Good info MBDoc - thanks. I live in northest PA and am spoiled by the 4matic w/limited slip. Winter traction is a concern and my old 126 did not do well in the snow. The car I'm looking at is low mileage (<35k) beauty, but currently way over priced.

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07 E350 4Matic wagon, 06 S430 4Matic, 99 SLK 230
retired W210 (x3), W124, W126