I never drive the E in rain or bad weather. It sits all winter. I drove it once in the rain and it is all over the place. that is why I always have a SUV as well.
The x5 was bought to replace my QX. The X5 was suppose to be a new winter/bad weather/bowhunting vehicle. But I was really enjoying, driving it daily.
So I was just thinking of selling my E. But after last night/this morning, I am reconsidering it. I was just wishing it would hook like the X5, but with real wheel drive, the only hope is some sticky sneakers.

The Nittos DRs drive like regular summer tires. Granted they do not hook as well as a M/T DR or a Hoosier DR. Both which are not very streetable. the Nittos have full tread depth as well. They handle great and they hook in a straight line alot better then a Contisport, Michilen Pilot or any other hard compound summer tire. I had them on my 700HP 03 Cobra

and at first look, you would never think it was a DR. At out loacal tracks, we have alot of older E55 racing. They all have drag radials on stock wheels. A few have custom Champions wheels. But they all use DR and at first glance, you would never know.(wolf in sheep's clothing)
Sports cars just do not do it for me. they look fast, so they better be fast.
I like the sleepers. maybe it is the grudgeracer in me?

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2011 BMW X5 M
2009 Mercedes E63 AMG-FOR SALE or TRADE