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Old Feb 1, 2025 | 10:04 AM
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AWD? Never felt the need.
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Old Feb 1, 2025 | 03:23 PM
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S500 4matic L
Originally Posted by taoh21130
I plan to buy 2019 S560,
my decision come to 4matic,
I live in California, occationally travel to Seattle.

how 4matic affecting driving on dry road? will it make driving better even on dry road in California?

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4-Matic is a must if you need to drive fast in rain or snow, for example when going skiing etc.
If you prefer to drive on sunny days and will never drive in rain or snow, then there is no point in getting this type of car.

I have driven both RWD and 4X4 really different cars in both you are able to feel the difference in driving.
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Old Feb 1, 2025 | 04:20 PM
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I drove 4matic and rear drive back to back on SF Bay Area freeways, really cannot feel a big difference in local dry conditions. I have a SUV with excellent 4x4 capabilities so never considered a 4 matic, my car will never see snow and I rarely drive it in the rain. If you really will be in snow I wouldn't even consider non 4matics
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Old Feb 1, 2025 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by taoh21130
I ran into a 2020 s560 with option listed below

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  • 487 - MAGIC BODY CONTROL
  • 463 - Head-Up Display
  • 398 - MAGIC SKY CONTROL
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Magic body control:
is that mean it has the so called "ABC" suspension

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If you don’t buy it, would you mind DMing me a link to this car?
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