Advise: Who's Had Pre-Face Lift and Facelift
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Advise: Who's Had Pre-Face Lift and Facelift
I currently have a 2018 C43 and my lease is up in a couple months. I'm considering on getting the facelift but, I'm watched several videos and feel as if the preface lift is better IMO. I haven't driven it but It seems like the facelift is too refined; smoother ride quality, PE sounds quieter, and shifts are smoother. Anyone who's had/driven both have any feedback?
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I currently have a 2018 C43 and my lease is up in a couple months. I'm considering on getting the facelift but, I'm watched several videos and feel as if the preface lift is better IMO. I haven't driven it but It seems like the facelift is too refined; smoother ride quality, PE sounds quieter, and shifts are smoother. Anyone who's had/driven both have any feedback?
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Never driven the facelift but I too heard that the suspension is nicer. If the parts are same maybe the suspension tuning is different.
But ya non run flat will be a world of difference in terms of ride quality.
But ya non run flat will be a world of difference in terms of ride quality.
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
Never driven the facelift but I too heard that the suspension is nicer. If the parts are same maybe the suspension tuning is different.
But ya non run flat will be a world of difference in terms of ride quality.
But ya non run flat will be a world of difference in terms of ride quality.
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PFL was a 2017 coupe. FL was the car I ended up buying, a 2019 coupe. My suspicion is that it's software related to the electronic dampening. The experience was night and day different. I took both cars on a 45-minute test drive on the same 12 mile route.
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AMG overhauled the Ride Control software for the FL. At least the C63, so I assume the C43 got overhauled as well. The FL C63 also has slightly softer springs than PFL. About 8-10%. Not sure about the C43, but did you compare the spring part numbers, too? The slightly softer springs and the overhauled software makes all the difference in the C63. More noticeable on rougher roads, of course. I'd be surprised if the FL C43 didn't get some of the same improvements. AMG is systematically overhauling their suspensions, because a lot of customers have complained about rough ride quality. The just announced FL E63 supposedly rides a lot more comfortable now, too.
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Sorry if I am getting a little off topic but is the shift on the facelift smoother? (except for it downshifting to gear 1 even in comfort mode for the facelift, still don't know why they made that change)
If it does I am not surprised the software change to the AMG ride control and how they tuned the adaptive damping like superswiss mentioned, that alone made a world of difference to the facelift's suspension and ride quality.
If it does I am not surprised the software change to the AMG ride control and how they tuned the adaptive damping like superswiss mentioned, that alone made a world of difference to the facelift's suspension and ride quality.
Last edited by W205C43PFL; Jun 19, 2020 at 09:41 PM.
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@stockbmw Hmmm reading this thread reminded me of you buddy, I hope you are doing well and staying safe.
Curious though, how is your car going and do you want to comment on this thread.
Sorry if I tagged you when you are busy though, looking forward to hearing about your experience with your new car : )
Curious though, how is your car going and do you want to comment on this thread.
Sorry if I tagged you when you are busy though, looking forward to hearing about your experience with your new car : )
