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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 12:53 PM
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C43AMG or SLC43 AMG - Reliability

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i'm new to this forum. I just trying to save and buy an AMG coupe model. Not sure what to choose between C coupe 43 AMG and SLC43 AMG. What is their reliability? I read the forums, the one in 2010 says that C43 AMG is not really reliable. People said that the motor for C43 is solid but the trans is not good. I'm not sure whether it has been greatly improved and better or still the same (as it is 2010 post). Just ask for opinion. Thanks
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Ash Ta
Hi,

i'm new to this forum. I just trying to save and buy an AMG coupe model. Not sure what to choose between C coupe 43 AMG and SLC43 AMG. What is their reliability? I read the forums, the one in 2010 says that C43 AMG is not really reliable. People said that the motor for C43 is solid but the trans is not good. I'm not sure whether it has been greatly improved and better or still the same (as it is 2010 post). Just ask for opinion. Thanks
Too early to tell on reliability. What are you talking about with a 2010 post? The C43 has only been on sale since 2016. The early 2000s C43 is a totally different car.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 02:16 PM
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It also uses the exact same engine... I guess it all depends on how good of a robot built it.
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Old Aug 16, 2017 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Ash Ta
Hi,

i'm new to this forum. I just trying to save and buy an AMG coupe model. Not sure what to choose between C coupe 43 AMG and SLC43 AMG. What is their reliability? I read the forums, the one in 2010 says that C43 AMG is not really reliable. People said that the motor for C43 is solid but the trans is not good. I'm not sure whether it has been greatly improved and better or still the same (as it is 2010 post). Just ask for opinion. Thanks


I have a 2017 AMG SLC 43, only have it for a month and all is good so far but it is a lot of fun to drive , that I can say for sure!
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Old Aug 16, 2017 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Ash Ta
Hi,

i'm new to this forum. I just trying to save and buy an AMG coupe model. Not sure what to choose between C coupe 43 AMG and SLC43 AMG. What is their reliability? I read the forums, the one in 2010 says that C43 AMG is not really reliable. People said that the motor for C43 is solid but the trans is not good. I'm not sure whether it has been greatly improved and better or still the same (as it is 2010 post). Just ask for opinion. Thanks
I've been lucky without issues.

I don't advise buying a MB/BMW/Audi if you're concerned about reliability. The car should bring you enough joy that it doesn't bother you though!
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