C36 AMG, C43 AMG (W202) 1995 - 2000

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Old May 2, 2017 | 12:10 AM
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Imperial red c43 finally

Not sure if many of you remember me here but I used to have a white c43 about 4-5 years ago and haven't been on here since.. after selling it I regretted it so I was on the hunt for another... I ended up buying the white one back and selling it, bought a silver one, then a black one and last week, I finally came across a beautiful imperial red one... I've read the other few posts about red c43s but I'd like to know if anyone else knows how many there are or if there nearly as common.. this is the first one I've seen other then one on google. Any input would be appreciated and hope to keep you guys posted on any new updates as I get her together



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Old May 2, 2017 | 12:51 AM
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Congrats on the find. I've seen some general numbers in the past, but I wasn't able to locate them with a quick search. I have seen one or two in red before, but they're pretty rare for sure.
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Old May 2, 2017 | 02:51 AM
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Looks like you could start a w202 C43 museum. Three in one ownership is something special I imagine. Good job that man
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Old May 2, 2017 | 10:40 AM
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God I love the red.....where did you get it??

Whats the mileage?
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Old May 2, 2017 | 12:26 PM
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Looking at the photos again, the only thing which bugs me is the Star in the middle of the grille. IMO it should not be there, but I guess each to his own.
Second bug is for the black C43. Where is the exhaust??
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Old May 2, 2017 | 01:27 PM
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Yea the grille star just doesn't go on the w202
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Old May 3, 2017 | 07:25 PM
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Veeeery Nice!!=) has Xenon lights too no?
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Old May 6, 2017 | 08:58 PM
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Looking at the photos again, the only thing which bugs me is the Star in the middle of the grille. IMO it should not be there, but I guess each to his own.
Second bug is for the black C43. Where is the exhaust??

How in the heck did you notice no exhaust on the Black C43?
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How in the heck did you notice no exhaust on the Black C43?
Sharp eye and also the chrome tips show up easily (better) on a black background
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Old May 7, 2017 | 12:01 PM
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Yeah where the heck is the exhaust on the black car?
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Originally Posted by DRBC43AMG
Looking at the photos again, the only thing which bugs me is the Star in the middle of the grille. IMO it should not be there, but I guess each to his own.
Second bug is for the black C43. Where is the exhaust??
lol the exhaust is off right before the muffler, had it off while I was fitting a electric cutout, love the rumble but want to be able to quite it down at times also
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Lowered it down today
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now just to find a nice set of chrome 17-18" monoblocks? Anyone selling?




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I've wanted to do an electric cut out. Where did you install it? Have a video of how it sounds?
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what is that amg plate on the ash tray ?
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How does it drive after being lowered? Does it wander around?
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It drives great, got a front alignment done and kept stock bolts but castor was adjusted and made it ride just right, smooth and low. yet
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How does it drive after being lowered? Does it wander around?
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It was a badge I bought off eBay I just allways thought it lacked a little in the center lol
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what is that amg plate on the ash tray ?
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