Living in Minnesota........Loving the 450h, but RWD?
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Living in Minnesota........Loving the 450h, but RWD?
We own the RX450H and love the winter driving of the AWD.
So, I would love to get the Hybrid but am worried it is a RWD. And snowbirds drive a RWD lexus and have any input for me?
Thanks,
Will
So, I would love to get the Hybrid but am worried it is a RWD. And snowbirds drive a RWD lexus and have any input for me?
Thanks,
Will
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There's going to be an AWD version of GS350 in NA.
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Looks like OP wants the 450h though.
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Yes, I saw the GS350AWD. I like the Hybrid. LOVE the bamboo steering wheel and interior wood and really like the milage.
Just concerned with Minnesota winter nights. BUT, I do think a good set of snow tires and conservative driving will get me through.
And if it is REALLY bad.........we have the RX450h.
Just concerned with Minnesota winter nights. BUT, I do think a good set of snow tires and conservative driving will get me through.
And if it is REALLY bad.........we have the RX450h.
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Hehe just go with the GS350 AWD
If I were to choose:
GS350 (RWD F-sport or AWD regular) > GS 450h
though I can't deny that the GS450h has more power and is slightly faster (than GS350/GS250) as well as more economical (?).
But nothing beats having an AWD system.
I you were in this dilemma, I'd suggest you go for the GS350 AWD
Hope that helps
If I were to choose:
GS350 (RWD F-sport or AWD regular) > GS 450h
though I can't deny that the GS450h has more power and is slightly faster (than GS350/GS250) as well as more economical (?).
But nothing beats having an AWD system.
I you were in this dilemma, I'd suggest you go for the GS350 AWD
Hope that helps
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I drive a GS400 north of Calgary. You need the best snow tires you can buy and you need to live with the limitations. Which also means enjoy the hell out of your car in the summer!
Around here I've noticed virtually all newer luxury/sport sedans are AWD whether its Lexus, BMW, Benz, Infiniti. I don't think the dealers even stock RWD models of many of these cars.
Around here I've noticed virtually all newer luxury/sport sedans are AWD whether its Lexus, BMW, Benz, Infiniti. I don't think the dealers even stock RWD models of many of these cars.
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Am in MN as well. I use to drive my IS-F during winter with Blizzaks but it was a challenge specially during days when the roads were slick due to ice and black ice. I have since put in storage and I now drive a 4x4. So I vote GS 350 AWD or hope the h with awd will be another variant.
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Put proper winter tires on and be cautious/careful and you can safely drive almost anything in winter. I had a 335i through three winters a few years ago, and now the GSh.
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