Used 1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Consumer Reviews
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Great fun, lotsa maintenance
GTanner, 12/13/2002
1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG C43 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This beast is a blast. 308HP, 0-60 in 5.8, & almost .9 Gs in the skidpad means nothing until you've had it through mtn curves or on the open rd. 130 feels like 60. Had the car for a yr and in the shop monthly. Small things usually. But, when it rains real hard and water pours in through the AC/heating vents shorting out motors & sensors, leaving 3" of standing water in the floorboard,, costing $7K it's time for something more reasonable. Don't know what it is with German cars. Great fun to drive but totally unreliable. If you have the time and $ to keep taking this car to the dealer, by all means, indulge yourself. I probably would.
The German Beast from AMG
David Carriger, 08/30/2005
1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG C43 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Unbelievable car - not bad off the line but when rolling on the highway , wow! The torque is unbelievable , 50mph to 70mph is like 3 seconds.You can get in or out of any kind of trouble you want with this vehicle.It is imperative that you stay up on the maintenance of this lady.
Great car if you can find the right fuel
Peter, 09/01/2007
1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG C43 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car loses significant power with California RFG II gasoline. Avoid this car if you can't get other fuel. That said, when I can get federal RFG fuel or non-RFG fuel, the car's engine is hampered only by the lame transmission. This car is one of the last (and best) "old school" Mercedes out there. On the used market this car is bargain priced, but I hope you have a skilled and low-cost mechanic to work on it. I lost the transmission at 60k miles ($6000) and the crank shaft rotation sensor at 80k (not expensive, but left me stranded). Avoid this car if you are going to get service at a Mercedes dealer.
Highway wundercar
Vnend, 11/12/2008
1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG C43 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ample HP and torque, good gas milage (26MPH highway new, 24.5 now) and a solid engine. After 165K miles and 10 yrs I still love this car. Replaced 2 wheels due to potholes, the front bumper loves to snag things and the stock toe setting cups the tires. Minor plastic bits inside have worked loose, but the interior is still quiet. Once the sunroof decided to start opening itself. Lower control arms up front do wear out, but that might be my driving. The gas gauge sensor in the tank would stick occasionally, but hasn't in over a year now. Using 1 quart oil every 1500-1800 miles now, but at 180K miles, that isn't surprising.
c43 bad ass
moedigga, 01/21/2003
1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG C43 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is mean and thrives on the highway. Interior gets endless comments. Fun to modify aswell.
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