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OT: BMW 3-series "xi" versus MB C-class 4Matic
Posted by Jason 0W-40 (more from Jason 0W-40) on Mon, 11 Nov 2002 19:11:34
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Mom has always been a "baby Benz" gal, that is, until MY 2000, when I convinced her to give the BMW E46 3-series a try. She loves her Bimmer, and even though she doesn't drive like an "enthusiast", she really appreciates the handling.
But the lease is coming due soon, and she wants to replace her 3-series with an "xi" variant... I heard MB's 4Matic is quite advanced, something like Audi's "quattro", whereas BMW's uses only open differentials and relies on the traction control system to brake a slipping wheel.
Is the C-class with 4Matic worth checking out, or have the reports of shoddy build quality been true? E46s are built extremely well, and I figure the "xi" AWD system is probably more than enough for the kind of winters we see here on Long Island.
Any comments appreciated.
Thanks,
Jason
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Posts in this Thread:
- OT: BMW 3-series "xi" versus MB C-class 4Matic, Jason 0W-40, Mon, 11 Nov 2002 19:11:34 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: OT: BMW 3-series "xi" versus MB C-class 4Matic, SPGcuz, Fri, 15 Nov 2002 20:49:56
- Re: OT: BMW 3-series "xi" versus MB C-class 4Matic, noel, Wed, 13 Nov 2002 13:29:59
- Definitely recommend to her xi ..., J, Wed, 13 Nov 2002 01:02:54
- Re: OT: BMW 3-series "xi" versus MB C-class 4Matic, Mark, Wed, 13 Nov 2002 00:49:39
- Re: OT: BMW 3-series "xi" versus MB C-class 4Matic, cd, Tue, 12 Nov 2002 23:45:43
- details/info about the 4matic system, Rollmo, Tue, 12 Nov 2002 13:28:44
- 4-matic ( and quattro) better system than xi but, NAT, Mon, 11 Nov 2002 20:38:04
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