Visit shop.mycarly.com for more information. you can also take a c280's manual gearbox and put it into a c36... theres a guy over at club202 whos managed to do so. An MBZ dealer can't even tell its been changed. i don't believe the c43's engine is handbuilt, but i know for sure that the c36's engine is. This was hooked up to a five-speed torque-converter.
A C36 or C43 AMG can be yours for less than you might think… Words Dan Furr. This was hooked up to a five-speed torque-converter transmission, so while there were chassis changes and a subtle bodykit, AMG maintained its position by providing a more mature, comfortable offering, albeit with a tyre-shredding wild side.
I Own a 1995 C36 and i love it to bits, but after driving the 43 AMG that i could have bought from the same guy i got my 36 from i am a bit regretful for not doing so. MBZ makes a C43 euro spring and shock set that fixes the problem and its all factory. Real advice for Mercedes-AMG C43 car buyers including reviews, news, price, specifications, galleries and videos. We are also your information hub for parking, road tax, car insurance and car loan, car audio, car performance parts, car discussion, motor insurance, car grooming, car rental, vehicle insurance, car insurance quotation, car accessories, car workshop, & car sticker, tuning, stance and Cars Clubs, Registering to this website, you accept our, You are now being logged in using your Facebook credentials, Rebuilt 1968 Porsche 911 S Targa Soft Back Window - 2-litre flat-six was enlarged to 2.4-litre and 190bhp, Modified by F7LTHY Fabrication 1000bhp Mercedes-Benz 190E W201, Buying Guide Mercedes-Benz SL600 / SL500 / SL320 / SL280 / SL300 - R129, 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL V126 Carat Cullinan, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Automatic W109 and 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Manual W108, C123 celebration Pillarless perfection Mercedes-Benz 123-series Coupe, Man & machine - Edward Hall and his 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL V126 Carat Cullinan, A special space to move into - Mercedes-Benz 300TE S124, Buying Guide Mercedes-Benz 190E 16v Cosworth W201, Tim Dunne splashed out on an 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG R230 after years spent driving down-to-earth diesels.
Leather repair work has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, meaning nicks and tears previously requiring a retrim can now be restored to a high standard without attracting massive cost. Please. Whether you’re after a C36 or C43 AMG, you’d better act fast; prices are on the rise for what are proving to be appreciating modern classics. Providing maintenance is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instruction, and if recommended servicing intervals are observed, the car’s V8 should provide hassle-free motoring. Photography John Colley. Additionally, horror stories of unrepairable gearboxes and rotting panels encouraged many would-be buyers to give the C36 and W46 a wide berth. There may be a perfectly plausible explanation for differences spotted, but consider the possibility the AMG you’re looking at has suffered accident damage. I think the C55 is far superior, though, and prices are in the same bracket: they’ve nearly done their depreciation. Also consider a C55. A good C43 is now an appreciating asset, but if I were to advise on what to look for I’d have to brainstorm on about four pages of A4! I’ve toyed with the idea of an E63 biturbo, but I know it wouldn’t make me smile as much as the C63. Check the condition of oil and coolant to ensure there hasn’t been contamination of one into the other. Enter the W202 in question’s details into the DVLA’s online vehicle enquiry service. Anyhow, OT- there is a bit of difference between character between the c36 and the 43- the 43 is a more powerful car, slightly more refined and still makes great noises. There should be nothing to worry about, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.
The same is true of the steering damper, which may be past its best, but can be replaced cheaply and will transform the feel of the car for the better.
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In short, whereas the C36 was a C280 dismantled and rebuilt in AMG trim, the C43 was purpose-built on the Mercedes production line. As for the black circles, a wide range of tyres to suit all budgets and driving environments are available from Nankang, Falken, Yokohama and Toyo, but we stress this isn’t an area where you should be stingy. It’s an engine with twin-plug ignition, so factor that into servicing costs. by: Will Beaumont. If in doubt, have a full inspection carried out by a marque specialist. They are completely different cars in every way.
Consider the cost on top of new tyres before parting with your hard-earned dosh. All rights reserved.evo™ is a registered trade mark. The C43 is equipped with a 4.3-litre V8. EBC Brakes, for example, offers OEM-spec rear discs with a set of brake pads in its fast-road Yellowstuff compound for a shade over £200 including VAT. As such, materials used weren’t as well respected as they once were, a condition evidenced by the rusty wing bottoms commonly associated with Mercedes cars of this age. If he does many will banned i guess.
What happened over at mbworld??? ‘I’ve owned a C43 in the past and currently have a C63 wagon, but I’ve also driven quite a few C55s [Terry runs Wayne Gates Mercedes-Benz Servicing – visit mercservicing.co.uk]. While your web browser is open, pop along to mycarcheck.com and invest a couple of quid in an online vehicle history check. With 6208cc and 451bhp (or 480bhp in Performance Pack versions), not to mention a far sharper chassis, the C63 will be remembered in future as a classic ‘small’ muscle-saloon. I'm curious now. An estate was offered to broaden the model’s appeal. The C43 AMG was launched for the 1998 model year. MY2000's had a different shifter but other wise all years were the same. It’s a naturally aspirated six-cylinder lump producing almost 280bhp and 284lb/ft torque, but because C36 engines were hand-assembled, there’s a degree of variation between cars, with some registering closer to 290bhp when tested! It used to be the case discs and pads were horrendously expensive, but a number of aftermarket manufacturers have satisfied owners with reasonably priced, high-quality parts. Audi S4 v Mercedes-AMG C43 - Which is the better sports saloon? In fact, by the end of C43 AMG production, the estate was so popular it accounted for more than twenty percent of all C43 AMGs built!
The result was now 0 to 60 in something like 5.7 seconds, which is still pretty quick by today’s standards. Check panel gaps and variations in colour. The car looked great, performed brilliantly and shifted plenty of units, but this is an AMG we’re talking about – displacement and cylinder count wasn’t going to stay static for long! Here’s a selection of what we found advertised online: Silver paintwork, 150k miles, black leather in excellent condition, long MOT, all handbooks and service book present, bodywork in great shape, rear spoiler, wheels painted black £5,750, Silver paintwork, 50k miles, left-hand drive, full main dealer service history, updated gearbox software, reverse camera, new tyres, refurbished wheels £11,995, Green paintwork, 99k miles, immaculate throughout, full MOT and service history, cherished car in an unusual colour £14,990, Examine carpets, door cards, side panels and front foot wells for signs of water ingress, Dan SD Furr - Stanced and classic cars blog, By accepting you will be accessing a service provided by a third-party external to https://drive-my.com/, Drive-My.COM MEDIA EN/UK based is United Kingdom’s top cars/retro/classic/modern/tuning/moto/commercial news, test drive, classic cars and classifieds. This can be an expensive job, so check the condition of the snakes sending information to the electronic brain of the car you’re looking at. It’s free to use and will result in an MOT history (including all passes, fails and advisories) as far back as electronic records are stored. If the tyres on what you hope will be your new car are past their best, look to see if there’s uneven wear on the inside edges. In 2011 the C63 appeared, and this time AMG met its rivals head-on, introducing the extraordinary M156 V8 – the fi rst V8 it had designed from scratch. Tiptronic shifting was provided, and gearbox ECU software was updated to provide smoother shifting and better overall performance encouraging a longer service life. Ball joints, wishbone bushes and drop links can all fail over time.
The only fix is new glass.
Ensure all fluids and filters have been changed in accordance with the manufacturer’s wishes. Look also for rust around the jacking points on C43s. Some classic dealers are trying to get crazy prices, but the majority of those are on sale-or-return. They do suffer from corrosion – this was Mercedes’ bad era.