[dmist199]

i always see people say, i had a XI then went into an I. I been looking for a the right XI for couple of months now and now i might consider to just get into an I.

[Yvette]

Originally Posted by dmist199

i always see people say, i had a XI then went into an I. I been looking for a the right XI for couple of months now and now i might consider to just get into an I.

If its not where i live i would have just got i

[dmist199]

Originally Posted by e90sexion

If its not where i live i would have just got i

Thats the reason im looking to get a XI, however lots of people say "the right snow tires" and your just as good.

[n e x u s]

I started with an i (2 cars) until I found happy and pleasant to have an xi in the snow. lol

[dmist199]

Originally Posted by n e x u s

I started with an i (2 cars) until I found happy and pleasant to have an xi in the snow. lol

did you have snow tires in your I's?

[n e x u s]

yes, I used Blizzak for winter but with black ice & a lot of snow in Quebec, it's still hard for an i.

[dmist199]

Originally Posted by n e x u s

yes, I used Blizzak for winter but with black ice & a lot of snow in Quebec, it's still hard for an i.

gotcha, you made me thinking about an I out the window. THX!

[finleyg]

I went from an '07 335i coupe to an '08 335xi sedan. Coupe was always losing traction, even in the wet, while being driven smoothly. In the snow, hopeless, even on minimal slope. I grew up in Rochester, NY, and am very smooth and careful, but absent winter tires, wasn't at all capable.

Waiting for my first snow with the xi, but already notice it is on rails in the wet, with just a gentle oversteer under full power. I like it a lot.

[Hecobb74]

I went from a 06 330i into a 08 335xi. I had winter tires on both cars - Michelin pilot alpins. The i is definitely passable in the winter, but the xi is a whole different story. It's essentially unstoppable in anything less than a foot of snow. I've been stuck more than a few times in deep snow in the i but the xi just keeps going.

[FCBuff]

the BMW purists (read oldschool) will tell you how "adequate" RWD with good snow tires are in the snow.

However, there really is no comparison between RWD and AWD in crappy conditions. If traction and safety are important to you, go with the XI.

If I lived in California (- skiing trips?) or Arizona, I would go RWD...no question, but in Colorado...I'll go AWD.

[dmist199]

thanks for the feed backs guys, i looking into a XI as we speak!

[AWD Addict]

Originally Posted by dmist199

Thats the reason im looking to get a XI, however lots of people say "the right snow tires" and your just as good.

Those are people that haven't driven both in the same inclement weather.

RWD is far and away the poorest format for snow/ice. The tires are a must, as even with A/S rubber, you'll be stuck on hills and have major cornering difficulty.

That said, even with winter tires, I've seen plenty of RWD bimmers around my house slid off the road, or spinning tires trying to get up a hill.

Do you live in a hilly area? Do you drive a lot when the weather's bad? Do you live in the burbs or city? All of these are relevant when looking at the drive wheel format.

Where I'm at and given my weather, driving for work, living in a hilly area etc, AWD is a must, particularly for the driving enthusiast that still wants to enjoy the car even when the weather's bad. A distant second place would be a FWD car (figure TL). But I'd never get a 12month, daily driver RWD car up here.

[pyceasyas123]

I had a 335i with winters and I have a 335i xdrive now. I do more "city" driving than "back country" driving so I had no issue with the i. It really depends on where you want to go with your car. I never got stuck anywhere or had any issues. You do have to be careful driving because the 335 has quite a bit of power but still doable. If you are going to areas that will have lots of un-plowed snow...you may want to go with an xi. However, if you are into modding, understand that suspension choices for the xi are much more limited and gas consumption is a bit higher.

[Bender]

would like a I but live in the northeast, so XI...all it would take is one crappy day of getting stuck in the snow with rwd to immediately regret getting a I over XI

[dmist199]

Originally Posted by AWD Addict

Those are people that haven't driven both in the same inclement weather.

RWD is far and away the poorest format for snow/ice. The tires are a must, as even with A/S rubber, you'll be stuck on hills and have major cornering difficulty.

That said, even with winter tires, I've seen plenty of RWD bimmers around my house slid off the road, or spinning tires trying to get up a hill.

Do you live in a hilly area? Do you drive a lot when the weather's bad? Do you live in the burbs or city? All of these are relevant when looking at the drive wheel format.

Where I'm at and given my weather, driving for work, living in a hilly area etc, AWD is a must, particularly for the driving enthusiast that still wants to enjoy the car even when the weather's bad. A distant second place would be a FWD car (figure TL). But I'd never get a 12month, daily driver RWD car up here.

I pretty much made up my mind, Im getting the XI. I plan on taking it snowboarding, places like VT a lot. XI all the way for me.

[nextm5]

I had a 08 335I but I wrapped it around a telephone pole in the rain. Here in NY that car sat in my garage all last winter and I drove the beater around.

Now moved into a 2010 335xi. The first thing I notice is how smooth it drives (maybe because I had a bent wheel on the other car) I haven't had it in the elements yet. Overall It still feels like a BMW, steering is precise, bit more body roll.

Whatever Im more excited about 1.6-1.8 60' times at the track opposed to the 2.0-2.1 in the rwd.

[wdlfbio]

Sold the 328xi and bought an M3, even with Blizaaks, it didn't grip close to the XI. But, so much more fun. So now, we still have the M and a new 335xi

[dmist199]

Originally Posted by wdlfbio

we still have the M and a new 335xi

wish i had the money for both cars.

[dmist199]

Originally Posted by nextm5

I had a 08 335I but I wrapped it around a telephone pole in the rain. Here in NY that car sat in my garage all last winter and I drove the beater around.

Now moved into a 2010 335xi. The first thing I notice is how smooth it drives (maybe because I had a bent wheel on the other car) I haven't had it in the elements yet. Overall It still feels like a BMW, steering is precise, bit more body roll.

Whatever Im more excited about 1.6-1.8 60' times at the track opposed to the 2.0-2.1 in the rwd.

since winter is on its way, i been looking for the right XI for a while now. I don't want to order a new one, because by the time it arrived, winter would be pretty much over.

[wdlfbio]

If we could have waited, we would have done another ED on this one. But, need it for the winter when it's too ugly for the M.

[dmist199]

Originally Posted by wdlfbio

If we could have waited, we would have done another ED on this one. But, need it for the winter when it's too ugly for the M.

haha i was thinking about doing a ED for the XI.

[AWD Addict]

Originally Posted by dmist199

I pretty much made up my mind, Im getting the XI. I plan on taking it snowboarding, places like VT a lot. XI all the way for me.

You won't regret it.

Originally Posted by wdlfbio

So now, we still have the M and a new 335xi

Jealous. That's a dream Scenario.