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Old 03-07-2023 | 10:17 AM
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Guys, can somebody remind me how many days it took for your cars to be built from the start of production?
Old 03-07-2023 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Dima
Guys, can somebody remind me how many days it took for your cars to be built from the start of production?
It takes about 15 days to be built.
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Old 03-07-2023 | 12:05 PM
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Thanks. BTW, it looks like those people are going to raise the interest rate again, so perhaps it makes sense to lock in leasing / financing? In BMW world you can do it for 60 days, don't know about MB
Old 03-07-2023 | 02:26 PM
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That’s really loud wind noise which isn’t good lol that’s way too loud but again how often are people driving 210kph
Most likely some weird wind buffeting from a trim piece on the roof. Notably, it does not happen later on at the 2:39 mark when he passes the same speed threshold.
Old 03-07-2023 | 03:50 PM
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missed this a while ago but nice showing of blue w/ studio

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I am also crazy - I just ordered decals and caliper paint to match the rear aluminum casting to the front caliper



Old 03-07-2023 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Dima
Thanks. BTW, it looks like those people are going to raise the interest rate again, so perhaps it makes sense to lock in leasing / financing? In BMW world you can do it for 60 days, don't know about MB
Depends. Sometimes when interest rate goes up enough they start discounting msrp heavy. Right now mercedes is struggling to sell cars. SLs, eqs, eqe, are sitting on lots.. no buyers. Currently automotive industry seeing large increase in default auto loans.
Old 03-07-2023 | 04:18 PM
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This review highlights some really key components: https://www.autocar.co.nz/mercedes-amg-c43-first-drive/

The good and the bad:

...giving the C43 50:50 weight distribution.
​​​​​​​There are some jerks and hesitation from the gearbox at low speeds however.
​​​​​​​Once you get going, you forget about the noise a snarling V6 might make, and appreciate its ability at bend swinging. The grip and traction are superb and having a lighter motor up front makes it change direction easily without it feeling too twitchy. Guess that’s the four-wheel steer working as well. The engine actually sounds rather good making pops when you lift off the throttle, even if some of that is coming via the speakers.
​​​​​​​The combination of the turbo, electric motor and quick downshifts made it hard to catch the motor off guard.
Old 03-07-2023 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by eatmydust
Depends. Sometimes when interest rate goes up enough they start discounting msrp heavy. Right now mercedes is struggling to sell cars. SLs, eqs, eqe, are sitting on lots.. no buyers. Currently automotive industry seeing large increase in default auto loans.
What I meant is the discount on cars is not related to what MB is setting the interest rate to. Besides the lock can only protect you from the raise in rates, you can always get the prevailing one.
Old 03-07-2023 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by alexasa
This review highlights some really key components: https://www.autocar.co.nz/mercedes-amg-c43-first-drive/

The good and the bad:
Mostly good, but it's a first drive again, it's like once they try it, they never come back for a comprehensive test.
Old 03-07-2023 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by alexasa
missed this a while ago but nice showing of blue w/ studio

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjqPM...NWQ4MGE5ZTk%3D

I am also crazy - I just ordered decals and caliper paint to match the rear aluminum casting to the front caliper


How come you don't change the wheel caps to AMG ones?
https://mercteil.com/amg-hub-caps-wi...retrofit-Pg1Jo
Old 03-08-2023 | 02:32 PM
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Old 03-08-2023 | 03:27 PM
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Those of you who got VIN, were you able to validate it in the Mercedes Me app?
Old 03-08-2023 | 03:28 PM
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Those of you who got VIN, were you able to validate it in the Mercedes Me app?
Old 03-08-2023 | 03:42 PM
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8735410[/url]]Those of you who got VIN, were you able to validate it in the Mercedes Me app?
Indeed
Old 03-08-2023 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by alexasa
I am also crazy - I just ordered decals and caliper paint to match the rear aluminum casting to the front caliper

I also find it surprising that the rear rotors are not cross drilled. My CLA 35 has front and rear cross drilled. The back caliper is a slightly different shade too, now that you mention it.
Old 03-08-2023 | 09:04 PM
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I also find it surprising that the rear rotors are not cross drilled. My CLA 35 has front and rear cross drilled. The back caliper is a slightly different shade too, now that you mention it.
My 2020 c43 sedan does not have rear cross drilled rotors. My back caliper is not even painted.
Old 03-09-2023 | 12:40 AM
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Lunar looks great! Too bad we don't have that color in the U.S.
Old 03-09-2023 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by eatmydust
Depends. Sometimes when interest rate goes up enough they start discounting msrp heavy. Right now mercedes is struggling to sell cars. SLs, eqs, eqe, are sitting on lots.. no buyers. Currently automotive industry seeing large increase in default auto loans.
We cannot refinance the auto loan, can we/?
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I also find it surprising that the rear rotors are not cross drilled. My CLA 35 has front and rear cross drilled. The back caliper is a slightly different shade too, now that you mention it.
It's not painted - just cast aluminum. That's why I will be painting and applying logos lol. Easier to clean too.

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Lunar looks great! Too bad we don't have that color in the U.S.
They have discontinued the offering but there will be cars showing up in Lunar Blue

I've seen a c300 in the color and it's really stunning.
Old 03-09-2023 | 10:50 AM
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I was lucky to add Lunar Blue to my build initially but right after it locked they discontinued the color. Sucks cuz it looks so nice.

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Lunar looks great! Too bad we don't have that color in the U.S.
Old 03-09-2023 | 11:45 AM
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Is that the place you go to input the VIN to see the shipping status?
https://www.tracking-status.com/hyun...ovis-tracking/
It then sends me to a new page asking to fill out additional info, is that correct?

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Originally Posted by Dima
Is that the place you go to input the VIN to see the shipping status?
https://www.tracking-status.com/hyun...ovis-tracking/
It then sends me to a new page asking to fill out additional info, is that correct?
Do you know what boat your car is on? SA will be able to tell you that. There are a bunch of websites to then track the boat and websites to track the boat arriving to port, etc.

That's really the only way I have come to know to track your car that seems reliable.
Old 03-10-2023 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Dima
Is that the place you go to input the VIN to see the shipping status?
https://www.tracking-status.com/hyun...ovis-tracking/
It then sends me to a new page asking to fill out additional info, is that correct?
Yeah, Alexasa is correct - that Glovis tracking is terrible. Ask dealer and they will be able to tell you the exact ship name. It seems like a bunch of ours are on the Glovis Symphony, which is slated to arrive at Baltimore VPC on Sunday night. I use FleetMon to track, which you can do here: Glovis Symphony - FleetMon
Old 03-10-2023 | 11:27 AM
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What's everyone's opinion right now?

The car was released in AU but there are no cars listed there yet - launched prior to receiving inventory.

No new cars have arrived in EU - the sites are just re-listing old/unsold inventory (probably because the recent builds are mostly coming to Canada/USA).

I feel like next week looks good for a release but really no rhyme or reason to any of it.
Old 03-10-2023 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by alexasa
What's everyone's opinion right now?

The car was released in AU but there are no cars listed there yet - launched prior to receiving inventory.

No new cars have arrived in EU - the sites are just re-listing old/unsold inventory (probably because the recent builds are mostly coming to Canada/USA).

I feel like next week looks good for a release but really no rhyme or reason to any of it.
Some on here noticed it was still not approved by the EPA for MPG, I guess - potentially keeping the window stickers from being finalized? Curious to see how many are offloaded from the boat starting this Monday through the remainder of the week. It's one thing that initial ones have been sitting around since November in the US, but feels positive that they are shipping more now. I still think we hear something positive in the next few weeks at the latest.


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