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Old 05-09-2008, 06:57 AM   #1 (permalink)
rs1985
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4Matic VS Paddle Shifter

next yr
09 in Canada
either we have the rear wheel drive with paddle shifter
or we can get 4matic
so which one will you guys choose ?

btw
i live in Vancouver BC
where there is some snow and a lot of rain
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Old 05-09-2008, 07:44 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I would go with the paddle shifters. i got the 4matic because of snow but a lot of times wish i didnt.
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For snow use, the 4 wd is the way to go.

The regular console shifter works fine in a manual mode (push left to downshift, right to upshift), it's easy to use and reach. Just my opinion based on 9K miles of driving rwd automatic 08 C300.
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4matic for the snow FTW
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