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Mike's ML · 12-12-2007, 08:13 AM

Remember AWD allows you to go slower and not get stuck. It will also allow you to go faster which will be a Big mistake. Remember cars have had 4 wheel brakes for a long time and they all slide off the road or into each other in the snow even with 4 wheel brakes. It's the ability to go slower, or at least not have to speed up to get up that hill, that is the secret to successful winter driving. I have driven 4 wheel drive vehicles in New England for 25 years. Have a happy and safe winter. You will really enjoy having an AWD vehicle.
Mike

12-12-2007, 08:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mike's ML BenzWorld Member Date registered: May 2006 Vehicle: 1990 190E, 1998 ML320, 2005 ML500SE Location: Rhode Island Posts: 350	Slower not Faster -- Remember AWD allows you to go slower and not get stuck. It will also allow you to go faster which will be a Big mistake. Remember cars have had 4 wheel brakes for a long time and they all slide off the road or into each other in the snow even with 4 wheel brakes. It's the ability to go slower, or at least not have to speed up to get up that hill, that is the secret to successful winter driving. I have driven 4 wheel drive vehicles in New England for 25 years. Have a happy and safe winter. You will really enjoy having an AWD vehicle. Mike Last edited by Mike's ML : 12-12-2007 at 08:24 AM.