Originally Posted by delhi

^ having own various AWD cars, I know your experience above is placebo. AWD do not help you to stop. It only helps the car to gain traction therefore acceleration. In fact with the AWD equipment will result in a heavier car than the non AWD variant. Simple physics would then dictate that the larger mass vehicle will not stop as well as a lighter one. Sorry to burst your bubble.

AWD marketing at Lexus has pwnd you.

Originally Posted by CarAndDriver

Just not the IS 250 AWD with an automatic and a 0-60 time of 8.3 seconds according to Lexus. I think my brother's 05 Odyssey is about that quick.

Originally Posted by fredw1

My 4-year lease is up, and I'm turning my baby in. Despite it's low mileage (26K), and near immaculate condition, it made little financial sense for me to buy the lease out for more than the car would be worth. The poor mileage and marginal handling in snow were contributing factors.

I test drove several AWD cars, including the two finalists: the Infinity EX 35 and the Lexus IS. I chose the latter. It's not the most powerful car out there, but it has a good balance of power, handling, fuel economy, and creature comforts.

I'll miss the riding-on-rails feeling, the 9000 rpm redline, and the smooth-sounding rotary. I'll also miss what I think is probably the best automotive forum anywhere. Everything here is well organized, well moderated, and informative, without being overloaded with advertisements.

I'll drop in from time to time to see what's happening here, so keep up the good work.