[aceman]

Hey folks,

Thinking of upgrading from my 2005 E500 4matic. I need something bigger, and am seriously thinking about the 740I. However - being in NJ, am very concerned about not having AWD.

Couple of questions - have those of you who live in snow areas w/ RWD cars had good luck w/ a good pair of snow tires?

For those of you w/ the 750IX - i drive roughly 20-22K miles per year, i prefer to get some decent mpg (thus the interest in the 740i), but what are you getting with the 750IX? If you have the 740I, what is your mpg? I get 20mpg on my e-class, mainly hwy driving...curious what some realtime mpg numbers are for both models...

Finally - just want to confirm - do these cars have the 6 speed or 8 speed tranny?

I read some folks getting 10-13K off sticker in may 2010, were there rebates because right now i'm not seeing any online...

I will take any advice given, this could be my first bimmer...

thx in advance

Aceman