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Re: BMW 323Ci Winter handling (archive)
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Posted by Ken Juul on March 13, 2000 at 13:43:09:

In Reply to: Re: BMW 323Ci Winter handling posted by Rick on March 13, 2000 at 11:43:08:

tires make all the difference. No problem this winter driving my 325ic in loose and packed snow. Last winter did not switch tires and it was very poor. Also have a rear wheel drive volvo wagon, in snow season I carry a a couple bags of sand for extra weight. No problem with it on all weather michelins. Have had the volvo since 86, 260K+ miles. Only major service was auto trans rebuild due to my error not the car. Do my own servicing so can't comment on dealers. Only had the BMW a couple of years, can't comment on service history yet. Have owned a couple of Saab 900's. both in FLA so can't comment on winter handling. Thought it was a great car, had no maintenance difficulites. Buy the car that meets you needs. At the time the wagon was needed, kids are gone, so the 325 is right now. My observation on winter dirving is it is usually the driver that makes the difference. I would assume everyone in Minn, switches to Snow tires for the winter, if not I think it should be mandatory, then learn to drive which ever one you pick, that will make the difference between stuck and non stuck.
: : My wife and I are considering the Saab 9-3 Convertible (about $41K), the Volvo C70 Convertible (about $43K), and the BMW 323Ci Convertible (about $40K) - We live in Minnesota and would value any input regarding how the BMW 3 series handle winter driving. We would appreciate ANY objective input as the Volvo and Saab are front-wheel drive and generally regarded as extremely safe cars while the BMW is rear-wheel and not as highly regarded for their safety. I look forward to commentary.

: If you equip the bimmer with snowtires and traction control you should be fine. I've owned Saabs and although fun to drive I'd stay away. The service I've recieved has been abissmal. Don't know much about Volvo but I'd lay good money that you'll have more fun 9months out of the year in the bimmer. You can drive slow 3months out of the year right?



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