[darkcloud]

Originally Posted by 325 Baller

Its a small town where the college is located so im not really sure how they do with shoveling and plowing it out of the way. I really like the 335xi but dont think I'd get anywhere in it.

Most colleges do a decent job at snow removal on their own properties but you may have to worry about the city the college is in. Have you visited the school in person yet? If so, did you notice if any red poles sticking up 3-4 ft. that were attached to fire hydrants? If you did then that is a sign of a area that gets massive amounts of snow. So much that the poles are there so the fireman can find the hydrants in the winter. If no poles, then they'll prolly get an average amount of snow, check weather.com for the cities average then go from there.

At a $600 a month payment you can get a lot of things. I dunno about a 335xi unless your parents put a decent amount of money down to lower the payment. Personally I'd go for a X3, e90/e91 328xi, VW Toureg or the new VW Tiguan(I dunno when the official release date is?). Or if you really wanna have some fun then look no further then a STi or the new Evo. Both have proven AWD systems and kick ass in the snow. Can you say power donuts?

[325 Baller]

Ive visited 2 times, once was spring once was fall so no poles up (that I saw), will check weather.com to see averages but I know for a fact I do not like the x3, had it as a loaner and eh. Maybe a Toureg but right now im looking at FX45, not sure what the monthly payments are but well see.

[ALPINE6SPD]

I like that truck. It really is very very fast and handles well for a truck. Just as fast or faster then a 335i and for 42k you cant beat it for the money. It also looks very very hot with the 20's on it.

[325 Baller]

Im starting to think g37 with 2 sets of wheels, HP and a winter setup. like/dislike?

[Greeney]

Originally Posted by 325 Baller

Im starting to think g37 with 2 sets of wheels, HP and a winter setup. like/dislike?

[325 Baller]

haha greeney, idk im starting to think the evo x-cheap, fast, fun, wont care as much if that gets messed up in college as a bmw or infiniti, gah decisions decisions

[ALPINE6SPD]

Originally Posted by 325 Baller

haha greeney, idk im starting to think the evo x-cheap, fast, fun, wont care as much if that gets messed up in college as a bmw or infiniti, gah decisions decisions

If I was in college and your age the EVO would be my number 1 car. Either that or an STI. Your in florida right so why do you need snow tires? If your going to school where it snows the evo an sti with snow tires are a blast to drive. If I did not work at BMW I would be driving either an EVO or STI right now.

[BeMyWife330i]

another car u might want to look at is X5 4.8is fast and really nice
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true

[325 Baller]

Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

If I was in college and your age the EVO would be my number 1 car. Either that or an STI. Your in florida right so why do you need snow tires? If your going to school where it snows the evo an sti with snow tires are a blast to drive. If I did not work at BMW I would be driving either an EVO or STI right now.

Im going to college in Washington, PA (just outside Pittsburgh) so snows are a must. The new evo x looks great but I cant get it in manual if i want the gadgets (which are a must for me)

[325 Baller]

Originally Posted by BeMyWife330i

another car u might want to look at is X5 4.8is fast and really nice
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true

Like it alot but way to much money, i think?

EDIT:
nevermind i thought you meant the new one, eh Im not sure i like the old style so much

[c0nstant]

Originally Posted by 325 Baller

Im going to college in Washington, PA (just outside Pittsburgh) so snows are a must. The new evo x looks great but I cant get it in manual if i want the gadgets (which are a must for me)

what gadgets do you mean? manual is more fun

[darkcloud]

Originally Posted by 325 Baller

Im going to college in Washington, PA (just outside Pittsburgh) so snows are a must. The new evo x looks great but I cant get it in manual if i want the gadgets (which are a must for me)

Why not? You don't know how to shift and play at the same time?

[325 Baller]

^ its not offered. You have to get the SST transmission to get nav and all the goodies

[darkcloud]

Originally Posted by 325 Baller

^ its not offered. You have to get the SST transmission to get nav and all the goodies

that's dumb.

[325 Baller]

Your telling me...its like the R8, pay 10k more and you get goodies and the DSG but without that you have nothing.

[sflgator]

Originally Posted by 325 Baller

Ive visited 2 times, once was spring once was fall so no poles up (that I saw), will check weather.com to see averages but I know for a fact I do not like the x3, had it as a loaner and eh. Maybe a Toureg but right now im looking at FX45, not sure what the monthly payments are but well see.

The Infiniti FX45 will be well > $600/mo., unless you put a lot of $$ down (cap cost reduction) or have a completely base model. Also, the FX45 is not AWD; it's RWD, based on the 350Z/G35 platform, unless they have an AWD option now. You may want to consider the FX35 instead...even that has a lot of power with the VQ 6-cyl. 300HP engine.

[325 Baller]

the fx45 only comes in AWD now.

[Greeney]

Originally Posted by 325 Baller

the fx45 only comes in AWD now.

It always has

[sflgator]

Originally Posted by Greeney

It always has

Interesting; I drove a loaded '03 FX35 (Prem, Sport, and Tech packages) that that was RWD; I guess the FX45 is different and is AWD. Anyway, my FX35 had an MSRP for $46k if I remember (and it was on a 39-mo./15k mi./yr. lease for $612/mo., and I got a great deal too). The FX45 was at least $8k more as I recall. So, even if it's not loaded, a well equipped FX45 will be at least $48-$50k and will most likely lease well over $600/mo. But G/L to the OP; either way, getting a good education is much more important than a nice car right now.

[325 Baller]

Drove the SRT-8 today, man did it move and handled well for a SUV too, steering was just as tight if not tighter then 325.

[sflgator]

Originally Posted by 325 Baller

Drove the SRT-8 today, man did it move and handled well for a SUV too, steering was just as tight if not tighter then 325.

They say the Jeep GC SRT-8 does handle very well; I think it actually pulls 0.89g on the skidpad...just like the 335i. However, did you look at the MPG ratings??? Now, subtract 3mpg from their ratings, and that's what you'll get...about 11mpg in the city and 15mpg on the hwy. It will be a bit of a shock coming from your 30mpg 325i.

[ntpcrew13]

hey 325 baller....

you might want to talk to palella@industry(anthony). he is a vendor on this forum and he might know a thing or 2 about the GC SRT8. haha. this was his track time this past sunday in wisconsin.

R/T- .076
60- 1.777
330- 5.139
1/8- 7.976
MPH- 86.92
1000-10.405
1/4- 12.469
MPH- 108.76

Great Lakes Wisconsin
11/18/2007
2:06 PM
47 degrees