Thinking about keeping my C43 at lease end
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Thinking about keeping my C43 at lease end
Hi guys, I will eventually come to the end of the lease for my C43 and I really like the car a lot so far. I have no issues with it, other than the transmission "designed" to be clunky in 1st and 2nd gear, but I can live with that. I leased the car because I wasn't sure if I'd have any issues with it and did not want to commit to buying the car outright. Before deciding to buy the car out at lease end, I wanted to see if anyone on here has issues with their C43 at all. The only reason I would not want to keep this car is due to the expensive maintenance and repairs if something happens to fail past warranty.
I looked at other C43 and even C63 competitors and I honestly just really like Mercedes interior. Sadly, the sounds and rawness will be practically non-existent with the upcoming 2022 models. I was actually thinking of going for the Mercedes EQS since I might as well go full EV with all these "AMG" models being completely neutered in the upcoming years.
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I looked at other C43 and even C63 competitors and I honestly just really like Mercedes interior. Sadly, the sounds and rawness will be practically non-existent with the upcoming 2022 models. I was actually thinking of going for the Mercedes EQS since I might as well go full EV with all these "AMG" models being completely neutered in the upcoming years.
Thanks!
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Hi guys, I will eventually come to the end of the lease for my C43 and I really like the car a lot so far. I have no issues with it, other than the transmission "designed" to be clunky in 1st and 2nd gear, but I can live with that. I leased the car because I wasn't sure if I'd have any issues with it and did not want to commit to buying the car outright. Before deciding to buy the car out at lease end, I wanted to see if anyone on here has issues with their C43 at all. The only reason I would not want to keep this car is due to the expensive maintenance and repairs if something happens to fail past warranty.
I looked at other C43 and even C63 competitors and I honestly just really like Mercedes interior. Sadly, the sounds and rawness will be practically non-existent with the upcoming 2022 models. I was actually thinking of going for the Mercedes EQS since I might as well go full EV with all these "AMG" models being completely neutered in the upcoming years.
Thanks!
I looked at other C43 and even C63 competitors and I honestly just really like Mercedes interior. Sadly, the sounds and rawness will be practically non-existent with the upcoming 2022 models. I was actually thinking of going for the Mercedes EQS since I might as well go full EV with all these "AMG" models being completely neutered in the upcoming years.
Thanks!
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Sounds like a good idea, regular maintenance every 18 months is not too bad. I have my '08 S550 taken to the dealer for service every 18 months and for it being my only cost in "repairs" I have needed to do, it is actually a bargain if you think about it. How old is the C43?
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I see. How long is the lease? If you were to stick with Mercedes, unless you are getting an E-Class you won't get a V6 or I6 anymore, the next C-Class is fully going 4-cylinder and it is confirmed.
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I was going to say I could get you a quote on an extension for your Mercedes-Benz warranty, but it sounds like you're pretty far out from needing it haha. I'm the same way though, always playing "what if".
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I think their interior is a lot better than the same class BMW and Audi, at least better design in my eyes. I also like the performance exhaust on my C43 a lot; the BMW and Audi just sounds too muted.
I figure if I go for the E-Class, I might as well get that new EQS that's coming out. The interior is gorgeous in that one and definitely class leading (for now).
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Exactly. I want to stick with Mercedes. I have about another year and a half left for the lease.
I think their interior is a lot better than the same class BMW and Audi, at least better design in my eyes. I also like the performance exhaust on my C43 a lot; the BMW and Audi just sounds too muted.
I figure if I go for the E-Class, I might as well get that new EQS that's coming out. The interior is gorgeous in that one and definitely class leading (for now).
I think their interior is a lot better than the same class BMW and Audi, at least better design in my eyes. I also like the performance exhaust on my C43 a lot; the BMW and Audi just sounds too muted.
I figure if I go for the E-Class, I might as well get that new EQS that's coming out. The interior is gorgeous in that one and definitely class leading (for now).
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Yeah, unfortunately, I leased my C43 right before COVID started last year, so it was for 12k miles a year. Then a few months after that, my company implemented from home and now they've decided to commit to everyone working remotely, which is nice, but I'm driving about 5,000 miles a year at this rate and that's because I find reasons to go out to enjoy the ride haha.
With my entire lease for 36k miles and my estimate that I will only drive about 15k miles, the lease buyout price is set in stone so if I return the lease, I will literally be paying depreciation for the car being driven 36k miles while it only realistically depreciated 15k miles, which is a huge benefit for the dealership. If I buy it out, I think that would be much better for me, and then just sell it privately if I decide not to keep the car.
With my entire lease for 36k miles and my estimate that I will only drive about 15k miles, the lease buyout price is set in stone so if I return the lease, I will literally be paying depreciation for the car being driven 36k miles while it only realistically depreciated 15k miles, which is a huge benefit for the dealership. If I buy it out, I think that would be much better for me, and then just sell it privately if I decide not to keep the car.
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Yeah, unfortunately, I leased my C43 right before COVID started last year, so it was for 12k miles a year. Then a few months after that, my company implemented from home and now they've decided to commit to everyone working remotely, which is nice, but I'm driving about 5,000 miles a year at this rate and that's because I find reasons to go out to enjoy the ride haha.
With my entire lease for 36k miles and my estimate that I will only drive about 15k miles, the lease buyout price is set in stone so if I return the lease, I will literally be paying depreciation for the car being driven 36k miles while it only realistically depreciated 15k miles, which is a huge benefit for the dealership. If I buy it out, I think that would be much better for me, and then just sell it privately if I decide not to keep the car.
With my entire lease for 36k miles and my estimate that I will only drive about 15k miles, the lease buyout price is set in stone so if I return the lease, I will literally be paying depreciation for the car being driven 36k miles while it only realistically depreciated 15k miles, which is a huge benefit for the dealership. If I buy it out, I think that would be much better for me, and then just sell it privately if I decide not to keep the car.
To answer your question, the problems with the C43 are minor ones. For me, other than the diff whine, vibration at set speeds, rattles and creaks, that jerky transmission by design, and a bunch of other small annoying issues that doesn't affect's the car's performance or functionality and which I don't even bother taking it in anymore since there is a chance the dealership will break something else xD, it is generally reliable. The facelift which you have also have a softer suspension due to adjustment of the damping. The transmission is also smoother than pfl.
