Used 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1999 C43 AMG, so we've included reviews for other years of the C43 AMG since its last redesign.
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.
A True Q-Ship
Jeremy, 10/10/2007
1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG C43 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the most interesting and characterful car I have ever owned, and they are becoming very affordable now - and so much more interesting (and rare) than the M3 competition. The formula of light body-shell and big engine gives great performance (160 mph, 0-60 in 5.5) and excellent economy (I get 24 mpg average). The body is stiff, the mechanicals are unstressed, it's very comfortable in supportive seats, and the AMG feature-set is very attractive. Dealers are expensive but parts are very available and affordable on the web. And the C43s have it all over the later supercharged C32s mechanically; why do you think AMG went back to the big engine C55/C63? I plan to keep it for a long time
Vault On Wheels
Larry, 03/25/2006
1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG C43 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my 1999 for 3 years and really enjoy it. The suspension is a bit firm for Wisconsin frost heave streets but that is my only complaint. I love the exhaust note and the power. I had the engine management computer reworked to eliminate the stumble under full power shifting. That was money well spent. I have also put after market wheels on it and feel that has improved the appearance. This is my first MB and I will own others. True class has no year of manufacture.
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.
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