What do you drive in winter?

M Pulse · 07-23-2012, 08:04 PM

I just picked up my new 2012 E92 M3 and so far I'm loving it. I hate to think about the cold already but I was wondering if you guys drive your M3 in the winter? If not, what's your winter car?

I'm contemplating if I should get a winter beater or just enjoy the M3 all year around? In the GTA winters aren't actually that bad. Before my M3 I had a 335i coupe and I drove that all year around with a good set of winter rubber and never had any issues.

Gearhead999s · 07-23-2012, 08:18 PM

Company vehicle that I drive most days and during the winter.If I did not have the luxury of having a 3rd vehicle,I would drive my M in the winter.My wife's 335is is driven year round with no issues in the winter.

porshah · 07-23-2012, 08:20 PM

530XI for bad weather and winter.

CalgaryX3 · 07-23-2012, 09:36 PM

My winter beater; a 1999 Honda CRV. I would never dream of driving the M3 in our Calgary winters, although it is done by many others, and from what I understand, the car is quite capable of.

BMW Fanatic · 07-23-2012, 09:46 PM

When one only has one car then he/she must adapt it to winter driving. 235/40/18 all around on an 8" square set-up, this car is beast. No issues whatsoever, and people are saying we didn't really have a bad winter but the worst days were really some of the worst I've seen. This year I am upgrading to a second car though, so this thing will probably be off to iND for a couple months in dead winter.

M3-Mike · 07-23-2012, 10:56 PM

I've driven my M3 for three winters now and it handles the snow just fine with proper winter tires. It is a bit low, so on days with heavy snow, you may want to take the bus...

Seven7 · 07-24-2012, 04:43 AM

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BMWNTHZST · 07-24-2012, 08:16 AM

My E92 M3 is my daily driver even in the winter.

Drive it and enjoy it I say!

Jaypod · 07-24-2012, 10:36 AM

E9x M3 is definitely fine for winter driving. Good set of snows and your good. Especially in Toronto. Drove my previous E90 M3 through a few winters without any issues.

schnell325 · 07-24-2012, 11:35 AM

I have a 2003 Subaru Outback that I putter around with, or I steal my wife's 335xi. Hehehe.

drchuck72 · 07-24-2012, 01:47 PM

I drive my 2009 E92 M3 everyday. I don't think I could stand driving around in anything less for 5-6 months.

In the end, I know I am only going to own the car for 5 years or so. In the end, it's just a car and I want to enjoy it. But that's just me.

DrC

enfield · 07-24-2012, 07:39 PM

Range Rover Sport Supercharged

MaxL · 07-24-2012, 08:57 PM

Daily-drive my M3 in the winter. It drives great. The only problem is when snow is too deep or ice blocks rip off the cardboard shield under the car.

redline9001 · 07-24-2012, 11:02 PM

M3 FTW... If snow is too deep I will drive the Titan....

Chowster · 07-25-2012, 01:32 AM

A good set of snows, and some common sense will get you around most days in the M3!

Simma · 07-25-2012, 12:14 PM

This

M Pulse · 07-25-2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simma

This

Haha, you just reminded me of my own RSX before I switched to BMW a few years ago. After driving a 335I and now a M3 I don't know if I could ever go back to driving a RSX!!! ;-)

airwave808 · 07-25-2012, 02:34 PM

M3 on dry winter days and Subary Legacy in snow.

JulieDriving · 07-25-2012, 02:50 PM

Just picked up my winter wheels! Avant Garde 19" ZCP reps. Blizzaks LM-60 on order from Ben at TireRack.

I plan on driving this baby in winter!

For really bad days, deep snow, we will probably just share the 335i. It has a dedicated set of winter tires and rims and runs just fine in winter.

Jaypod · 07-25-2012, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enfield

Range Rover Sport Supercharged

I have one as a daily beater as well

Mr. ///M3 RD · 07-25-2012, 08:55 PM

I drive this in snow an slush (our DD and my wife's car). Got all season Continental tires on all four corners they work just fine for this part of Southwestern Ontario. Naturally when the roads are dry I sneak out with my M3 to get the milk on the other side of town

Chriskm3 · 07-27-2012, 09:04 PM

i used to drive a 350z with winter tires back in the days, and i was getting stuck every snow fall. M3 rear wheel drive. Now I drive an audi a6 , quattro.(amazing feature) and wifes is pushing a nissan murano le, just in case of huge snow falls.

07-23-2012, 08:04 PM	#1
M Pulse Private First Class Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 140 iTrader: (1)	What do you drive in winter? I just picked up my new 2012 E92 M3 and so far I'm loving it. I hate to think about the cold already but I was wondering if you guys drive your M3 in the winter? If not, what's your winter car? I'm contemplating if I should get a winter beater or just enjoy the M3 all year around? In the GTA winters aren't actually that bad. Before my M3 I had a 335i coupe and I drove that all year around with a good set of winter rubber and never had any issues.
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07-23-2012, 08:18 PM	#2
Gearhead999s Major General Drives: E93 335is(wifes)E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 6,387 iTrader: (0)	Company vehicle that I drive most days and during the winter.If I did not have the luxury of having a 3rd vehicle,I would drive my M in the winter.My wife's 335is is driven year round with no issues in the winter. Last edited by Gearhead999s; 07-24-2012 at 07:59 AM.

07-23-2012, 09:36 PM	#4
CalgaryX3 Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E90 335i / 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 529 iTrader: (0)	My winter beater; a 1999 Honda CRV. I would never dream of driving the M3 in our Calgary winters, although it is done by many others, and from what I understand, the car is quite capable of. __________________ 2011 E90 M3 Alpine White on Fox Red 2007 E90 335I Graphite on Terra 2005 E83 3.0I Mocha on Black (Gone and forgotten)

07-23-2012, 09:46 PM	#5
BMW Fanatic Colonel Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,874 iTrader: (9)	When one only has one car then he/she must adapt it to winter driving. 235/40/18 all around on an 8" square set-up, this car is beast. No issues whatsoever, and people are saying we didn't really have a bad winter but the worst days were really some of the worst I've seen. This year I am upgrading to a second car though, so this thing will probably be off to iND for a couple months in dead winter. __________________ Arkym Hood CF, VMR 710 10F 11R, 265/295, OEM Performance Spoiler, Challenge Lip GB, H&R, iND CP, 5/15% tint, MS Air Scoops in Mexico Blue, more coming soon.

07-24-2012, 04:43 AM	#7
Seven7 First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 348 iTrader: (1)	This Attached Images

07-23-2012, 08:20 PM	#3
porshah First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 394 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	530XI for bad weather and winter.

07-23-2012, 10:56 PM	#6
M3-Mike Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 243 iTrader: (0)	I've driven my M3 for three winters now and it handles the snow just fine with proper winter tires. It is a bit low, so on days with heavy snow, you may want to take the bus...

07-24-2012, 08:16 AM	#8
BMWNTHZST Enthusiast Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 831 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [3.50] 2008 BMW 335i Conve ... [4.20] 2004 BMW M3 [4.50]	My E92 M3 is my daily driver even in the winter. Drive it and enjoy it I say! Attached Images __________________ 2011 E92 ///M3 Alpine White / Black 2008 E93 335i Black Sapphire Metallic / Saddle Brown 1997 840Ci Jet Black / Black 2004 E46 ///M3 Laguna Seca Blue / Black Last edited by BMWNTHZST; 07-25-2012 at 08:20 AM. Reason: added a photo

07-24-2012, 10:36 AM	#9
Jaypod BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Frozen M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,681 iTrader: (7)	E9x M3 is definitely fine for winter driving. Good set of snows and your good. Especially in Toronto. Drove my previous E90 M3 through a few winters without any issues.

07-24-2012, 11:35 AM	#10
schnell325 Bored at work.... Drives: '08 M3,'11 335xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BC Posts: 3,402 iTrader: (5)	I have a 2003 Subaru Outback that I putter around with, or I steal my wife's 335xi. Hehehe. __________________ 2008 SG E92 M3 6MT AA Stage 2 w/ Meth 2011 SG E90 335xi 6MT 2007 SG E70 X5 4.8is

07-24-2012, 01:47 PM	#11
drchuck72 Private First Class Drives: 2009 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 197 iTrader: (5)	I drive my 2009 E92 M3 everyday. I don't think I could stand driving around in anything less for 5-6 months. In the end, I know I am only going to own the car for 5 years or so. In the end, it's just a car and I want to enjoy it. But that's just me. DrC __________________ DR CHUCK 2009 E92 M3 Le Mans Blau on Schwartz. DCT, EDC, TECH PKG, M Drive. RAC RG63 19x9f ET22 19x10r ET22, Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 265 30R19f 295 30R19r, Ground Control Coilover Conversion, Eisenmann Race Exhaust.

07-24-2012, 07:39 PM	#12
enfield Civilian Drives: Range Rover Sport Supercharged Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 926 iTrader: (0)	Range Rover Sport Supercharged

07-24-2012, 08:57 PM	#13
MaxL Captain Drives: M3 e90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 835 iTrader: (0)	Daily-drive my M3 in the winter. It drives great. The only problem is when snow is too deep or ice blocks rip off the cardboard shield under the car. __________________ Running a business is like driving on a race track - My Blog

07-24-2012, 11:02 PM	#14
redline9001 Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3, MDX, Titan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 561 iTrader: (0)	M3 FTW... If snow is too deep I will drive the Titan.... __________________ 2011 E92 M3 \| JEREZ BLACK \| EXTENDED BAMBOO NOVILLO \| EXECUTIVE PKG \| M-DRIVE \| EDC \| M-DCT MODS \| KW S/O \| HRE P40SC \| Akra Evo \|ESS Akra Tune \| BMC drop in \| StopTech Trophies \| TMS Pulley \| LUX V3

07-25-2012, 01:32 AM	#15
Chowster E60_to_E90 Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 1,178 iTrader: (2)	A good set of snows, and some common sense will get you around most days in the M3! Attached Images __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2, 255/30 285/30 Performance Mods: Dinan stage 1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs, BPMSport stage II tune; V1 Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console; Arkym CF diffuser; OEM Edition grilles; IND painted reflectors/side gills; LUX; LED interior; tint

07-25-2012, 12:14 PM	#16
Simma Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 294 iTrader: (0)	This Attached Images

07-25-2012, 02:34 PM	#18
airwave808 Second Lieutenant Drives: MCB E92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 294 iTrader: (1)	M3 on dry winter days and Subary Legacy in snow.

07-25-2012, 02:50 PM	#19
JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,230 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i Coupe [5.00] 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [5.00]	Just picked up my winter wheels! Avant Garde 19" ZCP reps. Blizzaks LM-60 on order from Ben at TireRack. I plan on driving this baby in winter! For really bad days, deep snow, we will probably just share the 335i. It has a dedicated set of winter tires and rims and runs just fine in winter. __________________ Present: 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) Past: 2010 335i coupe (Monaco Blue, Cream Beige, Grey Poplar)

07-25-2012, 08:55 PM	#21
Mr. ///M3 RD Major General Drives: M3 Summer & C350 4MATIC Winter Join Date: May 2010 Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada Posts: 7,564 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 Coupe e92 [3.00] 2011 Benz 350 4MATIC [1.00] 1969 Restored Merce ... [0.00] 1987 BMW 535is [0.50] Cars from the Past [1.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [3.50]	I drive this in snow an slush (our DD and my wife's car). Got all season Continental tires on all four corners they work just fine for this part of Southwestern Ontario. Naturally when the roads are dry I sneak out with my M3 to get the milk on the other side of town Attached Images __________________ Cheers, Rolf-Dieter Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well ---> Click here for some good stuff I found

07-27-2012, 09:04 PM	#22
Chriskm3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,791 iTrader: (2)	i used to drive a 350z with winter tires back in the days, and i was getting stuck every snow fall. M3 rear wheel drive. Now I drive an audi a6 , quattro.(amazing feature) and wifes is pushing a nissan murano le, just in case of huge snow falls.

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