Jim's500E

I drove this car...they're so fun and torquey. Recently traded in I think 2 owners locally. from Greenwich, CT. Solid. Excellent interior. I can't see any paintwork but I'm not an expert. VMI records I'm told. 18" wheels are from an E55 it seems , the rims have some minor edge rash, , sure neeeds to be lowered, full size CLK 5 spoke spare (is this correct?). I tell ya', if I didn't just buy a 911 cab I'd get this one... lol. j/k

1 of 4 in this color black, only 25 in the USA and 100 in the world? Are my sources correct? Gosh, makes this a pretty rare and special car only to appreciate in value and in stature(I would think) It sure moves out fast and is still way tight. If I can be of anymore help LMK; we live 7 miles from their shop. Talk to Brian if you can, or Kevin. But Brian knows all about this car.

http://www.coventrymotorcar.com/inventory.html

I couldn't get a direct link to work btw, so just search under MBs and its there

C43AMG

Good luck with the sale.It's priced close enough to allow a little wiggle room.

trinitony

I guess i will tell my buddy to never mind going and look at if for me then...lol

Should I buy this one, was really wanting a silver one...lol

v0ac

nice find,
sell the porsches and buy this lol

trinitony

Porsches are keepers...

2PHAST

The 2000 CLK came with the 5 spoke wheels, not the monoblocks like the previous year, so it would be normal to see the 5 spoke as a spare.

svt ricco

i believe there are only 22 2k year model, 2 of them got into an accident!

C43AMG

25

trinitony

How is the ride with 18" wheels? Is the preference 17 or 18s?

silence

absolutely 18"- ride is a bit harsh stock (for some) but is no worse at all with 18s.

also, maybe not good for ultimate performance- but my eibach springs did nothing to hurt it either.

if you do nothing else I would get the springs and 18s on the car.

trinitony

Tks,...I have a headache from looking and C43's on the net. Tomorrow I'm going and look at one locally. So many cars to choose from....

OSUChE

I own a silver 2000 and wrote MBUSA regarding the production numbers. They reported back to me that there were 90 2000 AMG C43's produced.

They did not tell me how many were shipped to North America, but I have read the rumor that there were 24 and that two were totaled as well.

PJmak

I know one was totaled, I have pics of it


I wonder where the burgundy one is

OSUChE

I'm considering selling my 2000. It has 87k and is in great, though not pristine shape. Always maintained at the local dealer and always garaged. Anyone have any idea what a 2000 is worth?

trinitony

Where are you located?

Never mind...too far...lol

C43AMG

I would say anywhere between 13-14k tops with your mileage.

svt ricco

The Mercedes-AMG partnership officially started with the C36 AMG sedan for 1995, which offered 268 horsepower from a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine, and has grown to encompass three models for the U.S. market - C43, E55 and ML55 AMG.





TOTAL PRODUCTION

1998 579 units

1999 546 units

2000 22 units ?



Total C43s for the US Market = 1147 units



Updated information on model year 2000 production...

It was recently reported that there were actually (25) model year 2000 C43 vehicles imported to the USA

Number of units & colors
(1) Burgundy

(4) Obsidian Black

(6) White
(7) Black
(7) Silver

(1) equipped with blue/black two-tone leather (silver car)

(10) equipped with black leather

(14) equipped with silver/black two-tone leather


Info taken from www.c43amg.com


C43AMG-you are right, i thought it was 22!

OSUChE

Oh well, its probably a keeper then...

I'm in Bellingham WA by the way.

Jim's500E

Anthony...you should come up and buy this car. Good talking with you btw. I am just passing the info on guys...sorry if I confused anyone. I 'wish' I could buy it, prolly might have if it came a month earlier than this 996.

This and the C43s are such nice cars. Honestly, I looked at a few in 1999 before getting the 500E (which was cheaper at the time). I dig them. This one is all there. Yes, the 18" rims are a bit harsh and feel too tall on the car, especially for CT. Sell 'em. It def. needs to be lowered (I think most all cars need to be lower anyway) Clean CARFAX and VMI history is available. It just needs an enthusiast owner and a garage now.

Thanx for the info/link svt ricco. There it is...1 of 4. Cool.

OSUChe... your car , if any of these AMGs are, is a keeper. 1 of a single digit bunch of anything is a keeper.

MB260E

I'm still kicking myself for not buying that 00 c43 w/ two tone interior

MBCLK60

[QUOTE=PJmak;3360227]I know one was totaled, I have pics of it


I owned the black/black 2000 that was totaled.

trinitony

...can't stop driving it......

eddie_b

That's not too bad. 7k miles in 8-9 months. I'm looking at picking upa 99 with 91k miles. A replacement for my C36 that was totalled in October.

car123

I love this one. I really make easy ride with it.
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