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Recommend RWD over AWD (+)
Posted by vvk (more from vvk) on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:38:14
In Reply to: The early 2000's 3-series?, Hux, Wed, 8 Dec 2010 18:40:29
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The xi models just don't have the same feel. I have one of each and prefer driving the RWD by a big margin. The AWD is very surefooted in snow but that's its only advantage.
As far as reliability, AWD models have some expensive wear items in the front that RWD do not have. 3-series is an extremely well made car but proper documented maintenance is crucial. At this age, the car should have had two coolant flushes, four brake flushes, at least one spark plug change and numerous oil changes. Do not buy one without plastic underbody undertrays. Some people damage them and decline to replace them because they are quite expensive. They a critical to long term health of the car. Rust protection is excellent, so if you see any rust, that is probably a good evidence of prior body repair.
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