[Marcy]

Those headlights are going to be a nightmare in the winter as snow accumulates on that "shelf" between the Nike-esque swoosh LED lights and the main headlight unit.

 

[rwdftw]

haven't heard a problem with the IS350.

 

[spoonful]

haven't heard a problem with the IS350.

has the new IS350 even had a winter to go through yet? I could see it potentially building up, but I'm curious if the airflow over that area will simply blow it away?

 

[Lex Luther]

Airflow could stop the problem. I can see what you are talking about though. You'd think that they would test for something like that during cold conditions testing though. It would be an annoying problem to have. Haven't heard of someone actually having it yet though. Not a big enough problem to deter me from my purchase

 

[Marcy]

I do think we're going to see problems with snow/ice accumulating there and blocking the headlights. We'll have to carry a snow brush in the trunk, to brush away the debris before setting off.

I can already see it now, we can call it the RC snow brush mod.

 

[soarer]

Even on headlights that don't have a 'shelf' below them this still happens, snow sticks, of course after it builds up enough some will slide off, but either way we still have to clear off our headlights.

 

[rwdftw]

has the new IS350 even had a winter to go through yet? I could see it potentially building up, but I'm curious if the airflow over that area will simply blow it away?

that is true but I'd think Lexus did cold weather testing on the IS before releasing it. Any great north IS owners wanna chime in? lol

 

[soarer]

there will be a lot of wind resistance in that area since it just won't let air flow right over but fight with the car to go over.

 

[rwdftw]

well another 2 weeks and we'll see if any IS250 IS350 owners are complaining


But honestly I expect lexus to do winter testing on cars before releasing them

2014 Lexus IS Tested for 1.6 Million Kilometers - Toyota Titans

 

[thinkalittle]

Really? This is what you think of when looking at a car? Get off your lazy bum and clean off your headlights. Snow accumulates there anyways and it is illegal and unsafe to drive with blocked headlights. Yes it is inconvenient but your windshield is going to be covered as well so take the extra 7 seconds and wipe off your headlights. Enjoy your car the other 8759 hours and 59 minutes of the year.

 

[soarer]

Really? This is what you think of when looking at a car? Get off your lazy bum and clean off your headlights. Snow accumulates there anyways and it is illegal and unsafe to drive with blocked headlights. Yes it is inconvenient but your windshield is going to be covered as well so take the extra 7 seconds and wipe off your headlights. Enjoy your car the other 8759 hours and 59 minutes of the year.

I completely agree.

In winter I have a habit of cleaning my cars every second day, usually it's just a quick rinse down at the local coin-op, a few dollars goes a long way.
Then at least once a week I give it a really good wash down, soap, conditioner, and all that cool stuff.

 

[westash]

 

[westash]

We get a little snow where I live. My GS350 last night

 

[2DoorFan]

For those, like me, who still live north of Mason and Dixon's line where snow happens, the car cover makes a worthwhile investment.

 

[DCRH]

that's crazy, i'd hate having to clean snow and ice off my car every morning, rather have a garage to keep my vehicle in.

 

[soarer]

For those, like me, who still live north of Mason and Dixon's line where snow happens, the car cover makes a worthwhile investment.

Is that a car cover specifically made for that car or is it some universal one?