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Hey guys, wondering if anyone was in Montreal with a rwd bmw.. Mine is xdrive but looking at the m3.. Only hesitation is the lack of xdrive!!

[moreno1]

Hey bro
I had the same hesitation as you do 6 months ago when I was thinking of changing my E92 XI for an E93!! You will get mix comments that's for sure. The pro XI will tell you never get an I version. But as for my experience going from an XI to rwd I have to say that in the winter it's a whole different driving. You definitely have to drive slower and the rear slides often but I guess you knew that already. I currently have 17" with good winter shoes on them and honestly it is not as bad as many will say. On heavy snow days it's a little bit harder to get around but nothing too crazy. With the amount of old/young people driving rwd version here in Montreal I always told myself if it was that bad then no one would buy them lol. Off course an m3 is a different beast on its own but my best friends drives his 911 in the winter so anything is possible! All to say I wouldn't change back my 335 E93 for an XI cause I get best of both world (ok driving in the winter and superb driving in the summer plus the top down )! I have my other good friend who's about to sale his 2010 335Xi E92 for an m3 so I say go for it and enjoy the year-round panty drop m3!

[Beemw335]

I drive rwd all day err day. lol but in all seriousness, Ive never gotten stuck, my dad has an x5 so I can say that xdrive is obviously much better than rwd, but you wont have any problems with the right winter tires and being careful.

[subarucanada]

Have you considered a vehicle with AWD? No matter how much you may love cars, the winter often makes even the best drivers lose confidence in their driving ability.

We recently put Canadians Journalists and enthusiasts in a series of dynamic driving exercises in simulated extreme winter weather conditions, not unlike the ones found in Canada and we have the video for you!

Watch it here

Or Visit subaru.ca/LegacyWinter for more information!

[997.3mtl]

Not easy for RWD when you have ndg-Westmount hills / sloping driveways or just uncleared parking spaces downtown.

Try driving up university street in winter at 6 am January thru to mid march.

I owned the following Rwd cars in Mtl winters and would never do it again.
1988 M3
2005 G35
2006 G35 coupe
( Hakka studded tires )

I had the following rwd cars for summer only: but tested them in winter (terrible).. Even with the weight over the back wheels.

2001 Porsche C2. 996
2006 997 carrera S


I owned a 2009 997 turbo with awd but the clearance is not enough for our 8-10 snowfall dumps..


Porsche owners that drive in Mtl winters usually have a second or third car + indoor parkings.. Porsche brakes are also squirly when wet/ice touches them when you exit a hot garage.

My 2006 335xi had great winter skills but lacked the enjoyment of what a bmw is about in summer.

I just got a 2011 335xi for winter and work..and to me it's the best car out there for montreal 4 seasons...

I recently traded my 997.1 turbo for a 2010 Gt3 (Rwd) and this is by far the best driving car I ever had.. The downside ..it's not made for our roads and potholes..

335xi is the ultimate 4 season car.

My 2 cents as a newbie here ..

[Overspooled]

Originally Posted by 997.3mtl

Not easy for RWD when you have ndg-Westmount hills / sloping driveways or just uncleared parking spaces downtown.

Try driving up university street in winter at 6 am January thru to mid march.

I owned the following Rwd cars in Mtl winters and would never do it again.
1988 M3
2005 G35
2006 G35 coupe
( Hakka studded tires )

I had the following rwd cars for summer only: but tested them in winter (terrible).. Even with the weight over the back wheels.

2001 Porsche C2. 996
2006 997 carrera S


I owned a 2009 997 turbo with awd but the clearance is not enough for our 8-10 snowfall dumps..


Porsche owners that drive in Mtl winters usually have a second or third car + indoor parkings.. Porsche brakes are also squirly when wet/ice touches them when you exit a hot garage.

My 2006 335xi had great winter skills but lacked the enjoyment of what a bmw is about in summer.

I just got a 2011 335xi for winter and work..and to me it's the best car out there for montreal 4 seasons...

I recently traded my 997.1 turbo for a 2010 Gt3 (Rwd) and this is by far the best driving car I ever had.. The downside ..it's not made for our roads and potholes..

335xi is the ultimate 4 season car.

My 2 cents as a newbie here ..

I go to Marianopolis right up there in westmount.. 335xi drives no problem. I got stuck in a snow bank today though but I was stuck off the ground so rwd or awd wouldn't do much of a difference. Roadside assistance came in handy after 1 hour of shovelling with dad haha
I'm moving on the a c63 coupe very soon as my lease on the 335 is ending in less than 2 months. We will see how that acts in snow with some great tires..

[Overspooled]

Originally Posted by subarucanada

Have you considered a vehicle with AWD? No matter how much you may love cars, the winter often makes even the best drivers lose confidence in their driving ability.

We recently put Canadians Journalists and enthusiasts in a series of dynamic driving exercises in simulated extreme winter weather conditions, not unlike the ones found in Canada and we have the video for you!

Watch it here

Or Visit subaru.ca/LegacyWinter for more information!

Got my STi on the side too but thanks for the advertisement!

[997.3mtl]

Originally Posted by MurderedBeemer

I go to Marianopolis right up there in westmount.. 335xi drives no problem. I got stuck in a snow bank today though but I was stuck off the ground so rwd or awd wouldn't do much of a difference. Roadside assistance came in handy after 1 hour of shovelling with dad haha
I'm moving on the a c63 coupe very soon as my lease on the 335 is ending in less than 2 months. We will see how that acts in snow with some great tires..

C63 sexy and powerful car.. And the sound is intoxicating .. I never drove one ..You might be testing Mercedes roadside assistance or taking a few taxi drives.. But I'm told it's worth it for the summer experience
..Congrats.

[Overspooled]

Originally Posted by 997.3mtl

C63 sexy and powerful car.. And the sound is intoxicating .. I never drove one ..You might be testing Mercedes roadside assistance or taking a few taxi drives.. But I'm told it's worth it for the summer experience
..Congrats.

You should go test drive one. Very solid car and great power. Love my 335 though, great in everything.. practical even as a coupe, lots of power, easily modified etc. The only thing I don't like about the 3 series is the flimsiness on the exterior. The hood, fenders, front bumper etc, are very cheaply made.. You can push on them a little and it'll bend right away. I mean my STi is even more sturdy. When I got stuck in a snow bank today, I had my dad come help me out and he couldn't even push on the front end because he was scared to break something haha! Ohh well I still enjoyed my 3 years with it and hopefully the c63 will treat me well

[997.3mtl]

Enjoy !

My gt3 should keep me addicted enough to not stray away to far


Surprised to hear that your sti body feels more solid.. Perhaps it's something specific to the sti. Our friends have a base model impreza and the sheet metal Feels thinner or less supported than bmw. They swear by Subaru 4 wd

[Overspooled]

Originally Posted by 997.3mtl

Enjoy !

My gt3 should keep me addicted enough to not stray away to far


Surprised to hear that your sti body feels more solid.. Perhaps it's something specific to the sti. Our friends have a base model impreza and the sheet metal Feels thinner or less supported than bmw. They swear by Subaru 4 wd

gt3 is just awesome man!! Well I mean the STi just shakes and rattles in every way but the fenders aren't plastic like the 335i is. Both cars are great. Enjoy that porsche!!