I am strongly considering buying a GS300 with the Sportdesign package. I live in Northern Westchester, New York. The one and only thing that is making me hesitate is that I'm worried about how a rear-wheel drive vehicle will handle in the rain and snow. I drive an Audi A4 Quattro right now which handles unbelievably in any conditions. I know I'm not gonna get the same bad- weather handling from the GS300, but how does the var handle on a wet highway? And how crippled is it in snow?