4matic ???

jmbaker3 · 10-31-2009, 06:52 PM

If you plan to not drive in winter conditions, does 4MATIC have any advantages?

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aeggroup · 10-31-2009, 07:46 PM

It does not make any sense to have 4Matic in Florida or CA. In fact - 4matic drives much worse than RWD model.

jmbaker3 · 10-31-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aeggroup

It does not make any sense to have 4Matic in Florida or CA. In fact - 4matic drives much worse than RWD model.

thanks, my thinking too. I drove a AWD Lexus LS and could not stand the feel of the front end...

petee1997 · 10-31-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jmbaker3

If you plan to not drive in winter conditions, does 4MATIC have any advantages?

No, it makes the car heavier and less fuel efficient. As far as driving, the 4Matic drives very well but I would not be surprised if the RWD is superior. We have no choice in the land of the great white north, 4Matic is standard equipment.

aeggroup · 10-31-2009, 08:11 PM

I test drove LS couple weeks ago...it was RWD model..
May be it's a nice car, but I can't drive this boat after 12 years of any kind of German cars. It feels so different. The closest description of this car is a Boat...big...heavy boat

))
I don't look at Lexus dealership after that anymore

))

Good luck..

LaicepsYdobon · 11-01-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jmbaker3

If you plan to not drive in winter conditions, does 4MATIC have any advantages?

You'd feel much confident when it rains. I had my DSP button light up in the rain when taking a corner at above normal speeds. If you drive normally you don't really need it. 4matic cars have worse fuel consumption then RWD cars.

LaicepsYdobon · 11-01-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by petee1997

We have no choice in the land of the great white north, 4Matic is standard equipment.

+1. Ain't that the truth

sosh · 11-01-2009, 01:18 PM

Actually I find the 4 Matic E's drive better. they feel more solid and handle like they are on rails. I need it up here but if I used the car in places like FL I most likely would not have it.

Eva350 · 11-01-2009, 08:25 PM

How can you guys think that 4matic is not superior in the snow compared to rwd? One of the reasons for buying mb was the awd. Fuel consumption is stil 22+ mpg which is better than my previous g35. Also, I could swear 4matic corners better than rwd. Living in northeast, awd is a must for me - if you get no more than 2 inches of snow rwd is fine. Personally I rather have the added safety

zaxxon · 11-01-2009, 08:43 PM

Even in the rain, I don't feel confident driving rwd.

aeggroup · 11-01-2009, 08:55 PM

I live in NYC and used to have 4matic. Now I got RWD and don't want 4matic anymore. I feel confident in RWD when it's rainy. If you don't know how to drive - you better stay home even when it's sunny outside

).

4matic needed only in snowy days, but we have couple of them in NYC and I can get car service and go wherever I want, sitting in the back and watching crazy people who drive in this blizzard...Next day after this mess street cleaned and there are no probs to drive. If you live in suburb - sure you need 4Matic here...

zaxxon · 11-01-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aeggroup

I live in NYC and used to have 4matic. Now I got RWD and don't want 4matic anymore. I feel confident in RWD when it's rainy. If you don't know how to drive - you better stay home even when it's sunny outside

).

4matic needed only in snowy days, but we have couple of them in NYC and I can get car service and go wherever I want, sitting in the back and watching crazy people who drive in this blizzard...Next day after this mess street cleaned and there are no probs to drive. If you live in suburb - sure you need 4Matic here...

What a immature excuse not having 4matic currently....

Everyone thinks himself/herself is the best driver and others are not....

Who said "4matic needed only in snowy days"? That only your thought.

Don't generalize your thought.

There are so many childish A-holes in the net.....

aeggroup · 11-01-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by zaxxon

What a immature excuse not having 4matic currently....

Everyone thinks himself/herself is the best driver and others are not....

Who said "4matic needed only in snowy days"? That only your thought.

Don't generalize your thought.

There are so many childish A-holes in the net.....

I consider myself as a person who knows how to drive a car . I drove more than 1,5 million miles during my life. yes..it's not a misprint..million...
So..you may think whatever you want, but i keep thinking my way and drive RWD

)

Peace..

10-31-2009, 07:46 PM	#2
aeggroup Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 185 Drives: MB E350	It does not make any sense to have 4Matic in Florida or CA. In fact - 4matic drives much worse than RWD model. __________________ _________________________________________ You don't need to dream when you know you can fly

10-31-2009, 08:11 PM	#5
aeggroup Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 185 Drives: MB E350	I test drove LS couple weeks ago...it was RWD model.. May be it's a nice car, but I can't drive this boat after 12 years of any kind of German cars. It feels so different. The closest description of this car is a Boat...big...heavy boat )) I don't look at Lexus dealership after that anymore )) Good luck.. __________________ _________________________________________ You don't need to dream when you know you can fly

11-01-2009, 08:55 PM	#11
aeggroup Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 185 Drives: MB E350	I live in NYC and used to have 4matic. Now I got RWD and don't want 4matic anymore. I feel confident in RWD when it's rainy. If you don't know how to drive - you better stay home even when it's sunny outside ). 4matic needed only in snowy days, but we have couple of them in NYC and I can get car service and go wherever I want, sitting in the back and watching crazy people who drive in this blizzard...Next day after this mess street cleaned and there are no probs to drive. If you live in suburb - sure you need 4Matic here... __________________ _________________________________________ You don't need to dream when you know you can fly Last edited by aeggroup; 11-01-2009 at 09:34 PM.

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11-01-2009, 01:18 PM	#8
sosh MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Philadelphia area Posts: 3,358 Drives: 2010 ML550, 05 E320 4M, 1966 Corvette Convt C2	Actually I find the 4 Matic E's drive better. they feel more solid and handle like they are on rails. I need it up here but if I used the car in places like FL I most likely would not have it.

11-01-2009, 08:25 PM	#9
Eva350 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10 Drives: 2010 e350 4matic	How can you guys think that 4matic is not superior in the snow compared to rwd? One of the reasons for buying mb was the awd. Fuel consumption is stil 22+ mpg which is better than my previous g35. Also, I could swear 4matic corners better than rwd. Living in northeast, awd is a must for me - if you get no more than 2 inches of snow rwd is fine. Personally I rather have the added safety

11-01-2009, 08:43 PM	#10
zaxxon Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 36 Drives: MB	Even in the rain, I don't feel confident driving rwd.

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