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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 335d 2009+
375 messages, Last post on Apr 23, 2009 at 10:25 PM
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Replying to: gagrice (Apr 10, 2009 7:24 pm) The weight of the engine over the drive wheels helps a lot vs. a RWD car. That's why Beetles did well (plus their light weight, overall) in snow. Plus Beetles had skinny tires to keep the pounds per square inch of contact relatively high. Where FWD cars have trouble is they tend to have low ground clearance, especially compared to trucks, SUV's, and even many RWD cars. The low ground clearance means they become plows when the snow gets just a little deep. The combination of RWD plus traction control plus snow tires just about equals the combination of FWD plus traction cntrol plus decent all-season tires, in my experience. Both are darned good...until the snow gets very deep. - Geo
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Replying to: nopcbs (Apr 11, 2009 10:09 am) I disagree. I think the RWD with dedicated snow tires will beat the FWD with all-season tires every time. I also frequently turn traction/stability control off.
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Replying to: fedlawman (Apr 11, 2009 11:31 am)  Best regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: nopcbs (Apr 11, 2009 10:09 am) Most of my driving in snow included rather steep hills. None had traction control at that time. The 73 Subaru would start bouncing in about 3 inches of snow on the slightest hill. Then pop out of gear. Very frustrating car. The 78 Accord would drift around and very difficult to keep going straight. My partners Saab at the time was very good. So I just wrote it off as poor Japanese engineering. Not to mention the horrible dealers involved.
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Replying to: gagrice (Apr 12, 2009 5:14 am) I'd feel fully confident in a 335D in heavy snow conditions and wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere. But I'd have 4 snows on it.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 12, 2009 8:27 am) I did not test drive the 335D when I was trying out the X5 diesel. Just not my cup of tea. I would say from what friends have told me RWD BMWs handle very well on ice which is the most dangerous.
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Replying to: gagrice (Apr 13, 2009 4:35 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 13, 2009 7:25 am) This might not be true in the US market's BMW 335 D's case as it currently only comes in 6 speed automatic. However on those diesels with 6 speed manuals, that is truly one of the well kept secrets. The TREMENDOUS torque at low rpms, literally make driving a manual effortless and also since one can engage the clutch at almost stall rpms, this cuts down the wear considerably. (It helps of course if one knows this and applies the knowledge accordingly.) |
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Replying to: ruking1 (Apr 15, 2009 10:16 am) |
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