If you're talking about Indiana specifically, I can relate my experiences. My RWD diesels (W116 and W123) are useless in the snow. Especially with the diesel torque they spin out very easily. Out in the county there are some hills that have created predicaments for me more than once.
Same thing has happened with my FWD Volvo XC90, though at the time I was also being limited by the traction control. I didn't realize it could be turned off and that might have helped me get a better running start at the hill. As it was I was close to home so I had one of the boys come with the 4WD Frontier and a chain which pulled the Volvo and itself up the same hill without issue. The one thing missing from the above is good snow tires. I've never sprung for that expense, though the Volvo needs new front tires before the winter so I will probably do that this winter. The AWD Element, prior to its current transmission issues, has also been good in snow and has all-season tires. So I would say if you're not getting the 4Matic, at least plan to get good snow tires. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes: > I’m curious to know from those who have experienced it - do you think the > 4Matic is worthwhile in inclement weather or northern climates with snow? > > I ask because I was considering this as a requirement for my northern car, > but it’s narrowed the choices so much that I’m wondering if I’m > overemphasizing the value of it. > > Thanks, > > -D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
