xi vs. i (u kno u wanna post)

brtnrdr1x · 06-16-2008, 07:43 PM

It's always a question, especially in the northeast..was wondering what everybody's take was on AWD vs. RWD. The winter's haven't been so bad the past few years and if it made that much big of a difference to have xi or an i with snow tires. I know that of course the xi is best in bad weather and i is the best fun for every other day, but what would you say..and why?! C'mon this is a fun post..no hating on anyone, just opinions! And no

..it's a new post haha. Plus people have different opinions at different times..maybe stuck in snow?! POST POST POST!!! So again, which do you like better, what do you have, and why do you like xi or i or in general AWD vs. RWD, but don't IN GENERAL too much, try to stick with bmw..we know evo's n sti's enough.

itsbrokeagain · 06-16-2008, 07:46 PM

search dude..F-in search there is a zillion threads out there on this.

wasting bandwidth I say

MeEmZ · 06-16-2008, 07:51 PM

what he said ^^

Stephii_Rawr · 06-16-2008, 07:57 PM

hahha jerks! ^^^^^

im moving to cali in 1 year and a half so im gettn an I :P

itsbrokeagain · 06-16-2008, 08:14 PM

you could search snow threads, and pull your own conclusions..

nyc3r · 06-16-2008, 11:25 PM

check out the new XI section!

continentalg5 · 06-16-2008, 11:56 PM

+1

328i · 06-17-2008, 01:09 AM

Get i, get snow tires, and have best of both worlds. My 328i is a beast in the snow, I went down my unplowed driveway in 6-7 inches of snow without a problem(driveway is over 600ft long lol), and I know will never encounter anything worse than that on the roads. Also keep in mind that awd will help you get going, but braking will still suck without proper tires.

cycler · 06-17-2008, 05:31 AM

I have the xi and i like it.

HyperM3 · 06-17-2008, 07:12 AM

Theres a reason they dont make the M3 in xi version. Conclusions at your own risk.

AWD Addict · 06-17-2008, 09:15 AM

There are ten billion threads on this, but this sums it all up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OverDrive

I see that you previously had a 335i. How does your xi compare to it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJ 335TT

The 335i is a great car but if you ask it has a bit too much power for a car without an LSD. I was going to keep it and buy an aftermarket LSD but decided to go with the Xi instead and don’t regret it one bit.

jeveryday · 06-17-2008, 09:18 AM

I have the XI and love it. I would say get the XI just to be safe. Dont mess with the snow tires.

ZJP · 06-17-2008, 09:22 AM

Get the I and get a beater for the snow.

AWD Addict · 06-17-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tranzporter

Get the I and get a beater for the snow.

Yeah, because everyone wants two cars, especially if they have to drive a "beater" for 4 months out of the year.

ZJP · 06-17-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWD Addict

Yeah, because everyone wants two cars, especially if they have to drive a "beater" for 4 months out of the year.

Hmm, I'd rather drive a shitty $1k beater that gets 30mpg+ then a $50k BMW in the snow. But I guess that makes no sense to you.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 06-17-2008, 11:32 AM

i + blizzaks = problem solved

AWD Addict · 06-17-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tranzporter

Hmm, I'd rather drive a shitty $1k beater that gets 30mpg+ then a $50k BMW in the snow. But I guess that makes no sense to you.

You're right. It doesn't make sense to me. I get to safely and confidently drive my awesome BMW 12 months a year, whether it's raining, snowing, sleeting, or sunny.

While you drive your 1992 corrolla, I'm rolling in style.

Get it?

AWD Addict · 06-17-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoCouture

i + blizzaks = problem solved

not according to umpteen threads on this forum.

screeeeeeeee-CRASH! RWD is simply wrong in the snow, block treads or not. If you have to have 2WD, get FWD for winter driving. This isn't news, guys. Why it's so hard for people on this forum to comprehend, I'll never know.

I watch it every year like clockwork, and I'll never understand why people insist on driving the worst possible platform for winter driving in the snow, then end up sideways on a hill, backwards o nthe wrong side of the road, or spun out into the median.

I prefer to stay on the road, and drive with confidence and safety. Whatever floats your boat though.

AWD Addict · 06-17-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperM3

Theres a reason they dont make the M3 in xi version. Conclusions at your own risk.

Except the M3 has an LSD, and the 335i doesn't.

continentalg5 · 06-17-2008, 01:19 PM

Even with AWD, you wouldn't slow down faster than a RWD car, it's all in the tires.

AWD helps with getting going, but not stopping.

AWD Addict · 06-17-2008, 01:21 PM

That's right. AWD helps with getting going, avoiding an obstacle, climbing hills, descending hills, slowing down (downshifting on 4 > downshifting on 2), getting over a snow drift or out of your driveway, control on ice, and pulling out of a slide / regaining control.

Straight brake-stopping would be the the same (rubber and condition permitting).

Sal@AUTOcouture · 06-17-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWD Addict

not according to umpteen threads on this forum.

screeeeeeeee-CRASH! RWD is simply wrong in the snow, block treads or not. If you have to have 2WD, get FWD for winter driving. This isn't news, guys. Why it's so hard for people on this forum to comprehend, I'll never know.

I watch it every year like clockwork, and I'll never understand why people insist on driving the worst possible platform for winter driving in the snow, then end up sideways on a hill, backwards o nthe wrong side of the road, or spun out into the median.

I prefer to stay on the road, and drive with confidence and safety. Whatever floats your boat though.

theres alot of shitty drivers on here that can barely drive on DRY pavement...

I drove my 335i in the snow on blizzaks this past season without issues AND my car was piggyback'd

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brtnrdr1x Private First Class 4 Rep 130 Posts Drives: by u w/ the finger ;) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Morris, NJ iTrader: (0)	xi vs. i (u kno u wanna post) It's always a question, especially in the northeast..was wondering what everybody's take was on AWD vs. RWD. The winter's haven't been so bad the past few years and if it made that much big of a difference to have xi or an i with snow tires. I know that of course the xi is best in bad weather and i is the best fun for every other day, but what would you say..and why?! C'mon this is a fun post..no hating on anyone, just opinions! And no ..it's a new post haha. Plus people have different opinions at different times..maybe stuck in snow?! POST POST POST!!! So again, which do you like better, what do you have, and why do you like xi or i or in general AWD vs. RWD, but don't IN GENERAL too much, try to stick with bmw..we know evo's n sti's enough. __________________ 335 in a couple years...Lexus IS modddeddd for now. MODS: 5% tint / JUN-TW roof spoiler / 8000K Oracle xenon(lows) / 3000K JDM Luminics fogs / Smoked tails / Full LED interior;puddles;back-ups
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itsbrokeagain 310 Rep 15,745 Posts Drives: 1999 528iT, E53 X5, E46 325xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Strong Island iTrader: (7)	search dude..F-in search there is a zillion threads out there on this. wasting bandwidth I say
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MeEmZ Doctor in the making 46 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 08 X6 35i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riyadh iTrader: (0)	what he said ^^ __________________ 08 X6 35i 09 X5 3.0is //M
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itsbrokeagain 310 Rep 15,745 Posts Drives: 1999 528iT, E53 X5, E46 325xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Strong Island iTrader: (7)	you could search snow threads, and pull your own conclusions..
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nyc3r Colonel 112 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	check out the new XI section! __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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06-17-2008, 01:09 AM	#8
328i Colonel 148 Rep 2,932 Posts Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ iTrader: (15)	Get i, get snow tires, and have best of both worlds. My 328i is a beast in the snow, I went down my unplowed driveway in 6-7 inches of snow without a problem(driveway is over 600ft long lol), and I know will never encounter anything worse than that on the roads. Also keep in mind that awd will help you get going, but braking will still suck without proper tires. __________________
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cycler Major General 137 Rep 8,067 Posts Drives: 2011 Streetglide and 2011 Dyna Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	I have the xi and i like it.
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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 342 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	Theres a reason they dont make the M3 in xi version. Conclusions at your own risk. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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jeveryday Colonel 80 Rep 2,335 Posts Drives: 2012 535i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (6)	I have the XI and love it. I would say get the XI just to be safe. Dont mess with the snow tires.
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ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 125 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Get the I and get a beater for the snow.
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06-17-2008, 11:32 AM	#16
Sal@AUTOcouture 733 Rep 10,105 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	i + blizzaks = problem solved
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continentalg5 Major 17 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Even with AWD, you wouldn't slow down faster than a RWD car, it's all in the tires. AWD helps with getting going, but not stopping.
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AWD Addict Chief Executive 303 Rep 2,889 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	That's right. AWD helps with getting going, avoiding an obstacle, climbing hills, descending hills, slowing down (downshifting on 4 > downshifting on 2), getting over a snow drift or out of your driveway, control on ice, and pulling out of a slide / regaining control. Straight brake-stopping would be the the same (rubber and condition permitting).
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