2015 S-Class NON-4matic in the snow?
10-22-2016, 08:39 PM
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2015 S-Class NON-4matic in the snow?
Greetings! First time caller, long time listener.
I'm considering getting a CPO 2015 S550, and am debating between the 4matic and non-. Looks like 4matic is running roughly a $10k premium. In the winter here in St. Louis we get a small amount of snow, but nothing serious. I intend to drive the Merc every day rain or shine.
Is there a consensus on how well the RWD S550 does in weather? Do I really need the 4matic?
Thanks!
PS: I did search first but didn't find anything related; sorry if I overlooked.
DK
I'm considering getting a CPO 2015 S550, and am debating between the 4matic and non-. Looks like 4matic is running roughly a $10k premium. In the winter here in St. Louis we get a small amount of snow, but nothing serious. I intend to drive the Merc every day rain or shine.
Is there a consensus on how well the RWD S550 does in weather? Do I really need the 4matic?
Thanks!
PS: I did search first but didn't find anything related; sorry if I overlooked.
DK
10-22-2016, 08:55 PM
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Without serious snow you should be OK with non 4-matic. I would run it with a good set of all season tires all around. You won't go far with high performance summer tires if you should run into occasional light snow.
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10-22-2016, 09:10 PM
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Greetings! First time caller, long time listener.
I'm considering getting a CPO 2015 S550, and am debating between the 4matic and non-. Looks like 4matic is running roughly a $10k premium. In the winter here in St. Louis we get a small amount of snow, but nothing serious. I intend to drive the Merc every day rain or shine.
Is there a consensus on how well the RWD S550 does in weather? Do I really need the 4matic?
Thanks!
PS: I did search first but didn't find anything related; sorry if I overlooked.
DK
I'm considering getting a CPO 2015 S550, and am debating between the 4matic and non-. Looks like 4matic is running roughly a $10k premium. In the winter here in St. Louis we get a small amount of snow, but nothing serious. I intend to drive the Merc every day rain or shine.
Is there a consensus on how well the RWD S550 does in weather? Do I really need the 4matic?
Thanks!
PS: I did search first but didn't find anything related; sorry if I overlooked.
DK
You can also get the Magic Body Control, it is not sold on the 4Matic
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10-22-2016, 09:28 PM
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I have driven a rwd S-class forever even in heavy winters in Mpls.
Never got stuck but snow tires are a requirement. With 4matic you can get away with all-season tires...
Never got stuck but snow tires are a requirement. With 4matic you can get away with all-season tires...
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10-22-2016, 10:24 PM
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You can get a cheap set of knock off wheels that are copies of stock and winter tires. The RWD are easier on tires and pretty decent in bad weather. I suspect the trade in value of AWD to be better in the North though. Dave
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