You're so right. MB did extremely poor on the rollout of the V6TT. It's like as if they are having an identity crisis because they are panicking that bmw and lexus are overtaking them in a popularity contest. So sad

 

I can tell you this much tho, the next car I'm getting will be a BMW 650 gran coupe or the 750. I think in comparable categories those two cars bested MB's CLS and S class, respectively

 

If the C43 sedan isn't going to get the 9g-tronic & the 31:69 4MATIC configuration, I think that I'll now consider the C43 coupe instead.

 

Same thought process I have. If they both have it, I'll have a decision to make...otherwise I'll get the Coupe for sure.

 

I'd prefer the sedan. I've had 2 two door cars & I'm not keen on their big doors.

I might even consider an E43 sedan, although I do prefer the smaller size of the C class.

 

Right on. I've never owned a coupe before, I'm not worried so much about the door size (although the that's definitely liable to change) as I am the impracticality of not being able to use the backseat for much...but I'll only know if I truly hate it once I own one. Hopefully I don't get married to my girlfriend and pop a kid out before I'm ready to switch cars...

 

I hate to say it, but I'm SO glad I didn't pull the trigger on a C400 or C450.

When I'm in the market for a new car again, it will be either the 2018 C43 sedan 9g-tronic / 31:69 4MATIC...or the redesigned 2018 BMW 340i M Sport xDrive.

 

I personally don't think 7G vs 9G makes a big difference. Regardless, I might just go for the C450 now and trade up for the C43 later.

 

That's waiting like 2 years+...lease is almost over for most of us by then lol

 

Not a problem for me, I bought my 2015 C300.


I even bought 2 years of pre-paid maintenance, and a Winter set of wheels/tires (that I can use on a future C43), so hopefully I'll only be paying for gas & insurance until the 2018 model year comes out.

 

If the MY17 C43 Sedan ends up including the 9G tranny, will you still wait until MY18?

 

Just be glad it doesn't have the mct trans ... A traditional auto trans is a ok

 

This line of thinking and reasoning always makes me want to stop posting at this forum.
Its like saying. I have a iphone 5s and going to wait iphone 8.

My wife does not care if its 400/450 or 43. She drives it to work and picks up our boys. She could care less she is making more boost than stock c450/43. Just a freaking car and its entry level sport luxury sedan at that.

Enjoy your rides. We are fortunate we can afford them.. Dont judge others that can afford higher end cars.. Or second guess purchases of existing models. There will always be better and newer cars.

Next year im jumping out of the C class. I love the little car but man has this forum have haters.

 

It's the Internet, surf it long enough you're going to find a different opinion than yours

Why stop posting? So you feel better? So you're not bothered? What forum has perfect responses? Get over it and keep posting and ignore opinions and posts that offend you -- it's quite easy to do so

 

I'd get the MY17 if it has 9G.

 

A little sensitive here, huh? And no this is not the same scenario...I bought a 2015 C300 instead of the C400 because it was the better handler (and less expensive too)...then as luck would have it I wasn't in the market to trade up so soon when the C450 came out...which has the outdated & slow shifting 7G transmission that I've experience first hand in my C300. Why buy a model with the same outdated transmission knowing full well the 9G will be on the next year model?


Sounds like your wife should be driving a Honda or Toyota then.


Easy there fella, no one is judging here...only giving opinions. Don't be so thin skinned.

 

I think Mercedes will be switching most if not all of their cars to the 9G transmission.

 

Changing cars because you don't like an enthusiast forum for it? Seems legit.

 

Think you missed my point. What I meant was if you bought a 2015 C300 and is happy to wait out for the 2018 C43/340i, why not just lease a C450 (enjoy it for 2-yrs+) then get the new 2018 models with the upgraded components. At least you will have way more fun for the time being.

 

So when are we ever going to get a definitive answer about the sedan?? Has anyone contacted mbusa?? Why are they waiting so long?

 

Try to give them a call and see what they say, please report back any new info.

 

NY international auto showbis the end of the month. That may be our best chance at an unveiling.

 

NY international auto show is at the end of the month. That may be our best chance at an unveiling.

 

I don't think I did...my thinking is why lease a car with the outdated & slow shifting 7G transmission I currently have, especially since Mercedes has "upgraded" the C400 to the C450 in only a year. If anything it makes me want to wait for the dust to settle before buying this type of car.


Nope, I can wait until the 2018 C43 sedan comes out next year with the 31:69 biased 9G transmission.

 

Yes...for two reasons.


1) I pre-paid for 2 years of regular maintenance (A & B service), plus I have three total years of wheel/tire insurance.


2) I want to see what the redesigned 2018 BMW 340i is like.