C43 S E D A N what transmission???
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C450, GLS 63 and a few other things
With a C300 already, waiting seems like a good plan. That said, the C450 7G was tuned by AMG for quicker shifts, at least in Sport+ mode, so it isn't quite as slow shifting as yours.
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It's a pretty good bet the 2017 C43 sedan is going to get the 9 speed, the big brother GLC43 is getting it.. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...york-auto-show
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It's a pretty good bet the 2017 C43 sedan is going to get the 9 speed, the big brother GLC43 is getting it.. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...york-auto-show
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Looks like the E43 is also getting the 9G, I'm sure the C43 sedan will be getting it also. That stinks...wish I actually waited..although I would not have mind the diff of a 7G and 9G transmission, I only mind in this case because the only problem I noticed about the C450 is the transmission's sluggishness at times of rapidly reaccelerating after deceleration.
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The GLC has the 9g now...the new models and the face lifts are getting the 9g's also... BUT the C sedan is not a facelift yet so they may not change it for 2016... We won't know for sure till we hear from MB...
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Never mind the gearbox - I'm wondering whether they are going to slap a great big fat AMG badge on the trunk lid like what they're doing with the coupe. Won't that throw the anti-badge brigade into turmoil 
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I don't think that's a question in anyone's mind? Of course it will be badged the same as the Coupe we've already seen.
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Originally Posted by inhartwetrust
Ordering opens before August, you think they are going to take orders on a car that has no details released?
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I did actually, I pre-ordered the day after they released their press release. I remember going into several MB dealerships looking for a C400 but no one had any and no special orders couldve been placed.
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From a poster on another thread it looks definitively now to be 9G for the C43 sedan.
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedkingdom/mpc/mpc_unitedkingdom_website/en/home_mpc/passengercars/home/new_cars/models/c-class/w205/configurator/configurator_w205.html#/p3501
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedkingdom/mpc/mpc_unitedkingdom_website/en/home_mpc/passengercars/home/new_cars/models/c-class/w205/configurator/configurator_w205.html#/p3501
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C450, GLC43
The UK config has the grey matte paint color available. I am now officially jealous of all our UK members. I love matte finishes and was a little disappointed that we could not config a c450 in any matte finish color.
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It is likely the entire C class will get a mid-generation refresh at some point soon - 2018 has been thrown around but not guaranteed. The C43 should be included in that. Other than the headlight/bumper shots that have been posted here, we don't know what is in the refresh, but rear end and infotainment are often included in these types of things.
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Damn, really?! That's a huge bummer, I really like that color...I just can't continue to wait around for the C43 to come out, but this definitely makes me want to.
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It's already configured to work with the 450/43 motor in the C43 Coupe, Cab and SLC, so the tuning and programming is ready. As long as it fits (which it obviously does) should be close to plug-and-play.
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EDIT: Just checked and the C43 Coupe preliminary info lists the Performance Exhaust as a stand-alone option, so good chance it is coming across the C43 line.
