heatherg

Hi,
I just bought a used C300 4Matic with 21,000 miles on it. I did quite a bit of research before I bought it, but of course now I am hearing about some issues that are worrisome and I would really appreciate some general advice. I live in MA so I will be driving in all kinds of weather. Any tips for driving in snow? Rain? Keeping the car clean/type of wax to use? Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Domm

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the purchase

I recommend Rain-X on the windows and a full synthetic wax on the paint for durability/water beading with a top coat of carnauba wax for shine.

TCP442

Hey Heatherg....Good luck on the '09 C300...I have an '09 C Luxury, and I love the car.....I bought mine 20 mos ago with 13,000 on it...IT now has 21000...no issues...as a matter of fact I clayed and polished mine today...kind of a 4th holiday tradition...I used Meguiars nxt gen, after the claying ...came out great on the Palladium color...Good luck on the car...I hope you enjoy the ride....

Sportstick

Congratulations and best wishes.....for the Massachusetts winter, Blizzak WS70 tires. If you are not too high a performance driver, Conti DWS are great in the rain and can get you through the early, lighter snow as you transition to winter.

I use Collinite 845 wax (it's sold as "insulator wax" - don't be turned off by that!)which is a very easy apply/wipe, and has very good durability. It was recommended by another forum member, and he was right!

BTW, my 09 has been just about bulletproof...probably the highest quality car I've had over four years.