2009 BMW 3 series- RWD or Xdrive?

cjnicz · 06-13-2009, 04:35 PM

Sup guys?! Newbie here, and i also just move here in Jersey, I'm about to buy a 2009 3 series. i'd prefer the 335i but I'm thinking If i really need the Xdrive knowing that it snows & rains alot here in Jersey. Thanks!

Jimmeh · 06-13-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cjnicz

Sup guys?! Newbie here, and i also just move here in Jersey, I'm about to buy a 2009 3 series. i'd prefer the 335i but I'm thinking If i really need the Xdrive knowing that it snows & rains alot here in Jersey. Thanks!

Depends if you have a beater to drive around on shitty days

jaserion · 06-13-2009, 04:49 PM

i, personally, dont think you need xi in nj. i'm fine with my m3 and snow tires.

Jimmeh · 06-13-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jaserion

i, personally, dont think you need xi in nj. i'm fine with my m3 and snow tires.

I guess it also depends where you are in NJ....JP lives in the sticks and says he couldn't get to work w/o it on some days

nyc3r · 06-13-2009, 09:35 PM

Depends on if you have space to store winter/summer setup.
XI with all seasons or I with winter/summer setup.

Bimmer335i07 · 06-13-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmeh

I guess it also depends where you are in NJ....JP lives in the sticks and says he couldn't get to work w/o it on some days

Who's this JP guy, you are referring to?

To the OP: I'd say just go with i. You'll have more fun. And if anything, just get winter tires for the snow.

Craig@SupremePower · 06-13-2009, 10:10 PM

go with the i....

bknight · 06-13-2009, 10:32 PM

RWD man!

JBiddy · 06-13-2009, 11:42 PM

deff 'i' a lot more fun

just get a set of winter tires, you'll be fine!

Dmitriy@AUTOcouture · 06-14-2009, 01:11 AM

Get xi if you want to attract some grandma's at your local Stop n Shop.

Topless 335i · 06-14-2009, 01:21 AM

go for rwd

tracfour · 06-14-2009, 01:37 AM

I had a xi and traded it for a i , best thing I did. I am having more fun now.

PKumarM3 · 06-14-2009, 06:58 AM

driven both an i or an Xi, the handling in both stock is awful. both require coilovers to really enjoy them.

the xi is actually a good awd system, which is alot to say considering BMW had sucked w/their awd system compared to Quattro in recent years.

i like the xi, since I take my cars on trips. I like knowing that I can get out of any situation given the right amount of clearance and proper tires. That just gives me more reassurance as the 335i w/xDrive is my DD.

but in terms of handling - the I and xi stock set up is far from good. both require coilovers. i have a set of kw v1 just waiting for me in the living room, but i need to order camber plates and a stud kit, before putting the coils in. i drove a 335i w/kw v1, and it needed a few more tweaks to really be a great handling car (a sway bar, and a square set up --- there is too much understeer built into these cars) .

go with the XI. with coilovers, it will be out-handle a I. and my gas mileage is fine, 24mpg - and i do 65/35 (highway/street) driving

ZJP · 06-14-2009, 09:31 AM

Get the i..... the xi is like having training wheels, any good driver should be able to make it through the snow with good tires.

It's not like NY/NJ gets an absurd amount of snow anyway...

cjnicz · 06-14-2009, 11:30 AM

Thanx for the input guys! Hope to get the car this week!

Sal@AUTOcouture · 06-14-2009, 01:08 PM

where you gettin ur car?

cjnicz · 06-14-2009, 01:17 PM

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where you gettin ur car?

Park Ave, its the nearest dealership in my area.

328i · 06-14-2009, 05:17 PM

Go for the I. NJ snow is laughable at best, we might get one or two serious snow storms a year, and in those times my snow tires have been more than adequate. I am actually surprised at what kind of stuff I have gotten through. Besides, when you find those empty parking lots with a little snow then RWD is much more fun as well.

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Originally Posted by cjnicz

Park Ave, its the nearest dealership in my area.

PM the guy you just quoted, Autocouture. He's a CA and will hook u up.

KlubHoppER · 06-14-2009, 05:23 PM

I rather be safe...So def the XI... Never know what might happen...

Jimmeh · 06-14-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cjnicz

Park Ave, its the nearest dealership in my area.

NOOOOO, go to Sal at Paul Miller....he's got the ill hookups

Craig@SupremePower · 06-14-2009, 11:23 PM

+1.... I bought my car at Park Ave. because Sal was there but i'll be going to Paul Miller to service and buy my next one...

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Originally Posted by Jimmeh

NOOOOO, go to Sal at Paul Miller....he's got the ill hookups

cjnicz · 06-15-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmeh

NOOOOO, go to Sal at Paul Miller....he's got the ill hookups

haha, if i didn't get a good deal then definitely i'll go to Sal!

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