My IS350 got stuck in the snow, now I'm really considering to trade it
02-02-11, 07:16 PM
#16
You shouldn't trade it in for that. NYC has had record breaking snow and i only got stuck once with general exclaim uhp tires and when that happen i took out my shovel and i was out on my way asap. This car is too much fun in the summer or any time when there isn't now to trade it in for that.
02-02-11, 07:32 PM
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02-02-11, 08:03 PM
#22
a gas in the snow???
id love an is-f or 350, but i had be logical...either would need a winter car or just buy the awd250...couldnt be happier with my choice...i find it amusing to see the little sporty cars stuck in the snow...i laugh as i plow through the snow
02-02-11, 08:48 PM
#23
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.
Be safe out there everyone!
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02-02-11, 08:55 PM
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we've gotten almost 60 inches so far this season, I have ALL Seasons on 20" rims with 30 series tires and I haven't gotten stuck once. And I've taken the car to PA, MA and Upstate NY snowboarding 5 times so far. If it's not your blizzaks, then it sounds like you just need to learn how to drive. You can't stop in snow and then expect to just start going again. You have to keep it moving. IDK man, I dont mean any offense by my post but idk what else to say.
02-02-11, 09:13 PM
#26
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?
How does your RWD IS350 do in snow, for those who have one?
Also, the car isn't that light, it weighs over 3,500 lbs.
Also, from the pic it looks like you are trying to back in whilst going up a slope? It's no wonder you aren't making it. Rear wheel drive cars aren't meant to do that.
02-02-11, 09:18 PM
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02-02-11, 09:22 PM
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Infra sorry your wrong narrow tires do give you better traction in the "snow". If you live were it snow all the time it's a know fact. Reason why I run 225-45 and not the 255-40-18. Read this link here http://m.motortrend.com/womt/112_990...ity/index.html
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02-02-11, 09:25 PM
#29
The Audi taught me quickly about the constant euro repair problems and I hated the half dozen check engine lights I had to deal with, not to mention the two roadside stranding (one out of state) in the two years I owned it.
Funny how now that I have something fast and reliable I find myself cruising Audi and BMW lots remembering how nice the Audi drove in comparison to the Lex (at least when it wasn't in the shop.)
I've also had 3 AWD cars before the Lex, and do miss it in the snow... Makes a big difference as I actually looked forward to snow to go have fun in!
My saving grace on the A4 was a bumper to bumper extended warranty with $0 deductible, which I would not hesitate to buy if I went with a BMW either!
BOL
Vince
