R-Class (W251) Produced 2006-2013: R320CDI, R350, R420CDI, R500

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Old Nov 2, 2016 | 11:28 PM
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Airmatic Question

Can anyone tell me when airmatic was discontinued for the R's? Ive seen like no late model examples with it.


I'm looking for one for the wife and test drove an '11 with air in the rear. Holy smokes, forget a minivan. 4 corner air must be like riding on a pillow. I don't mind the potential of having to replace with Arnott suspension down the road so having full Airmatic doesn't scare me.
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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 03:31 PM
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I believe they built them with the 4 corner air ride as an option right until after the model was discontinued. It must have been an expensive option as only 1 in 10 may have the 4 corner air ride.Just spotted a 2013 with this option.

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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 09:39 PM
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Im seeing even less than 1 in 10 with airmatic.

But maybe I'm using the wrong measure. Of all the R's for sale I only have seen a few with the little shock absorber icon on the left front dash button and the little car icon on the right.

That is the indicator for full airmatic, yes?
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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 10:34 PM
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You are right in identifying the 4 corner air ride system. Between Ontario and Quebec, there is always at least one or 2 available.
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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 10:36 PM
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Thanks for the clarification. I'll prolly have to keep looking in the states as I understand getting a Canada car down to the states can be problematic...
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Old Nov 5, 2016 | 01:15 AM
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I have a 2013 with full airmatic
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Old Nov 5, 2016 | 03:43 PM
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Thanks for the input and replies. Waiting for the right car is sure painful...
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