Lifetime span of a C43 coupe
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Lifetime span of a C43 coupe
Greetings, I recently picked a 2023 C43 coupe and I am thinking I might actually keep this one for a long time. Am I delusional to think this car might last me 10+ years with proper maintenance? I’m only put about 7k miles on my car each year. I would like to keep this one for a long time after payoff.
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Last year of the W205 C43 I could see going a very long time. These engines are pretty reliable and with proper care could go over 200,000 miles. I would not be surprised to see the C450/C43 on the road in 15 years. Not that much tech to worry about.
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Greetings, I recently picked a 2023 C43 coupe and I am thinking I might actually keep this one for a long time. Am I delusional to think this car might last me 10+ years with proper maintenance? I’m only put about 7k miles on my car each year. I would like to keep this one for a long time after payoff.
Step one - OCI of 5k
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Greetings, I recently picked a 2023 C43 coupe and I am thinking I might actually keep this one for a long time. Am I delusional to think this car might last me 10+ years with proper maintenance? I’m only put about 7k miles on my car each year. I would like to keep this one for a long time after payoff.
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Yes unlike the complexity of the E Performance models and the mild hybrid as well.
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Agree with this one.
OP, here is the list of items off the top of my head to look after: Transmission fluid every 50K miles or 6 years whichever comes first, spark plugs, front and rear differential fluid every 6 years of 50,000 miles whichever comes first, transfer case fluid around that time, brake fluid every other service (every B service), coils (not too soon), coolant (perhaps every 10 years), 15 years or less transmission mount and motor mounts, shocks , obvious things like brake pads and rotors eventually, tires eventually, alignment, tire balancing, engine air filters every 3-5 years depending on the road construction situation, cabin air filter, activated charcoal cabin air filter (beneath the glovebox) (I believe in better to have the filters filter the air than your lungs as filters can be replaced, lungs can't, unless transplant I guess), polv v belt, check all belts, 12V battery , auxiliary battery (it is a voltage converter/capacitor)
Those are off the top of my head I might had missed many things though.
OP, here is the list of items off the top of my head to look after: Transmission fluid every 50K miles or 6 years whichever comes first, spark plugs, front and rear differential fluid every 6 years of 50,000 miles whichever comes first, transfer case fluid around that time, brake fluid every other service (every B service), coils (not too soon), coolant (perhaps every 10 years), 15 years or less transmission mount and motor mounts, shocks , obvious things like brake pads and rotors eventually, tires eventually, alignment, tire balancing, engine air filters every 3-5 years depending on the road construction situation, cabin air filter, activated charcoal cabin air filter (beneath the glovebox) (I believe in better to have the filters filter the air than your lungs as filters can be replaced, lungs can't, unless transplant I guess), polv v belt, check all belts, 12V battery , auxiliary battery (it is a voltage converter/capacitor)
Those are off the top of my head I might had missed many things though.
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Agree with this one.
OP, here is the list of items off the top of my head to look after: Transmission fluid every 50K miles or 6 years whichever comes first, spark plugs, front and rear differential fluid every 6 years of 50,000 miles whichever comes first, transfer case fluid around that time, brake fluid every other service (every B service), coils (not too soon), coolant (perhaps every 10 years), 15 years or less transmission mount and motor mounts, shocks , obvious things like brake pads and rotors eventually, tires eventually, alignment, tire balancing, engine air filters every 3-5 years depending on the road construction situation, cabin air filter, activated charcoal cabin air filter (beneath the glovebox) (I believe in better to have the filters filter the air than your lungs as filters can be replaced, lungs can't, unless transplant I guess), polv v belt, check all belts, 12V battery , auxiliary battery (it is a voltage converter/capacitor)
Those are off the top of my head I might had missed many things though.
OP, here is the list of items off the top of my head to look after: Transmission fluid every 50K miles or 6 years whichever comes first, spark plugs, front and rear differential fluid every 6 years of 50,000 miles whichever comes first, transfer case fluid around that time, brake fluid every other service (every B service), coils (not too soon), coolant (perhaps every 10 years), 15 years or less transmission mount and motor mounts, shocks , obvious things like brake pads and rotors eventually, tires eventually, alignment, tire balancing, engine air filters every 3-5 years depending on the road construction situation, cabin air filter, activated charcoal cabin air filter (beneath the glovebox) (I believe in better to have the filters filter the air than your lungs as filters can be replaced, lungs can't, unless transplant I guess), polv v belt, check all belts, 12V battery , auxiliary battery (it is a voltage converter/capacitor)
Those are off the top of my head I might had missed many things though.
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Yup : ) reliable independent is the way to go, or DIY : ) the oil change DIY is super easy on the M276 and the suction method is explained in WIS (Workshop Menu System) so fair to say that is the official way.
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I have had good luck with both of mine so far. I have been lucky to make all correct diagnosis and change all the parts without breaking anything. My SLK I used to drive everyday for work. I give that one to my wife she only takes our boy to school. I found some good resources. Mostly I by parts from Rock auto. how to videos on youtube and Pelican auto.
That is a super list that the follow from Canada made.
My plans are to migrate my wife into my C300, when my boy gets old enough let him have the SLK. I am researching for myself which to pick for my final forever ride.
That is a super list that the follow from Canada made.
My plans are to migrate my wife into my C300, when my boy gets old enough let him have the SLK. I am researching for myself which to pick for my final forever ride.
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I have had good luck with both of mine so far. I have been lucky to make all correct diagnosis and change all the parts without breaking anything. My SLK I used to drive everyday for work. I give that one to my wife she only takes our boy to school. I found some good resources. Mostly I by parts from Rock auto. how to videos on youtube and Pelican auto.
That is a super list that the follow from Canada made.
My plans are to migrate my wife into my C300, when my boy gets old enough let him have the SLK. I am researching for myself which to pick for my final forever ride.
That is a super list that the follow from Canada made.
My plans are to migrate my wife into my C300, when my boy gets old enough let him have the SLK. I am researching for myself which to pick for my final forever ride.
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Agree with this one.
OP, here is the list of items off the top of my head to look after: Transmission fluid every 50K miles or 6 years whichever comes first, spark plugs, front and rear differential fluid every 6 years of 50,000 miles whichever comes first, transfer case fluid around that time, brake fluid every other service (every B service), coils (not too soon), coolant (perhaps every 10 years), 15 years or less transmission mount and motor mounts, shocks , obvious things like brake pads and rotors eventually, tires eventually, alignment, tire balancing, engine air filters every 3-5 years depending on the road construction situation, cabin air filter, activated charcoal cabin air filter (beneath the glovebox) (I believe in better to have the filters filter the air than your lungs as filters can be replaced, lungs can't, unless transplant I guess), polv v belt, check all belts, 12V battery , auxiliary battery (it is a voltage converter/capacitor)
Those are off the top of my head I might had missed many things though.
OP, here is the list of items off the top of my head to look after: Transmission fluid every 50K miles or 6 years whichever comes first, spark plugs, front and rear differential fluid every 6 years of 50,000 miles whichever comes first, transfer case fluid around that time, brake fluid every other service (every B service), coils (not too soon), coolant (perhaps every 10 years), 15 years or less transmission mount and motor mounts, shocks , obvious things like brake pads and rotors eventually, tires eventually, alignment, tire balancing, engine air filters every 3-5 years depending on the road construction situation, cabin air filter, activated charcoal cabin air filter (beneath the glovebox) (I believe in better to have the filters filter the air than your lungs as filters can be replaced, lungs can't, unless transplant I guess), polv v belt, check all belts, 12V battery , auxiliary battery (it is a voltage converter/capacitor)
Those are off the top of my head I might had missed many things though.
Thank you for the fantastic list of maintenance items to keep up with!
If you don't mind me asking: you mentioned the coils to be changed. Any idea when is a good time? In terms of years or mileage? Or would you just do them together with the spark plugs.
Thanks in advance!
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Hello again friend,
Thank you for the fantastic list of maintenance items to keep up with!
If you don't mind me asking: you mentioned the coils to be changed. Any idea when is a good time? In terms of years or mileage? Or would you just do them together with the spark plugs.
Thanks in advance!
Thank you for the fantastic list of maintenance items to keep up with!
If you don't mind me asking: you mentioned the coils to be changed. Any idea when is a good time? In terms of years or mileage? Or would you just do them together with the spark plugs.
Thanks in advance!
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Oh, would you happen to have the guide for a timeframe reference? If say I hit 10 years before the 75k miles. Should I be changing my coils before that 10 year mark?
Thanks again (:
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Hello again friend,
Thank you for the fantastic list of maintenance items to keep up with!
If you don't mind me asking: you mentioned the coils to be changed. Any idea when is a good time? In terms of years or mileage? Or would you just do them together with the spark plugs.
Thanks in advance!
Thank you for the fantastic list of maintenance items to keep up with!
If you don't mind me asking: you mentioned the coils to be changed. Any idea when is a good time? In terms of years or mileage? Or would you just do them together with the spark plugs.
Thanks in advance!
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They (my dealershipS) say the same with front diff and transfer case at least in Canada but I don't agree with lifetime fluids at all.
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Yup the mileage is a good guidance from forum member chassis. Thing is MB likes to say it is a lifetime item and never needs to be replaced, I don't recall it being mentioned in the official maintenance schedule. https://www.mercedes-benz.ca/content..._Ed_B__ENG.pdf
They (my dealershipS) say the same with front diff and transfer case at least in Canada but I don't agree with lifetime fluids at all.
They (my dealershipS) say the same with front diff and transfer case at least in Canada but I don't agree with lifetime fluids at all.
Much appreciated, W205C43PFL and chassis!
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Ah, fantastic! Much appreciated, chassis; always great to hear from one of the mbworld deities
Oh, would you happen to have the guide for a timeframe reference? If say I hit 10 years before the 75k miles. Should I be changing my coils before that 10 year mark?
Thanks again (:
Oh, would you happen to have the guide for a timeframe reference? If say I hit 10 years before the 75k miles. Should I be changing my coils before that 10 year mark?
Thanks again (:
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Originally Posted by chassis;[url=tel:9226736
9226736[/url]]Sure. From memory MB does not specify coil replacement. The reason is MB, like all German carmakers, cares nothing about vehicle longevity.
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I chime in and agree. My '23 W205 Coupe has been great. With regular/scheduled service and keeping the paint and body keen, I believe my C43 will look and run great, just like those 1980 AMGs I see on fan sites. They often look brand new!
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