Any road great for driving in NYC? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Mark Chen · 05-14-2006, 07:49 PM

anybody know?

CnoteMD · 05-14-2006, 08:53 PM

There are very few roads in reasonable enough condition to be considered a good driving road in NYC. I lived in Brooklyn for a while and, the best option would probably be the Jackie Robinson Parkway.

This road is maintained in slightly better condition than many roads (fewer potholes) and is VERY curvy. The only problem is that it can be quite congested at times. During the times when it is clear, you have to be very careful for the typical poor drivers of NYC. There is one area that is particularly challenging. There are a few alternating curves (> 90 degree bends with posted speed limits of about 25mph).

Your other option would probably be to go for a drive on one of the parkways in Long Island (Northern Parkway) or in the Westchester area (Hutchinson River Parkway).

Mark Chen · 05-14-2006, 09:12 PM

ha ha!!I knew this one
Jack Robinson Parkway
I thought this is the best one I've found so far.

shimshimhada · 05-14-2006, 09:24 PM

I remember seeing some GREAT mountain roads on the way to Jiminy Peak Resort in MA, east of Albany.

Greeney · 05-14-2006, 09:33 PM

Saw Mill!that thing is curvy and usually under driven, watch out for the cops though...

lknbimmers · 05-16-2006, 02:09 PM

the Hutchinson Parkway before it splits into I84 is a fun drive.

06alpine325icm · 05-16-2006, 07:55 PM

west side highway to henry hudson parkway

sajewiczmd · 05-16-2006, 10:29 PM

gotta leave the city for good roads.

hutch to merit parkway like bimmers said
saw mill north is good
taconic north is good
route 22 north after white plains is good

if you want to go further, try bear mountain parkway, or 9W

JUST KEEP YOUR RADAR ON!

happy drivn

zero619 · 05-18-2006, 02:57 AM

I drove a friend home on the Jackie, lucky for me drove the entire length of it so I had a blast. Keep in mind this was at 230am so there were no cars on the road. I've never experienced such a fun highway before, although there was one portion where there was a ridiculously sharp, slow curves that threw me off. Other than that it was sweet. Never really drove around the hutch / saw mill or taconic but i'll give em a try if i ever get the chance. BTW the merit parkway is a pretty nice scenic drive.

FLIP954RR · 06-01-2006, 03:36 PM

When I used to ride my bike-we always took the Grand Central Pkwy East to Cross Island Pkwy to the Southern State Parkway to either the Meadowbrook or Wantagh Pkwy.
But we used to do that late at night-less traffic and less cops

But now when I take the Southern State-there are a lot more potholes than before-which sucks

05-14-2006, 07:49 PM	#1
Mark Chen 布魯克林~阿基 Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brooklyn. NY Posts: 2,647 iTrader: (1) View Mark Chen's Garage	Any road great for driving in NYC? anybody know?

05-14-2006, 08:53 PM	#2
CnoteMD Commander in Chief Drives: 2008 BMW M5 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,033 iTrader: (0) View CnoteMD's Garage	There are very few roads in reasonable enough condition to be considered a good driving road in NYC. I lived in Brooklyn for a while and, the best option would probably be the Jackie Robinson Parkway. This road is maintained in slightly better condition than many roads (fewer potholes) and is VERY curvy. The only problem is that it can be quite congested at times. During the times when it is clear, you have to be very careful for the typical poor drivers of NYC. There is one area that is particularly challenging. There are a few alternating curves (> 90 degree bends with posted speed limits of about 25mph). Your other option would probably be to go for a drive on one of the parkways in Long Island (Northern Parkway) or in the Westchester area (Hutchinson River Parkway). __________________ 2008 BMW M5 Space Gray, Silverstone Merino Leather, Madeira Walnut Wood Trim \| 7speed SMG \| All options Modifications: Corsa Exhaust \| RPI Ram Air Intake Scoops, Block Off Plates, BMC Air Filter, CF removed \| H&R Sport Springs \| Rogue Engineering 12mm spacers \| Valentine 1 Hardwired \| Blinder M25 Laser Jammer

05-16-2006, 07:55 PM	#7
06alpine325icm First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 alpine white Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: nyc Posts: 213 iTrader: (0)	west side highway to henry hudson parkway __________________

05-16-2006, 10:29 PM	#8
sajewiczmd Private First Class Drives: 330xi, 911 C4 Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NY Posts: 65 iTrader: (0) View sajewiczmd's Garage	gotta leave the city for good roads. hutch to merit parkway like bimmers said saw mill north is good taconic north is good route 22 north after white plains is good if you want to go further, try bear mountain parkway, or 9W JUST KEEP YOUR RADAR ON! happy drivn __________________ 1990 911 Carrera C4 Cabriolet 2006 330xi/SG/step/prem/cold/CA/navi I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER.

05-18-2006, 02:57 AM	#9
zero619 Second Lieutenant Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 105 iTrader: (0)	I drove a friend home on the Jackie, lucky for me drove the entire length of it so I had a blast. Keep in mind this was at 230am so there were no cars on the road. I've never experienced such a fun highway before, although there was one portion where there was a ridiculously sharp, slow curves that threw me off. Other than that it was sweet. Never really drove around the hutch / saw mill or taconic but i'll give em a try if i ever get the chance. BTW the merit parkway is a pretty nice scenic drive. __________________ 2006 SG 330i \| Steptronic \| Premium \| Cold Weather \| 35% Tint

05-14-2006, 09:12 PM	#3
Mark Chen 布魯克林~阿基 Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brooklyn. NY Posts: 2,647 iTrader: (1) View Mark Chen's Garage	ha ha!!I knew this one Jack Robinson Parkway I thought this is the best one I've found so far.

05-14-2006, 09:24 PM	#4
shimshimhada Brigadier General Drives: > Bugatti Veyron Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DC Metro Posts: 4,797 iTrader: (2)	I remember seeing some GREAT mountain roads on the way to Jiminy Peak Resort in MA, east of Albany.

05-14-2006, 09:33 PM	#5
Greeney Brigadier General Drives: BMW M3 Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westchester, NY / Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,357 iTrader: (2)	Saw Mill!that thing is curvy and usually under driven, watch out for the cops though...

05-16-2006, 02:09 PM	#6
lknbimmers Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 335i xdrive Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 216 iTrader: (2) View lknbimmers's Garage	the Hutchinson Parkway before it splits into I84 is a fun drive.

06-01-2006, 03:36 PM	#10
FLIP954RR B.A. BARACUS Drives: 06 330xi Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC,NY Posts: 139 iTrader: (0)	When I used to ride my bike-we always took the Grand Central Pkwy East to Cross Island Pkwy to the Southern State Parkway to either the Meadowbrook or Wantagh Pkwy. But we used to do that late at night-less traffic and less cops But now when I take the Southern State-there are a lot more potholes than before-which sucks __________________ Hey Baby, you remind me of a famous star--A Monstar!!