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Old 10-20-07, 01:03 AM
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Can someone confirm that the 98 GS300 is indeed rear wheel drive?

If so, what is the traction feature for Snow conditions? Power drive?

Fuel economy?

would this be a good car for Montana's winter highways?
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Old 10-20-07, 01:09 AM
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All 2nd gen GS are RWD.


The snow feature basically starts off in 2nd gear instead of 1st gear to reduce wheel spin. Get winter tires and take it easy. I've never been to montana before so I dont know what the conditions are like. But keep in mind the GS isn't too great with snow. You might want to buy a beater with 4wd instead.
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Thanks GSteg.

Any other feedback. It is too beautiful of a car to walk away from. What is the snow feature for then?

What is the fuel ecomony like?
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Originally Posted by FatCat56
Thanks GSteg.

Any other feedback. It is too beautiful of a car to walk away from. What is the snow feature for then?

What is the fuel ecomony like?
Originally Posted by GSteg
All 2nd gen GS are RWD.


The snow feature basically starts off in 2nd gear instead of 1st gear to reduce wheel spin. Get winter tires and take it easy. I've never been to montana before so I dont know what the conditions are like. But keep in mind the GS isn't too great with snow. You might want to buy a beater with 4wd instead.
I think he answered your question.
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the gas mileage is fair...I live in NYC and I do alot of city driving and occasional highway and my gas mileage is about 20-22mpg combined.
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Does anyone have experience with driving in the snow?

Thoughts/recomendations?
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Okay To Disregaurd. I Have Found Info Using Search Feature.
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