limited to the 6 months I've had my car, but so far no issues with the AWD whatsoever. I have a 2006 with 64K on it. AFAIK there were no issues with the previous owner either, based on mainenance history. Actually, I did have one error pop up on the I-drive briefly once when it was very wet out. Went out very shortly as I was driving and hasn't recurred A wet sensor issue of some kind I think. I know of one other person who has experienced this.
09-24-2009, 08:51 AM
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Not that far North, southwestern Ontario. Wet snow with the occasional snowstorm. My BMW mechanic says get a regular 5 seris with snow tires (as many of you have mentioned) as eventually will have problem and will be expensive to fix. Also says AWD uses more gas. Tough call as i have my eye on a nice 530 xi. Would love to hear from some more Xi owners
09-25-2009, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bmwf1' post='1015891' date='Sep 24 2009, 12:51 PM
Not that far North, southwestern Ontario. Wet snow with the occasional snowstorm
09-25-2009, 06:13 AM
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With the AWD (aka xi), you'd still need some good tires for wet and snow weather. Reliability-wise both XI and RWD models are pretty close. GL with your search.
09-25-2009, 09:39 AM
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I live in Winnipeg, long winters! I drove mine last year with all seasons and had no problems at all. Once my tires go bald I will fork out for winter tires but am very impressed with how the XI drives in the winter. Basically the only good thing about winter is getting to boot around in my E60 XI 