Trading a C400 for C43
01-24-2019, 10:18 PM
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Trading a C400 for C43
I have a 2015 C400 with 48K miles. I'm becoming concerned about quality control issues regarding the build of the car. Right now my rear windshield brake light is rattling like crazy and looks to have come out of it's place. One side is clearly sticking up and not flush. At the same time the front left corner of the dash is also making a noticeable noise unless I press my hand down in the corner of the dashboard. The touch pad and screen has been replaced. The rear view camera was replaced twice. The differential was leaking. I run out of extended warranty this March. I am bringing it in for the dashboard and breaklight rattles and a knocking sound. You can hear the knocking sound when I turn left. The knocks speed up as the car speeds up.
Anyway. Are people finding these kinds of issues in the 2017 C43's? Is it just the nature of any wheel 18" or larger shaking things apart? I haven't had many cars where things pop out of place or make creaks and squeaks. Things like electronics issues and a lack of tight fit in the interior construction. I can't say the engine concerns me in the C400 other then idling roughly in colder weather. Found a C43 that is the exact car I intitially wanted when I found my current car. Got a good deal on it. Currently owe 27k. Considering taking as low as 25k trade in but I worry that all the nonsense this car has on the service record will screw me. Overall I am just nervous more crap will break or fail when I'm out of warranty this March. I really love the car for what it is, but the quality makes me concerned.
Anyway. Are people finding these kinds of issues in the 2017 C43's? Is it just the nature of any wheel 18" or larger shaking things apart? I haven't had many cars where things pop out of place or make creaks and squeaks. Things like electronics issues and a lack of tight fit in the interior construction. I can't say the engine concerns me in the C400 other then idling roughly in colder weather. Found a C43 that is the exact car I intitially wanted when I found my current car. Got a good deal on it. Currently owe 27k. Considering taking as low as 25k trade in but I worry that all the nonsense this car has on the service record will screw me. Overall I am just nervous more crap will break or fail when I'm out of warranty this March. I really love the car for what it is, but the quality makes me concerned.
Last edited by Igotsoul4u; 01-24-2019 at 10:20 PM.
01-25-2019, 11:31 AM
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I have a 2015 C400 with 48K miles. I'm becoming concerned about quality control issues regarding the build of the car. Right now my rear windshield brake light is rattling like crazy and looks to have come out of it's place. One side is clearly sticking up and not flush. At the same time the front left corner of the dash is also making a noticeable noise unless I press my hand down in the corner of the dashboard. The touch pad and screen has been replaced. The rear view camera was replaced twice. The differential was leaking. I run out of extended warranty this March. I am bringing it in for the dashboard and breaklight rattles and a knocking sound. You can hear the knocking sound when I turn left. The knocks speed up as the car speeds up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8xx8TtPsMY
Anyway. Are people finding these kinds of issues in the 2017 C43's? Is it just the nature of any wheel 18" or larger shaking things apart? I haven't had many cars where things pop out of place or make creaks and squeaks. Things like electronics issues and a lack of tight fit in the interior construction. I can't say the engine concerns me in the C400 other then idling roughly in colder weather. Found a C43 that is the exact car I intitially wanted when I found my current car. Got a good deal on it. Currently owe 27k. Considering taking as low as 25k trade in but I worry that all the nonsense this car has on the service record will screw me. Overall I am just nervous more crap will break or fail when I'm out of warranty this March. I really love the car for what it is, but the quality makes me concerned.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8xx8TtPsMY
Anyway. Are people finding these kinds of issues in the 2017 C43's? Is it just the nature of any wheel 18" or larger shaking things apart? I haven't had many cars where things pop out of place or make creaks and squeaks. Things like electronics issues and a lack of tight fit in the interior construction. I can't say the engine concerns me in the C400 other then idling roughly in colder weather. Found a C43 that is the exact car I intitially wanted when I found my current car. Got a good deal on it. Currently owe 27k. Considering taking as low as 25k trade in but I worry that all the nonsense this car has on the service record will screw me. Overall I am just nervous more crap will break or fail when I'm out of warranty this March. I really love the car for what it is, but the quality makes me concerned.
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Igotsoul4u (01-25-2019)
01-25-2019, 11:35 AM
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mine also makes lots of rattle and crackling sounds when driving and its all coming from the above compartment. they know the sounds there but cant find what it is. They opened the above compartment and a harness wire was lose so they taped it up, but the ticking sounds is still there
