2023 C 43 Order Guide
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2008 C300, 2015 CLA 45 AMG, 2018 SLC 300, 2019 C43 AMG coupe, 2024 AMG C63SE , 2026 AMG GT55
Looks like cars finally arriving in Canada. My SA just texted me last night that they got their first one in yesterday.
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2020 C43, 2008 E350
Took a while haha. We should ship some of ours to Canada. Most of the dealers around me haven't sold the ones they got originally, and have received more on top of it. Both dealers near my home in California have the same 15 or so c43s they got for first shipment, gathering dust. Sadly they even moved some into a back lot to make room for new glc and face lift gle which both sell fast, but it does make my chances for a good deal likely
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Been a while since I've been on here but is anyone else still dealing with with the highly aggravating transmission in this car? I'm taking it in a second time this week and still no word on SW. This car frankly drives like s**t in local areas and I'm seriously considering breaking my lease (I know my dealer well).
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Been a while since I've been on here but is anyone else still dealing with with the highly aggravating transmission in this car? I'm taking it in a second time this week and still no word on SW. This car frankly drives like s**t in local areas and I'm seriously considering breaking my lease (I know my dealer well).
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I assume there is no other separate version for transmission.
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So if I wanted to tune a transmission, or make aftermarket behavior modifications, I would be making changes to the code here? That seems very unlikely, as there's pretty much zero chance that this software would be open source. More likely, it's something in the ECU.
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2020 C43, 2008 E350
Maybe my24 will be corrected but I'm worried. All 3 I drove were rough, all reviews online stated same things even before car was released. What really bothers me is that the c43 was test driven by mercedes for a long time, longer then usual. And yet they didn't remediate the issue. Talked to my dealer , and they had one come in for it.
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AH? You cannot pass through security, just ask BenzNinja guy. you cannot code the latest generations of MBs Why would it be an open source? Amatures don't code transmissions, kind of dangerous, It's not like coding lights or something.
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Maybe my24 will be corrected but I'm worried. All 3 I drove were rough, all reviews online stated same things even before car was released. What really bothers me is that the c43 was test driven by mercedes for a long time, longer then usual. And yet they didn't remediate the issue. Talked to my dealer , and they had one come in for it.
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I have an LCI 2019 C43 and when I first got the car I would get rough jolting hesitation in Sport + at low speeds. Then it simply went away and I went literally 3 years with nothing but smoothness. Then last weekend...it returned! This time while in comfort mode. scary because the car wont accelerate and starts jerking so you fear getting rear ended. Hasn't happened again. Back to smoooth. But it just reminded me why in October my new car will be an M440i GC Xdrive with the ZF eight speed. This 9 speed transmission is just unpredictable..
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I have an LCI 2019 C43 and when I first got the car I would get rough jolting hesitation in Sport + at low speeds. Then it simply went away and I went literally 3 years with nothing but smoothness. Then last weekend...it returned! This time while in comfort mode. scary because the car wont accelerate and starts jerking so you fear getting rear ended. Hasn't happened again. Back to smoooth. But it just reminded me why in October my new car will be an M440i GC Xdrive with the ZF eight speed. This 9 speed transmission is just unpredictable..
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The ZF 8-speed has been a staple in pretty much all consumer automotive segments for over at least a decade(?). It's performance has been revered by consumers and critics alike. Over the years, there's definitely been alternatives that may do certain things better, but the ZF line of transmissions are still around for a reason. They are the full package. Congrats on your new ride.
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The ZF 8-speed has been a staple in pretty much all consumer automotive segments for over at least a decade(?). It's performance has been revered by consumers and critics alike. Over the years, there's definitely been alternatives that may do certain things better, but the ZF line of transmissions are still around for a reason. They are the full package. Congrats on your new ride.
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Since 2012 I have had 2013 B8.5 Audi S4, 2016 F30 BMW 340i X-Drive, 2019 LCI C43 with AMG PE. I found the Audi to have the poorest build quality. Very disappointing. No match for the BMW or Mercedes. My 2019 C43 is a blast to drive and great build quality. I have had no issues with the C43 except for rotine maintenance. The AMG PE exhaust is nothing but joy. But...alas...the things I love about my C43...the V6 biturbo and that AMG PE are no more :-( . I test drove the W206 4 cylinder and honestly...wanted to LOVE it....but you cant go from the LCI W205 with AMG PE to the W206 and not just feel the car has lost that sound that just made you smile. So back to BMW for the B58 straight six and getting the M performance exhaust installed at port. Need that PE exhaust! I'm hooked.
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Perhaps that overwhelming importance of sound is related to one's age? The younger you are the more acute the perception is? When I drive in Sport + and all the parameters are set to max, the sound to me is very pronounced albeit not very pleasing. On the other hand, to me the car handles better than non M3/4 BMW with rear steering and overall steering feel is better. Then of course, I am into gadgets and MBUX is much better in terms of watching videos and apps displays. The Burmaster is much better than Harmon as well. So all depends. I am afraid if those green fanatics are not stopped, the only difference between cars would be the color.
However, I do get under 10 MPG in the city though.
However, I do get under 10 MPG in the city though.
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Somebody is finally close to understanding the car
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Since 2012 I have had 2013 B8.5 Audi S4, 2016 F30 BMW 340i X-Drive, 2019 LCI C43 with AMG PE. I found the Audi to have the poorest build quality. Very disappointing. No match for the BMW or Mercedes. My 2019 C43 is a blast to drive and great build quality. I have had no issues with the C43 except for rotine maintenance. The AMG PE exhaust is nothing but joy. But...alas...the things I love about my C43...the V6 biturbo and that AMG PE are no more :-( . I test drove the W206 4 cylinder and honestly...wanted to LOVE it....but you cant go from the LCI W205 with AMG PE to the W206 and not just feel the car has lost that sound that just made you smile. So back to BMW for the B58 straight six and getting the M performance exhaust installed at port. Need that PE exhaust! I'm hooked.
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For everyone who has been driving their new C43s, on the luxury <—> sport scale, On which side does this car lie?
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Since 2012 I have had 2013 B8.5 Audi S4, 2016 F30 BMW 340i X-Drive, 2019 LCI C43 with AMG PE. I found the Audi to have the poorest build quality. Very disappointing. No match for the BMW or Mercedes. My 2019 C43 is a blast to drive and great build quality. I have had no issues with the C43 except for rotine maintenance. The AMG PE exhaust is nothing but joy. But...alas...the things I love about my C43...the V6 biturbo and that AMG PE are no more :-( . I test drove the W206 4 cylinder and honestly...wanted to LOVE it....but you cant go from the LCI W205 with AMG PE to the W206 and not just feel the car has lost that sound that just made you smile. So back to BMW for the B58 straight six and getting the M performance exhaust installed at port. Need that PE exhaust! I'm hooked.
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Their conclusion is that the C43 in its current iteration is not necessarily aimed at driving enthusiasts, but more so the luxury crowd that want to have a bit of sportiness. Is that what the C43 is now? That’s a backhanded compliment if I’ve ever seen one.
For everyone who has been driving their new C43s, on the luxury <—> sport scale, On which side does this car lie?
For everyone who has been driving their new C43s, on the luxury <—> sport scale, On which side does this car lie?
