Who needs an AMG - My C300 Cabrio has plenty of power

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Jan 27, 2020 | 09:24 AM

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alexasa

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Originally Posted by David300

Thank you.
I would say it depends. Below couple of C43 on the market and I think except of the missing AMG badge and the rear spoiler, it is very difficult to tell the difference between these and mine:

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...5690/overview/
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...0211/overview/
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...5092/overview/
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...0051/overview/
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...3696/overview/

visually the cars don't differ much, sure. Once you drive them. Even the difference between c300 and c43 are miles apart. One is at least twice as visceral than the other.

When I was jumping ship from Audi 4 years ago I test drove a c300. Was coming from a 2013 Audi S4 - so was going to effectively downgrade. I quite enjoyed the car. I could pin it and it would do what I asked. I then hopped into a c450 and had a grin from ear to ear. It was even better than the S4 I was coming out of and I had to go for it over the c300 just knowing I'd regret not doing so. The c300 ownership would have been mundane - but effective. The c450 ownership gave me quite a few headaches but it eventually made up for it in the long run. I'm back in another C43 now and have no regrets.

You are coming from a different perspective from the get go though. Owning a cab is entirely different. I, personally, would not own a cab because they are heavier and have less structural strength than the coupe/sedan counterparts which in turn compromise performance. I'm not one of those people that value the luxury of having the top down, especially in a commuter car.

Different strokes for different folks.

Jan 27, 2020 | 11:46 AM

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GringoBling

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Originally Posted by David300

and the other 4 cylinders and 200hp

come on buddy why bash everybody else's cars? You got a nice car. AMG owners got nice cars. Don't be that guy.

Jan 27, 2020 | 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by David300

Do you have the same diffuser? Same exhaust tips? Does your car sound or perform like a C43?. Do you have the AMG bucket seat? The answer is no. I am not sure why are you comparing a standard car to an AMG. Just be happy of what you got as it is really a nice looking luxury car. People have different taste and needs in cars. Each to his own.

Jan 27, 2020 | 01:26 PM

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mo11

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I got mine because I liked the seats.

Jan 27, 2020 | 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mo11

I got mine because I liked the seats.

A bright red benz with tan interior!

Those seats are nice tho.

Jan 27, 2020 | 02:07 PM

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I got mine because I liked the seats.

Awsome. Wats the car?

Jan 27, 2020 | 03:08 PM

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A bright red benz with tan interior!

Those seats are nice tho.

Jan 27, 2020 | 03:09 PM

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Awsome. Wats the car?

‘17 C43

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Jan 27, 2020 | 03:21 PM

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‘17 C43

Nice car seat you got. I got a 2015 C200 AMG line upgrading to a C43 when I save some money 🤷

Last edited by Andy74; Jan 28, 2020 at 02:30 AM.

Jan 27, 2020 | 03:35 PM

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mo11

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Idk... it kinda reminded me of this when i was ordering it...

You know... red exterior/tan interior... hahaha!

Jan 27, 2020 | 08:02 PM

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I got mine because I liked the seats.

These are gorgeous and the saddle brown is perfect with the red IMO.
Unfortunately for me, these seats fvc|< up my back after more than an hour. So I had to pass on them. It's not a problem with the seats, they are great. The problem is my back