gixer1 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Not all bm's are rear wheel drive!!! You can buy pretty much any bm from the factory in 4 wheel drive such as a 325ix (the x gives it away) And the average bm driver understands what the ultimate driving machine is like to drive ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Not all bm's are rear wheel drive!!! You can buy pretty much any bm from the factory in 4 wheel drive such as a 325ix (the x gives it away) And the average bm driver understands what the ultimate driving machine is like to drive ;-) We have a 120d. Yes, rear wheel drive is tough in snow and ice. Yes the road tires suck in snow and ice. How many days a year are there snow and ice (not that many)? How many nice days a year are there when you can just let it sing (most of them). With patient driving and a little skill you can get around on the roads just fine. Hills and ice are about the only big problem. Thanks Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laird Lugton Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 We've got a 320i M Sport fitted with winter tyres. Went everywhere next doors Freelander 2 did in the recent snow, climbed hills, descended hills all with great control, managed to drive through 8" of snow with no problems. Come March I'll put the low profile slicks on and I'll enjoy luxurious driving in the ultimate driving machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Not all bm's are rear wheel drive!!! You can buy pretty much any bm from the factory in 4 wheel drive such as a 325ix (the x gives it away) And the average bm driver understands what the ultimate driving machine is like to drive ;-) Why doesn't he buy one then instead of driving that bag of c**p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berties Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 What car in the same price bracket or lower is a better drive or better built??? What other manufacturer builds an engine as efficient as bm? no one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4eyes Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 For the amount if snow days we get here - I'm fine with the 3 series coupe thanks. Miles more fun on country roads than any 4*4 - FACT :-) If it's that bad that the car does not work then I'm fine walking where I need to go or stay at home. Though what a numpty with the chains. Natures way I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snozzer Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Anyone who owns or inspires to own a bmw is truly sad, what an overhyped, underengineered and common piece of ****. And before anyone goes on about jealousy, your joking, I would rather drive a 2cv6 than be seen driving a bmw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majordisorder Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Power is nothing without control. Which end does all the steering and stopping? But without anything on the rear he won't be moving at all, BMW's suck in snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Snozzer - we'll put you in the "jealous" pile then eh? Ha ha ha! ****! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentKill Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 What car in the same price bracket or lower is a better drive or better built??? What other manufacturer builds an engine as efficient as bm? no one! Audi? oh and they have Quattro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Audi My missus has a brand new A3 Sport and it's the most boring car I've ever driven. Looks great, does great MPG but whenever I take it out I want to crash it, just to make the journey a little more exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Snozzer - we'll put you in the "jealous" pile then eh? Ha ha ha! ****! and we'll put you in the owners pile found what that stalk on the side of the steering wheel does yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hahaha! What a plonker! I wonder if he/she wear a Burberry cap when they drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Bm have x drive! It's just not as common! And I have had both and anyone who has driven a few cars will tell you the rear wheel drive bm is a far better drive and usually quicker (if you take th 3 litre A4 vs the 330d td's for example) as the quattro system saps power and fizzles more fuel (about 3-4 mpg less than the bm. I am well aware they are not the optimum snow car but anyone who has a bit of driving ability cannot deny the majority of bm's are very well balanced and a very good drive with excellent handling.... You always get the jealous brigade of course! Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentKill Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hahaha! What a plonker! I wonder if he/she wear a Burberry cap when they drive it. Makes you laugh really, "how many days of snow and ice do we get a year" enough to keep the poxy BMW on the drive for two weeks! you spend all that money on a car and then can't drive it because of the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 you must admit quite a few are driven by proper self abusers though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) Alex, I also drive a landy so I can be on both sides of the fence.....;-) there are **** that can't drive in all types of car, a brand does not make a bad driver and as a general rule you probably see more Burberry in range rovers! And there are intact the people who seem to be jealous of a car! I picked a bm because they were well designed, rated highly for safety and still had a sporty ability for an estate car you can fit a child isofix seat, buggy, two weeks of shopping (for the time you are stranded in the snow) As James said, my Audi just seemed a bit boring! Great car but no excitement about it! Edited January 7, 2011 by gixer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Makes you laugh really, "how many days of snow and ice do we get a year" enough to keep the poxy BMW on the drive for two weeks! you spend all that money on a car and then can't drive it because of the weather. That applies to any car with an idiot driver though! How many times have to seen someone stuck in a car with it bouncing of a rev limiter because they have no idea how to drive! I saw someone 2 years ago with an Audi quattro on an extremely steep hill in a foot of snow stuck, when I asked him why he even attempted to pass through this road his answer was "it's 4x4 mate" - yes, but it has 255 section tyres all round!!! And about 5" of ground clearance!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentKill Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 That applies to any car with an idiot driver though! How many times have to seen someone stuck in a car with it bouncing of a rev limiter because they have no idea how to drive! I saw someone 2 years ago with an Audi quattro on an extremely steep hill in a foot of snow stuck, when I asked him why he even attempted to pass through this road his answer was "it's 4x4 mate" - yes, but it has 255 section tyres all round!!! And about 5" of ground clearance!!! dont get me wrong i like BMW's, i like driving them and i like the build quality etc and they do come with a bit of an unfair reputation. and YES 90% of the problem is the person driving! and theres nothing wrong with 5" of ground clearance my wifes Cooper S acted as a snow plow recently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conygree Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 are they rear wheel drive? I guess you are the BMW owner - they are converted to front wheek drive when in reverse - sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I see the (small) willy-wavers are out in force again. Bit of snow and all the macho boys come out and compare cocks No I don't drive a BMW (or a 4 x 4) No, I don't want a ******* tow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) We own a 96 reg 320i-she has never missed a beat-never failed to start and is still running on the original exhaust system-apart from a few rust spots starting to appear over the rear arches the paintwork is immaculate-only service cost is 5 litres of oil and a filter (£25 all in at our local thick fit)-current mileage is 180K-cant fault it. Edited January 7, 2011 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 yup usual rubbish written by people with little willies who can only aspire to own one, keep working and saving lads, one day he :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robc89 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 there is something about a BMW, when you sit in the drivers seat that just feels right. everything is in the right place, there is the right amount of noise and the seats are comfortable no matter where your sat. The price reflects the above and the saying you get what you pay for applies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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