Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 22:47:44 -0400 From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom> Subject: Re: Saab 9-5 wagon vs. BMW
FelixC wrote: > "FWills" <Fred.Willsnopsamam.starband.net> wrote: > > FelixC, Don't despair. > Thanks for your comments. I'm getting more used to the BMW, and it > really is a very nice car. I'm sure I'll end up exploring all the > aftermarket and do-it-yourself options you've mentioned. > I've driven my fair share of rear-wheel drive cars in the snow, and I > don't think it's as bad as people make out (for one thing it's a lot > easier to do a handbrake 180 in car which doesn't have the handbrake > acting on the front wheels!). But in any case I also have an old > 4-wheel drive Sidekick parked out back for those very rare days when > it would be necessary. :-) It is good that you have an old car to drive in the snow. It would be a pity to rust out the BMW by driving it in the snow and ice.