"RE: Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG 4Matic: Driven
Discussion
godskitchen said:
That screen really was an after though.
It'll be gone by the time this model hits the UK.Nickbrapp said:
I Wonder what the switch on the door pocket does
Opens and closes the rear door.SFO said:
why delay introduction to UK for year??
They can't do AWD in RHD cars with the current gearbox - the steering column is in the way of the drive shaft to the front axle.Next year for the AWD - thats a really PITA, the original dates I'd heard were June for RWD and October for AWD.
I've got my eye on one of these to replace my ML by Christmas
Want AWD, estate, auto, and 1800Kg towing capability
really fancy it in the deep metallic blue with the beige leather interior.
S.
I've got my eye on one of these to replace my ML by Christmas
Want AWD, estate, auto, and 1800Kg towing capability
really fancy it in the deep metallic blue with the beige leather interior.
S.
bertie said:
Burwood said:
toppstuff said:
unpc said:
bertie said:
Why wouldn't you want 4wd in a family estate, unless you habitually drive around with the kids in the back and the arse end hanging out?
More to the point, why would I want to carry all the cost and weight of 4wd when in 35 years of driving I have never needed it on a road car. Obviously I'd be OK because I have testicles the size of medicine balls and never go anywhere without the rear tyres lit up.
It's a family car, not a sports car!
Burwood said:
bertie said:
Burwood said:
toppstuff said:
unpc said:
bertie said:
Why wouldn't you want 4wd in a family estate, unless you habitually drive around with the kids in the back and the arse end hanging out?
More to the point, why would I want to carry all the cost and weight of 4wd when in 35 years of driving I have never needed it on a road car. Obviously I'd be OK because I have testicles the size of medicine balls and never go anywhere without the rear tyres lit up.
It's a family car, not a sports car!
But for me, the idea that (excluding in remote areas) people 'need' a 4wd car for wet or icy roads in the UK is nonsense. The TC and DSC on this Merc will stop you long long before any requirement for adjustment. Maybe it is required every 3 years or so we have serious serious snow.
P1H said:
Burwood said:
bertie said:
Burwood said:
toppstuff said:
unpc said:
bertie said:
Why wouldn't you want 4wd in a family estate, unless you habitually drive around with the kids in the back and the arse end hanging out?
More to the point, why would I want to carry all the cost and weight of 4wd when in 35 years of driving I have never needed it on a road car. Obviously I'd be OK because I have testicles the size of medicine balls and never go anywhere without the rear tyres lit up.
It's a family car, not a sports car!
But for me, the idea that (excluding in remote areas) people 'need' a 4wd car for wet or icy roads in the UK is nonsense. The TC and DSC on this Merc will stop you long long before any requirement for adjustment. Maybe it is required every 3 years or so we have serious serious snow.
P1H said:
Burwood said:
bertie said:
Burwood said:
toppstuff said:
unpc said:
bertie said:
Why wouldn't you want 4wd in a family estate, unless you habitually drive around with the kids in the back and the arse end hanging out?
More to the point, why would I want to carry all the cost and weight of 4wd when in 35 years of driving I have never needed it on a road car. Obviously I'd be OK because I have testicles the size of medicine balls and never go anywhere without the rear tyres lit up.
It's a family car, not a sports car!
But for me, the idea that (excluding in remote areas) people 'need' a 4wd car for wet or icy roads in the UK is nonsense. The TC and DSC on this Merc will stop you long long before any requirement for adjustment. Maybe it is required every 3 years or so we have serious serious snow.
For pure enjoyment I prefer RWD, but for a family estate with over 300bhp, 4wd seems preferable to me.
scherzkeks said:
Other than the new engine, what makes this car any different than a regular C class with sports pack? Almost seems like they have just plonked a bigger engine into the top end std. model and fitted it with the AMG pack. Think I preferred it the old way, quite frankly.
Did you read the article? From what I recall the following didn't feature in the old C-Class Sport pack.Article said:
And it's more than just a souped up engine, featuring C63-inspired aluminium suspension components with beefed up steering knuckles, increased negative camber front and back and firmer mounting bushings to improve response. Three-stage adjustable AMG Ride Control dampers also feature. It also gets the C63's linear ratio steering rack in place of the progressive one of the standard car.
mrclav said:
scherzkeks said:
Other than the new engine, what makes this car any different than a regular C class with sports pack? Almost seems like they have just plonked a bigger engine into the top end std. model and fitted it with the AMG pack. Think I preferred it the old way, quite frankly.
Did you read the article? From what I recall the following didn't feature in the old C-Class Sport pack.Article said:
And it's more than just a souped up engine, featuring C63-inspired aluminium suspension components with beefed up steering knuckles, increased negative camber front and back and firmer mounting bushings to improve response. Three-stage adjustable AMG Ride Control dampers also feature. It also gets the C63's linear ratio steering rack in place of the progressive one of the standard car.
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