New C43
10-03-2016, 10:13 PM
#476
Seeing as we're getting closer to deliveries, anyone planning to use Xpel or a coating (or both?)
I am currently debating doing Xpel but almost set on doing a Modesta coating. Doing both is kind of expensive and comes out to be 10% price of the car so not sure if its worth it really.
I am currently debating doing Xpel but almost set on doing a Modesta coating. Doing both is kind of expensive and comes out to be 10% price of the car so not sure if its worth it really.
10-04-2016, 01:40 AM
#477
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I'm not entirely sure about the break-in period. I doubt very many people pass their break-in period in Germany if they're doing European Delivery. I, for one, would drive my car like I normally drive it if I flew to Germany to take delivery. That being said, I basically do everything except Launch / Floor it before I deem my "break-in" complete. Everything else is fair game 
I will try and behave anyway...
10-04-2016, 08:50 AM
#478
Just a quick comment, I know I'm going to get flamed for saying it, but here goes.
when you get the car, new I would NOT "Drive it like I stole it"
I know that sounds fun and cool, but what is the downside to waiting 1000 miles, varying the rpm, not BANGING on the car when it hasn't been broken in, seated, etc..
The manual says, don't exceed xyz, S+, high RPM, high MPH.
Years ago, I asked the engineers and product managers what the deal was and they said, "break her in nicely and she'll provide years of joy and trouble free service"
It sounds more interesting in the original German.
(disclaimer.. I worked for DB for seven years in the 90's and drove everything they had hard and fast)
when you get the car, new I would NOT "Drive it like I stole it"
I know that sounds fun and cool, but what is the downside to waiting 1000 miles, varying the rpm, not BANGING on the car when it hasn't been broken in, seated, etc..
The manual says, don't exceed xyz, S+, high RPM, high MPH.
Years ago, I asked the engineers and product managers what the deal was and they said, "break her in nicely and she'll provide years of joy and trouble free service"
It sounds more interesting in the original German.
(disclaimer.. I worked for DB for seven years in the 90's and drove everything they had hard and fast)
I am a firm believer in driving cars as hard as they can be driven as long as the car is up to temperature, from day 1.
I have never had issues and have heard many people experiencing less oil burning etc. from hard break ins, in the past.
Obviously, correlation =/= causation, but I hate seeing people advocate one way or the other like they actually know. You don't know, and even if you did, every engine will be different - so you'll never be able to apply a general rule of thumb to the entire range of engines.
Bottom line, do what you're comfortable with and take all advice with a grain of salt in regards to this topic.
10-04-2016, 06:56 PM
#481
Senior Member
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...ake-any-sense/
Interesting article on the C43 Coupe being > E43 Sedan....
Interesting article on the C43 Coupe being > E43 Sedan....
10-04-2016, 07:01 PM
#482
EVERY tunnel
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...ake-any-sense/
Interesting article on the C43 Coupe being > E43 Sedan....
Interesting article on the C43 Coupe being > E43 Sedan....
+1
10-04-2016, 07:07 PM
#483
Super Member
There is an entire ideology behind better piston ring seal from driving it hard from day 1.
I am a firm believer in driving cars as hard as they can be driven as long as the car is up to temperature, from day 1.
I have never had issues and have heard many people experiencing less oil burning etc. from hard break ins, in the past.
Obviously, correlation =/= causation, but I hate seeing people advocate one way or the other like they actually know. You don't know, and even if you did, every engine will be different - so you'll never be able to apply a general rule of thumb to the entire range of engines.
Bottom line, do what you're comfortable with and take all advice with a grain of salt in regards to this topic.
I am a firm believer in driving cars as hard as they can be driven as long as the car is up to temperature, from day 1.
I have never had issues and have heard many people experiencing less oil burning etc. from hard break ins, in the past.
Obviously, correlation =/= causation, but I hate seeing people advocate one way or the other like they actually know. You don't know, and even if you did, every engine will be different - so you'll never be able to apply a general rule of thumb to the entire range of engines.
Bottom line, do what you're comfortable with and take all advice with a grain of salt in regards to this topic.
If it was better for the engine, why wouldn't they just say "drive it"
10-04-2016, 07:33 PM
#484
MBWorld Fanatic!
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...ake-any-sense/
Interesting article on the C43 Coupe being > E43 Sedan....
Interesting article on the C43 Coupe being > E43 Sedan....
10-05-2016, 03:44 PM
#490
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2014 E350 Cab, Waiting for 2017 C43 AMG
I'm waiting as well, car is built (sedan), it's still at Vance, dealer says October 20-27 for delivery but I'm not sure they really know anything. I hope some US deliveries happen soon, I'm leaving for vacation soon and really hoping it's sitting in my driveway when I get back on 10/24!
10-05-2016, 07:46 PM
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What town? Fwiw, both my Laguna Nigel and foothills are showing sedans in stock complete with vin and stock numbers. I have not been able to confirm that they actually have the cars though.
10-05-2016, 11:53 PM
#494
Ignoring what dealerships say, here is a summary of how EPA conducts the tests:
-Manufacturers do their own lab testing following EPA rules, typically on preproduction cars, and submits it to the EPA
-EPA then selects at random or due to complaints new car models to audit (according to their site happens between 10%-20% of new car models)
From the info members managed to get last month the new transmission probably caused it to be selected for an audit. There is no indication how long an audit takes so it really is a guessing game. In my opinion I think MBUSA wouldn't have updated the site with the sedan unless they knew they were shipping the cars really soon, but who knows
-Manufacturers do their own lab testing following EPA rules, typically on preproduction cars, and submits it to the EPA
-EPA then selects at random or due to complaints new car models to audit (according to their site happens between 10%-20% of new car models)
From the info members managed to get last month the new transmission probably caused it to be selected for an audit. There is no indication how long an audit takes so it really is a guessing game. In my opinion I think MBUSA wouldn't have updated the site with the sedan unless they knew they were shipping the cars really soon, but who knows
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10-06-2016, 11:12 AM
#495
Dealer called me again this morning to discuss financing options and timing, etc for my C43 that is currently on the water (will hit Baltimore on the 12th, pending any delays from the hurricane). In conversation he said the tentative word is that the C43 will release in the US on 10/15...he said this without me asking, and he usually knows what he is talking about, so I'd take it as a pretty good tentative estimate.
10-06-2016, 02:26 PM
#496
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According to the EPA website it still hasn't been certified..it was updated today and no listings for c43 at all. So unless it gets certified soon like the next 5-7 days I doubt anyone will see one sold in the USA by October 20th
10-06-2016, 02:28 PM
#497
Junior Member
Can you drop a link to that website? Thanks.
10-06-2016, 07:23 PM
#500
Senior Member
I believe the Canadian coupes are awaiting a software update - not sure if certification is the hold up any longer. Despite what anyone had said, I don't think any coupes have shipped out of Halifax yet 
