Decision!! AWD or RWD IS350
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Decision!! AWD or RWD IS350
Hi guys,
It's time for me to decide whether to get a AWD version or RWD version of IS350. I just moved to the upper part of OH not too long ago and I was wondering if AWD is a necessity for this part of region. I like RWD more for its performance and better mileage but the fact that my region does snow sometimes during winter, AWD should probably be the way to go. If I can recall, the AWD loses the 8 speed transmission + four-piston calipers front brake + adaptive variable suspension right? Is there any noticeble difference of the ride height between RWD & AWD? Please give me some advice.
Something that I notice too, as to why my region sells AWD version only, whereas the west coast (CA) sells all the RWD version? Do they not snow at all??
It's time for me to decide whether to get a AWD version or RWD version of IS350. I just moved to the upper part of OH not too long ago and I was wondering if AWD is a necessity for this part of region. I like RWD more for its performance and better mileage but the fact that my region does snow sometimes during winter, AWD should probably be the way to go. If I can recall, the AWD loses the 8 speed transmission + four-piston calipers front brake + adaptive variable suspension right? Is there any noticeble difference of the ride height between RWD & AWD? Please give me some advice.
Something that I notice too, as to why my region sells AWD version only, whereas the west coast (CA) sells all the RWD version? Do they not snow at all??
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Winters here can be pretty rough. I had a s2000 before I got my 250 awd. I dont have any trouble gettin through the snow anymore. Though some ppl will claim rwd is just as good as awd w winter tires. Most of those ppl havent even owned both rwd and awd and driven in the winter conditions we get here.
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Hi guys,
It's time for me to decide whether to get a AWD version or RWD version of IS350. I just moved to the upper part of OH not too long ago and I was wondering if AWD is a necessity for this part of region. I like RWD more for its performance and better mileage but the fact that my region does snow sometimes during winter, AWD should probably be the way to go. If I can recall, the AWD loses the 8 speed transmission + four-piston calipers front brake + adaptive variable suspension right? Is there any noticeble difference of the ride height between RWD & AWD? Please give me some advice.
Something that I notice too, as to why my region sells AWD version only, whereas the west coast (CA) sells all the RWD version? Do they not snow at all??
It's time for me to decide whether to get a AWD version or RWD version of IS350. I just moved to the upper part of OH not too long ago and I was wondering if AWD is a necessity for this part of region. I like RWD more for its performance and better mileage but the fact that my region does snow sometimes during winter, AWD should probably be the way to go. If I can recall, the AWD loses the 8 speed transmission + four-piston calipers front brake + adaptive variable suspension right? Is there any noticeble difference of the ride height between RWD & AWD? Please give me some advice.
Something that I notice too, as to why my region sells AWD version only, whereas the west coast (CA) sells all the RWD version? Do they not snow at all??
If you drive mostly on flat surfaces, RWD with quality winter tires is fine. If you drive uphill, or if your area is poorly plowed, I would consider AWD.
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I would get RWD for the better transmission, and little better gas miles, i used to have 1st gen IS300 with Blizzak winter tyres on, it handle even better than AWD with all season tires in the winter, my car was drop on coils too, and how many snow days in Ohio these days? My guess about 20 days max out of the year? Go RWD my friend
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From lexus.com.cn:
When moving off in snow conditions or slippery road surfaces, the SNOW mode helps to enhance acceleration and stabilize the vehicle's pickup. In this mode, the power of the vehicle is suitably reduced to prevent wheel spin and achieve better accelerating performance.
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I'm talking about, how well does it actually work when we have the discussion going on in this thread about getting AWD versus RWD.
If it was a mode that really put confidence in the driver in snowy conditions, then I would've expected that it would've been mentioned in the decision between AWD and RWD, but it wasn't. So, I'm getting the impression that even with RWD and snow mode, most drivers seem more content with just getting the AWD.
Does anyone here know of how well the Snow mode works with the RWD?
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Well I get that. Maybe I should rephrase the question.
I'm talking about, how well does it actually work when we have the discussion going on in this thread about getting AWD versus RWD.
If it was a mode that really put confidence in the driver in snowy conditions, then I would've expected that it would've been mentioned in the decision between AWD and RWD, but it wasn't. So, I'm getting the impression that even with RWD and snow mode, most drivers seem more content with just getting the AWD.
Does anyone here know of how well the Snow mode works with the RWD?
I'm talking about, how well does it actually work when we have the discussion going on in this thread about getting AWD versus RWD.
If it was a mode that really put confidence in the driver in snowy conditions, then I would've expected that it would've been mentioned in the decision between AWD and RWD, but it wasn't. So, I'm getting the impression that even with RWD and snow mode, most drivers seem more content with just getting the AWD.
Does anyone here know of how well the Snow mode works with the RWD?
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