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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 01:18 PM
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Hello MBWorld!

Just picked up this immaculate C43 AMG from an auction in Palm Springs, Calif. 116k miles and 2 tone black/grey interior with Wood trim. Fantastic vehicle.

no plans for her other than springs/ bilstein sport shock and maybe a new OEM radio for my display has gone half kaputz.

Wondering if there are any other Imperial Red C43's on here/ hoping to meet more !
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 01:35 PM
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Looks cool bud-red is a rare color
What springs do you think you will be going with? There was another member on here that had a red one, but he had a supercharger on his.

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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 01:40 PM
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Thanks man, the Merc crowd at cars and coffee were loving it.
I Would like to see that setup!

I'm not sure I'm still researching on what I want. maybe euro spring setup.
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 01:59 PM
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Imperial red..my fav color on the w202! Nice score! What did you pay at auction for it? Springs go with Voghtlands.Shocks Billy B2 sports.I HAVE THIS SETUP ON MY 99 AND IT HANDLES GREAT,NO BODY ROLL.Rides great,IMHO better than stock.

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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:57 PM
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Someone had the numbers for number of red 43s built. It's a tiny number! Less than 50 made i think
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 10:05 PM
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Someone had the numbers for number of red 43s built. It's a tiny number! Less than 50 made i think
How do you find numbers per color?
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 11:15 PM
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Beautiful car! There's another red C36 up near me, I had to settle for a silver one.
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 11:43 PM
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 10:01 PM
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Thanks for the love!

so far the car has gotten its service, as well as a replacement radio and a new dipstick lol, I had the dealer write in the service booklet and they were actually dumbfounded that i wanted them to fill it out.

This car much loved in my area by everyone.
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Just ran into this owner yesterday on facebook. He still has this car. Bump for him .


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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 02:33 PM
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22 X3, 21 330e, 97 M3, 97 C36 (sold), but on the hunt for a clean, low-mile C43!
I wonder how he bought it at an auction as they are closed to the public? He must be or work for a dealer.
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 06:04 AM
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I wonder how he bought it at an auction as they are closed to the public? He must be or work for a dealer.
OP is from back in 2016... No Covid-19 restrictions then
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22 X3, 21 330e, 97 M3, 97 C36 (sold), but on the hunt for a clean, low-mile C43!
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OP is from back in 2016... No Covid-19 restrictions then
I know the OP is from 2016, but coronavirus or not, auctions are closed to the public. As I said, he must work for a dealership to have access.
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