2023 C43 AMG Sedan - Voltage Problems
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I’m so glad I only got the front PPF’d. It’s still wasted money but at least it’s not the full car that got PPF’d. I also have ceramic tint. Also, lucky I paid it off. I had a lot of equity from my trade in, 2019 C43. Depreciation is insane though. Car was $78k sticker. Owned it for a year and a half and now it’s like $44k. 43% depreciation. Makes sense though bc it’s trashhhhh. LMFAO. Second and last Mercedes.
New Audi RS5, just don’t know when it’s gonna be announced.
Other option that I really like is a 911 base, fully spec’d out with the Aero Package and everything. My only issue is it’s a base so I don’t really know.
Lastly is an M4, I don’t mind this option at all but it’s been out for a while and due for a refresh. So I’m late on the curve.
My budget is less than $150k sticker for this next round. CLE is what I really wanted, but we all know Merc is turd.
Other option that I really like is a 911 base, fully spec’d out with the Aero Package and everything. My only issue is it’s a base so I don’t really know.
Lastly is an M4, I don’t mind this option at all but it’s been out for a while and due for a refresh. So I’m late on the curve.
My budget is less than $150k sticker for this next round. CLE is what I really wanted, but we all know Merc is turd.
As for CLE, that competes with more than a 4 series and a5 though, that sort of competes with the defunct 6 series and a7 but at a cheaper price point. The seats for example is better than a W206 C-Class, the build quality is better (or so I heard), reliability not certain but the fit and finish supposed to be better as a result (or so I heard).
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Was there a reason why you got rid of the 2019?
As for CLE, that competes with more than a 4 series and a5 though, that sort of competes with the defunct 6 series and a7 but at a cheaper price point. The seats for example is better than a W206 C-Class, the build quality is better (or so I heard), reliability not certain but the fit and finish supposed to be better as a result (or so I heard).
As for CLE, that competes with more than a 4 series and a5 though, that sort of competes with the defunct 6 series and a7 but at a cheaper price point. The seats for example is better than a W206 C-Class, the build quality is better (or so I heard), reliability not certain but the fit and finish supposed to be better as a result (or so I heard).
And yes, you’re right about the level the CLE is at. But it’s in a weird place in terms of the target / comparable market. It’s a coupe so there really isn’t anything in that class for Audi. The RS7 is a sedan. As for the M8, like you said it will be discontinued. But even so, I like to heavily spec my cars, so it goes above $150k after adding most of the options. The M8 is a beautiful car though!
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No reason, just wanted a new car. Had the 2019 for a little over 4 years so I wanted something new.
And yes, you’re right about the level the CLE is at. But it’s in a weird place in terms of the target / comparable market. It’s a coupe so there really isn’t anything in that class for Audi. The RS7 is a sedan. As for the M8, like you said it will be discontinued. But even so, I like to heavily spec my cars, so it goes above $150k after adding most of the options. The M8 is a beautiful car though!
And yes, you’re right about the level the CLE is at. But it’s in a weird place in terms of the target / comparable market. It’s a coupe so there really isn’t anything in that class for Audi. The RS7 is a sedan. As for the M8, like you said it will be discontinued. But even so, I like to heavily spec my cars, so it goes above $150k after adding most of the options. The M8 is a beautiful car though!
I still think the CLE 53 is a good value proposition especially if it doesn't have reliability issues... but ... Oh well, still on my shopping list.
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I guess you save some money going with 4 series over the CLE but you don't get some E amenities or in bmw's case 5 series. That said, if you are not confident with MB, it is worth giving them some time before coming back only because buyer's remorse is the last you need and I had experienced that a few times myself and all I can say is, it wasn't fun.
I still think the CLE 53 is a good value proposition especially if it doesn't have reliability issues... but ... Oh well, still on my shopping list.
I still think the CLE 53 is a good value proposition especially if it doesn't have reliability issues... but ... Oh well, still on my shopping list.
I love the 53 but I want an 8 cylinder. I’ve done the 6 with my old C43 and now the 4 hybrid on my current one. I want to upgrade! But it’s a price thing to me. If it tops out at $120k then I’m all the way in but if it’s pushing $150k I really don’t think it’s worth it. RIP the days when I was in high school and dreaming when something like an Audi R8 was $150k 😭
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The CLE53 is an amazing value proposition. But yeah I think it has the same issues hah! Definitely still a trash infotainment and I heard of some other issue but I can’t quote them off the top of my head.
I love the 53 but I want an 8 cylinder. I’ve done the 6 with my old C43 and now the 4 hybrid on my current one. I want to upgrade! But it’s a price thing to me. If it tops out at $120k then I’m all the way in but if it’s pushing $150k I really don’t think it’s worth it. RIP the days when I was in high school and dreaming when something like an Audi R8 was $150k 😭
I love the 53 but I want an 8 cylinder. I’ve done the 6 with my old C43 and now the 4 hybrid on my current one. I want to upgrade! But it’s a price thing to me. If it tops out at $120k then I’m all the way in but if it’s pushing $150k I really don’t think it’s worth it. RIP the days when I was in high school and dreaming when something like an Audi R8 was $150k 😭
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