08 Eclass, good car? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Skid Row Joe · #16 12-31-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mbzman

My next Mercedes will most definitely be a diesel. I'm leaning towards a 2007-2009 E320 BlueTec. I've always wondered how these new emission standards will affect engine reliability. What is the real world mileage like with this engine?

That is the direction I am leaning too.

ILUVMILS · #17 01-03-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mbzman

I agree that 4Matic is a nice feature for the snow belt, but realistically a set of four good snow tires will help the car navigate more than adequately, especially with modern aids such as ESP & ASR

After the recent blizzard here in NJ, I can tell you without hesitation that 4-Matic vehicles win hands down. We had to dig about two hundred cars out last Tuesday, and the 4-Matics drove out of the mess with no problem. The RWD cars took a bit of "finessing".