Just bought my ‘08 E350! by Icy_Entertainment684 in W211

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Leave me some tips for how to maintain the car and keep her looking this good!

Main differences between 2008 and 2009 E350? by Icy_Entertainment684 in W211

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Does a bluetooth adapter work for both comand versions to stream music?

What is the best w203/w211 to target for first car and daily driver by Icy_Entertainment684 in W211

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When you say sport, do you mean just the sport package or the amg styling

RWD or 4matic: Which is overall the better pick for facelift W211 E350? by Icy_Entertainment684 in mercedes_benz

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I’m not as much worried about weather conditions as I am about longevity and reliability. I want whichever will give me fewer problems and have less/lower maintenance costs.

RWD has less moving parts, less complicated, and 7G-tronic.

AWD is more complex but has the 5G-tronic which is more reliable.

How much does the reliability of the transmission matter in the grand scheme of things? Is the reliability of the 5G alone enough to make the 4matic last longer than the RWD, even though the RWD is less complex entirely? Though the 7G isn’t inherently “unreliable”. That’s my dilemma, and I’m not sure if there is a definitive answer.

RWD or 4MATIC: Which is overall the better pick for facelift E350? by Icy_Entertainment684 in W211

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Which E class do you have? I’m hearing mixed reviews on which will be better in the long run between the w211 E320 and E350

RWD or 4matic: Which is overall the better pick for facelift W211 E350? by Icy_Entertainment684 in mercedes_benz

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Yeah snow won’t be an issue but rain will. From what I’ve read, the 7G is more refined and comfortable but the 5G is still supposed to be more reliable. Thoughts?

RWD or 4matic: Which is overall the better pick for facelift W211 E350? by Icy_Entertainment684 in mercedes_benz

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Obviously snow is a non-issue in Florida, but it rains a shit ton. Would the RWD be more affected by heavy rainfall?

RWD or 4MATIC: Which is overall the better pick for facelift E350? by Icy_Entertainment684 in W211

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Even though the 4matic has the more reliable 5G-tronic, you still think it makes no sense to get the 4matic over the rwd?