Thread: C43 AMG, hmmmm?

I'm looking to take my first step into the world of luxury vehicles, tho a cheap, 10+ year old car is a small step indeed. I've been reading a lot about these recently but I'm still lacking personal testimony. Have any of you had these? Definitely have a few questions before I make the purchase.

I'm not 100% decided on the C43 but it seems to be the most bang for my buck as far as older model AMGs are concerned. If you guys have recommendations on other, similarly priced, AMG models I'd welcome that input as well

I wouldn't buy anything cheap, luxury and 10+ years old. You're only asking for problems. Even if you can do all the work on the car yourself, parts are still crazy expensive and it's never the small stuff that goes bad with those cars. You're going to be shelling out a grand here and there on a regular basis.

I would walk personally, unless you know of one that's coming up for sale that was owned by a rich old lady who passed away and only drove it to church on sunday.

What's your budget?

The only thing major about the C43 is that they all shell the tranny around 70k.

Check this car out, it was a 1 owner before the guy who owns it bought it, full service history at MB dealer, I have seen the car, very very clean.

1996 Mercedes AMG C36

I'd say ballpark $10k. I'm also thinking of maybe putting my Yamaha up for trade and \ throwing some cash on top. Just depends on the car and the seller I suppose.

Originally Posted by ZAMIRZ

I wouldn't buy anything cheap, luxury and 10+ years old. You're only asking for problems. Even if you can do all the work on the car yourself, parts are still crazy expensive and it's never the small stuff that goes bad with those cars. You're going to be shelling out a grand here and there on a regular basis.

I would walk personally, unless you know of one that's coming up for sale that was owned by a rich old lady who passed away and only drove it to church on sunday.

Good point. I guess I'm hoping to stumble across one that's mint. I seem to have decent luck with stuff like this.

Originally Posted by BryanW203

The only thing major about the C43 is that they all shell the tranny around 70k.

Check this car out, it was a 1 owner before the guy who owns it bought it, full service history at MB dealer, I have seen the car, very very clean.

1996 Mercedes AMG C36

Thanks for that tip, I don't think I've seen one under 70k miles. Are the trannys for these outrageous? That is super clean, I'm really leaning towards a V8 tho.

Originally Posted by Nicholass Balls

Good point. I guess I'm hoping to stumble across one that's mint. I seem to have decent luck with stuff like this.





Thanks for that tip, I don't think I've seen one under 70k miles. Are the trannys for these outrageous? That is super clean, I'm really leaning towards a V8 tho.

A new tranny from MB will run about $7k with new torque converter.

Ouch, about the same value as the car haha.

Originally Posted by Nicholass Balls

Ouch, about the same value as the car haha.

Yep, but they are a fun car. Sleeper.

That's what attracted me to them. The interior is very nice as well.