Buying IS300
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I am this close to getting an IS300. My parents are hesitant beacuase they are worried it won't handle well in the snow being RWD. I live in the NJ, PA, MD area so its not like Aspen or anything. What shiould I say to them? Also, what would be a fair price to pay right now?? Thanks guys.
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Your parents are absolutely right!! The car sucks in the snow..even the slightest amount can be dicey (with the 17's) and the snow button on.
I've never tried it with a set of 16's and snow tires so maybe someone else can speak to this, although I can't imagine it's great.
I've never tried it with a set of 16's and snow tires so maybe someone else can speak to this, although I can't imagine it's great.
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Originally Posted by rominl
is300 has 16" wheels option with all season tires. not all is300 come with 17s and summer tires
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Well i do not have an IS300, but I have had plenty of RWD cars. No matter what tires you have, RWD and snow just does not mix very well. You would be better off getting a cheap FWD car for the snow, maybe a $1000 sentra or something crappy. That way when the soccer mom rear ends you in the out-of-control minivan on ice, you won't care.
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i have all season and live in md. the tire were great .how much gas pressue you put in that matters. i used the snow button for fun and it only lets you take off in second gear and tries to limit you from going high speed. i had my car for almost 5 years. stuck once in the drive way because it a upward high climb before the main road. no matter what snow, ice, or rain it will happen to anyone. even 4wd. cause i have a wrx also. crash and burned.
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