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Old 05-31-2015, 08:03 PM
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Unhappy Selling '99 HPS s/c C43

Hi all,

It's with much regret that I have to sell my beloved C43. I've had it since May '06 and have loved it every day. It has a few hundred miles shy of 170,000 and it still runs strong.

The HPS supercharger is their gen1 model, the previous owner knew the owner of HPS and had it installed in the car. It has been on the car since before I bought it at 74,000 miles and have not given me any issues whatsoever.

I'm not going to lie, it is a 16 year old car, so the paint is not in the best shape, there are rock chips and some minor dings that are common on a car this age, but as you can see from the pictures below, it is not visible unless you get up close to it.

Ever since I've owned it, I've taken it to Star Auto in San Jose, run by ex Mercedes Master Certified mechanic. I get my oil changed every 5-6000 miles or so, and visit them whenever something doesn't feel quite right and they always get it taken care of.

Current issues:
  • 2 light bulbs on the dash are out
  • light on climate control is out
  • electronic seat controls can be non-responsive sometimes, but comes back after a while

Can't think of any more right now, I'll update the list should I think of something.












It does have 17" monoblocks I had purchased from a W210 E55 owner, and the tires are relatively new.

I'm looking to get $7,000 for it, and will entertain reasonable offers. I'm hoping to sell it to a forum member before I place it on Craigslist. Thanks!
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I'm very curious as to what was required for the HPS install. How's the ECU done?
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I'm very curious as to what was required for the HPS install. How's the ECU done?
I'm not too sure, I bought the car with the system installed already.. I think there are a number of other members here who have done the same upgrade, perhaps they can provide that info?
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I remember my very first car meet in Dublin, CA when i had my c280. You were there with this car

Good luck with sale. Hope she finds a good home

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Nice car! If this was local, I would take it...
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I remember my very first car meet in Dublin, CA when i had my c280. You were there with this car

Good luck with sale. Hope she finds a good home
i was there too!

Good luck with the sale!
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Originally Posted by PJmak
I remember my very first car meet in Dublin, CA when i had my c280. You were there with this car

Good luck with sale. Hope she finds a good home
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i was there too!

Good luck with the sale!
Oh man.. That was a LONG time ago, nice to see everyone is doing well.. That meet was a lot of fun, good times..

I just sold the car today, brought tears in my eyes.. At least I think it went to a good home, Let's hope she gets taken care of properly and bring joy to the new owner..

Good bye, old friend..
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If I had an extra 7Gs laying around at the moment I would ****** this up.


I think its a fair price. Any issues with smogging the car with the blower on it?

If you still have it in a few months I may revisit this.

I have 209k on my 95C36 and she is still going strong...

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