C43 Trans Rebuild at 90K??
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99 C43 AMG
C43 Trans Rebuild at 90K??
Hey, I'm in the market for a C43, I want one bad. Found what looks like a really clean one in the L.A. area, guy says he has all records/receipts from since he's owned it, but the trans was rebuilt at 90K (with all receipts,etc.)
I know Merc advertised these cars as no service transmissions, and that it is definitely a point to check for, but is this something I should be concerned about?
I've done a lot of light homework on the C43, but obviously still don't know everything, so input would be welcomed.
Jason
I know Merc advertised these cars as no service transmissions, and that it is definitely a point to check for, but is this something I should be concerned about?
I've done a lot of light homework on the C43, but obviously still don't know everything, so input would be welcomed.
Jason
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1999 C43, 2008 P30 E63, 2014 SQ5, 2024 Model Y Performance
Hey, I'm in the market for a C43, I want one bad. Found what looks like a really clean one in the L.A. area, guy says he has all records/receipts from since he's owned it, but the trans was rebuilt at 90K (with all receipts,etc.)
I know Merc advertised these cars as no service transmissions, and that it is definitely a point to check for, but is this something I should be concerned about?
I've done a lot of light homework on the C43, but obviously still don't know everything, so input would be welcomed.
Jason
I know Merc advertised these cars as no service transmissions, and that it is definitely a point to check for, but is this something I should be concerned about?
I've done a lot of light homework on the C43, but obviously still don't know everything, so input would be welcomed.
Jason
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1999 C43 AMG, 2005 E55 Wagon
The youngest C43 is now 13 years old. At this point, I'd hesitate to buy one that hasn't had a tranny rebuild. Like 503 said, MB was completely full of **** with that "no service" transmission crap. As a result, they all should have had a transmission rebuild by 150k.
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99 c43,90 mustang gt supercharged convertible,07 acura tl type s, Hummer H3t pickup
Mine was rebuilt exactly at 90k and my car has 137k on it now...Change the fluid out once already...runs flawlessly!
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From: Portland, OR
99 C43 AMG
Hey Jason, awesome, I'm trying to get ahold of a guy in Seattle who has one for sale now. These cars are so damned hard to find, and want one like I've never wanted any car before in my life.
Thanks for all the comments guys, I really appreciate your input/feedback.
Thanks for all the comments guys, I really appreciate your input/feedback.
