330ix

es1 · 06-13-2008, 11:31 AM

I have oportunity to buy great car 2006 330ix. Only problem is that it is all wheel drive which I do not like. It is heavier more gas etc.
What is your take on this? Is aw that bad or maybe even worth it?

Thanks.

Taittinger · 06-13-2008, 12:25 PM

You live in Houston? How much wintry weather do you get?

kmoy2002 · 06-13-2008, 12:30 PM

Might be worth it if you experience quite a bit of snow through out the winter. RWD with a set of good snow tires does it for me for Chicago winters.

jimmy330xi · 06-13-2008, 01:23 PM

I think the 330xi is an excellent car. It's great in the snow and even better in the dry. But, if you don't like AWD, then I recommend you test drive one first. Also, if you are planning on doing a lot of modding, then it can get expensive in the suspension department and a lot of stuff available for the i is not available for the xi.

equ · 06-13-2008, 02:07 PM

I have a 330xi here in the Northeast, I'd never get one in Houston. You should hold out for a 330i down there.

ElRedOne · 06-13-2008, 03:10 PM

Don't know how much rain you get in Houston, but AWD is great when roads are slippery. I like the added layer of security provided by the AWD system, then again I came from a tail-happy 1st gen G35.

ShiraiwaRiku · 06-13-2008, 08:57 PM

I love my 330xi until 335xi came out lol

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es1 Private First Class 40 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2023 X5 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	330ix - need opinion I have oportunity to buy great car 2006 330ix. Only problem is that it is all wheel drive which I do not like. It is heavier more gas etc. What is your take on this? Is aw that bad or maybe even worth it? Thanks.
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Taittinger Major 57 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Cpe [0.00]	You live in Houston? How much wintry weather do you get? __________________ '07 Monaco Blue 335i ordered 9/4 built 9/21 shipped 9/28 arrived 10/12 at dealership 10/18 vroom 10/19 christened 11/3...
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kmoy2002 Lieutenant 12 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2002tii, 540i, 330i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Might be worth it if you experience quite a bit of snow through out the winter. RWD with a set of good snow tires does it for me for Chicago winters. __________________
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06-13-2008, 01:23 PM	#4
jimmy330xi Captain 57 Rep 615 Posts Drives: '06 330xI, '04 YZF R1 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Germany iTrader: (1)	I think the 330xi is an excellent car. It's great in the snow and even better in the dry. But, if you don't like AWD, then I recommend you test drive one first. Also, if you are planning on doing a lot of modding, then it can get expensive in the suspension department and a lot of stuff available for the i is not available for the xi. __________________ '06 330Xi, '04 CBR600RR, '04 YZF-R1, '06CBR600RR, '10 S1000RR M-tech, Injen, Hamann, Remus, KW, Breyton
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equ First Lieutenant 22 Rep 331 Posts Drives: Croc & toaster Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dogville iTrader: (10)	I have a 330xi here in the Northeast, I'd never get one in Houston. You should hold out for a 330i down there.
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06-13-2008, 03:10 PM	#6
ElRedOne First Lieutenant 3 Rep 303 Posts Drives: '06 330xi, '06 Z4M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Don't know how much rain you get in Houston, but AWD is great when roads are slippery. I like the added layer of security provided by the AWD system, then again I came from a tail-happy 1st gen G35. __________________ ElRedOne 330 xi Electric Red/Beige Step-Premium-Sport-CW-CA-PDC-Shade Z4MR Interlagos/Black
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ShiraiwaRiku Baby Driver 177 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (9)	I love my 330xi until 335xi came out lol __________________ Alpine White \| Navigation \| Premium \| Osram HID 6000K Headlight, Foglight \| LED Blackline \| M-Tech Steering Wheel, Rear Bumper \| AC Schnitzer Pedals, E-Brake, Decklid, Rooftop, Front Spoiler, Side Skirt, Racing Spring \| Tint 35/50 \| DRL Disabled \| Carbon Fiber Grill, Emblem \| MTec 2.1 Halos \| LED Interior Xenon \| Painted Red Calipers \| JleviSW LED Signals & Licence Plate Kit \| Voltage Stabilizer \| GruppeM Intake \| Remus PowerSound Quad Exhaust \| MorrVS8 with Bridegestone RE960
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