Necessary to get xdrive in seattle?

rv77 · 07-02-2009, 02:19 PM

Hi, I'm wondering if it's worth it to get a 335xi living in Seattle. I've never driven a bmw and never own RWD before. I'm looking at a 335i but not sure if I need the xdrive for winter driving. Also, is there any difference in the driving or power between xdrive and no xdrive. Any comments is appreciated.

asdflkijd · 07-02-2009, 03:46 PM

RWD is more fun IMO, Xdrive is useful because you can also drive it in the snow. I don't have xDrive and have been fine in the rain, however, I don't drive it in the snow (I got stuck a couple of times..) I would say if you don't plan on driving it in the winter time much, get the RWD but if you want to be able to drive it during the winter, go for it... Keep in mind that xDrive eats up more gas than a RWD.

BTW, My friend has a xDrive 335i and stock for stock (against a RWD) xdrive will be faster from a standstill, but from a rolling start, the RWD will be faster.

ALSO... there are a lot of people on here that use their RWD's for winter driving as well.. They use a combination of sandbags in the truck and some good ass winter tires (Blizzaks).

rv77 · 07-02-2009, 03:57 PM

Thanks for the comment. I've lived in Seattle for a long time and it only snows really bad a few times here that I can remember. I'm more concern about driving RWD in the rain since I've never own RWD before. I was doing a search and discovered that AWD does not have the sport suspension. I was planning on getting the m-sport package with the car.

asdflkijd · 07-02-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rv77

Thanks for the comment. I've lived in Seattle for a long time and it only snows really bad a few times here that I can remember. I'm more concern about driving RWD in the rain since I've never own RWD before. I was doing a search and discovered that AWD does not have the sport suspension. I was planning on getting the m-sport package with the car.

If the rain is your biggest concern, get the RWD. You just need to be a little more careful when driving in the rain. I haven't had a problem with my car in the rain, shit it's actually better than my moms FWD camry.

barbados · 07-02-2009, 05:57 PM

I had an STi before my 335i and I don't miss AWD at all, I think it's overrated and less fun to drive. I think the tires matter more than the number of wheels that are powered. Oh yeah, the 335xi has more wheel gap too

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rv77 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 42 Posts Drives: E90 335i M-sport AW Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Necessary to get xdrive in seattle? Hi, I'm wondering if it's worth it to get a 335xi living in Seattle. I've never driven a bmw and never own RWD before. I'm looking at a 335i but not sure if I need the xdrive for winter driving. Also, is there any difference in the driving or power between xdrive and no xdrive. Any comments is appreciated.
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asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer 559 Rep 5,507 Posts Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00] 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [9.00]	RWD is more fun IMO, Xdrive is useful because you can also drive it in the snow. I don't have xDrive and have been fine in the rain, however, I don't drive it in the snow (I got stuck a couple of times..) I would say if you don't plan on driving it in the winter time much, get the RWD but if you want to be able to drive it during the winter, go for it... Keep in mind that xDrive eats up more gas than a RWD. BTW, My friend has a xDrive 335i and stock for stock (against a RWD) xdrive will be faster from a standstill, but from a rolling start, the RWD will be faster. ALSO... there are a lot of people on here that use their RWD's for winter driving as well.. They use a combination of sandbags in the truck and some good ass winter tires (Blizzaks).
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rv77 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 42 Posts Drives: E90 335i M-sport AW Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the comment. I've lived in Seattle for a long time and it only snows really bad a few times here that I can remember. I'm more concern about driving RWD in the rain since I've never own RWD before. I was doing a search and discovered that AWD does not have the sport suspension. I was planning on getting the m-sport package with the car.
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barbados First Lieutenant 15 Rep 337 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gotham City iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I had an STi before my 335i and I don't miss AWD at all, I think it's overrated and less fun to drive. I think the tires matter more than the number of wheels that are powered. Oh yeah, the 335xi has more wheel gap too
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