Wassup.. i'm new here also and there are 2 different kinds of emblem trim, either gold or silver. For me i have the silversport edition so i had black pearl. So it all depends on what you want.
I went with AWD when i purchased mine.. WHy? i dunno just the thoguth of getting a SUV that SUV's are ment for AWD even THO we dont bring it off roading since its too nice to be
i guess the best way to check for sludge problem would have to be with asking the dealer to check it out?
hrm... i woudln't really know... but good luck!!!