How well does a BMW hold up in extreme colds.

Asked by gweston88 Dec 19, 2015 at 06:06 PM about the 2004 BMW X3 3.0i AWD

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I live in Colorado and I'm looking to buy a new car. I know that I need AWD. I am just curious as to if the cars electrical system, and or engine will hold up in a Colorado winter.

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Bob answered 8 years ago

BMW will hold up fine, but they are one of the more unreliable brands. Unless you have a deep pocketbook, don't buy a BMW that does not have a warranty. More reliable brands are Toyota, Honda, Acura, Lexus and Lincoln.

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F_O_R answered 8 years ago

Subaru's AWD system is the best but be aware of the oil consumption issue. Some cars are OK but some are not.

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JSNOWHOOK answered 8 years ago

Don't listen to them. I have an '04 X3 with 195,000 miles. It is the most stable car I've ever driven in the ice and snow. I had one minor issue with the transmission control unit, but it was an easy fix. I just reset it. Keep up with the maintenance and it'll be a great car for you, especially in this Colorado climate.

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