chi123

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I was coming home from school yesterday and got stuck in 3 inches of snow trying to get into my garage. This is like the fifth time it's happened already and now I'm really thinking about getting rid of this car for an '07 BMW 335xi but I'm worried about it's fuel pump issues. Last visit to the dealer, the mechanic and I were talking about traction on this thing and he said I'm going to get little since my trunk is empty and the rear wheels are too wide for a light car. It's not my tires cause they are Blizzak LM-25Vs with 7/32 tread remaining. Now, that I got in my garage, I can't get out now with the 3 feet of snow in front of my garage and throughout the ally.





How does your RWD IS350 do in snow, for those who have one?

Jeff Lange

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I have a RWD IS250, and I haven't gotten stuck yet. In fact I've been quite happy with the performance. Did you try snow mode?

Jeff

Sffd103

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You can move to Cali.......where it's sunny!

llamaboiz

i have a 350 and i haven't gotten stuck yet~ then again it hasn't even snowed here this winter~ (any winter... ever on my island that is~)

chi123

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Yup, used it many times but don't prefer it. Before getting home, I got stuck at a slushy road right after an intersection. I tried snow mode, manual to stay in 1st gear, and lightly letting off the brake pedal without pressing gas, lightly pressing gas, but no of that worked. I finally got moving gunning it to 5000 RPM, but definitely made a scene doing that.

ald03

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thats why i bought an awd 250...its a beast in the snow...i fly pass plow trucks

Bigrahizzl

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wow just cuz it got stuck your going to trade it on??? come on. I couldnt drive my 350 2 years ago in the snow so i decided to catch a ride with my parents in their van. Lesson learned whenever it snows just catch a ride form someone. I knew this would be a problem in the winter.

Jeff Lange

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Yeah I don't care for snow mode 98% of the time, but if you're actually stuck, it does give you more precise throttle control.

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Jeff

CPMD

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Whatever you do, don't swap it for the 3 series lol. Like a member posted, try using snow mode as well. I have a 2GS and it handles decent with snow mode, and all season tires. I can only imagine how much better it would handle with blizzaks. Also, it does take some getting used to driving a RWD in the snow.

4drScion

here in nebraska i have the same problem simple solution buy a beater it gets you through the winter, cheaper on insurance, and keeps the miles of the lexus best part you dont have to worry about door dings at work lol

fasteddy91

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Mine did not do too well either. I was sliding all over the place on my summer tires. Good thing it only snows once every 35 years or so where I'm at.

laobo979

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I'm in the northeast got hit with 18 inches within 24hrs no problem. I use blizzak also 225/45/18 all around, sometime snow mode, always in sport mode to down shift, and always traction control off for that extra power. If you leave traction on it just gonna cut power everytime your wheels spin.

chi123

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Yeah, I only been driving and had this car for 4 months. I never intended to buy a Lexus, I was surely going to get an '07 BMW 328i back then but just saw the great deal on my IS350. Did some research and was like, "Wow, 0-60 in 5.6" and called the dealer for the test drive and brought it. Now, the prices on the 335xi came down and a few dealers can trade for the IS350 with similar miles and same year. I would totally trade considering how badly this car does in snow and only get 15.5 MPG in my daily driving but the reliability of the 335xi concerns me. Lots of people complain about fuel pump issues and those cost hundreds in repairs, I'm starting college next year so that's an issue considering how reliable this Lexus has been so far. But again, the 335xi is all wheel drive and with three simple mods, it can reach 400HP easily.

ohiostate

Exactly what I was thinking.. You live in IL, your going to get snow
Just buy a beater truck

chi123

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LOL, I was thinking the exact thing except something like an '05 Ford Explorer with AWD maybe but 18 year old's like me can't afford to own two cars.