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      02-10-2011, 12:55 AM   #8
Chowster
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Drives: 2011 E90 M3
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Surrey, BC, Canada

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I had a E60 535i for 3 years, and now have an E90 M3. If it weren't for the amazing V8 in the M3, I would still be driving a 5 series, probably an F10 550. The E60 has way more room, and a much more usable trunk. I find the E90 a tad small.

Age is NO issue. Family size definitely is. Small kids are ok in a E90. Teens and adults will be cramped. Leg and knee room is definitely limited in the back.

Regardless of which car, RWD is no problems as long as you have a dedicated set of winter wheels/tires. Don't rely on AS tires - they're mediocre all year round. In TO, you'll want winters, and that way you can really enjoy yourself in the summer months as well.

Most people feel pretty strongly about getting xi or not. Personal choice. I wouldn't get xi if I lived in Toronto, unless i lived in a very hilly neighbourhood, but that's just me. I have E60 snows for sale, but they would have to be shipped from Vancouver.

Good luck.
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2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2 wheels
Performance Mods: Dinan St.1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs; BPM St.II, DCT, servo tunes
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