New C43
08-13-2016, 11:43 PM
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C43 AMG, GLS450
I can jump on a end of August production allocation if I switch from Black Ash interior trim to Gloss Black...if I keep Black Ash I have to wait for an October production....thoughts??
08-14-2016, 02:06 AM
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08-15-2016, 09:30 AM
#105
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You may have luck checking those numbers against the dealer ordering guide I posted to this forum at the below link. Not sure if codes stay the same across countries, but I received this ordering guide from a US dealer. Good luck!
https://mbworld.org/forums/c43-amg-c...ml#post6874215
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Cocheche (08-15-2016)
08-22-2016, 02:15 PM
#106
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Finally I had my C43 sedan delivered last friday. The dealer accepted to replace the tinted glasses I didn't ask for, and didn't seem to have any trouble changing the cases of the mirrors and painting rear difusser and front lip if I want to, still thinking on it as I have time until I mount a couple of things more in September.
Got a couple of questions though, 1st one is the running in; my dealer said the car came in with a sticker warning to not overrun 4500 rpm the first 2500 kms. Any thoughts? Has anyone seen that sticker? They pulled out when cleaning the car, that I've been said. That was the only warn I've had about it, nothing about not driving it in Sport+ or anything like it. Just to stick to that limitation on rpm's.
Then, the tire pressure, what you guys have gone with? I've been driving this weekend at 3atm (44psi) and felt it a bit less grippy than the loaner C450 estate I had for some days in April (but then didn't really care about the pressures I was wearing).
Another thing it came really different it's been the sound; all of the crackling when deccelerating has gone (compared to that C450 I had as a loaner weeks ago). That, added to the lack of advise from the dealer that I'd had the possibility to chose the optional sound switch it's been quite a thumbs down (although I'm not sure I'd have gone for it, I'm not very big fan of noisy cars), but not having been able to chose... The acceleration sound is great for me, not too loud, but loud enough to hear me coming, if you know what I mean. I'd say it's like a medium size feline a bit annoyed
The driving is awesome for now, but I'm reserving my opinions till I end the running in and then will have some PTM driving experiences to share. Pics will take a bit as well, as I'm asking a friend to do them for me.
Had a couple of tricky situations with the driving assist system, it works, but it'll take a while until I get used to somebody else's braking the car I'm driving, lol. The results, one pedestrian survived (he literally jumped in front of my car, playing with his smartphone and with the earplugs, wtf!!). The other one was my fault, I didn't saw the cars were stopped right in front of me, in a secondary road, because a right turn, nothing would've happen as I would've had the time to brake myself, but the car did it for me, so
Got a couple of questions though, 1st one is the running in; my dealer said the car came in with a sticker warning to not overrun 4500 rpm the first 2500 kms. Any thoughts? Has anyone seen that sticker? They pulled out when cleaning the car, that I've been said. That was the only warn I've had about it, nothing about not driving it in Sport+ or anything like it. Just to stick to that limitation on rpm's.
Then, the tire pressure, what you guys have gone with? I've been driving this weekend at 3atm (44psi) and felt it a bit less grippy than the loaner C450 estate I had for some days in April (but then didn't really care about the pressures I was wearing).
Another thing it came really different it's been the sound; all of the crackling when deccelerating has gone (compared to that C450 I had as a loaner weeks ago). That, added to the lack of advise from the dealer that I'd had the possibility to chose the optional sound switch it's been quite a thumbs down (although I'm not sure I'd have gone for it, I'm not very big fan of noisy cars), but not having been able to chose... The acceleration sound is great for me, not too loud, but loud enough to hear me coming, if you know what I mean. I'd say it's like a medium size feline a bit annoyed
The driving is awesome for now, but I'm reserving my opinions till I end the running in and then will have some PTM driving experiences to share. Pics will take a bit as well, as I'm asking a friend to do them for me.
Had a couple of tricky situations with the driving assist system, it works, but it'll take a while until I get used to somebody else's braking the car I'm driving, lol. The results, one pedestrian survived (he literally jumped in front of my car, playing with his smartphone and with the earplugs, wtf!!). The other one was my fault, I didn't saw the cars were stopped right in front of me, in a secondary road, because a right turn, nothing would've happen as I would've had the time to brake myself, but the car did it for me, so
Last edited by Cocheche; 08-22-2016 at 02:18 PM.
08-22-2016, 02:36 PM
#107
Senior Member
Congratulations man Both on not hitting people and getting your new C43. 
Your experiences with driver assist make me glad I ordered P4 which in the US includes the active safety stuff.
Not glad that P4 includes Air Balance. Oh well, no requirement to use the perfume.
Your experiences with driver assist make me glad I ordered P4 which in the US includes the active safety stuff.
Not glad that P4 includes Air Balance. Oh well, no requirement to use the perfume.
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Cocheche (08-22-2016)
08-22-2016, 02:44 PM
#108
Finally I had my C43 sedan delivered last friday. The dealer accepted to replace the tinted glasses I didn't ask for, and didn't seem to have any trouble changing the cases of the mirrors and painting rear difusser and front lip if I want to, still thinking on it as I have time until I mount a couple of things more in September.
Got a couple of questions though, 1st one is the running in; my dealer said the car came in with a sticker warning to not overrun 4500 rpm the first 2500 kms. Any thoughts? Has anyone seen that sticker? They pulled out when cleaning the car, that I've been said. That was the only warn I've had about it, nothing about not driving it in Sport+ or anything like it. Just to stick to that limitation on rpm's.
Then, the tire pressure, what you guys have gone with? I've been driving this weekend at 3atm (44psi) and felt it a bit less grippy than the loaner C450 estate I had for some days in April (but then didn't really care about the pressures I was wearing).
Another thing it came really different it's been the sound; all of the crackling when deccelerating has gone (compared to that C450 I had as a loaner weeks ago). That, added to the lack of advise from the dealer that I'd had the possibility to chose the optional sound switch it's been quite a thumbs down (although I'm not sure I'd have gone for it, I'm not very big fan of noisy cars), but not having been able to chose... The acceleration sound is great for me, not too loud, but loud enough to hear me coming, if you know what I mean. I'd say it's like a medium size feline a bit annoyed
The driving is awesome for now, but I'm reserving my opinions till I end the running in and then will have some PTM driving experiences to share. Pics will take a bit as well, as I'm asking a friend to do them for me.
Had a couple of tricky situations with the driving assist system, it works, but it'll take a while until I get used to somebody else's braking the car I'm driving, lol. The results, one pedestrian survived (he literally jumped in front of my car, playing with his smartphone and with the earplugs, wtf!!). The other one was my fault, I didn't saw the cars were stopped right in front of me, in a secondary road, because a right turn, nothing would've happen as I would've had the time to brake myself, but the car did it for me, so
Got a couple of questions though, 1st one is the running in; my dealer said the car came in with a sticker warning to not overrun 4500 rpm the first 2500 kms. Any thoughts? Has anyone seen that sticker? They pulled out when cleaning the car, that I've been said. That was the only warn I've had about it, nothing about not driving it in Sport+ or anything like it. Just to stick to that limitation on rpm's.
Then, the tire pressure, what you guys have gone with? I've been driving this weekend at 3atm (44psi) and felt it a bit less grippy than the loaner C450 estate I had for some days in April (but then didn't really care about the pressures I was wearing).
Another thing it came really different it's been the sound; all of the crackling when deccelerating has gone (compared to that C450 I had as a loaner weeks ago). That, added to the lack of advise from the dealer that I'd had the possibility to chose the optional sound switch it's been quite a thumbs down (although I'm not sure I'd have gone for it, I'm not very big fan of noisy cars), but not having been able to chose... The acceleration sound is great for me, not too loud, but loud enough to hear me coming, if you know what I mean. I'd say it's like a medium size feline a bit annoyed
The driving is awesome for now, but I'm reserving my opinions till I end the running in and then will have some PTM driving experiences to share. Pics will take a bit as well, as I'm asking a friend to do them for me.
Had a couple of tricky situations with the driving assist system, it works, but it'll take a while until I get used to somebody else's braking the car I'm driving, lol. The results, one pedestrian survived (he literally jumped in front of my car, playing with his smartphone and with the earplugs, wtf!!). The other one was my fault, I didn't saw the cars were stopped right in front of me, in a secondary road, because a right turn, nothing would've happen as I would've had the time to brake myself, but the car did it for me, so
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Cocheche (08-22-2016)
08-22-2016, 04:47 PM
#109
If the crackling fades (or in your case, never starts), you will need to get something in the car reset (can't remember exactly what...but it's not "normal" or "to be expected"). I know that the Sedan is supposed to be more subdued than the Coupe in the noise department, by design (per AMG), but I would still expect it to sound at least the same as the C450.
Might want to ask to have that looked at.
Might want to ask to have that looked at.
08-22-2016, 06:08 PM
#110
Super Member
Got a couple of questions though, 1st one is the running in; my dealer said the car came in with a sticker warning to not overrun 4500 rpm the first 2500 kms. Any thoughts? Has anyone seen that sticker? They pulled out when cleaning the car, that I've been said. That was the only warn I've had about it, nothing about not driving it in Sport+ or anything like it. Just to stick to that limitation on rpm's.
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Cocheche (08-22-2016)
08-24-2016, 08:51 AM
#114
Member
I got to squeak in a week before you Tej7. Sept 10-19 build date with an October 26th land date. Im really hating the waiting game! First time I haven't bought a car off the lot, very happy I'm getting EXACTLY what I want, but the wait is killing me!
08-24-2016, 09:02 AM
#115
I ordered on the first day C43 Coupe ordering opened up in the US, at 10am, and my build isn't scheduled until the 3rd decade of September. My dealer must have slacked *** on getting an allocation after I have him my specs. ****.
I had always thought my build date was 9/3 until a couple weeks ago when he enlightened me that 9/3 in MB-speak means September week 3. He should've been referencing 9/3D instead of 9/3.
I had always thought my build date was 9/3 until a couple weeks ago when he enlightened me that 9/3 in MB-speak means September week 3. He should've been referencing 9/3D instead of 9/3.
08-24-2016, 09:20 AM
#116
Member
I have a feeling that might be one of the first production runs for the coupe for the north American market. Don't think I've heard of anyone having an earlier build date for the C43 coupes.
08-24-2016, 11:19 AM
#117
Yeah, it's a coupe. The reason it'll take so long is because of the issues they're having with the open wood pore trim.
The first coupe is set to arrive on Sept. 7th in my city. It was built earlier this month. How are we gonna kill time spud? I just want my car now!! 
08-24-2016, 11:28 AM
#118
Member
Well ****! There went that theory, now I'm mad that I'm not getting mine sooner lol
As for killing time, pretty much trolling these forums, looking for rims and winter tires and searching for more reviews of the C43 lol
08-24-2016, 11:36 AM
#119
Junior Member
08-24-2016, 11:38 AM
#120
Member
08-24-2016, 01:18 PM
#121
My waiting for HUD availability is what pushed mine back into September production rather than August I believe, I opted for the CF interior trim rather than the black ash.
08-24-2016, 02:34 PM
#125
Member
C43 was built last week but can't be shipped yet...
I got word from the dealer that my wife's c43 sedan has been produced, but will not ship. Here is what was e-mailed to me today:
"It is at the VPC and ready to ship.
They are just waiting for an approval to launch the C43w4 to the US Market.
I’ll let you know as soon as we have a firm date set – MBUSA is still waiting on Federal Certification."
Which may mean a few days, or who knows how long for Federal Certification. Hopefully not a month. It was supposed to be here in the first week of September. I think it may have more to do with the leftover C450's that are on lots. So much for getting an early production date.
"It is at the VPC and ready to ship.
They are just waiting for an approval to launch the C43w4 to the US Market.
I’ll let you know as soon as we have a firm date set – MBUSA is still waiting on Federal Certification."
Which may mean a few days, or who knows how long for Federal Certification. Hopefully not a month. It was supposed to be here in the first week of September. I think it may have more to do with the leftover C450's that are on lots. So much for getting an early production date.
