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12-20-2017, 09:55 AM | #1 |
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Xdrive rocks
Spending my first winter with the 535i xDrive. Coming from an Audi Quattro Allroad, I have to say I am impressed by BMW's xDrive system. My fear of not having dedicated winter wheels were unfounded.
The same set of all-season tires(from the Summer) performed as well as I could hope, cornering and tracking were rock solid- no fishtailing at reasonable speed. I am sure having dedicated winter tires would be even better, but having driven for 20 years in Minnesota, I can confidently say Xdrive+good all-season tires are plenty good.
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Yea if I didn't know any better I'd assume this was straight out of a BMW ad.
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Appreciate the compliments. Let's just say I like to tinker with Photoshop to dramatize the story More "embelished" stories in the media section: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1392771
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I had a 2013 535 w Xdrive and just recently purchased a 2015 535i. I will never buy another xdrive BMW. The RWD feels so much better and I don't have that weird artificial feeling when I steer. The way the xdrive steered always annoyed me. It feels like a completely different car and so much more fun to drive. It's unfortunate that so many people feel like they need an xdrive on a 5 series sedan. I guess it's just a matter of preference.
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The only thing I prefer in the F10 steering-wise is the F10 is more eager in initial turn-in, but I think this is in part due to the F07 having longer wheelbase, higher weight, and higher CG. The GT suspension also seems better tuned overall, especially for a highway car. I would agree with the initial post about the winter capability. The GT is *SOLID* in snow. Long wheelbase, heavy weight, 50/50 weight distribution, and even torque distribution help. At the end of the day, I like both cars, but they couldn't be more different despite both having a 535i badge. JMHO...... |
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While I do enjoy the heavier hydraulic steering feel at high speed, I feel it is a little too heavy for in-town driving. I wish it would lighten up at low speed.
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