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Posted by WH on April 29, 2002 at 10:05:27:

In Reply to: Driving a 528i in the winter? posted by Patrick White on April 26, 2002 at 15:45:52:


Does anyone drive their 528i in the winter?

How does the engine react to the cold weather?

I expect that its not great in slippery conditions, b/c of rear wheel drive and longer wheel base. I am more worried about starting the car in 10 degrees fernheit (that will be the lowest, other wise I'll stay home!)

If your wondering where I live, I live in Halifax, NS.

you live in a mountains region, in which case only awd and studs will suffice. A rwd Bimmer w/studs works fine for most snow/ice (on mainly flat stuff) it will not work quite as good a fwd though.

As for cold temps... I've driven a E12 in -30 deg F weather... car always started,heater worked fine --the car worked like a champ considering I was driving 90 mph the whole time!

WH

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