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I have a 2020 C43 with just under 25K miles. It’s paid off. am concerned of course retaining a vehicle that is complicated and expensive to repair. I am not interested in a 3rd party warranty.
I realize there will be many differing opinions whether to keep it or not.
I drive it about 5K miles per year.
I appreciate your opinions and guidance.
I have a 2020 C43 with just under 25K miles. It’s paid off. am concerned of course retaining a vehicle that is complicated and expensive to repair. I am not interested in a 3rd party warranty.
I realize there will be many differing opinions whether to keep it or not.
I drive it about 5K miles per month.
I appreciate your opinions and guidance.
Have a 2017 sedan been reliable, mostly minior annoyances like squeaks and rattles. Been out of warranty for a while no complaints.
Nice car sir. I have a 2016 C450 with 97k miles. The car has needed nothing other than routine service and of course tires/brakes/plugs/filters. I plan on driving it another year or so until I can hopefully get a newer W206 C43. I would not be worried.
Nice car sir. I have a 2016 C450 with 97k miles. The car has needed nothing other than routine service and of course tires/brakes/plugs/filters. I plan on driving it another year or so until I can hopefully get a newer W206 C43. I would not be worried.
Thank you for your input. Repair costs especially these days are out of control based on parts and labor. It just has me worried.
Thank you for your input. Repair costs especially these days are out of control based on parts and labor. It just has me worried.
You're welcome.
The main problem with this car is the trash runflats and rims susceptible from cracking which is easily resolved by going aftermarket.
Just talking about maintenace wise, depending on your mileage tranny fluid might be due, differential fluid, sparkplugs, brake fluid is every 2 years, etc.
Last edited by W205C43PFL; Aug 14, 2024 at 12:03 PM.
You're welcome.
The main problem with this car is the trash runflats and rims susceptible from cracking which is easily resolved by going aftermarket.
Just talking about maintenace wise, depending on your mileage tranny fluid might be due, differential fluid, sparkplugs, brake fluid is every 2 years, etc.
Much appreciated. I’ve swapped out my run flats. Fluids can be done at a local independent not having to go to Mercedes.
You are welcome sir. I have only done fluids, filters, rotors, pads, tires. And, YES the run flats are trash. Michelin PS4 all seasons work great IMO.
Great information. I really appreciate it. Yes run flats are horrible. Had them on the car for 8 months and swapped them out for Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 Plus which I love. Major improvement in ride. Filters except oil I do my self with OEM filters. Fluids at local independent.
Great information. I really appreciate it. Yes run flats are horrible. Had them on the car for 8 months and swapped them out for Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 Plus which I love. Major improvement in ride. Filters except oil I do my self with OEM filters. Fluids at local independent.
Another vote for PS4 summer tires from me : ) transformed the car for me.
You are lucky you have the improved dampening software from the facelift suspension, the pre-facelift ride quality is brutal.
Ride quality is the thing I hate the most about the car and on top of the 19s and runflats, aftermarket 18s with PS4s summers helped but still very poor ride quality, it is no C 300 ride quality in comfort I get it and expected that but the facelift which you have has much needed improvement to ride quality.
Another vote for PS4 summer tires from me : ) transformed the car for me.
You are lucky you have the improved dampening software from the facelift suspension, the pre-facelift ride quality is brutal.
Ride quality is the thing I hate the most about the car and on top of the 19s and runflats, aftermarket 18s with PS4s summers helped but still very poor ride quality, it is no C 300 ride quality in comfort I get it and expected that but the facelift which you have has much needed improvement to ride quality.
Definitely a stiff ride. Uncomfortable and jarring at times but still love the car.
Looks wise incredible.
Definitely a stiff ride. Uncomfortable and jarring at times but still love the car.
Looks wise incredible.
I understand the facelift ride quality is still bad but you need to drive a pre-facelift : ) the ride is brutal, the facelift improved so much. They use the same springs, I compared the part number but the software installed in the facelift is magical.
Great info. The only real problem I’ve had is rear brakes tend to wear quickly and radar sensor unit behind front grill emblem has had to be reflashed and replaced. Due to warning appearing for no reason.
Great info. The only real problem I’ve had is rear brakes tend to wear quickly and radar sensor unit behind front grill emblem has had to be reflashed and replaced. Due to warning appearing for no reason.
Glad to help!
That is an easy solution, if you have DISTRONIC it likely uses the rear brakes, if you lose traction, it likes to use the rear brakes to bring the vehicle back in control.
You should use ESC Sport instead or you can turn it off altogether, I did the latter and the ESC is not really fully off even if turned completely off, as long as you know what you are doing and not driving like a maniac or driving in the rain, that is enough to keep the car stable. If you are not comfortable with off then stick with sport. It should help conserve the rear brakes.
I have a 2020 C43 with just under 25K miles. It’s paid off. am concerned of course retaining a vehicle that is complicated and expensive to repair. I am not interested in a 3rd party warranty.
I realize there will be many differing opinions whether to keep it or not.
I drive it about 5K miles per month.
I appreciate your opinions and guidance.
5k miles a month? That is a lot of miles. Would definitly look at some kind of CPO warranty that covers additional years and unlimited miles.
I have the oldest of the W205 M276 models and have had very little issues. Just normal maintenance.
Also, how long have you had the car for? I see the offleaseonly plate which raises some concerns to me. They have a reputation for low prices but often sell ones with previous accidents, issues, etc. So much so, my bank even asked if i was getting a car from them before they would give a loan bc they have been burned by cars with issues that dont hold above the loan value.
5k miles a month? That is a lot of miles. Would definitly look at some kind of CPO warranty that covers additional years and unlimited miles.
I have the oldest of the W205 M276 models and have had very little issues. Just normal maintenance.
Also, how long have you had the car for? I see the offleaseonly plate which raises some concerns to me. They have a reputation for low prices but often sell ones with previous accidents, issues, etc. So much so, my bank even asked if i was getting a car from them before they would give a loan bc they have been burned by cars with issues that dont hold above the loan value.
wow major mistake 5K per year. Have to figure out how to edit that. Thank you. I have under 25K miles currently
That is an easy solution, if you have DISTRONIC it likely uses the rear brakes, if you lose traction, it likes to use the rear brakes to bring the vehicle back in control.
You should use ESC Sport instead or you can turn it off altogether, I did the latter and the ESC is not really fully off even if turned completely off, as long as you know what you are doing and not driving like a maniac or driving in the rain, that is enough to keep the car stable. If you are not comfortable with off then stick with sport. It should help conserve the rear brakes.
I have a 2020 C43 with just under 25K miles. It’s paid off. am concerned of course retaining a vehicle that is complicated and expensive to repair. I am not interested in a 3rd party warranty.
I realize there will be many differing opinions whether to keep it or not.
I drive it about 5K miles per month.
I appreciate your opinions and guidance.
I drive the C43 5K miles a year NOT 5K per month. Could not edit the mistake. I have under 25K miles currently
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