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Originally Posted by MarcoZandrini
It’s all in the tires. I’ve driven bimmers since 1974, and driving in snow/slush comes down to the rubber meeting the road. I put 4 Bridgestone Blizzaks on my E46 and never had a problem getting around.
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I'll add to this. It really is all in the tires. We've forgotten yesteryear when there was no AWD, and people had to put snow tires on in the winter. Somehow we managed to survive. I live in the beginning of the snow belt. This is the third winter for my RWD M235i and with the Michelin X-ice tires, I've never even come close to getting stuck. Now, it doesn't even cross my mind when I go out in the snow. Save the money, weight and potential long term wear of the xDrive and get the RWD. If you're worried about the snow performance, don't. Get the proper tires, and you'll have peace of mind, as well.