Gungaslow

I don't know if it's me just being lucky this time or if Mercedes figured out some stuff about the build quality for the 2017 model... I have noticed my c43 sedan is built much better than my 2016 c450 was.. going over imperfections in the road there are no rattles at all (dash,rear shelf, windows, doors, etc)..the c43 is very tight. Even in cold weather still no rattles..also fit of rear bumper is much better..Not even any wind noise doing 80 on the highway!!! the pano roof has no rattles when open also..the speakers on the c43 are much clearer playing music also.. I had purchased both cars new and by this point the c450 had developed a lot of rattles but not the c43..anyone have any building quality issues on the c43 sedan or am I just one of the lucky ones so far?

ultran00b

Consider yourself lucky. I have a nasty rattle from the glove box that won't go away and an occasional rattle from the binnacle. I'll try to fix it myself with felt tape but I doubt the glove box rattle is going away anytime soon...

SBH-

the build quality of the w205 is not the best of all, that's for sure.

ItalianJoe1

Unfortunately they aren't built like an S class, even though they look pretty similar now.

Those little squeaks and rattles are infuriating, and are popping up on the new ones of all levels. It's just down to luck of the draw if you get one that has a noise or not. Has nothing to do with what engine/trim.

SBH-

+1, what pisses me off is that I get new things coming up every once in a while

ZeroGuardian

Well toss me in the awesome build quality camp. Had my C43 sedan since the end of October and no rattles, wind noise, or any issues. Only have about 1500 miles on it so far but its been great! Only noise I have is that sweet sounding exhaust as I drive around in Sport+ mode with a smile on my face.

sno

My C43 Coupe so far is flawless. I guess it was built on a Tuesday. No squeaks, rattles or wind noise. guess I'm just lucky.

roy777

My C43 is also flawless so far! Thank the car gods!

SBH-

wow I'm getting a bit jealous 43 owners get a better build quality that the big 63's, how sad

roy777

That's because you guys have a beast of an engine which shakes everything up!!

bweinber

My C43 coupe is also solid. No squeaks or problems.

This is the rare thread where people are posting to say that there aren't problems rather than complaining.

Gungaslow

I have actually been driving over some really crapy roads lately that I wouldn't dare drive down with my old c450 because I was worried it would fall apart.. the c450 sounded like I had boxes of fine China in the back seat bouncing around.. the c43 doesn't make a peep on these roads!! I still can't believe it... even with the 19" wheels on New England pothole infested roads it feels and sounds solid.. the c450 was terrible compared to this!

arnold0523

My C43 has rattles. GG.

Vallie123

My C43 (gorgeous) is perfect. Silent at 75. No rattles. No nothing other than real pleasure. I also had a 2015 S550 (just traded) and still have a 2015 C300. The C43 is as pleasurable an experience for me as the S and beats the build quality of the 2015 C Class by a mile.

I will add that I have the amazing Designo leather interior on the C43 and that really brings the design appeal of the car up to a whole other level for me. It is the softest leather I have ever had in a car and that includes the Exclusive Nappa leather in my S.

Kudos to MB for getting the job done right on this one.

Biggreenogg

No problems with my C43.
Well, maybe one. My wife wants to drive it all the time.

Vipershade

My 450 has been rock-solid... It was one of the first ones released in the country.

coladin

Are they not built at the same plant as the C450 was and the rest of that platform? Not sure why anything would be different...

Biggreenogg

One more year of experience, testing and owner input? Might allow MB to make some tweaks.

Vallie123

Of course. There's nothing new about this. Cars get better generally as the model cycle moves forward. It's impossible to get complex products dialed in completely in pre-release testing. And that's not just cars either as we all know.

Gungaslow

I think Mercedes brought some of there German management over to Alabama to help oversee the quality control because of all the complaints with the w205.

tonyc4s

Excellent Build on my c450, have 1 year with it, 22k miles. Best build i have ever had.

coladin

Hit and miss I guess. I had a W204 and the 2011 C63 was rattle-stricken. My 2014 507 was not much different and that was the last of the production cycle.


My 2015 C400 was an early build and it is better built than both W204 that were from Germany...

alexasa

iTrader: (1)

You are one of the most moronic persons I have encountered on any car forum.

Please refrain from posting.

Build quality generally improves as the model years increase. It would be no surprise that a 43 is getting less complaints, in general, than the 450.

Gungaslow

Moronic? Did I hurt your feelings? Sorry if I upset you.

SBH-

now that's true Its a tradeoff I guess :p