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About the same as any RWD car. I'd get snows (m) (archive)
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Posted by Fly on August 25, 2001 at 11:13:34:

In Reply to: How does the 530i handle in the snow? posted by Peter Paglia on August 25, 2001 at 10:54:09:

It's a great car and very reliable, a great beater if it's cheap and already rusty. If not and you drive it in salted conditions it will be rusty soon. Many folks like the Hakkapalettas for the snow. I would not drive it regularly w/o snows. A 325ix would be ideal but are more like $6-8k in good shape. Supposedly they are unstoppable in the slippery stuff. Do a prepurchase inspection though, they are invaluable.

Good luck,

John
I'm about to buy my first BMW, 530i, automatic, fully loaded. I live in Boston and winter driving can be tricky, epecially in a rear wheel drive vehicle.

Before I buy the car, I'm very interested in getting feedback regarding how the car drives in the snow. The car comes with Michelin P225/55/R16 tires.

Comments?




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