C43 is my first AMG! Bought a 2017 used one three weeks ago.

Yeah I actually test drove the c63 and the c43 back to back several times before deciding to buy the c43 last year. It's not as much about the money but more about the awd system. Off the line to 60mph, the c43 can sometimes beat the c63 due to more traction. I got a eurocharged tune and it's now making about 80hp more than stock and is lighter than the c63. It feels much faster from a launch than a c63 now. I find this a better option since you can always make a car faster but you can't really make a RWD car into an AWD car.

Another great video - thanks again! For me, I purchased my new C43 sedan with switchable exhaust just 2 weeks ago and I haven’t looked back. Agree entirely with your summary and to reinforce: My main reasons / factors were: price (have to draw a line somewhere), power to weight, safety features, quality, style, daily drive and some excitement. For me the C43 won out as it was the ideal ‘goldilocks’ car - it was just right. Ruled many cars out through simple internet searches and then..... Ruled out the Audi S5 quickly: nice car, great performance but too bland. Test drive the BMW 340i and C43 several times and found it hard to decide. BMW with a better drivetrain and better tech (my opinion) but C43 with more prestigious styling inside and out and wow, just a better sound! For me, it was head (BMW) vs hear (C43) and a tough call. Figuring, I couldn’t make a wrong decision, I went with my heart and haven’t looked back. Love the Mercedes and love the way it makes me feel when I drive it. The wife loves the sound too - which surprises me, I thought she was supposed to be the sensible one between us! Perhaps I have rambled a little here, but written to maybe help others in choosing.....

Its my first AMG, I have a 2019, bought it 2 years ago, absolutely fell in love with it the first time I drove it. Great car for money, hands down!

This channel defo helped me make my mind up, I bought a C43 magno grey 68 plate from Mercedes Gatwick 4 weeks ago. Love it, my lads no longer have car barrasment! Learned a few bits too from your vids👍🏻

Thanks for the video. I bought a 2016 C450 with 51,000 miles about 1.5 yrs ago. It has about 72,000 miles now. I've enjoyed the car alot, and it has been mostly reliable so far. But maintenance is quite expensive. The only repair needed so far has been the coolant thermostat stuck open, which cost about $800USD parts and labor. Maintenance has been pads and rotors ($1200US), transmission fluid/filter change ($800US), oil changes of course, and straightening 3 of the rims. It uses about 0.5 quarts of oil every 5000 miles. It costs about $170US per oil change because I buy the LiquiMoly oil and OEM filter, and pay an oil change shop to do the work. I change the oil every 5-6k miles, rather than the 10k mfg suggested interval, but I dont know if thats necessary. The big rims look sweet, but the low profile tires dont protect from pot holes very well. I hate not having a spare, but you would need to have 2 spares and not enough room for that, so I roll the dice.

Excellent review/video, I'm convinced to purchase this car ... first AMG.

purchased a 2017 C43 Convertible in December with performance exhaust roof down valves open = massive grin factor nice videos :)

Really enjoying the increased production of your videos 🔥

This car is exciting. When i take off at the red light, those pops and bangs drive other drivers wild. They love it. 90% of my driving has been in sport+ mode. Does anyone ever drive in comfort mode in this car?

Great video mate. This one sold me on this ride.

Thank you so much. I'm actually in the market to get a c43. It inspired me a lot.

Excellent review ! Well done !

Great Review 🤞

Great video and information, well done 👏

This was a brilliant in-depth review with a personal twist I really enjoyed. All the info was clear and helped me make a decision if this is going t be my next car or not. Thanks

Great Review

the exhaust sounds amazing to me

Love your content!! Keep grinding!

Not gonna lie. This channel helped me with my purchase. I'm now the proud owner of an Audi.... Just kidding! Black with night package estate/wagon. It's great. Keep showing me tips!

Thanks for that review. Now you made me much more sure to purchase this one, when I’ll get a license 😅

another great video :-)

Besides knocking Rod Bearings and knocking the cylinder heads 😂😂

Great video💖

Love this car!

will try to somehow get my hands on a 2019 C63 used someday... and if it fails, I'm relieved to know I can count on the C43 to be an awesome car as well

Im on a C250 2015 Estate at 18. A C43 will definitely be in my hands before i turn 20!

Great vid bro!!

I’m hopefully getting a used 2019 C43 coupe in august! Hope prices would be lower after the new C class generation came out.

Great video, very informative albeit a little bias 😉! Considering lots of different cars for my next car and a C43 is definitely a contender.

I've owned one for almost 2 months now. 2018 with the night package. The car is excellent, don't let any internet troll tell you differently. Test drove Maseratis, Aston Martin, you name it under 100k. This car is a perfect daily driver, and fast enough you dont feel like it'll kill you, but perfect for freeway bypasses

Fantastic review, awesome noise! Seems like an underrated AMG. The prices aren’t too different from an A45 but I prefer this a lot more. Especially since the c43 is based on the C class and has a much newer interior and exterior

I love the color 😍

I have a C43 myself. Love the engine sound. It's plenty of power for the road. Sure a C63 makes a difference on a track but that's it. And the 4Matic just puts the power down.

Nice car, hope i will have an AMG in the future 😊👍

thanks mate!

I have the 2020, I love it! @abauto, random question, what brand are your paddle shifters extensions? I’m looking for recommendations. Thank you.

I also bought the c43 sedan 2019 and its the absolut perfect daily driver!

Just upgraded from my eco boost mustang and WOW it is so amazing *2017 stage 2 upgrades

looking to get the c250d amg all black, aiming for next year!

My dream AMG!!!!!!!!

For my first Mercedes ever I thinking of buying this 2018-2019

I'd go for the C43 Estate , I already own a large Mercedes 4x4 & wouldn't go back to 2 wheel drive Great Video

Weirdly enough my first AMG was a W212 E63 that unfortunately became prohibitively expensive tax-wise here in Belgium, so I had to let it go. :-/ After a few years of other Mercedes, I'm now back with AMG with the C43 and I must say I really love it! After haven driven both, I couldn't really see the C63 warranted its price premium over the C43. With the difference I can buy a W204 C63 for the weekends and have the daily drive C43! :-)

Thanks, i buy now c43 Amg 2016.

4:37 I JUST LOVE IT!!! LOL

The wife has a 2020 cabriolet with every upgrade. Has to be a 2 door to be a consideration. Need the upgraded radio too.

Nice video ! I love my C43 wagon 2019 it's 😍

I bought the 2020 cabriolet…nuff said !

I could not agree more. My first AMG was a 2017 C43 and I haven't looked back, upgrading to a C63S and finally a GT63.

The C43 was my first AMG. Great first car for high performance but I quickly upgraded to a C63 soon after.

do you consider it’s going to be a good second amg? right now im 18 year old and i own a w176 (a45) and im looking to change the car. My option are the c43 2019 mainly because looks like a 2022 car or the bmw m4 2018 just because it’s faster, but i really don’t know what to get.

Just got a c43 december last year, had porsche before, but gotta admit you get more bang for the buck in a mercedes

I have a 2018 c300, wish i spent the extra 5-10k for c43

Been looking at changing up from my C350 for ages. Want to stsy with Mercedes as I have a wicked specialist garage but couldnt see any mercs to go for, so been looking at BMW 340's. This vid may have just changed that. Think ill keep saving and hold on for a c43...!

Been looking at low mileage (20-30kmi) '19 or '20 CLA45 or a C43...some days I go back and forth between them. I do believe I have researched them enough to decide on a C43 (2020) Originally just wanted a 2019 with the optional digital dash but 2020 refreshes even more so I'm probably going to settle on that. Next step is a test drive of both CLA and C models then a decision within the next month or two. Can't wait.

Just curious what you think, I'm looking at buying this 2017 c43 listed for $25600 my research for the past 6 months since I'm coming from an audi s5 v8 I wasn't to sure about something smaller motor wise and the sound from the audi was too shelf untouchable. I'm only selling it because of the insane cost of maintenance all of a sudden. I'm all over my preventative maintenance and meticulous about regular upkeep but literally at the 99,999 mile marker the car just fell apart i don't understand. It was in a shop for 6 months out of its last year no exaggeration. So my question is am I looking at those same issues buying a 2017 with 80k miles? Mechanic looked at it said it looked mechanically sound but so was my audi. Or any quirks about that model that year I should look for? Any words of wisdom are greatly appreciated.

Also, this channel should be your first go to place when you get your first c43. I watched AB auto few days before I picked up mine and found the info valuable. It’s the best all rounder car. I live in Canada and it does superb with winter tires. I’m coming from a wrx and the c43 is the best car I owned so far.

I'd have one of these to replace my old passat r36 if I could afford it. But I'm retired now and I can't. I'm going to try and keep my 08 passat going as long as possible . It's not as quick as merc and doesn't sound quite as good but it'll do.

I thinking of buying a mercedes c43 and and i never drove a german car ( i own a toyota corolla 2014 ) so if you exclude the performance in c43 how different is it in driving wise coming from a toyota . I heard these car are comfortable and fun to drive and handle .

Will have mine 2023....

Averaging 28mpg , Eco Mode and Glide Mode to and from work taking note of optimal downhill glides 👌Sport mode at weekends with the lads on country roads 😏

Love the video. I have a question. Aside from the looks and the leg room, is the E43 similar in performance? And in comfort mode, does it absorb bumps and potholes as good as the C43? From the videos I've seen, the E43 doesnt do a good job - perhaps it has something to do with the wheels or suspension. Keen to hear your feedback. Thanks man

I currently have an E Class and it has plenty of space for the driver. Would I have any issues in the C43? I’m 6’2 -6’3 for reference.

I've driven it, the engine sound is very good. Sounded better than the b58 engines. ( I owned two supras)

Nice video but I have one question.have you ever considered to remap it?thank you in advance for your answer

Agree with all your comments, it's an accurate portrait of the car. However, also worthy of inclusion could be; 9) available as a coupe or saloon - the best of both worlds and 10) very much an ' under the radar' car. Not too shouty and in your face........but still an absolute weapon!

I have a 2020. Great video. Thanks.

Its a nice car. I managed 30 mpg on the M4 going to london in my w204 c63 507 AMG. The only part of this car is made in affalterbach is the engine, its a semi AMG in my opinion, not a pure amg like w203/4/5/6. Plus its got 4 wheel drive, of which takes away the scare factor. I'm not what sort, presumably a proper torsen style diff, hopefully not a haldex system.

0:17 what's that thing on the digital dash? The one where it shows thes the barrier and wheels

was close to getting a c43 for my first benz ended up getting the cls550 4 matic best non amg car

Just bought a ‘23 Cabrio C43 - hopefully a pretty reliable car? How’s the Bermester sound in this car? Nice channel and thanks….

Excellent review as always. My E Class AMG Sport steering wheel is slightly off set to the left, is this normall for Mercedes ? Even after wheel alignment and tracking its still the same.

Hello mate, I have a c43 coupe which I got brand new just under 2 weeks ago, I want to fit the ASR exhaust module, I have seen your video on how to install it and it looks really easy, I'm not mechanically minded but I can do simple things so would you mind sending me a link/contact details of the/a company that stock the the module I'll be really grateful so thanks in advance

Hi! The glc43 amg 2020 with performance exhaust sounds the same as this c43 equipped with the performance exhaust?

Make a video about new c class

im torn between a second hand Audi s5 and a amg43, but im staring to come round to the Mercedes, but ill miss the virtual dash of my TT, family has come along and the rear seats no longer do the job

Hiya mate, picked up my brand spanking new c43 coupe today, can you tell me how to open the bonnet please

Is it worth it to get a 2017 c43 amg with 140,000 kms on it for 30,000 CAD?

E400 coupe owner here 390hp 420tq I’m here to hear ab my engine😈

I'm really struggling between this and the 2016 CLA45 AMG What are your thoughts? For reference I'm biased towards performance and I'm happy to have either tuned.

I bought one last week

C43 vs 340i Which one is better

Doesn’t look like you’ve got yours ceramic coated yet (we spoke about it about a month ago)... just got mine back yesterday and it’s stunning. You should get it done but as ever, do your research on the company that will do it for you as it’s not cheap. Went for Xpel ultimate plus ppf on the front end, mirrors, skirts plus a few other small areas. Gtechniq crystal serum ultra plus 2 x gtechniq exo v4. Not cheap but 9 year warranty. Great videos as ever... keep it up 👍

Does this one have an OPF?

How we know if the car got the AMG performance exhaust pls ?

How did you paint your calipers? what was the method used?

Does the car in the video have the stock exhaust or the optional performance exhaust?

is there any way to make one sound like the performance exhaust with valves open if you don't have the system? don't need it to be quiet

I kind of want an a35 though because of the dash

I’m still hesitating between the CLA45 of 2018 and the C43 of 2019 which is more expensive today :) Im not interested by the new models that don't make a good sound. Best engine is the old C63, CLA45 and C43 before 2020....

How are these out of warranty? Any known issues? I'm looking to buy a 2017 model, so it will be out of warranty next year.

Almost a month and a half with mine. 2020 With luxury seat and exhaust packages. Not my first AMG but they sure have got better and better over the years. It’s a great vehicle! It’s like having many different cars amalgamated to one. From a comfortable grand tourer to a track animal! Things I don’t like: The OEM tyres are RUBBISH. Mine came with Dunlop sport Maxx which were noisy, crabby even in the warm weather and actually broke traction in the wet. All issues goes with the exceptional Michelin Pilot sport 4S. Why oh why didn’t Mercedes put launch control on AMG. Only speculation is they didn’t want the new one with bigger turbos to be faster than C63s with its 4matic system. The infotainment is a bit cumbersome. I guess MBUX didn’t trickle down to AMG models until next year. Apart from that it’s a brilliant car and none of the above was a show stopper (apart from the tyres which you can change) One final note Adam: you can get sub 4 numbers if you do a poor man launch control: sport+ mode. Press and hold accelerator at 2500k for 20-30 seconds till turbos spool up and kick down the accelerator once you remove your foot off the brakes.

Great video. This IS my first AMG, and I"m getting ready to move onto something new. I don't know what to do, Do I trade up for aother C43, or do I make a Move to an S4? Help! LOL

Watched a lot of your videos planning to go for a 2019 pre-facelift 24k on clock for 29 is this a good deal? Planning to sell on after a year adding 10k on clock is this a good idea ?

Sorry - meant to write “head vs heart”

What's maintenance like? If I purchase a used C43 with 40 or 50k miles on it

Ok, but what should you look for when buying used?

It’s a very impressive car but I’d prefer a Jaguar XE-S (380hp)

You can dump a hundred horsepower on these cars with just a retune. I love turbos.