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I've had awd and rwd with winters. There is no comparison. My M3 is horrible in the snow with snow tires. Don't think I'd do a rwd car as my only car again as long as I live in an area that gets snow.
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Otherwise with the M differential and my Blizzaks I am fully confident in the car within the limits of my own capabilities in snowy weather. I've legit gone right by a 330xi that was completely spinning its brains out clawing for traction in the right lane (obviously had all seasons or summers on) with no extra effort whatsoever. Tires are responsible for 80% of winter driving capability if not more.
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I was going to mention hill but saw that you are close enough that we probably use the same roads. I think the biggest thing for me is that I have to work unless it's a state of emergency type blizzard. My office also happens to be near the water so it's uphill in every direction. On flat roads it's not so bad but on those hills I had a really steep learning curve coming from awd.
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The M diff with proper tires works wonders in snow.. totally comfortable and predictable. I never once got stuck.
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The pro-awd people, keep banging on about being beaten by competition off the line - I.e 0-60.
Seriously grow up, are you all like in kindergarten? Driving is a lot more then simply planting your foot down at the lights!! Braking, Cornering and mid-gear acceleration (for over taking) are far far more important!!! Switchable rwd makes no sense, extra weight of awd system doesn't disappear at the switch of a button. So what's the point? To do donuts? Also there is power loss through transmission of awd systems - hence why the f10 and e60 m5 pull so hard at 70 mph+ compared to awd competition. awd is just a gimmick, a bragging right (0-60) and most of all for ppl who haven't got the skill to handle rear wheel drive power delivery. Very disappointed with BMW, first we lose the naturally aspirated v10 and now losing rwd. A triumph for folks with more money then driving ability I'm afraid. |
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So there it is in real world practice. AWD beating two cars with MORE power and less weight. Aero was not a factor as the other two cars arguably also had more of that too. The tradeoff of weight is WELL worth it as proven by the 918 in every track shoot out |
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There are many many factors which affect lap times. In the wet yes awd is quicker around a track, but in the dry it's better to be lighter with rwd, unless you're a woman or very unskilled behind the wheel 😄 Look at the current f10 m5 vs rs6 : it's widely accepted that the BMW is the superior car despite having a slower 0-60 |
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At the end of the day it's a sensitive topic and no, everyone can't have their desired cake and eat it... My reference to 2500lb vehicles was a hint at the past era of the e24/e30 and how luxo barges will never be anything like that again. E60/61 is my favourite car also...hence why I picked up a 10k mile example for keeps when I knew there would he no more unique engines. PS! Sure the SMG is an auto but at least you still need to modulate the throttle between changes. You give me a system whereby an individual with a severed spinal cord can drive with 3 pedals and I will press for a manual M5 Touring from BMW! Otherwise I will be satisfied with a B5 Touring. Thank you. And no offence implied or taken |
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AWD is superior and I'll go against you with your RWD on a track and I'll take the same car with AWD and you are not going to win. You may have more fun hanging out the rear of the car but drifting makes for slower lap times. |
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