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      08-07-2012, 08:46 AM   #35
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Originally Posted by cawimmer430 View Post
Thanks.

I like to keep an open mind. I think the average consumer who have to live with a 1-Series Hatchback on a daily basis - such as me - are quick to realize that RWD isn't always the best alternative for this car from a practicality point of view.
I respect your points of view, but I agree in only one of them: RWD and a longitudinal mounted engine takes up more passenger space than a queer engine and FWD.

When it comes to winter driving it's mostly about driving technic and a set of good winter tyres. Except for my Mini, all my cars have been RWD and I get stuck on snow and ice very seldom. It's virtually a non existing problem. I am careful to select quality spikeless winter tyres made for nordic climate.
Also a BMW is well designed for winter driving, since the weight distribution is close to 50/50.

I guess it all comes down to personal preferences, and it's nothing wrong about that
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