530xi performance in the winter
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Wow, never thought AWD would be so good in the winter. I live in Calgary, Alberta, and in cold snowy icy conditions, my car with xDrive and 4 Dunlop Wintersport M3 DSST (run flat) tires on style 138, 17 inch rims is truly awesome. Superb grip and traction in all winter conditions, quiet ride. Accelerating from a stop on slick roads, or out of corners, you can really feel the front wheels pulling.
For those that do encounter wintery conditions, two-thumbs up for BMW's xDrive.
Have had my car 7 months now, and no regrets. Best compromise of performance, practicality, luxury, comfort, fuel economy and fun-to-drive (mine's a 6 speed manual with Msport package). Only downside is it's pricey. More than enough power, though wonder if BMW will bring in the new 3.0 liter bi-turbo.
For those that do encounter wintery conditions, two-thumbs up for BMW's xDrive.
Have had my car 7 months now, and no regrets. Best compromise of performance, practicality, luxury, comfort, fuel economy and fun-to-drive (mine's a 6 speed manual with Msport package). Only downside is it's pricey. More than enough power, though wonder if BMW will bring in the new 3.0 liter bi-turbo.
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Originally Posted by binkie' post='367260' date='Dec 13 2006, 08:39 PM
Wow, never thought AWD would be so good in the winter. I live in Calgary, Alberta, and in cold snowy icy conditions, my car with xDrive and 4 Dunlop Wintersport M3 DSST (run flat) tires on style 138, 17 inch rims is truly awesome. Superb grip and traction in all winter conditions, quiet ride. Accelerating from a stop on slick roads, or out of corners, you can really feel the front wheels pulling.
For those that do encounter wintery conditions, two-thumbs up for BMW's xDrive.
Have had my car 7 months now, and no regrets. Best compromise of performance, practicality, luxury, comfort, fuel economy and fun-to-drive (mine's a 6 speed manual with Msport package). Only downside is it's pricey. More than enough power, though wonder if BMW will bring in the new 3.0 liter bi-turbo.
For those that do encounter wintery conditions, two-thumbs up for BMW's xDrive.
Have had my car 7 months now, and no regrets. Best compromise of performance, practicality, luxury, comfort, fuel economy and fun-to-drive (mine's a 6 speed manual with Msport package). Only downside is it's pricey. More than enough power, though wonder if BMW will bring in the new 3.0 liter bi-turbo.
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My Ride: 2007 530Xi - Navigation, Premium package, Steptronic.
Down here in Boston, we always talk about the "Alberta Clippers" which usually bring us a bunch of snow and cold weather. We have not heard much about those this year, and I'm taking credit for it all, having bought a 530xi on 10/1/2006. In the recent past we've had a lot of snow around so that an early-morning trip to a huge parking lot is a chance to try out the capabilities of a vehicle. Sadly (I guess), I've had no such chances this year...just a little dusting from time to time, which hardly challenges the x-drive. I guess I'll have to head North to get some snow under the treads, eh?
Thanks for the report on the x-drive!
Thanks for the report on the x-drive!
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Originally Posted by binkie' post='367260' date='Dec 14 2006, 05:39 AM
Wow, never thought AWD would be so good in the winter. I live in Calgary, Alberta, and in cold snowy icy conditions, my car with xDrive and 4 Dunlop Wintersport M3 DSST (run flat) tires on style 138, 17 inch rims is truly awesome. Superb grip and traction in all winter conditions, quiet ride. Accelerating from a stop on slick roads, or out of corners, you can really feel the front wheels pulling.
For those that do encounter wintery conditions, two-thumbs up for BMW's xDrive.
Have had my car 7 months now, and no regrets. Best compromise of performance, practicality, luxury, comfort, fuel economy and fun-to-drive (mine's a 6 speed manual with Msport package). Only downside is it's pricey. More than enough power, though wonder if BMW will bring in the new 3.0 liter bi-turbo.
For those that do encounter wintery conditions, two-thumbs up for BMW's xDrive.
Have had my car 7 months now, and no regrets. Best compromise of performance, practicality, luxury, comfort, fuel economy and fun-to-drive (mine's a 6 speed manual with Msport package). Only downside is it's pricey. More than enough power, though wonder if BMW will bring in the new 3.0 liter bi-turbo.
Heading down to Austria skiing next month, so will be interested to see how mine performs in the snow, even though the roads tend to be well gritted etc.
Not sure if I'll reporting about accelerating our of corners - probably just be pleased if I make it round one!
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