I'm getting rid of my Lexus and thinking of picking up a used Continental GT.

As this will be my daily driver and I live in NJ...it will see snow and ice...I know it's AWD but how does it handle lousy weather?

The Lexus was not so hot in the snow even with the AWD...but it was way better than my rear wheel drive BMW!

Thanks!!

 

With all winter driving, it comes down to tires! A Bentley GT is a tank in the winter when properly equipped. I'd recommend getting a dedicated set of winter wheels and tires and you'll be fine.

Did you change the tires on your Lexus and BMW?

 

I didn't change the tires on the other cars but should have...I went with all seasons...I definitely will get snows for the Bentley if I get it.

I'm also thinking of looking at the MB CL550...

 

Yeah, all seasons seem to be the best of neither world... half-assed summer and half-assed winter performance. Even in Canadian winters () and as long as I've had winter tires, I've never had a problem. Not once. Even with cars that you'd think would be terrible in the snow and ice.

I'd also recommend getting a set of dedicated rims for the winter that you won't mind beating up on...

 

Agreed, it's all about the tires, I drive a quattroporte with winter tires / rims and no issues what so ever in Chicago, without them it would be a death trap. If the CL550 is 2009 + I believe it is a 4matic also ....

 

it handles great in rain, okay in icy conditions, but i just dont have the heart to drive it in a snowstorm

 

Well I bought the car and got a set of 19" wheels for winter driving and am ordering some snow tires as well...should be interesting!

 

Congratulations - I'm sure you are going to love the car. What color combination did you end up getting? Did it come with the fedora & walking stick. Can't wait to see pictures. Hopefully you can post soon.

 

Hysterical...

You remembered that huh?

It's the same car...so I'm sure the wife will be ragging on me non stop!

I nearly bought 2 other cars but went with the original one...

It's black/black, dark tinted wheels, red cross stitching, dark tinted aluminum fascia panels and piano black console and door inserts. I think it looks great!

I can't wait to start driving it...I'm sure I'll be a fool and do the GIAC flash as well to add another 100hp!! It's a beast already...I'm just dying to know what another 100hp and over 100 ft/lbs of torque will do to it!

Can you imagine 700HP!!??

I'll see if I can post up some pics the dealer sent me.

I pick up the car Tuesday!!!!! I can't wait...