I have owned a 1999 C43 for 10 years, have 94,000 miles on it. I had a 1992 Porsche-built MB 500 E before that. I have owned many very high performance cars (1973 Datsun 240Z re-manufactured into a Scarab, 1954 Austin Healy with a 350 Chevy etc. and this one is my favorite. It is a a comfortable, reliable, solid, fast, functional sleeper. It is known locally as my truck, since I use it …

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1funv8, 03/03/2004

1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG C43 4dr Sedan

I wanted a car that my wife could drive to work daily and that I could take out and still feel young after I get out of the company car (1997 Olds 88) What a gem! It's free. This is one of my top three most favorite cars I've owned out of 53 and still buying. Everey time I get in this car about 40 MPH I stomp on it and it sounds brings a smile to my face :-). I might …

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Jeremy, 02/27/2007

1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG C43 4dr Sedan

The C43 is a true sleeper. A lightweight body, anonymous and quiet design, with a stonking engine and massive (E55) brakes. The combo gives excellent performance and very acceptable fuel economy (24 mpg). It has brought me through filthy weather such that I have many times thanked the car as I have walked into the house from the garage (don't tell my friends about this...). It's the last …

Top of the line. True muscle

eczachly, 10/11/2005

1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG C43 4dr Sedan

This was my dream car in 1999, very fast, sophisticated and stealthy! Fast forward to 2005 and its time to buy a new car. I was looking at the Volvo S60R, until a conversation with my wife arose. I told her I liked the Volvo R because it reminded me so much of the Benz C43 I drove back in 99'. She turned to me and said "if you keep comparing cars to the 99'Mercedes C43, why don't you …

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1999 C43 AMG Highlights

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$206/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive

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