With the introduction of the xi models in 2001, BMW brought back AWD which 
hadn't been an option in the 3-series since 1991 when the E30 325iX was 
discontinued. BMW produced the 325xi and 330xi in the US between 2001–2005, 
but only in Sedan (4-door) trim.

The AWD models were well received by reviewers for giving customers in 
severe winter climates the option of an AWD 3-series. At the same time, the 
xi was criticized for its added weight, slower acceleration, decreased gas 
mileage, softer suspension, and poor original equipment tires.[24][25]

The transfer case used in all BMW E46 xi models is manufactured by New 
Venture Gear, Inc., which is owned by Magna Powertrain. The NV 124 transfer 
case used in the E46 xi models is a full-time four-wheel-drive gear driven 
transfer case.[26]

The xi models have a permanent front/rear 38:62 torque split which differs 
from the E46's successor, the E9X, which incorporated BMW's new xDrive 
platform. Both the front and rear differentials in the E46 xi are open 
differentials which are aided by DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) to control 
wheel spin and oversteer/understeer.

The xi models were only produced in left-hand drive, and as such were not 
sold in RHD markets such as the United Kingdom.

"Uredija" <info@rietmu.lt> wrote in message 
news:i29gep$g4c$1@trimpas.omnitel.net...
> Sveiki,
>
> Noreciau paklausti turinciu E46 4x4 varanciais ratais. Kaip ju pravazumas? 
> Ar jaucias nors kiek ar neapsimoka? Ziema maniskis E36 paklimdavo kartais 
> tai dabar dairaus i auto su visais ratais varoma. Domina pravazumas ziema.
> Aciu uz atsakymus?