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Old 07-29-2017, 01:36 PM   #236
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The weight is even more amazing considering that the 3 is mostly a steel body, and the side impact test they showed in the live stream was impressive.

I also need to decide on RWD vs AWD. I had a S90D Loaner about a week ago when my S was in the shop for its 75k mile service. Commute that morning was rainy and it was nice having AP features for lane keeping and stop-and-go traffic. I was also impressed with the AWD capabilities -- really sticky in the wet (and I purposely tested it on a turn after a stop that my RWD S often slips on in the wet -- and the 90D didn't slip at all). I've driven a couple of D's and haven't noticed a noise difference. The motor whine might be slightly more audible on acceleration, but its still much quieter than any ICE...

Hopefully the AWD becomes avail before the tax credits start phasing out...
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