Help me decide plz: RWD or AWD?
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Originally Posted by Kuat' post='510729' date='Dec 26 2007, 01:06 PM
All my friends too say that RWD are much more fun to drive.
I'm just scared of going sideways/drifting into high-speed turns and losing control
I'm just scared of going sideways/drifting into high-speed turns and losing control
I have owned both in my time and am currently driving a RWD 545i. I also live in the NE US and have driven in some horrible weather in the last month. I was amazed that with Dunlop M3 snow tires I was able to get up hills, in unplowed snow while driving around stuck front wheel drive cars (with bad tires I'm sure). I really was amazed. That day I wanted AWD but I still made it and I drive in weather that bad maybe once or twice a decade. Really every ten years maybe.
If you are into cars but worried about bad weather. RWD and snow tires is the way to go.
If you refuse to have snow tires and live in the snow belt, AWD with all seasons is the better way.
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i like more soft/luxurious suspension, not sporty.
i like more soft/luxurious suspension, not sporty.
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='510712' date='Dec 26 2007, 09:33 AM
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
I think it would be interesting to really see how both the i and xi really differ in adverse driving conditions with all types of tires. BMW are you listening? Maybe they should have a X-drive event where you drive both under controlled settings so you can see the difference if there is any.
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