Bmw 1m For Boston?

Felipe Rubio · 07-31-2011, 10:24 PM

Do you guys think the 1M can take all of the Boston snow?

Rapture1 · 07-31-2011, 10:26 PM

Must have, Snow Tires

HALOTHANE · 07-31-2011, 10:35 PM

Not just snow....cobblestones and uneven pavement. You need a bicycle, instead!

Felipe Rubio · 07-31-2011, 10:51 PM

I am going to be moving to Boston this fall, so I am not sure what its like to have a car in Boston, and If it is really worth buying the 1M there.

Sy546 · 08-01-2011, 12:08 AM

no it won't. now sell me your 1M

lol.

miula · 08-01-2011, 06:22 AM

Driving a rear wheel drive car in the snow is obviously harder than a front wheel drive or all wheel drive; It takes more skill since the rear end tends to slip and slide... That being said, with a good set of snow tires it is possible to drive a rear wheel drive vehicle in the snow while exercising caution...

I have not driven the 1M in the snow yet, in fact I don't believe anyone except test pilots have; but I did drive a friend's 6MT M3 with snow wheels/tires for two weeks 2 years ago here in Boston. Let me just say it was not the easiest car to drive around, but definitely doable with the snow wheel/tire setup.

I ordered a set of OEM wheels and snow tires that fit the M3 competition package since they should fit the 1M and I will be driving it in the snow come the winter, but I have driven in the snow for over 15 years in various cars and know my limitations...

If you have driven in the snow before and are comfortable doing so, then the 1M with snow set up should be no problem if you keep the traction control engaged and take it easy, especially if you stay within the city (they clean up really fast when it snows, you barely drive in the snow inside Boston). If you have never driven in the snow before and/or plan to commute in and out of Boston, then I would be hesitant to try and learn in a 1M...

Just my two cents

szcyxzh · 08-01-2011, 06:52 AM

snow tire is a must have for your safety.

Ender_ · 08-01-2011, 07:55 AM

I don't see any reason why the 1M will be any worse in the snow then my 135i, in fact I expect the 1M to be a bit better with the LSD. It is a bit lower so that might be an issue.

I really had no issues the last two years with good snow tires on the 135i it was just fine in the the snow. Good fun at time actually!

v1k0d3n · 08-01-2011, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S.hasan546

no it won't. now sell me your 1M

lol.

haha! i was wondering how long it would take!

b33g33 · 08-01-2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felipe Rubio

Do you guys think the 1M can take all of the Boston snow?

Unless you already have an allocation with a deposit down, this may be a moot question.

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Sy546 Captain 44 Rep 699 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E46 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	no it won't. now sell me your 1M lol.
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miula First Lieutenant 206 Rep 355 Posts Drives: a disturbed shark!!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 iX xDrive50 [0.00] 2020 X3 M Competiti ... [0.00] 2017 i3 REx (Sold) [0.00] 2015 X5 xDrive35d ( ... [0.00] 2015 M3 (Sold) [0.00] 2012 X5 xDrive35d ( ... [0.00] 2011 1M (Sold) [10.00] 2006 330xi (Sold) [0.00] 2002 X5 3.0i (Sold) [0.00] 1998 318ti (Sold) [0.00]	Driving a rear wheel drive car in the snow is obviously harder than a front wheel drive or all wheel drive; It takes more skill since the rear end tends to slip and slide... That being said, with a good set of snow tires it is possible to drive a rear wheel drive vehicle in the snow while exercising caution... I have not driven the 1M in the snow yet, in fact I don't believe anyone except test pilots have; but I did drive a friend's 6MT M3 with snow wheels/tires for two weeks 2 years ago here in Boston. Let me just say it was not the easiest car to drive around, but definitely doable with the snow wheel/tire setup. I ordered a set of OEM wheels and snow tires that fit the M3 competition package since they should fit the 1M and I will be driving it in the snow come the winter, but I have driven in the snow for over 15 years in various cars and know my limitations... If you have driven in the snow before and are comfortable doing so, then the 1M with snow set up should be no problem if you keep the traction control engaged and take it easy, especially if you stay within the city (they clean up really fast when it snows, you barely drive in the snow inside Boston). If you have never driven in the snow before and/or plan to commute in and out of Boston, then I would be hesitant to try and learn in a 1M... Just my two cents
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Ender_ Lieutenant 54 Rep 509 Posts Drives: BMW 1M VO, V60 Polestar '24 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	I don't see any reason why the 1M will be any worse in the snow then my 135i, in fact I expect the 1M to be a bit better with the LSD. It is a bit lower so that might be an issue. I really had no issues the last two years with good snow tires on the 135i it was just fine in the the snow. Good fun at time actually!
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