The old (Styre-Puch) 4matic system was better know as the problematic. Mine wasn't terrible, only two transfer-case re-seals, but I sold it at 119,000 miles so I have no idea how it has faired in the 14years since I owned it.

The new 4matic system is much like many of the other cheap on-demand 4wd systems, a crappy reacitve system that tries to lock and gather traction after it has sensed that you're slipping, really worthless IMO in severe conditions.

If you want a German AWD car, buy a quattro.

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