Just test drove an Xi a i

jhp012 · 01-04-2009, 11:09 AM

Xi really kills the fun on the 3 series. If The 3 series all drove like a Xi, I wouldnt even consider getting this car at the price. The Rwd is what makes this car shine.

DenverJayhawk · 01-04-2009, 11:11 AM

Aw jeez. Here we go again.

What did you do in your "test drive" of an XI to determine it kills the fun? Did you take it on a track?

leon · 01-04-2009, 11:15 AM

ease of kicking the rear out I suppose.

DenverJayhawk · 01-04-2009, 11:16 AM

yeah, i'm sure he was attempting the break the rear loose during a test drive.

Spoolin335 · 01-04-2009, 11:20 AM

this thread has the lulz

Deda · 01-04-2009, 02:29 PM

x all the way!

blk335i08 · 01-04-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhp012

Xi really kills the fun on the 3 series. If The 3 series all drove like a Xi, I wouldnt even consider getting this car at the price. The Rwd is what makes this car shine.

Thanks for your opinion. I'm sure it will changes a lot of peoples minds on purchasing their next BMW

Maybe you should write a blog about it?

-=Hot|Ice=- · 01-04-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by blk335i08

Thanks for your opinion. I'm sure it will changes a lot of peoples minds on purchasing their next BMW

Maybe you should write a blog about it?

I declare this:

jhp012 · 01-04-2009, 08:44 PM

ask any non noob if they can feel the difference right away from a rwd car and a awd car.

Its not about breaking the rear loose. Its the feeling that comes from the rear and the directional support that is handled throught the front of the car.

big big difference my friends. much more precision and fun is carried out by driving a rwd car then a awd.

if you cant tell the difference its your lost, not mine

angler · 01-04-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhp012

ask any non noob if they can feel the difference right away from a rwd car and a awd car.

Its not about breaking the rear loose. Its the feeling that comes from the rear and the directional support that is handled throught the front of the car.

big big difference my friends. much more precision and fun is carried out by driving a rwd car then a awd.

if you cant tell the difference its your lost, not mine

it's simple just don't buy one other than that who cares?

mmm def · 01-04-2009, 09:51 PM

Yeah since you can kick the tail out so easily on an I.

cgpublic · 01-04-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhp012

ask any non noob if they can feel the difference right away from a rwd car and a awd car.

Its not about breaking the rear loose. Its the feeling that comes from the rear and the directional support that is handled throught the front of the car.

big big difference my friends. much more precision and fun is carried out by driving a rwd car then a awd.

if you cant tell the difference its your lost, not mine

Oh, now we get it. You can tell the difference, so you're not a noob. So tell me, at what speed and where on your test drive in NJ did you 'experience' the 'feeling' with the CA sitting beside you in the front seat?

BMdblU · 01-04-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cgpublic

Oh, now we get it. You can tell the difference, so you're not a noob. So tell me, at what speed and where on your test drive in NJ did you 'experience' the 'feeling' with the CA sitting beside you in the front seat?

He might be a dbag, but he's not wrong. They feel like different cars and when casually driven around town.

blacknight335 · 01-05-2009, 10:26 AM

alright listen guys yeah the rwd might be funner to drive at times but nothing beats the ability of being able to drive it in any type of weather... the car is still just as fast!!! i got the 335xi and i love it and still take it to the track at times i am still faster then rwd models.... get the xi

Blue328xi · 01-05-2009, 12:46 PM

oh jezzus here we go, and this is coming from a guy who drives a Lexus.

You know what they say about opinions...

noro · 01-05-2009, 03:26 PM

Living in Boston I would never get an Xi, but I would get one for my wife. To each his own. I found that snows and RWD do the job just fine for me. That is not to say that it's appropriate for everyone in Boston. We all know the pros and cons of both systems so the argument is what are more important to you. You should be honest with yourself and and get the car that will not leave you stranded. Driving in snow is much like other things is an acquired skill. If roadways to your house or work have an uphill section then the Xi may be more important to you than someone who does not have that situation. I don't care how well you drive, you stop on an uphill powdery snow in a RWD, you are not going anywhere. You stop on an uphill section with snow covering a thin layer of ice, your Xi, or Hummer H1 for that matter isn't going anywhere either.

GreenThree · 01-05-2009, 03:43 PM

"Living in Boston I would never get an Xi,"

NEVER!? I thought your answer would be always. I would never get it if I lived in Florida or SOCAL. Given all the snow here, I find the xi to be extremely helpful! Just my .02. Cheers!

OP

noro · 01-05-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenThree

"Living in Boston I would never get an Xi,"

NEVER!? I thought your answer would be always. I would never get it if I lived in Florida or SOCAL. Given all the snow here, I find the xi to be extremely helpful! Just my .02. Cheers!

You missed my point, "I" wouldn't, and not suggesting "you" shouldn't either.

SUperfunkMF · 01-05-2009, 04:06 PM

Epic fail on this bi-weekly reoccurring thread.

GreenThree · 01-05-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by noro

You missed my point, "I" wouldn't, and not suggesting "you" shouldn't either.

I know man, its all good!

HighQ · 01-05-2009, 04:14 PM

seXI thread

blue2fire · 01-05-2009, 07:51 PM

Living in TX makes me not really care about AWD but honestly, if i were to buy a car with AWD, i would buy a Quattro.

Just my 0.02 as BMW always feels RWD for me. Feels like they were trying to plug a gap in the market.

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jhp012 New Member 7 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Lexus Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	ask any non noob if they can feel the difference right away from a rwd car and a awd car. Its not about breaking the rear loose. Its the feeling that comes from the rear and the directional support that is handled throught the front of the car. big big difference my friends. much more precision and fun is carried out by driving a rwd car then a awd. if you cant tell the difference its your lost, not mine
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blacknight335 RACER X!!!!!!! 32 Rep 317 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: QUEENS, NY iTrader: (0)	alright listen guys yeah the rwd might be funner to drive at times but nothing beats the ability of being able to drive it in any type of weather... the car is still just as fast!!! i got the 335xi and i love it and still take it to the track at times i am still faster then rwd models.... get the xi
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noro Colonel 90 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: '91 M3, '04 E46 ZHP, '72 2002 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Living in Boston I would never get an Xi, but I would get one for my wife. To each his own. I found that snows and RWD do the job just fine for me. That is not to say that it's appropriate for everyone in Boston. We all know the pros and cons of both systems so the argument is what are more important to you. You should be honest with yourself and and get the car that will not leave you stranded. Driving in snow is much like other things is an acquired skill. If roadways to your house or work have an uphill section then the Xi may be more important to you than someone who does not have that situation. I don't care how well you drive, you stop on an uphill powdery snow in a RWD, you are not going anywhere. You stop on an uphill section with snow covering a thin layer of ice, your Xi, or Hummer H1 for that matter isn't going anywhere either. __________________ zhpregistry.net - ZHP stats and free classifieds.
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GreenThree Colonel 210 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	"Living in Boston I would never get an Xi," NEVER!? I thought your answer would be always. I would never get it if I lived in Florida or SOCAL. Given all the snow here, I find the xi to be extremely helpful! Just my .02. Cheers! OP __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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