2018 Brilliant Blue C43 Cabrio after 1 month
04-12-2018, 12:45 PM
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2018 C43 Cabriolet
2018 Brilliant Blue C43 Cabrio after 1 month
My observations after 1 month and 1500 Kms since original post on Mar 11 :
Very pleased with the dual personality of the drive. In comfort with the PE off it is a smooth relaxed cruiser . In S+ with PE on its an animal with excellent performance and precise steering/suspension set up .
The sounds from the PE are intoxicating and as has been said before the PE should be a required option ,given its switchable nature.
Fit , finish and materials are excellent
Loaded 100 CDs on to hard drive with no problems ( I'm old )
Driven short distances with roof down and found the neck heaters need to be turned down after 10 mins they are so hot . We are still around 0 Deg !
First time using a TPMS and wonder how accurate the readings are . I have 2 manual gauges and each one is a little different ?
Only negative comment and its annoying .The trunk can be opened only with the key or inside the door.. Having said that the trunk is larger than I expected and quite good for a convertible .
Rear seat legroom is also quite good for adults even with 6 footers in front ,again quite good for a convertible .
Haven't had much use for the paddle shifters as the 9 speed is too quick and efficient .Its nice to know its there though .
Surprisingly insurance went down 25% from my previous C350 ?
The visual representation on the screen of the opening/closing of the roof is very useful as it avoids having to worry about the operation
Overall very happy with the car !
Very pleased with the dual personality of the drive. In comfort with the PE off it is a smooth relaxed cruiser . In S+ with PE on its an animal with excellent performance and precise steering/suspension set up .
The sounds from the PE are intoxicating and as has been said before the PE should be a required option ,given its switchable nature.
Fit , finish and materials are excellent
Loaded 100 CDs on to hard drive with no problems ( I'm old )
Driven short distances with roof down and found the neck heaters need to be turned down after 10 mins they are so hot . We are still around 0 Deg !
First time using a TPMS and wonder how accurate the readings are . I have 2 manual gauges and each one is a little different ?
Only negative comment and its annoying .The trunk can be opened only with the key or inside the door.. Having said that the trunk is larger than I expected and quite good for a convertible .
Rear seat legroom is also quite good for adults even with 6 footers in front ,again quite good for a convertible .
Haven't had much use for the paddle shifters as the 9 speed is too quick and efficient .Its nice to know its there though .
Surprisingly insurance went down 25% from my previous C350 ?
The visual representation on the screen of the opening/closing of the roof is very useful as it avoids having to worry about the operation
Overall very happy with the car !
04-12-2018, 01:35 PM
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04-12-2018, 05:01 PM
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My observations after 1 month and 1500 Kms since original post on Mar 11 :
Very pleased with the dual personality of the drive. In comfort with the PE off it is a smooth relaxed cruiser . In S+ with PE on its an animal with excellent performance and precise steering/suspension set up .
The sounds from the PE are intoxicating and as has been said before the PE should be a required option ,given its switchable nature.
Fit , finish and materials are excellent
Loaded 100 CDs on to hard drive with no problems ( I'm old )
Driven short distances with roof down and found the neck heaters need to be turned down after 10 mins they are so hot . We are still around 0 Deg !
First time using a TPMS and wonder how accurate the readings are . I have 2 manual gauges and each one is a little different ?
Only negative comment and its annoying .The trunk can be opened only with the key or inside the door.. Having said that the trunk is larger than I expected and quite good for a convertible .
Rear seat legroom is also quite good for adults even with 6 footers in front ,again quite good for a convertible .
Haven't had much use for the paddle shifters as the 9 speed is too quick and efficient .Its nice to know its there though .
Surprisingly insurance went down 25% from my previous C350 ?
The visual representation on the screen of the opening/closing of the roof is very useful as it avoids having to worry about the operation
Overall very happy with the car !
Very pleased with the dual personality of the drive. In comfort with the PE off it is a smooth relaxed cruiser . In S+ with PE on its an animal with excellent performance and precise steering/suspension set up .
The sounds from the PE are intoxicating and as has been said before the PE should be a required option ,given its switchable nature.
Fit , finish and materials are excellent
Loaded 100 CDs on to hard drive with no problems ( I'm old )
Driven short distances with roof down and found the neck heaters need to be turned down after 10 mins they are so hot . We are still around 0 Deg !
First time using a TPMS and wonder how accurate the readings are . I have 2 manual gauges and each one is a little different ?
Only negative comment and its annoying .The trunk can be opened only with the key or inside the door.. Having said that the trunk is larger than I expected and quite good for a convertible .
Rear seat legroom is also quite good for adults even with 6 footers in front ,again quite good for a convertible .
Haven't had much use for the paddle shifters as the 9 speed is too quick and efficient .Its nice to know its there though .
Surprisingly insurance went down 25% from my previous C350 ?
The visual representation on the screen of the opening/closing of the roof is very useful as it avoids having to worry about the operation
Overall very happy with the car !
Sweet man! Enjoy. Happy to see another C43 Cab in the GTA.
04-14-2018, 05:43 PM
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One nice thing about the 9g tranny is that you can skip gears with the paddle shifters. If you double click on the left paddle you will immediately downshift 2 gears. I use this on my GLC43 for smoother passing than using the kickdown. I also use it whenever I'm in the mountains and need a little engine braking.
Enjoy your new ride.
