JCL, no I have a 6sp auto it was so hard to find a manual here and especially with the comfort pkg that I really wanted. But yes I agree, the manual would have way more control in any situation. I have tried the HDC on some steep off road adventures but never on ice. I can't find a big enough hill  lol and I'm afraid if it's too icy I'll slide down and crash (even though I believe my x3 is invincible sometimes lol! ) And about the locking diffs and such subject they are good for traction but for the precise control aspect I don't believe the can offer what open diffs and dsc can provide because the system works to give you the most control in any situation rather than the extra straight forward traction. Every vehicle has it's advantages though. But what I've seen is the engineering put into these cars makes them capable in ways they were not even intended just because the technology is so smart. And yes I LOVE my x3, and to NIGHTMARE, yes I love my maxima, I've had an 00, 02, an this 04. Loved every single one of them to death.
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2007 X3
Monaco Blue, Navi, Premium, cold wthr, comfort pkgs
2004 Maxima SE 6MT
Liquid Silver, Journey pkg, driver preferred, premium, Bose, sports kit, 6 Speed Manual, Full Suspension mods, a whole lotta fun.
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