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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 11:47 AM
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C43 reliability

I read that maintenance for an AMG is higher (both in cost and frequency). Does this apply to C43 Coupe as well?

I am looking into a C Coupe and have to decide on the C300 and the C43. I am also waiting to see the new BMW 3-series.

As point of reference, I bought my 2004 CLK320 when new and it has been my daily commute for 13-14 years. I am looking for a replacement in a few months and it will be a daily commute.
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mis3
I read that maintenance for an AMG is higher (both in cost and frequency). Does this apply to C43 Coupe as well?

I am looking into a C Coupe and have to decide on the C300 and the C43. I am also waiting to see the new BMW 3-series.

As point of reference, I bought my 2004 CLK320 when new and it has been my daily commute for 13-14 years. I am looking for a replacement in a few months and it will be a daily commute.
We have the monthly MB service plan for our C43 coupe and it was the same price per month as the C300. Our C43 is our DD and we're more than happy with it.
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 09:26 PM
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I read that AMG vehicles are high maintenance. Considerng C43 is not real AMG in its traditional way, is a C43 as high maintenance as let say the C63.

I may keep my next car for 14 years again.
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mis3
I read that maintenance for an AMG is higher (both in cost and frequency). Does this apply to C43 Coupe as well?

I am looking into a C Coupe and have to decide on the C300 and the C43. I am also waiting to see the new BMW 3-series.

As point of reference, I bought my 2004 CLK320 when new and it has been my daily commute for 13-14 years. I am looking for a replacement in a few months and it will be a daily commute.
I don't think the C43 is for you man. If you have to "think" to decide between a C300 and C43 then go with the cheaper car. For me it was a no brainer as soon as I put the pedal down in the C43 coupe equipped with the AMG exhaust . You're clearly not someone who enjoys driving fast and powerful vehicles. Save your $
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