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Old 08-11-2010, 09:35 PM
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The AWD isn't intended just to keep the wheels biting under intense acceleration or hp/torque. With european cars its more about quality cornering and traction in all climates/seasons IMO.
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Originally Posted by PaoChe
The AWD isn't intended just to keep the wheels biting under intense acceleration or hp/torque. With european cars its more about quality cornering and traction in all climates/seasons IMO.
oh, makes sense. i guess that's why they aren't too common/desired here around the Dallas area in the states. the only extreme weather condition is in the summer. the temperature is 105 here today.
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Originally Posted by Munich77
In Europe they debagde it to avoid vandalism.....
Y would ppl do that?
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Originally Posted by JohnC
I think it varies on where you live, So Edkwok99 might not see any in LA. In the northeast there are tons. I was in Boston for 2 years and I saw xi's all of the time. Especially the 535. I'm surprised that you don't see any in Yonkers. Maybe drive into Weschester or NJ. There are at least 4 just in my community. One neighbor even has a 535xi wagon.
Yea, I was considering the wagon if I couldn't find the sedan
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Originally Posted by my_hubby_535xi
Y would ppl do that?
Not sure but it is jealousy etc. In the 1980s we parked our 320i at the mall and someone keyed the car on both sides front to back. It happens often.
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Originally Posted by my_hubby_535xi
Why is it that I barely see these type of vehicles on the road? Since I've had my car, I've only seen 4. No joke!
WHAT ... BMW made 4 others ... I thought we were special

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Originally Posted by PaoChe
The AWD isn't intended just to keep the wheels biting under intense acceleration or hp/torque. With european cars its more about quality cornering and traction in all climates/seasons IMO.
+1 ...

But I've been wondering why the heck we have brakes on all four wheels, too
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