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Looking to buy a used C43

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Old 07-15-2005, 01:28 PM
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Looking to buy a used C43

Is the C43 worth it money or should i put out extra 10g's to get a used E55.
I have found a few C43 in my area with low miles for less than 22k or i can get high miles E55 for extra 5-8 g's. Need some opinion
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I would probably go for the E55. I am a big fan of the W210 body.
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C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
I'd probably go E55,the 5.5L motor is a complete joy and you're getting a bigger car with more options. However I love my W202 C55 and have no regrets.However it's a tough call for me because the C43 has low mileage.

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I would go for the C43..to me a small car w/big engine is the whole allure.
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C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
Originally Posted by StapleGun
I would go for the C43..to me a small car w/big engine is the whole allure.
Yea I guess in that sense you could be right ! The E55 is a sexy beast and an unforgettable ride in a straight line though.Wont ever handle and brake as well as a C43 I gotta say.
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Buy the C43 and take the 10k and do the motor upgrade, right Carl ?
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i agree with Staple Gun. small car, big motor. the classic muscle car. only the engineering and execution are done better in germany then the usa. i just bought one and love it. box stock is fast enough for me. if i ever drive this car at 10/10th's then i'll start modding.
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C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
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Buy the C43 and take the 10k and do the motor upgrade, right Carl ?
It's kinda hard to say. If the c43 cost me 19k and I wanted to upgrade to the 5.5L motor that I got for cheap(5k+1500.00 to install) Yes.Remeber, I got lucky.If I was not as fortunate then I'd get an E55(w210)29k.

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