I find it to be very secure and reassuring in inclement weather. It is quiet (much quieter than my father's 2010 model) and an overall joy to drive. The car is smooth on the highway and appropriately taught around town. This means you need to plan a bit ahead to take advantage of the torque vectoring, especially if your car has a manual transmission like mine. One thing to consider though is that, when taking turns off throttle, SH-AWD is not active and the car (front heavy as it is) under-steers. It is addicting, and I find myself goosing the throttle all the time-much to the dismay of all the dead dinosaurs out there (more on that later). It begs for you to stay on the power to "push" the car through turns. The SH-AWD is like having a magic carpet under you. The ride is smooth and relaxed in normal driving, but comes alive when pushed. This is immensely helpful in day-to-day driving (again. No drama, just direct, immediate, acceleration. The car hooks up and pounces like a hungry cat. When pulling out into traffic from a stop or speeding into a left turn to beat traffic, the AWD system provides supreme confidence. However, my favorite thing about the car is the SH-AWD. Having strong pulling power on the highway is a huge plus, particularly when merging in metro-Atlanta traffic. What most people do not expect is that the car is FAST. It is a nice looking car (I particularly like the interior) but not flashy. The TL's "anonymity" is a plus in my book. He is already talking about selling it because of the cost, poor BMW customer service, impractically small dimensions, and the many eat looks he gets from other drivers. My friend bought a very nice BMW 335 sedan when I bought my car. It was a good compromise between the mundane Honda sibling and a used BMW. So I did! Only, I got the one with the big engine, super-handling all-wheel drive, and … great stereo/technology. It gives four-door, mid-sized, practicality, sporty driving dynamics, comfort, and tasteful style to my otherwise "nose-to-the-grindstone" life. As a lifelong car enthusiast with a baby and a frugal spouse, the TL fit the bill.
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