tristantiojanco

Im picking up my 98 c43 today with 95k miles on it and im paying 10k for it, body and interior is in great shape, engine sounds good and no accident, I heard the number 1 problem with this car is the tranny and its $$$$$ to get it fixed..can somebody walk me through regarding this car before i pick it...thank you for your input

Z06EATER

see if it shifts smooth, and make sure the tranny dipstick has the red tab on it still. thats shows that nobody but mercedes serviced the tranny

tristantiojanco

THANX DUDE...what else do I need to check before I pick it up...thanx

Z06EATER

at the engine, make sure it's not making any funny noises, check brake pads and rotors. make sure body is in good condition. everything is aligned well.

tristantiojanco

engine sounds real good..drove it and it pulls hard and shift smooth,tuned up by MBZ dealer, brakes are in good condition i called the MBZ dealership and gave them the VIN and they told me that the car was serviced last month and did inspection and found nothing wrong with the car....does 10k sounds right? check www.bobzands.com its in there the black one...

SeeKlasse

http://www.bobzand.com/inventory_det...id=2027&cid=43

looks good. no xenon headlights, so the price is right where it needs to be as long as everything is in healthy working order

C43AMG

Check to see if the harmonic balancer was replaced (factory recall-free) and see if the spark plugs have been replaced.Original factory recommendation was to change them at 100k.

P.S.........Welcome ! Where are you located ?

SeeKlasse

if i took my car to the dealer would they replace my harmonic balancer for free?

C43AMG

You will also want to lubricate the armature on the monowiper.Alot of people don't find out about this until its too late and have to replace the wiper motor. $$$

C43AMG

Yes........factory recall.

tristantiojanco

no xenon, no headlight wiper n washer...what about the harmonic balancer issue? can somebody clarify this thing...

SeeKlasse

just got off the phone with the dealership, it was done back in 05 so i guess im good to go i was really looking forward to ******* out a c300 loaner.....

SeeKlasse

just call any reputable MB dealership, not some 3rd party juan and pedros mercedes dealer. a real dealership that has corporate support. they can look up this issue via the vin, just call up, give them the vin, and youre in business if they tell you it needs to be changed out

C43AMG

Call the $tealership...give them the vin# and ask if the recall has been performed.They get paid from the factory to perform the recall,so if it hasn't been done they will do it.Its not like its coming out of their pocket.

tristantiojanco

thanx for all the input and help before i head down to the dealership and pick up my 1998 C43...im for sure taking this baby home tonight and take a day off tomorrow so i can detail this car and get ready for its long weekend of driving...i will keep all you guys updated...thanx again!!!

C43AMG

Post pics !

tristantiojanco

right now u can look at it at www.bobzand.com the black one..im taking that baby home today...

C43AMG

You need - #1) clear corners # 2) S600 style grill

C43AMG

This may sound stupid but,make sure the car comes with the books (manuals). Especially since this isn't a Benz dealership.

tristantiojanco

it has all the manuals, the actual book leather pouch, and all my buddies bought at least 6 BMW from them and they are pretty good and reliable..the only thing im missing is the original floormats...so what do u guys think of the car?

tristantiojanco

my plan is to lower it on H&R springs and put a 18in staggered amg monoblock and thats it!!! what do u guys think and give me some idea on my wheel and suspension set-ups...thanx in advance

AMGC

pretty good deal. bummer about the mats they suck to hunt down a set

myc43amg

and than come down here to finish your sentence. So annoying to read posts like this...... Car looks nice but if you take some pics while the car is out an about the pictures look better to look at.

SeeKlasse

i have a spare set of brand new c43 mats, waiting for mine to get really weathered so i can swap into the new ones.

order a set from a dealership, theyre like 180 bucks i believe

svt ricco

join club202.com and look at the gallery. i have the set up you want. this might help. also, a lot of other c43 over there.