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View Full Version : 2009 7 series - when will the AWD versions arrive?

nekountze
06-16-2008, 04:31 AM
When will finally see all wheel drive on a 750xi, 750xiL and 760xil? I live in the snowy midwest, and will not buy a 7 until we can get AWD. Mercedes has had this for years - how about it, BMW?
sunny_j
06-16-2008, 09:01 AM
7xx i or 7xx Li with snow tires is a tank in the snow
Playdrive4me
06-16-2008, 09:45 AM
7xx i or 7xx Li with snow tires is a tank in the snow

Ditto... AWD is yet another excuse for poor driving just like on-road 4x4. If you know how to drive and have the proper tread, you can drive *anything* and I mean *anything* in the snow. If you don't, nothing can save you.

I have personally driven a NUMBER of RWD cars, including a 330i through Kansas snowstorms and never had a loss of control.

Now, if you want AWD for autoxing, racing, or the dragstrip, you won't find an argument from me there.

Don't take my word for it (and I love RRs btw)...

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Druppy
06-16-2008, 11:08 AM
Ditto... AWD is yet another excuse for poor driving just like on-road 4x4. If you know how to drive and have the proper tread, you can drive *anything* and I mean *anything* in the snow. If you don't, nothing can save you.

I have personally driven a NUMBER of RWD cars, including a 330i through Kansas snowstorms and never had a loss of control.

Now, if you want AWD for autoxing, racing, or the dragstrip, you won't find an argument from me there.

Don't take my word for it (and I love RRs btw)...



I watched that whole thing waiting for someone to get run over / cars to crash... I was disappointed. :(
erunithug
06-16-2008, 12:18 PM
here u go druppy, a lil more entertaining...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9z_wlRnNAhI
csmooth79
06-16-2008, 01:06 PM
While I was watching it I was thinking "some1 is gonna get killed" and it was unbelievable
sunny_j
06-16-2008, 01:19 PM
that was fuc*ing awesome:bustingup:bustingup:bustingup:bustingup
Lappy
06-16-2008, 01:58 PM
Allready saw that movie a couple of times, but still hilarious!!
want_a_7
06-16-2008, 06:45 PM
here u go druppy, a lil more entertaining...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9z_wlRnNAhI

I can't stop laughing. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::p
manithemoneyman
06-16-2008, 07:44 PM
hahaha

why didnt they tie it to a wheel or something?
Seven11
06-16-2008, 10:40 PM
hahaha

why didnt they tie it to a wheel or something?

if they would there will be nothing to watch :thumbup:
rafa7
06-17-2008, 05:10 PM
:rofl::rofl::rofl: not too brigth lol
davidc1
06-18-2008, 09:23 AM
I would really appreciate AWD option though.
nekountze
06-19-2008, 01:27 PM
Does anyone have any info on the future AWD 7 series? So far, nothing but offpoint stupid videos and drivers from the south saying AWD not needed. Come spend a winter in the midwest and you will see the need! Not to mention Mercedes has had AWD option in its flagship for a number of years.
nekountze
06-26-2008, 06:13 AM
Again - in the midwest and north this would sell well. Anyone with more details as to the model year this will be an option?
Devilsmed98
06-26-2008, 08:19 AM
I would love to have this option because I have a ski house 1/2 mile away from Hunter Mtn. in Upstate NY. And I usually bring my crappy old fwd Mercury Sable up there so incase i do lose control, I'm not losing control of $95,000.

I did find this Four-wheel steering will be included on the 7-series option list, with an all-wheel drive option slated to be offered in a few years.
From here: http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-7-series-future.html
Not too sure if this is a credible source or not, and from what that article says, not in the 2009 version.