AMG-Sport is dead. C450 will now be AMG C43
06-07-2016, 06:49 PM
#976
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Not surprising - just called up the MB hotline for customer care. Nice woman - but totally clueless that C43 was available. Not her fault - BMW just as bad. She did come back that she thought MSRP was "around $55,5000" which goes with what Vipershade stated - but not what is listed on a previous reply ($52,000) from g8rgrl. Anybody really know? That's a huge disparuty
06-07-2016, 06:49 PM
#977
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Not surprising - just called up the MB hotline for customer care. Nice woman - but totally clueless that C43 was available. Not her fault - BMW just as bad. She did come back that she thought MSRP was "around $55,5000" which goes with what Vipershade stated - but not what is listed on a previous reply ($52,000) from g8rgrl. Anybody really know? That's a huge disparuty
06-07-2016, 06:54 PM
#978
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Scroll up/read the thread. You will see the lower price is for the sedan and the higher price is for the coupe: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post6825457
06-07-2016, 06:55 PM
#979
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Scroll up/read the thread. You will see the lower price is for the sedan and the higher price is for the coupe: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post6825457
06-07-2016, 06:56 PM
#980
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Here is what I am expecting:
AMG C43 Coupe $55,500
992 Selenite Grey $720
224 Saddle Brown/Black $1,620
H73 - Carbon Fiber $1,300
604 - 19" Twin 5-Spoke w/black accents $850
281 - AMG Perf Steering Wheel w/DINAMICA inserts $500
P03 - Premium 3 Package $5,100
521 - AMG Night Package $200
U78 AMG Performance Exhaust $1,250
401 - Heated and Ventilated Seats 1,030
DESTINATION & DELIVERY $925
Total $68,995
Most of these estimates are based the C300 order guide pricing, on last year from the C450, or prices of other models where there are new options (i.e. AMG Performance Exhaust). My biggest guess here is the cost of the P03 Package, where I am assuming the Sedan pricing to translate over with the removal of the P01 package (as it is included standard on Coupes).
TBH, I will probably remove the Heated and Ventilated Seats (and leave them with only the standard Heated seats, no ventilated) to bring the cost down a bit...will have to see how it would impact the monthly payment before I decide for sure. I'd add the HUD, but all indications are that would delay my build until late this year which isn't an option for me.
AMG C43 Coupe $55,500
992 Selenite Grey $720
224 Saddle Brown/Black $1,620
H73 - Carbon Fiber $1,300
604 - 19" Twin 5-Spoke w/black accents $850
281 - AMG Perf Steering Wheel w/DINAMICA inserts $500
P03 - Premium 3 Package $5,100
521 - AMG Night Package $200
U78 AMG Performance Exhaust $1,250
401 - Heated and Ventilated Seats 1,030
DESTINATION & DELIVERY $925
Total $68,995
Most of these estimates are based the C300 order guide pricing, on last year from the C450, or prices of other models where there are new options (i.e. AMG Performance Exhaust). My biggest guess here is the cost of the P03 Package, where I am assuming the Sedan pricing to translate over with the removal of the P01 package (as it is included standard on Coupes).
TBH, I will probably remove the Heated and Ventilated Seats (and leave them with only the standard Heated seats, no ventilated) to bring the cost down a bit...will have to see how it would impact the monthly payment before I decide for sure. I'd add the HUD, but all indications are that would delay my build until late this year which isn't an option for me.
Based on the updated sedan DOG, it looks like you can only get the heated/vent seats with designo option, so that would drop your price down.
It still annoys me that you have to get p4 to get dynamic LED's.
06-07-2016, 07:00 PM
#981
Senior Member
Scroll up/read the thread. You will see the lower price is for the sedan and the higher price is for the coupe: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post6825457
06-07-2016, 07:08 PM
#982
Senior Member
Does anyone have any info on when we will be able to order C43 sedans? Given the release dates in the DOG for the coupe and sedan, and since coupe orders were opened this week, I am guessing July.
06-07-2016, 07:09 PM
#983
Junior Member
I believe you can order them now, based on another member's info. Maybe talk to your dealer too if you havent already.
06-07-2016, 09:31 PM
#985
Source: my dealer was trying to order me a C43 Sedan before I corrected him and told him I wanted the Coupe.
06-07-2016, 10:41 PM
#986
Super Member
Dynamic LEDs in p4 annoys you but will raise average sales prices a bunch for MB. Smart people there.
06-08-2016, 02:37 AM
#987
Junior Member
Also to increased revenue, that really doesn't change the fact that it's still annoying.
06-08-2016, 04:19 AM
#988
Junior Member
Does anyone have an update on C43 sedan availability in Australia? Approximate dates for orders and deliveries? I am getting mixed messages from dealers. One saying only coupe available to order from August, delivery a few months after, but sedan not available until next year! The other is stating both sedan and coupe available to order from August.
Any updates would be greatly appreciated
Any updates would be greatly appreciated
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06-08-2016, 09:47 AM
#989
I am pretty sure designo will be on the coupe (would make no sense to offer for sedan and not coupe). The sedan DOG was updated one day after the coupe DOG with designo options so I am sure once someone posts the updated coupe DOG it will have the same options and requirements.
Also to increased revenue, that really doesn't change the fact that it's still annoying.
Also to increased revenue, that really doesn't change the fact that it's still annoying.
06-08-2016, 10:19 AM
#990
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With this being an "official" AMG car now... will the 43s carry the standard rate? If so, the lease programs are going to suck
06-08-2016, 10:31 AM
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I leased a C450 in the middle of April. Took it to the dealer a couple weeks back and inquired about the C43, since I've been reading and hearing a bunch of things about it, and wanted to know if I made a mistake lol.
He told me the C43 is going to be the same thing as my C450 now, just rebadged and considered a "full blown AMG," ***and that I should bring in the C450 as soon as the C43's come in and he will rebadge it for me.***
My friend also has a C450 leased and so I called him around that time to check with his dealer as well, and his dealer advised him to do the same. Just bring the car back and it will be rebadged.
I immediately asked him if the exhausts will be different bc it is an "AMG" and he said no. It will keep the same exhausts. I made it clear that I didn't want to rebadge it if it will be a different looking car, that will make me look foolish. So I do not believe that it will get the AMG brakes, based on what I was told and should run around the same price in terms of leasing as the C450. "It is a C450 rebadged," guess I'll find out for myself eventually! (Sorry for triple edits, I removed the exhaust part bc I thought it was answered a few pages ago, but appears to still be speculation)
He told me the C43 is going to be the same thing as my C450 now, just rebadged and considered a "full blown AMG," ***and that I should bring in the C450 as soon as the C43's come in and he will rebadge it for me.***
My friend also has a C450 leased and so I called him around that time to check with his dealer as well, and his dealer advised him to do the same. Just bring the car back and it will be rebadged.
I immediately asked him if the exhausts will be different bc it is an "AMG" and he said no. It will keep the same exhausts. I made it clear that I didn't want to rebadge it if it will be a different looking car, that will make me look foolish. So I do not believe that it will get the AMG brakes, based on what I was told and should run around the same price in terms of leasing as the C450. "It is a C450 rebadged," guess I'll find out for myself eventually! (Sorry for triple edits, I removed the exhaust part bc I thought it was answered a few pages ago, but appears to still be speculation)
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06-08-2016, 11:00 AM
#992
I leased a C450 in the middle of April. Took it to the dealer a couple weeks back and inquired about the C43, since I've been reading and hearing a bunch of things about it, and wanted to know if I made a mistake lol.
He told me the C43 is going to be the same thing as my C450 now, just rebadged and considered a "full blown AMG," ***and that I should bring in the C450 as soon as the C43's come in and he will rebadge it for me.***
My friend also has a C450 leased and so I called him around that time to check with his dealer as well, and his dealer advised him to do the same. Just bring the car back and it will be rebadged.
I immediately asked him if the exhausts will be different bc it is an "AMG" and he said no. It will keep the same exhausts. I made it clear that I didn't want to rebadge it if it will be a different looking car, that will make me look foolish. So I do not believe that it will get the AMG brakes, based on what I was told and should run around the same price in terms of leasing as the C450. "It is a C450 rebadged," guess I'll find out for myself eventually! (Sorry for triple edits, I removed the exhaust part bc I thought it was answered a few pages ago, but appears to still be speculation)
He told me the C43 is going to be the same thing as my C450 now, just rebadged and considered a "full blown AMG," ***and that I should bring in the C450 as soon as the C43's come in and he will rebadge it for me.***
My friend also has a C450 leased and so I called him around that time to check with his dealer as well, and his dealer advised him to do the same. Just bring the car back and it will be rebadged.
I immediately asked him if the exhausts will be different bc it is an "AMG" and he said no. It will keep the same exhausts. I made it clear that I didn't want to rebadge it if it will be a different looking car, that will make me look foolish. So I do not believe that it will get the AMG brakes, based on what I was told and should run around the same price in terms of leasing as the C450. "It is a C450 rebadged," guess I'll find out for myself eventually! (Sorry for triple edits, I removed the exhaust part bc I thought it was answered a few pages ago, but appears to still be speculation)
There is an optional performance exhaust option.
Other than that? Not much to note on changes. It's pretty standard fare for changes between model years. The transmission is the only thing you should fret about and only if you have issues with the current one.
06-08-2016, 11:22 AM
#993
Member
Both the C43 Coupe and C43 sedan will almost certainly have standard lease rates for at least the first few months, just as the C450 did. Therefore, sucky lease payments.
06-08-2016, 11:30 AM
#994
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The F/R bias is up to 31/69 and it's getting a new 9 speed transmission.
There is an optional performance exhaust option.
Other than that? Not much to note on changes. It's pretty standard fare for changes between model years. The transmission is the only thing you should fret about and only if you have issues with the current one.
There is an optional performance exhaust option.
Other than that? Not much to note on changes. It's pretty standard fare for changes between model years. The transmission is the only thing you should fret about and only if you have issues with the current one.
06-08-2016, 11:39 AM
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The F/R bias is up to 31/69 and it's getting a new 9 speed transmission.
There is an optional performance exhaust option.
Other than that? Not much to note on changes. It's pretty standard fare for changes between model years. The transmission is the only thing you should fret about and only if you have issues with the current one.
There is an optional performance exhaust option.
Other than that? Not much to note on changes. It's pretty standard fare for changes between model years. The transmission is the only thing you should fret about and only if you have issues with the current one.
Exhaust on the C450 sounds great as is - love the crackles (or "gunshots") when you hit the 4, 5, 6 on the RPM scale. Guess I just missed out on this new performance exhaust of the C43… ahhh!
06-08-2016, 11:57 AM
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1) The downshifts can be awkward when you're slowing down at low speeds (~20mph?), typically going from gear 2 to 1 in the city. It feels like it's pulling you back then pushing you forward quickly, very odd sometimes. My service department advised me that this experience is normal for "AMG" (or "AMG-like") cars, and they explained it but I wasn't too interested to listen after hearing it was normal, lol. They said a client moved up to a C63s and was experiencing the same thing and kept bringing the car back insisting there was a mechanical issue with it.
2) The cpu screen glitches SOMETIMES when you visit the "Vehicle" screen where you can check engine data and things like that. You'll basically see the original main screen with the options on the top and bottom, and overlapping the top will be options for the "Vehicle" screen that you just opened. You have to exit out and come back to really be able to navigate, or you can try and read the overlapped words. Not a big deal, though.
Other than that, it drives great at all speeds and is very responsive. I really love it! Wouldn't change a thing!
