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Re: Narrowed it down... [qbrozen] by quattroporte12
Nov 01, 2008 (8:47 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 24, 2008 9:14 am)

Thanks qbrozen I did look at the g35, i didnt pursue the s60r but i did look at it briefly online, in general i dont think the car would give the driver as much feedback as the other two would. In the end i went with the 330, and im planing on getting snow tires (it only snows 6 or 7 days a year here anyway), i just thought the g35 was a little coarse compared with the bimmer, it was a great car dont get my wrong, just not as sophisticated with the way it drove. That car (the g35) is no doubt the more reliable choice though, youll be able to take it to 250000 miles easily if you take care of it. Have fun with your G thats a great car and thank you again for the advice
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Re: Narrowed it down... [quattroporte12] by roadburner
Nov 01, 2008 (9:46 pm)
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Replying to: quattroporte12 (Nov 01, 2008 8:43 pm)

Thanks roadburner, youd be happy to know that i went wit the 330. I did seriousley consider the s4, but in the end bmws steering is just so communicative and the suspension is taut yet composed, and the engine is SO smooth and linear.
 
Great choice!
 
By the way though, how do you do the changeover yourself do you have a lift? I dont want to have to take it up to the gas station every time i want to take the wheels off and on
 
I use a Snap-on aluminum jack and stands. I just change one wheel at a time, and it still takes less than an hour. Mark the location of each tire LF, RF, etc., so you can put them on the same corner when you reinstall them. Also, put some anti-seize on each hub before you put put the wheel on and always use a torque wrench to ensure that the lug bolts are properly tightened.
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Re: Narrowed it down... [quattroporte12] by qbrozen
Nov 04, 2008 (8:54 am)
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Replying to: quattroporte12 (Nov 01, 2008 8:47 pm)

i just thought the g35 was a little coarse compared with the bimmer, it was a great car dont get my wrong, just not as sophisticated with the way it drove.
 
Oh, I'd have to agree. I mean, there is no free lunch. The G is considerably cheaper for a reason.
 
Congrats on your choice. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
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Re: Narrowed it down... [qbrozen] by ateixeira
Nov 05, 2008 (1:17 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 04, 2008 8:54 am)

Last time I checked to get a G with AWD you had to settle for an auto trans, is that still the case?
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Re: Narrowed it down... [ateixeira] by qbrozen
Nov 05, 2008 (1:34 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 05, 2008 1:17 pm)

Yes.
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Re: Narrowed it down... [qbrozen] by ateixeira
Nov 05, 2008 (1:37 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 05, 2008 1:34 pm)

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BMW AWD rocks. End of story. Period. by xeye
Dec 21, 2008 (5:08 pm)
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We received at least 16" of snow this weekend. I brushed the snow off my 328xi and 335xi and drove them both out of my 75' driveway. No hesitation, no protest, ZERO wheelspin. I am completely satisfied. My next car?
 
Hello BMW AWD? Just make sure it's turbocharged.
 
Any questions?
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Re: BMW AWD rocks. End of story. Period. [xeye] by ateixeira
Dec 23, 2008 (8:02 am)
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Replying to: xeye (Dec 21, 2008 5:08 pm)

Any questions?
 
You didn't high center? You probably don't have 6" of ground clearance.
 
Don't get overconfident.
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Re: BMW AWD rocks. End of story. Period. [ateixeira] by xeye
Dec 23, 2008 (3:55 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 23, 2008 8:02 am)

High center? You mean teeter-totter with the belly of my car sitting atop the snow while the wheels spin out of control?
 
Hardly.
 
With the let-out of the clutch, the tires advanced the car without hesitation. The trail left behind was a prefect outline of the undercarriage as it leveled the snow. Had I been trying to scale a 2' pile of gravel, I would not have attempted the same maneuver.
  
Considering the fun I have driving the 328xi, ad especially the 335xi with the twin turbos and the AWD, as long as I'm in New England, I will consider other vehicles when my car goes geriatric, but I doubt I'll buy any other marque.
 
This is just too much fun.
 
xeye
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Re: BMW AWD rocks. End of story. Period. [xeye] by ateixeira
Dec 24, 2008 (8:45 am)
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Replying to: xeye (Dec 23, 2008 3:55 pm)

I guess 16" of powder packs down (or gets plowed out of the way) to less than 6". Just be careful when the stuff is packed and there's more than the clearance you have.

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