..And it does spin out on occasion in only rain. I've only had it for this winter - but it has done surprisingly well in the snow. I give myself a little help by putting 2 50-pound weights in the trunk. It's not like driving a 4-wheel drive, but it does give me more bite on snowy roads.

I would say that ASR isn't necessary, but a "nice-to-have" option on rainy and snowy days. The heated seats on the other hard are "must-haves" in my opinion. This is the first car I've had them in and I'll never buy another car without heated seats.

Troy
1995 E420 75k