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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 07:16 PM
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E-Class 4 matic?

When is the new E Class 4-Matic coming out?.... summer 2003? or somewhere in 2004?
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Old Feb 10, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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Lots of threads on this, but most seem to agree that for the US, it will be introduced as an '04 model, avaiability in fall of this year.
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Old Feb 10, 2003 | 02:47 PM
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How does the 4-matic compare to the Audi quatrro and the BMW 330 ix? Any differences in phliosphy, engineering, and handling with their approach to 4 wheel drive. I realize that the e500 hasn't come out with a 4 matic yet but anything we can learn from how it was done on the S class or the old E class. What do you think about ordering the sports package on a E500 with 4matic. Does that make any sense? Bob
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Old Feb 10, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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I'll leave it to others who have driven all three to give you feedback on differences between the 4Matic and Quattro and ix, but I think getting the sport pkg with the E500 4MAtic will be a great thing. The sport package is almost entirely cosmetic with two exceptions: high-performance w-rated tires and the inclusion of bi-xenon headlamps. Everything else is minor bodywork and interior style changes. I am ordering sport pkg on an E500 4Matic. My order is:

'04 E500 4Matic - Tectite/Charcoal, sport pkg, Panorama roof, Parktronic, AVS, Drive Dynamic seats, HK, CD changer, rear window blind, folding seats, wood/leather steering wheel, Keyless Go, integrated phone, COMAND.
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Old Feb 10, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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Very nice.. a fully loaded E500 4Matic.. If you don't mind me asking, how much is that going to cost you and when do you expect the car to come by? Fall?
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Old Feb 10, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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I'm guessing between $68-$72K depending on the deal I can get. and expecting delivery in fall of this year...Sept/Oct. I'm #3 on the list at my dealership.
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I'm guessing between $68-$72K depending on the deal I can get. and expecting delivery in fall of this year...Sept/Oct. I'm #3 on the list at my dealership.
Pretty nice..... Darn... Only in fall... need a AWD sedan by august..... Gotta go S Class then....
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Old Feb 10, 2003 | 08:08 PM
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Pretty nice..... Darn... Only in fall... need a AWD sedan by august..... Gotta go S Class then....
Darn! What a drag-- gotta go S class then
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