Help me decide plz: RWD or AWD?
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Originally Posted by Kuat' post='510697' date='Dec 26 2007, 11:51 AM
I just always though that AWD was better in handling in any weather condition (even on a dry road in summer tieme).
i have never driven RWD cars before. (owned a few FWD cars though)
i have never driven RWD cars before. (owned a few FWD cars though)
Go drive a well-engineered RWD car (like a BMW) and see what you think. To me, as I said above, the only reason for AWD is for better traction in bad conditions...
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='510701' date='Dec 26 2007, 12:54 PM
I don't agree about that statement. Why are most race cars RWD? There's a huge difference between how a FWD and RWD cars feel/handle.
Go drive a well-engineered RWD car (like a BMW) and see what you think. To me, as I said above, the only reason for AWD is for better traction in bad conditions...
Go drive a well-engineered RWD car (like a BMW) and see what you think. To me, as I said above, the only reason for AWD is for better traction in bad conditions...
Agree totally. Additionally, AWD doesn't look as nice. After a real BMW is RWD.
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Originally Posted by Kuat' post='510697' date='Dec 26 2007, 11:51 AM
location = South eastern europe.
winters = very little snow here (2-3 weeks per year)
daily driver = yes. it's a main car.
commute distance = small city.
I just always though that AWD was better in handling in any weather condition (even on a dry road in summer tieme).
i have never driven RWD cars before. (owned a few FWD cars though)
winters = very little snow here (2-3 weeks per year)
daily driver = yes. it's a main car.
commute distance = small city.
I just always though that AWD was better in handling in any weather condition (even on a dry road in summer tieme).
i have never driven RWD cars before. (owned a few FWD cars though)
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I live in southern New Hampshire (USA) and have a RWD. More snow has fallen in the past few weeks than all of last year, and my 535i with Dunlop WinterSport M3's has behaved perfectly.
After enjoying the RWD since I picked it up 10/31, I will never own an AWD car again. Ever.
After enjoying the RWD since I picked it up 10/31, I will never own an AWD car again. Ever.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='510701' date='Dec 26 2007, 11:54 AM
I don't agree about that statement. Why are most race cars RWD? There's a huge difference between how a FWD and RWD cars feel/handle.
Go drive a well-engineered RWD car (like a BMW) and see what you think. To me, as I said above, the only reason for AWD is for better traction in bad conditions...
Go drive a well-engineered RWD car (like a BMW) and see what you think. To me, as I said above, the only reason for AWD is for better traction in bad conditions...
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Take a look here for why RWD is usually the best choice...
http://www.rearwheeldrive.org
http://www.familycar.com/NextCar/Step3.htm
http://www.epinions.com/auto-review-29AF-D...-394D2268-prod5
http://www.rearwheeldrive.org
http://www.familycar.com/NextCar/Step3.htm
http://www.epinions.com/auto-review-29AF-D...-394D2268-prod5
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Subaru and Audi are the best when it comes to combining AWD technology with performance. BMW makes you choose since it's idea of AWD use is for heavy snow only.
Personally, for peace of mind I would prefer AWD since I live in Europe. Its my love for driving (and an Audi sales rep that pissed me off) that led me to my current choice.
If you want to really drive a car, then I think a RWD BMW is the best choice. If you absolutely love BMW and AWD , then get an xi model, but if you are looking for a better mix of performance w/AWD technology then your best bet is somewhere else
Personally, for peace of mind I would prefer AWD since I live in Europe. Its my love for driving (and an Audi sales rep that pissed me off) that led me to my current choice.
If you want to really drive a car, then I think a RWD BMW is the best choice. If you absolutely love BMW and AWD , then get an xi model, but if you are looking for a better mix of performance w/AWD technology then your best bet is somewhere else
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='510712' date='Dec 26 2007, 12:33 PM
I totally agree ! AWD is great in snow and crappy wet/muddy/icey conditions but if you don't see these conditions on a regular basis I would go RWD..........IMHO