Hey Alex, I've had my 323i for the past 3 years, ASC plus a good set of winter tires have worked awesome for me in Edmonton.Alberta Alex said:I'm a first time poster. I've had many BMWs over the years, starting with a '72 2002 tii and ending with an '88 M5, which I sold 2 years ago when I bought my Boxster. I'm going to replace my present 2nd car ('94 Audi 90Q). I'll be using the car mostly in the winter, but it will come in handy when I need to carry more than 2 people.
I'd like to hear opinions on both the '97/'98 M3 or '97/'98 540 6-speed. Because it will be primarily a winter car, and we do get 5+ months of winter here in Alberta, I'm especially interested to hear how the traction control works on each car in icy and snowy conditions.
I'll be posting this on both the 3-series and 5-series boards in order to get as balanced a view as possible.
Thanks in advance.
Opinions please, 2nd car a '97 M3 or a '97 540-6speed?
I’m a first time poster. I’ve had many BMWs over the years, starting with a ’72 2002 tii and ending with an ’88 M5, which I sold 2 years ago when I bought my Boxster. I'm going to replace my present 2nd car ('94 Audi 90Q). I'll be using the car mostly in the winter, but it will come in handy when I need to carry more than 2 people.
I’d like to hear opinions on both the ‘97/’98 M3 or ‘97/’98 540 6-speed. Because it will be primarily a winter car, and we do get 5+ months of winter here in Alberta, I’m especially interested to hear how the traction control works on each car in icy and snowy conditions.
I’ll be posting this on both the 3-series and 5-series boards in order to get as balanced a view as possible.
Thanks in advance.
I’d like to hear opinions on both the ‘97/’98 M3 or ‘97/’98 540 6-speed. Because it will be primarily a winter car, and we do get 5+ months of winter here in Alberta, I’m especially interested to hear how the traction control works on each car in icy and snowy conditions.
I’ll be posting this on both the 3-series and 5-series boards in order to get as balanced a view as possible.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Thanks Clem.
Thanks for the compliment, I hope you'll have the same opinion after this spring. Some interesting developments on my car if the spring ever arrives.
Looking forward to meeting you Alex. There's a few of us that get together once in a while to BS about cars we'd be glad to have you along. I live in the Callingwood area and a couple of the others are in the west end as well so we usually meet up in the west end.
I have ASC, but DSC would be even better in the winter. I highly recommend a set of rims and tires dedicated for winter driving.Alberta Alex said:It's good to know that DSC, coupled with a good set of winter tires, works well in Edmonton winters.
You have a great looking car. I hope to see you on the road sometime. I live in the westend, not far from the Valley Zoo. If you see a guy waving at you who is driving a red Audi 90Q (for the next couple of weeks) or a triple black Boxster, that'll be me.
Thanks for the compliment, I hope you'll have the same opinion after this spring. Some interesting developments on my car if the spring ever arrives.
Looking forward to meeting you Alex. There's a few of us that get together once in a while to BS about cars we'd be glad to have you along.
I live in the Callingwood area and a couple of the others are in the west end as well so we usually meet up in the west end.1 - 2 of 10 Posts
