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#5347 of 6997 2006 330xi in the snow by handel Dec 16, 2005 (10:41 am)
Here in Syracuse, New York, where snowfall averages over 100 inches a year, we take our snow seriously. Before taking delivery of my new 330xi in October, I drove an A4 Quattro for six years with Goodyears then Michelin all-seasons; never with snow tires. The car was a great snow car, it's AWD system far superior to the Jeep Cherokee 4WD I had before. I never needed snow tires with the A4 and never got stuck.    Schools were closed today because of a serious winter storm, the first real snow storm and my 330xi was ready to go. Observations: Fine tracking on the Hill from Hell near my house, which had been plowed, but had an inch or two of slush. Fine traveling on plowed but snow-covered roads. No lateral movement. Good recovery when I deliberately made a sharp turn, and the car hinted at a small skid.       I found the xi excellent on rainy roads, and expect the experience in snow will prove to be as positive as that of my A4. All without snow tires. Maybe there must have been some magic in the RF's. Replies to this message: davidd3 (Dec 16, 2005 11:37 am)
#5348 of 6997 Re: 2006 330xi in the snow [handel] by davidd3 Dec 16, 2005 (11:37 am)
Replying to: handel (Dec 16, 2005 10:41 am) "Here in Syracuse, New York,"   GO ORANGE!!!!!!
#5349 of 6997 Re: Rft tires [gordonwd] by dl7265 Dec 16, 2005 (9:54 pm)
Replying to: gordonwd (Dec 16, 2005 6:11 am) 7 months/8K miles and I see no ride deterioration. Honestly other an buying a lexus I dont see how to get a quieter ride. But thats not what the BMW experience is all about. On grooved pavement any tire is going to be loud.   My 2C   DL
#5350 of 6997 Automobile of The Year by nyccarguy Dec 17, 2005 (8:38 pm)
the '06 3 series. I love the 330i w/ SP in Electric Red they show in AUTOMOBILE.
#5351 of 6997 For those contemplating Nav... by kdshapiro Dec 18, 2005 (7:15 am)
For those contemplating NAV...if you can hold out for a little while...   http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1897253,00.asp   /ot off Replies to this message: corvette (Dec 18, 2005 4:18 pm) dl7265 (Dec 18, 2005 7:00 pm)
#5352 of 6997 Crooked Rim?? by saigonboi21 Dec 18, 2005 (12:17 pm)
i dont know if u guys remember the story about me getting a flat and had to drive on it for 3 hrs to get home. I noticed that when i turn right, the car is VERY solid (it hugs the curves like crazy) but when i turn left, it doesnt feel as solid. I dont know if this makes sense: the car grips to the road very well on right turns but seems to slip/not grip as well on left turns. I was wondering if this is because of the rim where the flat was. I took it back to the dealer and they balanced it and it seemed a lil better. Now it's happening again...any comment?? thanks
#5353 of 6997 Re: For those contemplating Nav... [kdshapiro] by corvette Dec 18, 2005 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: kdshapiro (Dec 18, 2005 7:15 am) Pretty cool. The technology has been in the phones for a while (E911 GPS capability), it's nice to see it getting an additional use.
#5354 of 6997 Re: For those contemplating Nav... [kdshapiro] by dl7265 Dec 18, 2005 (7:00 pm)
Replying to: kdshapiro (Dec 18, 2005 7:15 am) Thanks, I don't need NAV I got a map. But the Flat screen article was very interesting.   DL
#5355 of 6997 End of year deals for the 3-series? by drcubber Dec 18, 2005 (7:37 pm)
I was wondering if any of you have heard of any end of model year lease rate reductions for the 3 SERIES? My current 330i lease is about to expire and I'm never adverse to saving money. I leased my last BMW on December 31 (best day of the year to buy or lease a car) and got a substantial lease discount....36 mos no money down..loaded..12k miles per year....$450/month yes a 330i!!. I live in the NY metro area and would very much like help in this matter. Today's NY Times had really nothing special in it in the auto section. Thanks.....

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