would you reccomend driving the 330i in snow?

enwhykiid · 07-18-2006, 03:22 PM

i was wondering if it was a good idea to drive a 330i in the snow. i live in new york and we get large amounts of snow during the winter

JSpira · 07-18-2006, 03:23 PM

With four snow tires it's fine.

Asiann · 07-18-2006, 03:30 PM

Invest in a set of good snow tires/rims or another vehicle to drive during the winter months. Having another set of tires and rims will eliminate the need to dismount and mount tires with each season.

noflash · 07-18-2006, 03:38 PM

I knock SUVs out of my way with my Blizzaks on.

KC Bimmer · 07-18-2006, 03:38 PM

I had absolutely no problems last winter. I don't have the sports package though. I was getting around better than most people. Then again, New York gets more snow than we do in Kansas.

e90fanatic · 07-18-2006, 03:38 PM

u need REALLY GOOD SNOW TIRES....I lived in CNY and tried to keep the A/S tires (I was going to move to NYC) so I didn't want to get snow tires. Basically whenever it snowed i couldn't drive the car.

KC Bimmer · 07-18-2006, 03:41 PM

How many feet of snow were you trying to drive in? I got around fine in about a foot and a half.

enwhykiid · 07-18-2006, 03:47 PM

i have 330xi so i have no problems but my cousin just got the 330i and he would be driving in a max of eight-ten inches

driverseven · 07-18-2006, 03:53 PM

I got the 325xi and I'm not sure it was the right decision. I live in Westchester and some winters we get lots of snow.

Last winter, we had only 2 storms that I had to drive through. Of course, it snowed a lot more than that but the roads are usually cleared within a couple of hours. So the only time I really benefited from the AWD is when I was driving in a storm.

The car gets probably 4 or 5 miles less per gallon and is a bit less responsive than a non-x version (this is from my experience with a dealer loaner for a couple of days).

Since I work about 35 miles from home and I sometimes need to drive through a snow storm, I considered it a necessity. But once the threat of snow has passed, I wish I was carrying around less weight.

Bimmerista · 07-18-2006, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

With four snow tires it's fine.

+1 - get dedicated rims if you have sports package.

enwhykiid · 07-18-2006, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by driverseven

I got the 325xi and I'm not sure it was the right decision. I live in Westchester and some winters we get lots of snow.

Last winter, we had only 2 storms that I had to drive through. Of course, it snowed a lot more than that but the roads are usually cleared within a couple of hours. So the only time I really benefited from the AWD is when I was driving in a storm.

The car gets probably 4 or 5 miles less per gallon and is a bit less responsive than a non-x version (this is from my experience with a dealer loaner for a couple of days).

Since I work about 35 miles from home and I sometimes need to drive through a snow storm, I considered it a necessity. But once the threat of snow has passed, I wish I was carrying around less weight.

i live in westchester as well and your right about the roads being cleared away in the matter of hours-i really dont need the x-drive as much

BK · 07-18-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerista

+1 - get dedicated rims if you have sports package.

I plan to do this, and will have lots of questions for the group when I do.

Greeney · 07-18-2006, 04:43 PM

I also live in Westchester, I had fun watching all the 645s/650s running around without there snows.

Where in Westchester are you guys.

enwhykiid · 07-18-2006, 04:57 PM

white plains you?

Greeney · 07-18-2006, 05:02 PM

Im in scarsdale. actually going to White Plains for dinner tonight. Cant decide PF Changs or cheese cake place.

enwhykiid · 07-18-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

Im in scarsdale. actually going to White Plains for dinner tonight. Cant decide PF Changs or cheese cake place.

changs has really good chinese food and cheesecake has the biggest burgers and the best cheesecakes anywhere

Greeney · 07-18-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by enwhykiid

changs has really good chinese food and cheesecake has the biggest burgers and the best cheesecakes anywhere

Indeed way

but the burgers are way to good there!

enwhykiid · 07-18-2006, 05:18 PM

around how much did you pay for your e90 with all the options

Greeney · 07-18-2006, 05:22 PM

1k over invoice. 46k rounded up.

enwhykiid · 07-18-2006, 05:26 PM

nice negotiating skills

Greeney · 07-18-2006, 05:29 PM

Westchester BMW is pretty good at that!

voodoo22 · 07-18-2006, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enwhykiid

i was wondering if it was a good idea to drive a 330i in the snow. i live in new york and we get large amounts of snow during the winter

I lived in Winnipeg, Canada until last year. I drove a lowered 325i for 4 years through Manitoba winters. -60 celsius with windchill, unplowed roads and icey as well. No problems.

I just followed these simple steps:

1) Accelerate slowly and keep the car straight
2) Give yourself longer distances to stop in case you hit ice
3) Never accelerate in corners

The car handled better in the winter than my Honda Accord did, although the front bumper did act as a snow plow.

Funny thing is I never got stuck until I'd get home and get stuck backing up into my own driveway, because I was too lazy to shovel it!

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e90fanatic Absolute0 168 Rep 5,078 Posts Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ iTrader: (6)	u need REALLY GOOD SNOW TIRES....I lived in CNY and tried to keep the A/S tires (I was going to move to NYC) so I didn't want to get snow tires. Basically whenever it snowed i couldn't drive the car. __________________ To procede or not to procede......
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KC Bimmer Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xdrive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KC iTrader: (0)	How many feet of snow were you trying to drive in? I got around fine in about a foot and a half.
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enwhykiid Captain 98 Rep 821 Posts Drives: '06 titanium 330XI Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	i have 330xi so i have no problems but my cousin just got the 330i and he would be driving in a max of eight-ten inches
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driverseven Curve junky 16 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 228 Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	I got the 325xi and I'm not sure it was the right decision. I live in Westchester and some winters we get lots of snow. Last winter, we had only 2 storms that I had to drive through. Of course, it snowed a lot more than that but the roads are usually cleared within a couple of hours. So the only time I really benefited from the AWD is when I was driving in a storm. The car gets probably 4 or 5 miles less per gallon and is a bit less responsive than a non-x version (this is from my experience with a dealer loaner for a couple of days). Since I work about 35 miles from home and I sometimes need to drive through a snow storm, I considered it a necessity. But once the threat of snow has passed, I wish I was carrying around less weight. __________________ 228 \| In-service: Nov '14
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