163 winter performance?
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From: Vancouver, B.C.
1998 C280 Sport many mods, 1991 SL500 many mods, 1999 ML430 in progress, 1991 GTR (parted)
163 winter performance?
So given that I'm totally new to the ML, I'd like to hear from some of you "vets" on your ML's winter performance, as I'll be taking my sisters in mine from Vancouver down to LA this Xmas, and there's some mountain passes that are quite hilly and snowy.
I did take my ML430 up to a local ski area last night, but didn't want to push my luck.
So what are the limitations you've faced with your ML's? I also noticed while studying the owner's manual that the 4-ETS traction control only works up to 80km/h? What happens after that? And with the Low Range, when have you had to use it to get unstuck and up to what speed did you use it?
Thanks in advance for the input guys! If everything seems okay, I won't have to freak out and trade this in for an Audi... Already too attached to my ProjectML =P
I did take my ML430 up to a local ski area last night, but didn't want to push my luck.
So what are the limitations you've faced with your ML's? I also noticed while studying the owner's manual that the 4-ETS traction control only works up to 80km/h? What happens after that? And with the Low Range, when have you had to use it to get unstuck and up to what speed did you use it?
Thanks in advance for the input guys! If everything seems okay, I won't have to freak out and trade this in for an Audi... Already too attached to my ProjectML =P
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 52
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From: Vancouver, B.C.
1998 C280 Sport many mods, 1991 SL500 many mods, 1999 ML430 in progress, 1991 GTR (parted)
strange... all the replies got deleted?? anyways, did read most of your replies. Thanks for the feedback! I'm much more comfortable with my roadtrip now!
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 52
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From: Vancouver, B.C.
1998 C280 Sport many mods, 1991 SL500 many mods, 1999 ML430 in progress, 1991 GTR (parted)
oops.. thought the replies were one this forum but turns out they were on benzworld.org.
for anyone who is looking for W163 winter performance testimonials, here's the link: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w163...ml#post4470974
for anyone who is looking for W163 winter performance testimonials, here's the link: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w163...ml#post4470974
