C230 or C280 4MATIC?

5 messages, Last post on Mar 11, 2007 at 6:45 AM

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#4 of 5 Re: C230 or C280 4MATIC? [ppbw123] by mjs518 Mar 06, 2007 (10:24 am)
Replying to: ppbw123 (Dec 09, 2006 11:35 am) I have owned a C230 kompressor for 3 years now. I knew when I bought it that snowy days in this car would be bad. But, I thought, I grew up with rear wheel drive cars in the snow so I'd just deal with it. The dealer told me your gonna need snow tires, but I did'nt want to invest $1000 for a set up on a lease vehicle I'd be returning some day. Let me say that I have had some scary moments with this car in the snow but have never had to get out and push. Starting out in 2nd gear helps alot! And by the way the original tires on this car burn up fast, mine lasted 15k I've heard others only getting 10k which is just ridiculous. The tires I just put on this fall are much better. Orig=Continentals Now=Michellin Anyway, my lease is up in a couple months and I think I am now willing to give up the sportyness of the C230 for the surefootedness of the C280 4matic. Don't get me wrong the 230 has been a joy to own and drive.
#5 of 5 C230 can handle it too. by adriangtzmb Mar 11, 2007 (6:45 am)
Although snow can put a bit of a frown on your driving, the skid and traction control do help a lot besides the W/S switch on the console on the W position so that the transmission always starts from Second gear and the shifting is smother.