I just upgrade my 1998 C230 to a 2005 C240 4-Matic AWD. The C230 was horrible in wet and snowy conditions. I'm looking forward to driving a AWD car.
How do 4-Matic owners rate Mercedes 4-Matics?
I'm on my second C-class 4matic, and I really like the feature. The cars are really confidence-inspiring in the snow and on wet roads. I think you'll be impressed.
Enjoy!
just don't be 1 of those idiots that think they're invincible when the snow hits. I really dig the 4-matic feature. It's harder to tool around in the snow as I like to do since i have this nice big culdasac to do donuts in whenever it snows...
but yeah, those SUV drivers KILL me when they fly down the highway at 90 when it's snow...the snow won't really hurt ya with a 4-matic car...that ice will.
I have been driving my 4matic for over a year now and I love it. Just be careful taking those turns especially when there are leaves on the road. If and when the car slides or looses traction it will take about 1-2 seconds before you will feel the system try to compensate for it. It is great. Just do not be over confident. It has saved me a few times in slippery exit ramps and leaves filled wet roads.
Have fun!
I don't have one, and have never driven one, BUT I started a thread asking for people's opinion when I was considering buying one. I think without exception, everyone who owns one loves theirs.
However, a technician as my dealer advises against them (we have so little snow here, they really are not needed for winter traction anyway). His point was that the transmissions run hotter so they constantly endure more stress.
I have also read that some of the front-end parts are more expensive, and go out more ofter than on their RWD counterparts.
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