waremark wrote: In very slippery conditions, and presuming you don't have winter tyres, a RWD car does not have as much traction as a car with the weight of the engine over the driven wheels, which means that you will be among the first to get stuck on any upslope in slippery conditions.
oxtondriver wrote:Having never driven a rear wheel drive before, I was wondering how different they are to drive from a front wheel drive? And if there were any tips for driving a rear wheel drive?
Basically im asking because i'm considering buying a new car, and one of the contenders is a rear wheel drive. With never having driven a rear wheel drive before I was wondering if it would make much of a difference to how safe and easy the car is to drive? And if there is any real advantage to a rear wheel drive over a front wheel drive?
I know there is a lot of questions but all advice and help is welcome.
Thanks
Kris.
oxtondriver wrote:Thanks for the advice waremark.
I have read quite a few reviews on the BMW 1's and by and large they have been very positive. I have also read up on their Auot stop-start system, I must admit I was a bit confused at how this would cut down on fuel usage. I was under the impresion that every time you started the engine you used that little bit extra fuel. I think if you are aware of this then it would'nt take to long to get used to.
oxtondriver wrote:How have you come to drive them? is it through your work?
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