On Apr 7, 1:53*pm, Zathras >
wrote:
> On Wed, 6 Apr 2011 22:27:42 -0400, D. LaCourse >
> wrote:
>
> > The 335D has got plenty of ooomph with tons of torque. *
> >Put four good snow tires on it and it will survive very nicely in the
> >snowbelt states.
>
> You *are* joking?! My 325d is the only car I've ever driven that is
> capable of failing to move off *downhill* in snow! Yes, if you can get

Let me guess: all seasons on the rear axle?
That or the bold snow tires.

> it going, it handles impeccably in snow but stopping and starting in
> snow often requires divine intervention in these things.
>
> Yes, with preparation and skill these things can go from a to b in
> snow but no way is a rear wheel drive automatic BMW going to "survive
> very nicely" in a snowbelt. They are for keen drivers who relish a
> challenge.
>
What challenge there is in xi? For all I care you can probably drive
(and stop) on winter slicks with awd.
The tread pattern only comes into play on snow/slush.