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Great-not perfect-but great
Jim Atlanta , 10/03/2020
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
I’ve now owned my C43 AMG 4Matic for a year. Overall, I’m happy; yet, it’s not been a perfect experience by any means. I’ll start with the “bad.” It spent nearly three weeks at the dealership to fix a severe oil leak at 2k miles (Leaks =?more appropriate) The oil pan wasn’t properly sealed at the factory, and in two places the line to the turbo leaked. That was frustrating, if not unsettling. Despite being dangerously low on oil, the notification msg only came on late into the problem. I’ve also had to have the passenger wiper motor replaced. Cosmetically, the panel between the moonroof and the windshield has a paint defect of some kind that makes it look like it’s been parked in the sun for a few decades. No amount of polishing/buffing has helped. It’s just the one panel though, and while I’ve not pushed the issue, technically MBUSA’s warranty coverage excludes this item. The infofrustration system is just stupid as hell. I don’t even attempt to enter GPS destinations anymore—luckily the Mercedes Me app is simple, fast, intuitive, and can send your destination info to your car with zero fuss. MB uses a subscription model for a lot of its connectivity functions, and the price is way too high for what you get. (Dear Mercedes—I just paid $67k for your vehicle. Can ya toss me a bone and just comp the subscription for more than a few months initial trial period? No? Okay.) The ride is Jeep Wrangler bad. I’ll never get over this one- I realize it’s a sports-ish car. But c’mon, there’s a reason ppl buy Mercedes vehicles, and it’s not to be jolted to the point presenting symptoms of shaken baby syndrome. Also, the steering-while predictable and adequate—provides a numb and non-communicative driving experience Other gripes: silly shifter, tiny trunk, backup camera distortion, useless infotainment interface. Abysmal dealer experience. Did I mention the ride? PROS: And there are a lot— BEAUTY Aesthetically, the design inside and out of this car is magnificent. It’s breathtaking at times, even. It’s faster than a lie from the president’s mouth—but only in the AMG version. The sport exhaust option is a superfluous and completely unnecessary, expensive option that defies logic, but I’d never want to drive one without it. When you get pst the turbo lag initially and start going at jail-worthy velocity —tap the upshift paddle and instantly it shoots the car forward and with a “POP!” You’ll swear a bullet fired right out of the tailpipe, grinning ear to ear the entire few seconds you have until you either run over the car ahead of you or Mr. PoPo hears what he swears is a shootout and pulls ya over. Would I buy the same car again? Absolutely.
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Hair a blowing in my C43 Cab
Utah Ryan, 08/17/2018
updated 03/06/2019
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Beautiful car. Very good power for a v6. Convertible is so much fun. Like most the trunks are smaller. A owned a 2015 C400 so the engine is similar along with most interior and body aspects. The upgraded exaust is a must. Snap crackle and pop. In Sports plus the gas mileage is poor. I paid close to 80k with all the options. Thought about the 63s cab but the all wheel drive was a draw in case I need to drive in weather and especially snow.
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Exceptional
MR P. , 02/15/2022
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Stellar build, and styling is superb; both interior wise as well as exterior (I get a ton of compliments from people and valet all the time). The ride is not the smoothest but you adjust with time. It’s sport feature and sport + mode are great! I primarily use Sport mode even with day to day driving. Acceleration is flawless, horsepower is wonderful. The infotainment system can use a serious overall which is has for never model years. It’s it not as intuitive as say BMW even for a 2018 model. Cornering, braking and the vehicles self leveling headlights and surround camera and auto parking feature are simply one of a kind features that I wish every car maker would implement. Overall, one of the greatest vehicles I’ve owned to date. And, the vehicle has treated me incredibly well by not having me in and out of the shop for maintenance.
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I own a C43 AMG 2018 since 6 years now
Bidisam Canada, 01/24/2024
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Yup, I had a 325i BMW for 7 years then I got a C300 after ! I hated it then I changed to a C43, it is day and night, no comparison. C300 is a classy car, the C43 is a beast with the same classness ! I hate the tires, changed the mag set 3 times ! always cracking but mechanic A1, at least for me. my problem now is whats next !!
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A Keeper
Lady, 11/20/2021
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It drives well, will Always be a stylish model, a fast and comfortable ride.
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