I only last week bought aC43 wagon. Not driven it much as sorting some bit first. Leaking rocker cover gaskets seems they suffer with this. A d detailing it inc a 2 stage machine polish. Mine is metallic blue with black leather my central console dash and door caps are black carbon look. Bose stereo, Sunroof. I really like it. Think I still prefer my W126 500 sel. But time will tell.
I had 2 1998s & both needed transmissions replaced. Didn’t matter with the maintenance. I gave the silver one with 2 tone interior as a present & kept the other that’s Obsidian Black with black interior. I put E55 engine plus under pulleys & ECU tune. I put close to 300K miles on it until I sold it. I sob when I see pictures of it. I miss the C43s.
I know a guy who's had one since I can remember....it's mint and he drives it like a normal car. He knows what it's worth and not one kid has ever messed with this car. I like to think its out of respect for the car but I know it's because the owner it 19st and 10%>
I've got a c36 and c43, love the 3.6 as that was a true AMG engine before Mercedes took over AMG and I feel it has a better AMG kit/appearance and just as fast. I'm Breaking a C36 AMG at the mo which is going in my W124. It's an addiction oh and I've got the ultra rare W210 3.6 AMG. Awesome video thou bro, might start doing the same
Hello, I agree. I had a chance to acquire a C36, but something dragged me towards the C43 AMG. I agree with you 100%. The C36 has a better AMG kit, and it looks nicer aesthetically. The W210 3.6 AMG is special. Looking forwards to your video 😊
I love mine. The 5.0 0-60 is believable. I saw another W202 comparison that clocked it at 5.2. I had a 91 MR Turbo that was usually tested in the low 6's, and a 99 M3 that was usually mid to high 5's. This car definitely feels faster than both. Mine is silver and on some forums people call the silver C43s the "silver bullet" because they believe the silver ones are faster. I swear this car has two ECU modes. Most of the time it feels the same. But every so often it seems to flip to another mode where it is noticeably faster. Independent of atmospheric conditions. Not sure if it is my perception or what.
Hello Chris, You described it so well. I agree with you 110%. I drove my car 2 days ago, and o boy it felt so much faster. I don’t know if you have noticed it with your car, but my car is much faster at night.. lol.... My friends think I am crazy.
I can also attest to this, I have a 1999 C43. I believe there are two modes with the ECU, one for spirited driving and the other for more slow driving. I would assume it would detect this based on how you push the pedal.
The facelift W202s with the 5-speed automatic have a "learning" gearbox as far as I know. Depending on how you drive it it will shift earlier, rev higher and so on. So when you push it hard for some time it might adapt to your driving style.
@@noahh914 Thanks for your input. Yeah I think it does that but what we are discussing is the output of the engine. Which of course the transmission behavior could affect the feeling of. I don't know if you have one but per the above comments there really does seem to be a "hidden" ECU program.
Keep it! Don't let it go.. I have a 99 Blk one. Had it for about 4 yrs now..170K miles on her, I put a trans from a CLK55 in her.. She's back on the road after sitting for almost a year.. Amazing car. I absolutely love it. Can't get rid of her. 💯💪🏼
I have found 1 in BC with 148,000 its a canadian spec car with the 2 tone silver & black seats. I am a Mercedes Tech and have been looking for a C280 Sport 2000 model year. This came up and I can't let it go!
Eric, you can’t go wrong with a Mercedes C43 AMG. I owned a lot of Mercedes, and the C43 is something else. It is so raw, and just a pleasure to drive. I just can’t define how much I love this car. 😊
For old classic Mercedes where could you get the replacement part? For example I could not get the oem mono wiper assembly for 1991 300 E w124. Greatly appreciate if you can help
Hello @rdd5990 ,usually my MB mechanic sources all the parts for me. But you can join W124 forum, and you might come across a member who is selling a oem wiper assembly. Or visit a local junk yard. Here in Vancouver we have Ace German Used Parts LTD he usually has hard to find parts. Maybe you can give him a call. I hope it helps 🙏🏽
Hello Daniel, Finding a good example is really hard. Maybe you can find second best. There is a fellow who is selling his C43 in Vegas. If you would like I can introduce you to him. Thank you
I only last week bought aC43 wagon.
Not driven it much as sorting some bit first.
Leaking rocker cover gaskets seems they suffer with this.
A d detailing it inc a 2 stage machine polish.
Mine is metallic blue with black leather my central console dash and door caps are black carbon look. Bose stereo, Sunroof. I really like it. Think I still prefer my W126 500 sel. But time will tell.
Great video of AMG C43. I also have a 1999 model, Brilliant Silver with Blk/Silver interior. 75K miles. Great cars, eh??
Awesome bro
Got to know such interesting facts about the car thanks
Another excellent video thank you!
I had 2 1998s & both needed transmissions replaced. Didn’t matter with the maintenance. I gave the silver one with 2 tone interior as a present & kept the other that’s Obsidian Black with black interior. I put E55 engine plus under pulleys & ECU tune. I put close to 300K miles on it until I sold it. I sob when I see pictures of it. I miss the C43s.
How hard was the e55 swap I’m 15 currently restoring mine and want to do one in the future
Love your video. Your attention to detail is really excellent. This is for car enthusiasts!!
I know a guy who's had one since I can remember....it's mint and he drives it like a normal car. He knows what it's worth and not one kid has ever messed with this car.
I like to think its out of respect for the car but I know it's because the owner it 19st and 10%>
I've got a c36 and c43, love the 3.6 as that was a true AMG engine before Mercedes took over AMG and I feel it has a better AMG kit/appearance and just as fast. I'm Breaking a C36 AMG at the mo which is going in my W124. It's an addiction oh and I've got the ultra rare W210 3.6 AMG.
Awesome video thou bro, might start doing the same
Hello,
I agree. I had a chance to acquire a C36, but something dragged me towards the C43 AMG. I agree with you 100%. The C36 has a better AMG kit, and it looks nicer aesthetically.
The W210 3.6 AMG is special.
Looking forwards to your video 😊
I love mine. The 5.0 0-60 is believable. I saw another W202 comparison that clocked it at 5.2. I had a 91 MR Turbo that was usually tested in the low 6's, and a 99 M3 that was usually mid to high 5's. This car definitely feels faster than both. Mine is silver and on some forums people call the silver C43s the "silver bullet" because they believe the silver ones are faster. I swear this car has two ECU modes. Most of the time it feels the same. But every so often it seems to flip to another mode where it is noticeably faster. Independent of atmospheric conditions. Not sure if it is my perception or what.
Hello Chris,
You described it so well. I agree with you 110%. I drove my car 2 days ago, and o boy it felt so much faster. I don’t know if you have noticed it with your car, but my car is much faster at night.. lol.... My friends think I am crazy.
I can also attest to this, I have a 1999 C43. I believe there are two modes with the ECU, one for spirited driving and the other for more slow driving. I would assume it would detect this based on how you push the pedal.
The facelift W202s with the 5-speed automatic have a "learning" gearbox as far as I know. Depending on how you drive it it will shift earlier, rev higher and so on. So when you push it hard for some time it might adapt to your driving style.
@@noahh914 Thanks for your input. Yeah I think it does that but what we are discussing is the output of the engine. Which of course the transmission behavior could affect the feeling of. I don't know if you have one but per the above comments there really does seem to be a "hidden" ECU program.
Lol I own the 1998 c43, it has 290k miles on it and I got her in the shop right now but definitely some decent power for the age.
pro trick: watch series on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies recently.
@Trevor Ares yup, have been using flixzone} for since december myself :D
313k miles on my 99 C43!
Mine’s got about 128k miles. Love it
I have a 2000 model year in burgundy. Only 25 imported into the US that year and only 1 in burgundy.
Keep it! Don't let it go.. I have a 99 Blk one. Had it for about 4 yrs now..170K miles on her, I put a trans from a CLK55 in her.. She's back on the road after sitting for almost a year.. Amazing car. I absolutely love it. Can't get rid of her. 💯💪🏼
Wow amazing..
I have found 1 in BC with 148,000 its a canadian spec car with the 2 tone silver & black seats.
I am a Mercedes Tech and have been looking for a C280 Sport 2000 model year. This came up and I can't let it go!
Eric, you can’t go wrong with a Mercedes C43 AMG. I owned a lot of Mercedes, and the C43 is something else. It is so raw, and just a pleasure to drive. I just can’t define how much I love this car. 😊
A car is made to be driven I’m going to buy one and drive the hell out of it. and put miles on it
Nicely done brother! Looking forward to more vids!
Thank you brother! 🙏🏽
For old classic Mercedes where could you get the replacement part? For example I could not get the oem mono wiper assembly for 1991 300 E w124. Greatly appreciate if you can help
Hello @rdd5990 ,usually my MB mechanic sources all the parts for me. But you can join W124 forum, and you might come across a member who is selling a oem wiper assembly. Or visit a local junk yard. Here in Vancouver we have Ace German Used Parts LTD he usually has hard to find parts. Maybe you can give him a call.
I hope it helps 🙏🏽
I am the owner of a MB C43 AMG, 1999 with 84k km in amazing condition. An excellent car.
Wow! That’s awesome. They are excellent indeed 😊
Keep the kms off of it! They are shooting up in value now!
@@kbcarroll I agree. I have been driving mine quite a lot 😅
@@kbcarrollwhy preserve it for the next guy? When you can enjoy it and have good memories with it 🖤
@@JTorrance237 sell this one and buy one with a bunch of miles on it. That's what I did. Mine has over 300k miles so I don't worry about its value.
Love the video my brother 💯 learned so much about "pocket 🚀 "
Cant wait to see moreeeee
I really like this car’s specifications.
Id love to find one of those
Best c43 AMG video I ever watched. Please how do I get one
Hello Daniel,
Finding a good example is really hard. Maybe you can find second best. There is a fellow who is selling his C43 in Vegas. If you would like I can introduce you to him.
Thank you
Nice video! 👏
Thank you! 🙏🏽
@@baqadoesauto9219 You're welcome! 😉👍
*New subscriber* by the way!
@@Kev27RS Lol.. thanks 🤩
@@baqadoesauto9219 🙂✌
Love it
Thanks man! 🙏🏽
Really nice video, I have a C55 with manual swap and ML55 on my channel. I am on the hunt for either a C36 or a C43 currently.
160k mile one sold for 8k in USA last month buy the high miles one👍🏻
Impressive!
That's a $30k car right now.
i sell mine 15 000euros full mercedes service
I am owner of this great car! But with om606 diesel engine💪💪💪🏎🏎🏎😉 its really amazing car
That’s awesome 😎
How do I get one of this baby please.
we can also buy an old w202 with 2.5 OM605 Turbo Diesel engine and make it 400 horse-power
So its at 202 likes , how mad would you he if i took it to 203
I wouldn’t be mad bud lol 😂