325i vs 330i? Run flat tires

oly8080 · 06-13-2005, 05:35 PM

I am looking to get a new 325i with Premium package + Heated Seats. I live in Chicago and my concern is whether it will handle well during the winter months? I have an AWD Honda right now and have never driven a RWD before.

How much do the snow tires cost for the 325i? Is it worth to get the 325xi for the extra $2000? Any idea when the 325xi is coming out?

I have heard that Run Flat tires need to be replaced if you get a flat tire even once, is this true? If it is, How much does a run flat tire cost? I might as well put on regular tires on the car if it is too expensive.

Mileage - All the owners of the new 325i / 330i what is the average mileage you are getting on the cars? I know it is rated for 21 - 29 but just curious what you are averaging for daily usage.

Break In - What is the recommended break-in mileage for the new cars?

Hope you guys can give me answers to my questions - I am a newbie to these forums and was looking at the g35x until I test drove the 325i over the weekend and was completely sold on it.

Please don't be harsh if I have asked basic questions.

Thanks in advance

Jason · 06-13-2005, 05:42 PM

Welcome oly... let me try to answer your questions with some links to threads discussing these issues:

Snow tires:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=631

E90 AWD - production starts September, can order now:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=293

Flat/punctured run-flat tire:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229

Gas Mileage:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1252

Break-in:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1237

If you don't mind doing a little bit of reading there's tons of info in those threads... and if you have anymore specific questions, feel free to ask here or in those threads

oly8080 · 06-14-2005, 10:22 AM

Wow!!! Thanks a lot for all the links to the threads.
I will read them and post any specific questions I have.

06-13-2005, 05:35 PM	#1
oly8080 New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: Honda Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bartlett, IL iTrader: (0)	325i vs 330i? Run flat tires - Mileage? I am looking to get a new 325i with Premium package + Heated Seats. I live in Chicago and my concern is whether it will handle well during the winter months? I have an AWD Honda right now and have never driven a RWD before. How much do the snow tires cost for the 325i? Is it worth to get the 325xi for the extra $2000? Any idea when the 325xi is coming out? I have heard that Run Flat tires need to be replaced if you get a flat tire even once, is this true? If it is, How much does a run flat tire cost? I might as well put on regular tires on the car if it is too expensive. Mileage - All the owners of the new 325i / 330i what is the average mileage you are getting on the cars? I know it is rated for 21 - 29 but just curious what you are averaging for daily usage. Break In - What is the recommended break-in mileage for the new cars? Hope you guys can give me answers to my questions - I am a newbie to these forums and was looking at the g35x until I test drove the 325i over the weekend and was completely sold on it. Please don't be harsh if I have asked basic questions. Thanks in advance
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06-13-2005, 05:42 PM	#2
Jason Administrator 43676 Rep 21,325 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Welcome oly... let me try to answer your questions with some links to threads discussing these issues: Snow tires: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=631 E90 AWD - production starts September, can order now: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=293 Flat/punctured run-flat tire: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229 Gas Mileage: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1252 Break-in: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1237 If you don't mind doing a little bit of reading there's tons of info in those threads... and if you have anymore specific questions, feel free to ask here or in those threads
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06-14-2005, 10:22 AM	#3
oly8080 New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: Honda Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bartlett, IL iTrader: (0)	Thanks Wow!!! Thanks a lot for all the links to the threads. I will read them and post any specific questions I have.
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