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Neither was the CX-5 But miata with 181hp would be a lot more fun.[user not found] wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:00 pmIt's not dangerously slow anyway. 6.1 seconds to 60.
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I would prefer 182.max225 wrote:Neither was the CX-5 But miata with 181hp would be a lot more fun.[user not found] wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:00 pm It's not dangerously slow anyway. 6.1 seconds to 60.
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Calvinball wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:10 pmFaster than a sport injected civic.[user not found] wrote:
It's not dangerously slow anyway. 6.1 seconds to 60.
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I'm planning on buying. I really do enjoy it and the lease was a test the waters. current plan is buy TRUK and supplement with Miata[user not found] wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 2:21 pmHe also leased it, so he probably won't have it for a decade.
nah it was AWD. Chains were required either way since there was so much snow. The haldex system worked a lot better than I thought it would, it really kicked in quickly and strong once the car started slipping. We actually passed a bunch of expedition/adventure bros in FJs and Xterras who couldn t seem to get enough grip up some of the slopes.[user not found] wrote:Was it a FWD sled?
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Quick and dirty overview of the current BMW X3. Yea winter tires are better no matter what some clown on Your-stupid-Tube says......
Quick and dirty overview of the current BMW X3. Yea winter tires are better no matter what some clown on Your-stupid-Tube says......
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Quick and dirty overview of the current BMW X3. Yea winter tires are better no matter what some clown on Your-stupid-Tube says......
Quick and dirty overview of the current BMW X3. Yea winter tires are better no matter what some clown on Your-stupid-Tube says......
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That interior looks excellent !Davestr wrote: ↑Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:13 am http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews ... ht-utility
Quick and dirty overview of the current BMW X3. Yea winter tires are better no matter what some clown on Your-stupid-Tube says......
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If I had to go SUV, Id test this!!!!max225 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 04, 2018 11:52 amThat interior looks excellent !Davestr wrote: ↑Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:13 am http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews ... ht-utility
Quick and dirty overview of the current BMW X3. Yea winter tires are better no matter what some clown on Your-stupid-Tube says......
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[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:47 pmThe new X3 is legitimately awesome. M40i sounds fantastic. I'd pick it over anything else in the segment aside from a Macan.
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I think it's kind of interesting that BMW fits tires that can't cope with varying conditions from the factory. Instead leaning towards a sporty drive. My GF's Tiguan has no problem getting around anywhere on all season Pirellis through any driving conditions. A car weighing over 4100 lbs shouldn't have a traction problem in snow.Davestr wrote: ↑Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:13 am http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews ... ht-utility
Quick and dirty overview of the current BMW X3. Yea winter tires are better no matter what some clown on Your-stupid-Tube says......
Subaru specs summer tires on WRX's. Which I think is a little ambitious as well. Nobody told me they were summers when I bought it (I read enough to know doe), and I could see many people getting in accidents because they had no idea. I think Volvo were doing this for a while on XC90s as well. Which is fucking retarded.
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Looks like a really nice car. Shit I'd be happy with a 30i and no M package.[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:47 pmThe new X3 is legitimately awesome. M40i sounds fantastic. I'd pick it over anything else in the segment aside from a Macan.
X3 xdrive30i
Convenience package (lumbar, Sirius XM, keyless access, pano roof, LED headlights)
Silver
19" rams with non run flat tires
Fineline wood trim
Adaptive dampers
Heated seats
$49,145
I guess?
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FiST's were spec'd with summer tars originally. I think they made them optional a year or two later and had all seasons as the standard tar.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:53 amI think it's kind of interesting that BMW fits tires that can't cope with varying conditions from the factory. Instead leaning towards a sporty drive. My GF's Tiguan has no problem getting around anywhere on all season Pirellis through any driving conditions. A car weighing over 4100 lbs shouldn't have a traction problem in snow.Davestr wrote: ↑Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:13 am http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews ... ht-utility
Quick and dirty overview of the current BMW X3. Yea winter tires are better no matter what some clown on Your-stupid-Tube says......
Subaru specs summer tires on WRX's. Which I think is a little ambitious as well. Nobody told me they were summers when I bought it (I read enough to know doe), and I could see many people getting in accidents because they had no idea. I think Volvo were doing this for a while on XC90s as well. Which is fucking retarded.
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Not mandatory there. Here your new car will have winters on or it wont be released to you.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:53 amI think it's kind of interesting that BMW fits tires that can't cope with varying conditions from the factory. Instead leaning towards a sporty drive. My GF's Tiguan has no problem getting around anywhere on all season Pirellis through any driving conditions. A car weighing over 4100 lbs shouldn't have a traction problem in snow.Davestr wrote: ↑Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:13 am http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews ... ht-utility
Quick and dirty overview of the current BMW X3. Yea winter tires are better no matter what some clown on Your-stupid-Tube says......
Subaru specs summer tires on WRX's. Which I think is a little ambitious as well. Nobody told me they were summers when I bought it (I read enough to know doe), and I could see many people getting in accidents because they had no idea. I think Volvo were doing this for a while on XC90s as well. Which is fucking retarded.
Detroit appeared to be very cold when he was driving it. All season suck. Should be evident to the author and was so why didnt the Mag spring for some rational tire upgrade or is it cheap or just fun to beeotch about it.
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Yeah. Mag was probably just looking to grab some attention. Word on the street is she slaughtered an entire litter of kittens at the end of her block when she ran over them because she couldn't stop. Can't find the news story.Davestr wrote: ↑Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:22 amNot mandatory there. Here your new car will have winters on or it wont be released to you.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:53 am
I think it's kind of interesting that BMW fits tires that can't cope with varying conditions from the factory. Instead leaning towards a sporty drive. My GF's Tiguan has no problem getting around anywhere on all season Pirellis through any driving conditions. A car weighing over 4100 lbs shouldn't have a traction problem in snow.
Subaru specs summer tires on WRX's. Which I think is a little ambitious as well. Nobody told me they were summers when I bought it (I read enough to know doe), and I could see many people getting in accidents because they had no idea. I think Volvo were doing this for a while on XC90s as well. Which is fucking retarded.
Detroit appeared to be very cold when he was driving it. All season suck. Should be evident to the author and was so why didnt the Mag spring for some rational tire upgrade or is it cheap or just fun to beeotch about it.
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Mags don't spend a dime on press cars (not even gas) so they can complain about every little thing and do nothing about it.Davestr wrote: ↑Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:22 amNot mandatory there. Here your new car will have winters on or it wont be released to you.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:53 am
I think it's kind of interesting that BMW fits tires that can't cope with varying conditions from the factory. Instead leaning towards a sporty drive. My GF's Tiguan has no problem getting around anywhere on all season Pirellis through any driving conditions. A car weighing over 4100 lbs shouldn't have a traction problem in snow.
Subaru specs summer tires on WRX's. Which I think is a little ambitious as well. Nobody told me they were summers when I bought it (I read enough to know doe), and I could see many people getting in accidents because they had no idea. I think Volvo were doing this for a while on XC90s as well. Which is fucking retarded.
Detroit appeared to be very cold when he was driving it. All season suck. Should be evident to the author and was so why didnt the Mag spring for some rational tire upgrade or is it cheap or just fun to beeotch about it.
I was amazed that it's required in Germany. My rental Polo had snow tires on it. It snowed pretty hard when we were in the black forest, pretty amazing how well the car did on those tires. Winter tires are absolutely a worthwhile upgrade if you live somewhere with cold/snow.
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after experiencing the Macan S as passenger, I could totally see myself driving one when I start to have kids.[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:47 pmThe new X3 is legitimately awesome. M40i sounds fantastic. I'd pick it over anything else in the segment aside from a Macan.
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So you’d have to quadruple your income to make that statement.MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:28 amafter experiencing the Macan S as passenger, I could totally see myself driving one when I start to have kids.[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:47 pm
The new X3 is legitimately awesome. M40i sounds fantastic. I'd pick it over anything else in the segment aside from a Macan.
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By that time times, I'll be able to afford it. I'll give it 10 years, or just get a CPO, and take advantage of someones placprofit. Or something else, who knows.max225 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:32 amSo you’d have to quadruple your income to make that statement.MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:28 am
after experiencing the Macan S as passenger, I could totally see myself driving one when I start to have kids.
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