Where is the C43 built?

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Jan 30, 2019 | 03:30 PM

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zibby43

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Originally Posted by Petegtsv10

As the OP, I really didn't see my thread going in this direction.....

Not only was your question answered, it was elaborated on. So, that's a positive.

Are you in the U.S.? If so, your C43 is going to be built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Jan 30, 2019 | 03:47 PM

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Jan 30, 2019 | 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by zibby43

Interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing. So you had an issue with a US-built W205 as well.

Yes...and it was addressed promptly and to my satisfaction, hence the reason I'm about to own my third W205. **** happens, the true test of a business is how they handle problems as they arise and Mercedes Benz (and the selling dealer) exceeded my expectations.

And as I mentioned my second W205 (US built) was flawless...

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Jan 30, 2019 | 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GuardianVA

I do have some concern about where the car is assembled. There are local and cultural differences as it relates to quality work, attention to detail, and and overall work ethic. Call it stereotyping if you want, but there are some general truths about how workers from one country to the next and one culture to the next actually go about their jobs.

Agreed. Also "Capt Slo" Ive read up on plenty of other users having issues with the Bama built C43 sedans. Call me crazy, but Id like the car I fully optioned out and will be paying tons of money for to be built like a tank and to come from the same Country that the brand is based out of. I understand globalization and driving costs down is what has made Mercedes set up various plants across the globe, but I will always have an underlying bias against American built cars. That being said, Im glad the C43 coupe is built in Germany and hopefully it will have the same quality of Merc's Ive driven in the past.

Jan 31, 2019 | 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by zibby43

Not only was your question answered, it was elaborated on. So, that's a positive.

Are you in the U.S.? If so, your C43 is going to be built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Our C43 will be a cabrio, so it seems from this thread that it will be a German build. We live in TN.

Jan 31, 2019 | 10:40 AM

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Too many

noticed similar difference in the days i used to buy camrys
the V6 built in japan was solid
4 cylinder built here felt cheaper

Feb 1, 2019 | 09:45 AM

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I removed several posts after the point the thread appeared to be derailed. It is purely a subjective guess, I probably missed some that should have been deleted and a few that should not, sorry.

Please keep you comments on topic and do not use to personal insults to argue your point. Take the politics to the Off Topic Political forum. Thank you.

Bob

Feb 1, 2019 | 10:16 AM

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mo11

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I agree... thanks, Bob!

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Feb 1, 2019 | 04:54 PM

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Tirgoman

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So Bob, I totally agree but why is there even an off topic political post location anyway, I'm all about free speech but this site is not the place for it, if it doesn't relate to MB, take it somewhere else.

Feb 1, 2019 | 05:51 PM

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speedlimit

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Originally Posted by Tirgoman

Hi,

Thank you for the question.

I feel it is part of being a community to allow discussion and debate on topics other than automotive.

On one hand no one has to visit the political forum as it is separate from the Off Topic forum. On the other hand, not to a point where it is embarrassing to the community. We should review its place in light of today's political climate and changing culture. Please open a new thread in the Feedback forum to ask how the community feels about the topic.

Bob