C43 AMG review is up!

"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
07/09/2019 at 11:13 • Filed to: None

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DISCUSSION (26)

E90M3 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
07/09/2019 at 11:23

I drove a 2015 C450, back before they changed it to the C43 AMG. I think for the money, I’d rather an older C63 AMG.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > E90M3
07/09/2019 at 11:24

iF YoU reAd ThE arTiClE....

You would realize for the money of this exact C43 you could get a * new* C63s haha

E90M3 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
07/09/2019 at 11:26

I did read it, I was also talking about the base price, since I wouldn’t walk into a Mercedes dealer, pick the cheaper car and then option it out the ass.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > E90M3
07/09/2019 at 11:27

Lol yup. You making it to the Dragon Oppo meet?

E90M3 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
07/09/2019 at 11:29

Still not sure on that one yet.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > E90M3
07/09/2019 at 11:31

Looks like SO and I, underSTeer and SO, and ToddinTN and maybe the SO are coming. It’ll be a party.

fintail > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
07/09/2019 at 11:33

They sure load up these things for fleet use . I can’t imagine who would load up a 43 rather than buy a normal 63. This will be a rare car in this spec.

I like the gothic farmhouse background of the Corolla review more than the mcmansion shown here .

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > fintail
07/09/2019 at 11:38

I think we talked about it before , but I want to start taking prop bets on the G. How much gas it uses, how many comments I get in t he National Park, and of course how much $ in options is being tacked on.

bob and john > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
07/09/2019 at 11:42

yes, all of you come. also book your hotel rooms already, Jordan is w o rried about it now :D. the discount is only for so long.

bob and john > E90M3
07/09/2019 at 11:42

do it. come meet me. I promise to provide entertainment :D

fintail > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
07/09/2019 at 11:43

I’ll guess a 13-14 mpg average, maybe 2 0K in options (deluxe exclusive interior is more than 10K alone, but there aren’t a ton of options otherwise ).

You’ll get more stares or blank looks than comments, but gas stations and stores might have people getting a word in.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > fintail
07/09/2019 at 11:47

After building one I think you’re right. Unless they add one of the ugly $6500 colors there are not a ton of options you can add to them.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > bob and john
07/09/2019 at 11:48

Todd and I talked about it on Sunday before our drive. The wife just found out she can go like Saturday.

fintail > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
07/09/2019 at 12:06

It’s funny how such an MSRP can still have an upcharge for colors. I see “solarbeam” is gone, at least for the G550. I’d probably choose a blue.

I wouldn’t go for any of the AMG stuff, although I might choose a fancy interior.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > fintail
07/09/2019 at 12:08

Merc always seems to love sending the best of the best interiors for press cars.

fintail > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
07/09/2019 at 12:25

I’ve seen a light colored wood, kind of like bamboo, that looks nice. Blue with a light interior, that’s how I’d build mine. Just need to find that spare 150K to fund it :)

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > bob and john
07/09/2019 at 12:41

I’m just being lazy but I will be booking mine Friday probably

RedPir8Roberts > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
07/09/2019 at 12:46

A pic or two of the interior would be nice since you’re talking about it. But a nice honest review. Love the color. It looks like the CLA’s better looking brother (the CLA to me is a bit too hunchbacked, for a sedan anyway).

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > RedPir8Roberts
07/09/2019 at 13:34

I totally forgot to take pictures of it. When you have the car for a week you ironically forget what you have done. I was thinking of that but have not had time. I did a quick video of it but thats on my camera.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > E90M3
07/09/2019 at 14:14

Yes. But if you want AWD, then you don't get the 63. I'm not agreeing with how this stuff is priced though. However, a simple tune on the 43 gets you up around 450hp IIRC.

E90M3 > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
07/09/2019 at 14:27

Does the tune void the warranty?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > E90M3
07/09/2019 at 14:28

Yeah.

E90M3 > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
07/09/2019 at 14:28

Then I’ll take the V8 C63.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > E90M3
07/09/2019 at 14:31

I get it. Personally I’d go for the 43. Cheaper to own (brakes and tires) and AWD is important to me. I also wouldn’t worry about the warranty. The engine is pretty stout. If I lived in the south and never drove in snow, 63 all the way.

E90M3 > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
07/09/2019 at 14:39

I do live in the south, so I don’t really have a need for AWD. If it snows, everything shuts down.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > E90M3
07/09/2019 at 15:13

I get into the snow a lot in the winter. It doesn't usually snow in town here, but the mountains are close. And I have 4 snowboards, so.... Yeah.