C36 AMG, C43 AMG (W202) 1995 - 2000

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Old 10-31-2016, 10:14 PM
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C43 needs bumpers!!

So, after sooo many years of wanting one, I finally scored a c43. I remember seeing these cars in the showroom with my dad, who twice opted for the Eclass with sport package in 1999 and in 2002. The one I picked up was from a relative who did not treasure it as much, always let his nephews joyride it and it now needs some love. Actually it needs some body work and a set of bumpers. It has a unpainted set of duraflex kit bumpers which I refuse to use. I know an original set will be hard to come by, is there a better than duraflex alternative? Please lead the way...
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What color is your C43 and where are you located?
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Black and I'm in Rhode Island. I'm painting the whole car to remove some surface rust. What did you have in mind?
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You could still purchase the bumpers from the dealer but it will cost you. They are expensive. The center garnish on the front bumper is expensive as well. You might as well replace the brackets since you are replacing the bumpers already. The brackets are not bad in terms of pricing.
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I just called local dealers and it looks like the going price for the front bumper is around $1100. That's kinda insane.
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I just called local dealers and it looks like the going price for the front bumper is around $1100. That's kinda insane.
Yes they are that expensive. The center garnish too is expensive.
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When I wrecked mine and got it rebuilt in 2014, the dealer had to call all over the country to find one at other dealers/distributors. They said I got the last one in the US (and probably North America).

Even if your local dealer gives you a price and says it can order it, it will likely cancel the order when word comes back saying it's out of stock.
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Perhaps the Factory may remake some if demand is sufficient. Probably need to go the regular W202 route and modify as you want it.
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Perhaps the Factory may remake some if demand is sufficient. Probably need to go the regular W202 route and modify as you want it.
I bought a brand new bumper just recently. They still have it I believe.

where are you located? I have a kompressor bumper I am selling if you want a kompressor look.
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I have a complete C36 kit in black that I would sell for a very reasonable price complete. I am located not too far away in CT. Kit is not perfect so not asking huge money.
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I have a complete C36 kit in black that I would sell for a very reasonable price complete. I am located not too far away in CT. Kit is not perfect so not asking huge money.
hey, Sent you a message. Hopefully we can square up soon, thanks
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That last offer didn't pan out, seller no longer wants to part out. Does anyone have a set or either bumper for sale? Maybe you swapped them out for a body kit? Or have some damaged ones that can be worked on? Or you can point me the right direction! Any help is appreciated!
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fredtga probably has those c36 bumpers. shoot him a message.
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good luck. there was only 1 C43 bumper skin left in the states back when I totaled my C43, but I went with an ebay Duraflex copy on ebay to save money which was a TERRIBLE idea, that bumper skin was awful and not worth the $350 I paid for it.

I ended up having to buy on here from Abu Dhabi from fellow member cm60k. It was in rough shape but it's better than nothing. I'll spend whatever I must to keep it in good shape, C43 bumpers are damn near impossible to find. They only made 3400 cars world wide, why would they stockpile a bunch of spare bumpers 20 years later?
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good luck. there was only 1 C43 bumper skin left in the states back when I totaled my C43, but I went with an ebay Duraflex copy on ebay to save money which was a TERRIBLE idea, that bumper skin was awful and not worth the $350 I paid for it.

I ended up having to buy on here from Abu Dhabi from fellow member cm60k. It was in rough shape but it's better than nothing. I'll spend whatever I must to keep it in good shape, C43 bumpers are damn near impossible to find. They only made 3400 cars world wide, why would they stockpile a bunch of spare bumpers 20 years later?
I was able to buy last year from the dealership but it was ordered from Germany. I had to wait a week for it to arrive.
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. The car has a unpainted body kit which I might be forced to work with. I MUCH rather have a factory kit though, even if they were from a c36..
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here is one from Poland in eürope.
this bumper has the eüropean parktronic sensor holes which you can sand down and fill with bondo then repaint.

if you shoot seller a message he will ship to your destination as described in the auction.
get it while you can, these bumpers are getting rarer for every day


http://www.ebay.de/itm/Mercedes-C-Kl...IAAOSwNsdXTXA3

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i actually have a rear bumper that needs just a little bit of work...
and i wanted to order a front new bumper...

my front bumper also needs a tiny bit of work but i'd rather just have a new one.

i think im willing to let my set go....what are they going for?
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Might have a possible Prospect but nothing for sure yet. Original seller backed out as well...anything out there? Will I have to buy aftermarket??
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OK here is the front bumper, I am going to look for pictures of my old back bumper because it is in storage now. dont want to pull it out. Anyway the front bumper is in pretty good condition aside from two parking lot dings, one is a small crack on driver's side and the other is a scratch on passenger side. the underside of the bumper is intact, no cracks. in the middle of the bumper on the top is a bit wavy but i think that might be age or fitment, can probably be sorted.








small crack and scratch on driver's corner



small crack and scratch on driver's corner (parking lot ding)



small crack and scratch on driver's corner (parking lot ding)



small waves on top of bumper, do not know if this is normal or just age





Passenger side scratch (parking lot ding)



Passenger side scratch (parking lot ding)

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Turns out I only have one picture of the rear bumper without pulling it out. the rear is in decent condition absent the crack and peeling paint. im guessing it can be sorted out. i did notice that there is a bit of scratches on the underside of the bumper but it cannot be seen unless you are under the car, guessing it is road debris kicking up.

i apologize for taking so long with the pictures, was my birthday last week and ive been pretty busy this week.

let me know if you are still interested and i still have to source a new front bumper for myself (make sure they are available and get it ordered)


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Still very interested! What are you thinking on the price? I don't mind waiting, I understand, I just want to lock something in. Let's figure this out. Thanks-David
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I have a silver bumper, if Mickey13 doesn't work out for you.
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we arent married! give him a price on your bumpers lol

i havent priced mine yet. only emailed my bodyshop guy today to make sure he can get me a replacement since there is conflicting information on the board as to whether there are any new front bumpers left in existence
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Originally Posted by Chest Rockwell
I have a silver bumper, if Mickey13 doesn't work out for you.
Dude, love that screen name. Hahaha...Still have this silver bumper FS?


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