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Strange problem!

Old Feb 24, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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Hello everyone, so I leased a 2014 Lexus IS350 F Sport about 3 months ago. I live in San Diego and about 2 days ago it was raining and I was driving home for the first time in rain in this car. And I lost control the tail of my car going 78 (nothing happened thank god) but I wanted to see if that's normal?

Specially with the fact that I use to drive my 2005 Acura TL 90-95 miles in hardcore rain and no loss handling (I know it's stupid, only would do that on a empty freeway, won't risk the lives of other people).

It's strange that a car that's suppose to be better can't handle being driven in rain?!! Or is there something wrong with my car only?
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 12:47 PM
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Nothing wrong with your car. Traction and handling are two different thing. Do slow down.

Read this; http://blog.motorists.org/pros-cons-rear-wheel-drive-front-wheel-drive-or-all-wheel-drive/
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by daobn24
Nothing wrong with your car. Traction and handling are two different thing. Do slow down.

Read this; http://blog.motorists.org/pros-cons-rear-wheel-drive-front-wheel-drive-or-all-wheel-drive/



Thank you so much! Makes more sense now.
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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by daobn24
Nothing wrong with your car. Traction and handling are two different thing. Do slow down.

Read this; http://blog.motorists.org/pros-cons-...l-wheel-drive/
Great blog to read. Very educational, especially with the 3IS being my first RWD.
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