New C43
#601
MBWorld Fanatic!
Got bad news guys! Just contacted my SA and he was informed that the c43 sedan and coupe are delayed once again till at least the first week of November!! This sucks!
#602
I considered adding it, but by the time I had decided the car had already gone into build. I don't know if the MB distronic plus has a crawl assist function like some of the latest BMW's do, where it will work in stop/start traffic?
#603
Junior Member
It doesn't seem to be new information from your SA (who appears to be wrong somewhere around 100% of the time).
#604
MBWorld Fanatic!
I just checked with him again because some people were saying it was coming this week from what they heard.. he reassured me it's not.. I was getting my hopes up thinking it was early.. but nop.. so far he seems to be right though.. I don't see any in the USA do you?
#605
Can you just stop posting in this thread or is that too much to ask?
#606
Junior Member
Seems to be right?! Like when he told you your car was at the dealership? Or when at the end of September you were told it would definitely be on its way the following week?
#607
MBWorld Fanatic!
It's a new SA.. I got rid of my old one.. and I am just trying to help you guys out because my new SA is the manager of the largest dealer in New England..he's in direct contact with Mercedes of America.. and by the way I'm getting 4 years of free service for the delay and 9% discount off MSRP.. so the delay doesn't bother me anymore..good luck getting your cars this week or next.
#608
Junior Member
It's a new SA.. I got rid of my old one.. and I am just trying to help you guys out because my new SA is the manager of the largest dealer in New England..he's in direct contact with Mercedes of America.. and by the way I'm getting 4 years of free service for the delay and 9% discount off MSRP.. so the delay doesn't bother me anymore..good luck getting your cars this week or next.
Joshua Davidson from Mercedes corporate contacted me yesterday and informed me that my c43 will be on its way by mid next week.. the first batch of c43 being sent out in the USA.... he also said he sent my dealer email to give me a free year of prepaid maintenance for the long wait I had because they had originally said I would have the car in mid September. I guess the squeaky wheel gets the oil..
#609
this looks awesome! what colour wrap did you go for? looks like a satin dark grey/black? very cool.
#610
Member
This is before the wrap... I ordered selenite grey magno from factory, which is a matte finish. I'm getting a wrap don't strictly as paint protection, no change in color.
#611
super jealous!
#613
And he just followed up again...his quote:
"I just got off the phone with the folks in M/B distribution. They said their goal is to have them released by Friday at the earliest and next Tuesday at the latest."
Take it as you may.
"I just got off the phone with the folks in M/B distribution. They said their goal is to have them released by Friday at the earliest and next Tuesday at the latest."
Take it as you may.
#614
MBWorld Fanatic!
#615
So, they'll actually be released some time in early 2017, then?
#616
MBWorld Fanatic!
#617
Member
Alright folks, another opinion poll lol...
The shop doing the wrap through on some gloss black on the section between the pano roof and the rear window, not sure how I feel about the look. And would you tint the rear window to match the rear window.
The shop doing the wrap through on some gloss black on the section between the pano roof and the rear window, not sure how I feel about the look. And would you tint the rear window to match the rear window.
#619
MBWorld Fanatic!
I always thought it should have come with a black roof from the factory like the sedan.. I say go for it.. it looks good even if you don't tint the rear window in my opinion
#620
would you mind sharing how much did the wrap cost? I assume you are going with Xpel Stealth?
#621
Member
Yes going with xpel stealth, for wrapping the entire car and side window tint was 6300 CAN... Could of got it done somewhat cheaper, but not from places with reputations like the one that's doing it.
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#622
Thanks for posting this Master-Spud. I also think that the back section of the roof should have come in black from the factory. I'm waiting on an Iridium Silver C43 coupe and have been thinking about getting that panel wrapped in gloss black.
I actually think that it is less of an issue on your car with the matte Magno finish but I would still go with wrapping that panel in black.
I actually think that it is less of an issue on your car with the matte Magno finish but I would still go with wrapping that panel in black.
#623
Super Member
That sounds like a lot, but as you said, the install is crucial with this stuff. My only question is why? Just because I don't see any problem areas and you could get away with doing the front fenders, hood and air dam, for probably half that. I have Xpel Ultimate and am thrilled with the results and durability.
I drove a C43 sedan the other day while tire swapping the E wagon and was suitably impressed with the differences from my C400, having never driven the stillborn C450 (even worse than my C400!). The suspension, transmission, steering all feel livelier. Love the thick steering wheel and honestly, it is a great car for thee price. Still the same price as my C400 from two years ago...I can get a C43 for 250 bucks less a month than my C400. Ok, no HUD (neat but not essential), Intelligent Drive ( have it and only have it because it came with my car, again not essential and irritating as heck at times), and strangely no cooled seats, not even on the website.
The exhaust sounds great if not slightly fake, not in a BMW way but in a Jaguar F-Type way...just overdone at times as at certain throttle tip-ins it sounds like two or three different engines. But I love it nonetheless.
Overall, a great car and will get one in due time!
#624
ahead of schedule delivery
Seems like the speed of these deliveries may be picking up. I ordered a C43 coupe in September for a third week of October build slot. Was expecting it in December but my SA called and said it may be here as early as next week.
I won't believe it until I see it, but if I'll be happy if they get it here that soon.
I won't believe it until I see it, but if I'll be happy if they get it here that soon.
#625
C43 Coupe?
i have a question on the rim size.
Is it possible that front 19" 245/40 and rear 19" 265/35 be fitted on C43 Coupe?
Any guys know what is the max rim size for c43 coupe?
Is it possible that front 19" 245/40 and rear 19" 265/35 be fitted on C43 Coupe?
Any guys know what is the max rim size for c43 coupe?