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#1 of 36 Lexus IS 350 driving experience in the snow by cstone558 Jan 15, 2007 (8:35 pm)
I replaced my 2006 IS 350 with a 2007 model after the first one was destroyed bu a dump truck.I was lucky to escape unscathed ( the car was written off ) Although I have recurring flashbacks. I Have had the 2007 model since November. I love this car. The space is tight at the back but my 2 teenagers don't seem to mind. So far the car has met my expectations. Today we had a heavy snowfall, hail. freezing rain...u name it.The car felt extremeely well balnced, the vdim kicked in a number of times to help out and then I figured out I had a snow button and it even got better. I don't believe you need all wheel drive after all. I am not sure howvever how the IS 250 withtout the VDIM would perform, it still has other safety systems I believe. I am curious. The one thing I hate about my IS is a lack of sun visor extender. My old ES 300 had it. I hope they remedy this in the future. Replies to this message: maxidrive (Jan 20, 2007 7:29 pm) cstone558 (Jan 21, 2007 1:26 pm) maxidrive (Jan 22, 2007 5:20 pm) lowrdison20s (Nov 13, 2008 11:09 am) cstone558 (Jan 21, 2007 1:28 pm) maxidrive (Jan 22, 2007 5:23 pm)
#2 of 36 Re: Lexus IS 350 driving experience in the snow [cstone558] by maxidrive Jan 20, 2007 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: cstone558 (Jan 15, 2007 8:35 pm) cstone558,   This season, there hasn't been much snow here in New England, lucky me! After reading your post, I feel less concerned about driving my IS 350 in the snow. Thanks! Anyway, I've been driving my old Toyota in bad weather just because I don't wanna get my IS dirty. Did you check out the new '08 400-hp IS-F on the Lexus website? The same gorgeous lines with a more aggressive look! Replies to this message: cstone558 (Jan 21, 2007 1:26 pm) maxidrive (Jan 22, 2007 5:20 pm) lowrdison20s (Nov 13, 2008 11:09 am) cstone558 (Jan 21, 2007 1:28 pm) maxidrive (Jan 22, 2007 5:23 pm)
#3 of 36 Re: Lexus IS 350 driving experience in the snow [maxidrive] by cstone558 Jan 21, 2007 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: maxidrive (Jan 20, 2007 7:29 pm) Hello maxidrive,   OH yes the IS 350 really is that good in the snow and I did worry about this when I first pruechased the car because I had people telling me that rear wheel drive cars are pigs in the snow. What's interesting is that both people making that statement had the nice looking RX-8 from Mazda. I was really shocked that the IS 350 performed so competently. Don't you find the lack of a sun visor extender irritating. I have experienced a lot of dust build up on the rims like a lot of other owners. Did u get the spoiler for your IS? I am still not sure if it adds or takes away from the sheer natural beauty of the IS 350 Replies to this message: maxidrive (Jan 22, 2007 5:20 pm) lowrdison20s (Nov 13, 2008 11:09 am)
#4 of 36 Re: Lexus IS 350 driving experience in the snow [maxidrive] by cstone558 Jan 21, 2007 (1:28 pm)
Replying to: maxidrive (Jan 20, 2007 7:29 pm) OH I forgot ...yes the IS-F looks really menacing...I wonder about the price tag..although the IS 350 represents really good value. Replies to this message: maxidrive (Jan 22, 2007 5:23 pm)
#5 of 36 Re: Lexus IS 350 driving experience in the snow [cstone558] by maxidrive Jan 22, 2007 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: cstone558 (Jan 21, 2007 1:26 pm) I rarely use the sun visor extender, so the lack of it doesn't bother me much. The extensive brake dust on the front wheels does irritate me, a lot! I usually just wipe it off with some wax in wintertime after a few trips and in summertime everytime after I go out. Just a lotta work! No, I didn't get the spoiler which I think would actually spoil the looks of the IS.">
#6 of 36 Re: Lexus IS 350 driving experience in the snow [cstone558] by maxidrive Jan 22, 2007 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: cstone558 (Jan 21, 2007 1:28 pm) The IS-F will be in the low $50K, out of my price range! Love its looks and power, though!
#7 of 36 IS350 by mldj98 Mar 11, 2007 (5:31 am)
What types of tires were you running on your IS350's? Snow tires I assume, correct? Thanks Replies to this message: maxidrive (Mar 11, 2007 12:30 pm) mldj98 (Mar 13, 2007 5:07 pm) cstone558 (Mar 13, 2007 6:36 pm) gotoyota (Nov 17, 2008 10:42 pm) cstone558 (Mar 11, 2007 2:13 pm)
#8 of 36 Re: IS350 [mldj98] by maxidrive Mar 11, 2007 (12:30 pm)
Replying to: mldj98 (Mar 11, 2007 5:31 am) No, the ones that came with the car. Replies to this message: mldj98 (Mar 13, 2007 5:07 pm) cstone558 (Mar 13, 2007 6:36 pm) gotoyota (Nov 17, 2008 10:42 pm)
#9 of 36 Re: IS350 [mldj98] by cstone558 Mar 11, 2007 (2:13 pm)
Replying to: mldj98 (Mar 11, 2007 5:31 am) Yes I definitely used snow tires. It would be a mistake not to. By the way I am getting 9.5 km per 100 km for fuel consumption - not sure what that translates into mpg but it's got to be close to 27mpg.
#10 of 36 Re: IS350 [maxidrive] by mldj98 Mar 13, 2007 (5:07 pm)
Replying to: maxidrive (Mar 11, 2007 12:30 pm) Wow! If I am not mistaken, just about all IS350's come equipped with the 18" Rims and summer tires. Although Lexus says that the 18" rims and summer tires are an option, just try and find a dealer that has just the standard 17" tires. I tried many, many Lexus dealers, they all said the same thing, unless you place a special order, which would take 90-120 days, the summer tires and rims are the way they come equipped. Having said all that, do you have the 18" rims and summer tires on your IS350? Thanks Replies to this message: cstone558 (Mar 13, 2007 6:36 pm) gotoyota (Nov 17, 2008 10:42 pm)

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