4-matic
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2004 CLK320
4-matic
I am wondering if 4-matic is a good option to have.
I live in Toronto and my daily commute is a w209 (CLK320). There are a few big snow days every year that I have to be extra careful driving this Rwd car even with 4 snow tires. Sure this is inconvenient but is it worth it for the extra money and weight to have 4-matic all year long?
I live in Toronto and my daily commute is a w209 (CLK320). There are a few big snow days every year that I have to be extra careful driving this Rwd car even with 4 snow tires. Sure this is inconvenient but is it worth it for the extra money and weight to have 4-matic all year long?
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Yes.
I am wondering if 4-matic is a good option to have.
I live in Toronto and my daily commute is a w209 (CLK320). There are a few big snow days every year that I have to be extra careful driving this Rwd car even with 4 snow tires. Sure this is inconvenient but is it worth it for the extra money and weight to have 4-matic all year long?
I live in Toronto and my daily commute is a w209 (CLK320). There are a few big snow days every year that I have to be extra careful driving this Rwd car even with 4 snow tires. Sure this is inconvenient but is it worth it for the extra money and weight to have 4-matic all year long?
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Hydroplaning typically involves a total loss of traction on all four wheels, and even all wheel drive won't help much. It will help go if there is anything to grip, including snow, loose gravel, and even ice if it's not too slick. It will not help in steering or braking, which depend more on the tires than anything else. For winter driving, a combination of good winter rubber plus AWD is the best way to go.
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Although you're planning to keep it a long time, eventually you will need to trade or sell it (I assume you'll own, not lease for 11 years). Unless it's a hopped up car, the market is clearly 4 wheel drive cars. You may not find much of a market for a rear wheel drive car.
Also, MB doesn't sell Rear Wheel Drive cars in Canada. So you'll have to buy in the US and import. Besides some difficulties importing (buying with a Canadian address, warranty coverage to mention two) the exchange rate right now is a total killer.
Also, MB doesn't sell Rear Wheel Drive cars in Canada. So you'll have to buy in the US and import. Besides some difficulties importing (buying with a Canadian address, warranty coverage to mention two) the exchange rate right now is a total killer.
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2004 CLK320
Although you're planning to keep it a long time, eventually you will need to trade or sell it (I assume you'll own, not lease for 11 years). Unless it's a hopped up car, the market is clearly 4 wheel drive cars. You may not find much of a market for a rear wheel drive car.
Also, MB doesn't sell Rear Wheel Drive cars in Canada. So you'll have to buy in the US and import. Besides some difficulties importing (buying with a Canadian address, warranty coverage to mention two) the exchange rate right now is a total killer.
Also, MB doesn't sell Rear Wheel Drive cars in Canada. So you'll have to buy in the US and import. Besides some difficulties importing (buying with a Canadian address, warranty coverage to mention two) the exchange rate right now is a total killer.
I am actually interested in the new 2017 C Coupe and its interior and mechanics will be similar to the C sedans. Resale values of coupes (excepting the exotics) are general not good so I am not expecting too much money for my trade-in.
Last edited by mis3; Sep 5, 2015 at 05:13 PM.
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