Winter rides

JLed79 · 03-31-2014, 07:13 PM

As spring is finally drawing to a close I can't wait to ditch the winter ride and get my E90 out on the road.
It's a nice enough vehicle, leased a '13 Ram crew cab back in November to drive during the winter.
No real complaints with the truck, but every day I drive it, it just makes me miss my M.
So I guess my question is, for those of you that also garage the M for the winter, what do you drive in the winter months and are you happy with it?
Definitely not gonna get another truck when this lease is up, but not too sure what I'd like to get into. Only requirements are a good AWD system and some decent space.
Suggestions?

RudyP · 03-31-2014, 07:31 PM

M3 with snow tires makes a pretty decent winter car. Mine was put to use all winter despite the many snowfalls we had in Ohio this year.

JLed79 · 03-31-2014, 07:38 PM

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M3 with snow tires makes a pretty decent winter car. Mine was put to use all winter despite the many snowfalls we had in Ohio this year.

Ya...that's not gonna work. I forgot to mention I have an insanely steep driveway and we get a ton of snow. With snows on I'd never get up my driveway or up most of the hills around my house. AWD/ 4wd is a must.

ThatGuyMikee · 03-31-2014, 07:46 PM

99 civic sedan, love it

PhillyNate · 03-31-2014, 08:14 PM

2006 Honda Accord SE sedan. The most reliable couch I've ever owned! I actually mean that with the utmost respect.

mermar · 03-31-2014, 08:20 PM

All ears for me on this one - just picked up a 2011 e90 M3 w only 3400 miles. Will be a summer car.
Will install Blizzaks on my winter ride. Thinking Accord, Civic, 2002 4runner.

Parkanzky · 03-31-2014, 08:22 PM

I wintered my M3 this year. But I live on a long cul de sac that doesn't get much attention from the plows and the BMW was undrivable several times this (admittedly severe) winter.

So I'll be buying a winter beater next fall. Right now my top two choices are an e46 325xi Touring or a Subaru Forester XT. Either would have a three-pedal manual transmission.

I had a 2010 Golf TDI last winter and it was a fantastic car, but I don't want to buy a FWD car again.

Alex07M3 · 03-31-2014, 08:29 PM

Here's my winter beater, Evo X MR! Fun little car for sure!!

JLed79 · 03-31-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex07M3

Here's my winter beater, Evo X MR! Fun little car for sure!!

I've been thinking about one of those. They definitely look fun.

stylelab · 03-31-2014, 08:43 PM

I drive a 2008 Subaru Legacy GT station wagon during winter.....love it

tjsabec · 03-31-2014, 08:57 PM

2013 Subura Impreza 5mt, def suites my needs

xDrive35i · 03-31-2014, 09:23 PM

Get a Jeep GC

mermar · 03-31-2014, 09:42 PM

Subaru is a sensible choice - but man it's hard for me to go there.

JLed79 · 03-31-2014, 10:13 PM

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Subaru is a sensible choice - but man it's hard for me to go there.

I know! I feel the same way

RS4now · 03-31-2014, 10:20 PM

2003 Mitsubishi outlander did the trick this winter in Chicago. It's not just the snow, but the roads and other drivers. I wouldn't risk the M in these conditions. Plus what I would have paid for NEW winter wheels and tires I got an almost whole car. The exhaust came apart somewhere on Halsted a few weeks ago.

crimson49er · 03-31-2014, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex07M3

Here's my winter beater, Evo X MR! Fun little car for sure!!

i just traded in my '10 MR for the M. i had Michelin Alpin PA3 snow tires on her & it's unreal how well she stuck to the snow! as fun as the M is, i do miss the Evo... only negative for the OP is the tiny little trunk!

Daft · 03-31-2014, 10:39 PM

Here's my winter ride. Sorry I had to...

JLed79 · 04-01-2014, 05:45 AM

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Here's my winter ride. Sorry I had to...

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Hah! Thanks. Sweet looking car btw!
Here's what happened to my truck this winter. This is at the top part of my driveway. Even the best snow tires on the M wouldn't stand a chance here. Hence the need for 4wd/ AWD.

GetAlife75 · 04-01-2014, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex07M3

Here's my winter beater, Evo X MR! Fun little car for sure!!

You call that your winter beater! Don't let the guys over in the Evo forums see this.

dmk08 · 04-01-2014, 07:44 AM

I live in Atlanta so my winter ride is my M3.

grantmax · 04-01-2014, 12:59 PM

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Here's my winter ride. Sorry I had to...

Daft makes an appearance! Shameless.

LarThaL · 04-01-2014, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JLed79

As spring is finally drawing to a close I can't wait to ditch the winter ride and get my E90 out on the road.
It's a nice enough vehicle, leased a '13 Ram crew cab back in November to drive during the winter.
No real complaints with the truck, but every day I drive it, it just makes me miss my M.
So I guess my question is, for those of you that also garage the M for the winter, what do you drive in the winter months and are you happy with it?
Definitely not gonna get another truck when this lease is up, but not too sure what I'd like to get into. Only requirements are a good AWD system and some decent space.
Suggestions?

My winter ride kicks ass!!!!

Tuned to 560hp and 580 lb-ft !!!!

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JLed79 First Lieutenant 97 Rep 394 Posts Drives: Fast, very very fast... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In front of AMGs iTrader: (0)	Winter rides As spring is finally drawing to a close I can't wait to ditch the winter ride and get my E90 out on the road. It's a nice enough vehicle, leased a '13 Ram crew cab back in November to drive during the winter. No real complaints with the truck, but every day I drive it, it just makes me miss my M. So I guess my question is, for those of you that also garage the M for the winter, what do you drive in the winter months and are you happy with it? Definitely not gonna get another truck when this lease is up, but not too sure what I'd like to get into. Only requirements are a good AWD system and some decent space. Suggestions?
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RudyP Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 217 Posts Drives: E92 M3, AM V8V, 993 C4S, 996TT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	M3 with snow tires makes a pretty decent winter car. Mine was put to use all winter despite the many snowfalls we had in Ohio this year.
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mermar Lieutenant 140 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 2023 330e xdrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	All ears for me on this one - just picked up a 2011 e90 M3 w only 3400 miles. Will be a summer car. Will install Blizzaks on my winter ride. Thinking Accord, Civic, 2002 4runner.
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Parkanzky Private First Class 3 Rep 162 Posts Drives: '10 SGM M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0)	I wintered my M3 this year. But I live on a long cul de sac that doesn't get much attention from the plows and the BMW was undrivable several times this (admittedly severe) winter. So I'll be buying a winter beater next fall. Right now my top two choices are an e46 325xi Touring or a Subaru Forester XT. Either would have a three-pedal manual transmission. I had a 2010 Golf TDI last winter and it was a fantastic car, but I don't want to buy a FWD car again.
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Alex07M3 Banned 82 Rep 2,688 Posts Drives: E92 M3, Evo X MR, A4 Allroad Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gatineau iTrader: (1)	Here's my winter beater, Evo X MR! Fun little car for sure!! Attached Images
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stylelab Enlisted Member 4 Rep 30 Posts Drives: M3 ZCP '11 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I drive a 2008 Subaru Legacy GT station wagon during winter.....love it
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RS4now Private First Class 11 Rep 158 Posts Drives: M3 space gray Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	2003 Mitsubishi outlander did the trick this winter in Chicago. It's not just the snow, but the roads and other drivers. I wouldn't risk the M in these conditions. Plus what I would have paid for NEW winter wheels and tires I got an almost whole car. The exhaust came apart somewhere on Halsted a few weeks ago.
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04-01-2014, 07:44 AM	#20
dmk08 Gone Fishin’ 7318 Rep 12,125 Posts Drives: Walks Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (19)	I live in Atlanta so my winter ride is my M3.
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