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My new C43 Coupe... after 22 years and 8 models of BMW's
Picked up this Iridium Silver/Cranberry Red C43 Coupe about 2 weeks ago. The dealer had just gotten first shipment of 3 cars the day before. Walked in, test drove, wrote the deposit check, picked up a few days later.
I thought about another BMW, but I just wasn't excited about anything they have right now (except M2), but I was looking for more of a highway GT.
Love the C43 so far, the configurability (is that a word?) is great. I use Sport Plus in Manual shifting mode 90% of the time (sounds awesome too), but every once in a while its nice to put in Comfort and just relax.
The power/handling/ride is perfect for suburban Philadelphia roads. Tons of traction wet, dry and ice.
Looks beautiful. Where do you live in Suburban Philly? I live in Jamison just north of Willow Grove. I have a C63S Cab that should be delivered to my dealer within the next 2 weeks
Yardley... I'm right up the road.... I used Princeton Mercedes, they had a gorgeous C63S Cab in the showroom... I am very impressed with the quality/interiors and finishes of these cars.... especially for the money, compared to the current BMW's
The only thing I'm not a fan of on the c43 and c63 is the rear bumper. There's a bump to the right and left of where the liscense plate lies. I almost put a deposit on one this past weekend but then I saw the 2 bumps =/ I did see a member here cutting it off on his c63 and repainted the bumper.
I agree !!.. I saw pictures of European versions and they don't have the bumps (must be a US regulatory thing). As you can see, my dealer added insult to injury and stuck their logo on one of the bumps..... I'm thinking about removing their medallion.
I agree !!.. I saw pictures of European versions and they don't have the bumps (must be a US regulatory thing). As you can see, my dealer added insult to injury and stuck their logo on one of the bumps..... I'm thinking about removing their medallion.
Yeah , you should take it off!! It would look so much nicer!
Congrats on a stunning motor, looks great in silver
I've had mine for 2 days over 2 weeks now, 1100 miles now on the clock and also have previously owned 9 or 10 BMW's (inc 3x M3's)
I was also on the fence between silver and cavansite blue, went for the blue as my last 4GC was silver.
Am now a complete MB convert, they are such a step up interior wise.
After 1100 miles, car is averaging 25mpg overall......just cracked 31mpg on my work commute by having it in comfort for the 1st time for duration of journey......is it worth the extra 2mpg by not having it in sport plus? HELL NO!
It seems like the most stocked colors at dealers around here are White followed by Black, I was lucky to find Silver... I'm also a fan of Gray on the coupe, but I could only find it with a black interior.
Congratulations! I've had my C43 coupe for almost 6 weeks. I love it and I am really happy I didn't get the M2 or the 440 coupe. I am interested to hear more of your BMW/MB thoughts and comparisons as time goes on.
I had 3 different generations of 5 series and loved them all. My brother was also a 20 year BMW owner, most recently the latest 5 series, which we both agreed had lost its soul, its BMWness. (He just switched to a Maserati Ghibli). The feeling I get from the C43 is the same feeling I had when I got my first 5 series (a 1997). It has reset the bar and is just so much car for the money.
I always thought of BMW as the young person's brand and Mercedes as the old man's car (my Father and Grandfather drove them in the 80's and 90's).... My perception is starting to flip. Now BMW is admittedly going after Lexus type market share and have taken some of the sportiness out of their sedans in an effort to soften the edges. Obviously Mercedes/AMG is seeing an opportunity and seizing it.... my 2 cents.
I had 3 different generations of 5 series and loved them all. My brother was also a 20 year BMW owner, most recently the latest 5 series, which we both agreed had lost its soul, its BMWness. (He just switched to a Maserati Ghibli). The feeling I get from the C43 is the same feeling I had when I got my first 5 series (a 1997). It has reset the bar and is just so much car for the money.
I always thought of BMW as the young person's brand and Mercedes as the old man's car (my Father and Grandfather drove them in the 80's and 90's).... My perception is starting to flip. Now BMW is admittedly going after Lexus type market share and have taken some of the sportiness out of their sedans in an effort to soften the edges. Obviously Mercedes/AMG is seeing an opportunity and seizing it.... my 2 cents.
I agree !!.. I saw pictures of European versions and they don't have the bumps (must be a US regulatory thing). As you can see, my dealer added insult to injury and stuck their logo on one of the bumps..... I'm thinking about removing their medallion.
Are these "bumps" molded into the bumper or are they snap-in? I agree, they are dumb looking, I can't imagine what US regulation would require that, unless they house the lights that illuminate the plate
Are these "bumps" molded into the bumper or are they snap-in? I agree, they are dumb looking, I can't imagine what US regulation would require that, unless they house the lights that illuminate the plate
The bumps are due to the difference between the 5 mph impact resistance standard that the U.S. cars abide by versus the 2.5 mph standard that just about everybody outside of north America abides by.
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