Anyone drive theirs thoughout the winter?
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The C of 63's
Anyone drive theirs thoughout the winter?
I have an Audi S4 that is ready to be upgraded and the C63 is my first choice, but I'm in Calgary and the winters can be long. My question is with a great set of snow tires can a C63 still be a daily driver?
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
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With proper snow tires, the C63 handled this past winter with aplomb. Basically, in the snow, it was as good as any other rear-wheel-drive car I've ever had (the only proviso being that you keep it in Comfort mode), but on icy roads, it was a bit more difficult.
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I'm keeping my S4 though, at least until I can really find something suitable to replace it with.
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Do not drive in the winter without snow tires ahahah
i remember turning off ESP and dig a big big hole for my self hahaha and i had to get so much help..
but yeah... i took it out to a local mall at night and i spun around
it was really fun
oh i can also do that on my ML
i remember turning off ESP and dig a big big hole for my self hahaha and i had to get so much help..
but yeah... i took it out to a local mall at night and i spun around
it was really funoh i can also do that on my ML
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I drove all winter long (nyc area). No problem road wise in / near city limits as they're very good with salting.
Parked the car at my friends out in Conn for a week, layers of snow/ice/snow/ice, etc... car wouldn't move an inch with snow tires .. had to call a toll truck.
As much as I love the car, I wouldn't get one if I live in Calg.... just imagine the car getting stuck when u need it most, ie...in an emergency.
Parked the car at my friends out in Conn for a week, layers of snow/ice/snow/ice, etc... car wouldn't move an inch with snow tires .. had to call a toll truck.
As much as I love the car, I wouldn't get one if I live in Calg.... just imagine the car getting stuck when u need it most, ie...in an emergency.
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Don't drive mine in snow on purpose but by accident or circumstance, I got caught in snow 2-6 inches each time, on three occasions this past winter with well worn summer tread tires. That was NOT fun. Without ESP would have been impossible.
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C63 in a Calgary winter no thanks. Im in Edmonton and was going to do this car all year round and said *** it. I kept my truck for the winter.
Its not the tires its how low the car is. We get some intense snow storms and it will turn into a snow plow soon enough.
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We had snow falls every week from Dec 1st til mid March. Tons of snow this year. My driveway had 10' snow banks. I was never stuck once. Came close when there was 15" of fresh snow on our street. I was one of only a few cars that actually made it out that day (Yeah LSD and Sottozero snows). MB does put all their line up through VERY extensive Winter and Arctic testing before they we get them. Only regret was the salt on the drivers side carpet. $40 at my detailers and all gone.
Love the C63 in Winter. A Cayenne would be better but only room for 2 in the garage....
Love the C63 in Winter. A Cayenne would be better but only room for 2 in the garage....
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We had snow falls every week from Dec 1st til mid March. Tons of snow this year. My driveway had 10' snow banks. I was never stuck once. Came close when there was 15" of fresh snow on our street. I was one of only a few cars that actually made it out that day (Yeah LSD and Sottozero snows). MB does put all their line up through VERY extensive Winter and Arctic testing before they we get them. Only regret was the salt on the drivers side carpet. $40 at my detailers and all gone.
Love the C63 in Winter. A Cayenne would be better but only room for 2 in the garage....
Love the C63 in Winter. A Cayenne would be better but only room for 2 in the garage....
and the second question is, what is your other vehicle in the parking for two?
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http://www.the-autobahn.com/
Second car in the box is my wife's E46 - 330is. She loves that car to death but she her eye on my 63....Thats going to have to wait.......
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I have used Autobahn at Dufferin and Finch for years. Frank is the owner and Alex is the head detailer. Can't go wrong.
http://www.the-autobahn.com/
Second car in the box is my wife's E46 - 330is. She loves that car to death but she her eye on my 63....Thats going to have to wait.......
http://www.the-autobahn.com/
Second car in the box is my wife's E46 - 330is. She loves that car to death but she her eye on my 63....Thats going to have to wait.......
