Should You Buy The OLD C43 AMG Or The NEW C43 AMG?

[@DrivesbyZH]

Would you save the £10k or so and go for the old one or would you go straight for the facelift?

[@peterrvuong1036]

Facelift one has new turbos to get the extra 30hp

[@cd21dc1]

Literally my exact problem right now

[@pfeamg9658]

I’d get the facelift!

[@DrivesbyZH]

Thanks for the correction! No change in real performance though still

[@antonrowe7186]

I was considering getting a new one but because I do super high mileage by the time I'm ready to part with it it's going to be well used, I'll probably keep it for 5/6 years, hopefully it'll be at least £10k cheaper and I've got a pt ex to wave at MB so I'm hoping £25k + for a used one owner this model being the last in the V6 will likely not depreciate too quickly,,, where did you get your grill installed

[@nib95]

I bought the 2018 model last year for £8-£10k less than the 6 month newer facelift model, it was well optioned with Premium Plus, Performance Exhaust plus other extras, and with only 15k miles on the clock. I fit on it the OEM Matt Black 2019 Wheels and the OEM facelift 2019 quad exhausts (easy straight swaps) for roughly £2.5k (plus the Panamericana grill too), so it looks near enough the same as the 2019 facelift model minus the front valances (I prefer the ones on the pre-facelift anyway). Best thing is I sold my old wheels for £1.5k, so the upgrades actually only cost me around £1k in total. All in all, going for the older model (only 6 months older) saved me several thousand pounds, and really the only thing I'm missing is the nicer steering wheel and UI (not worth anywhere close to £7k to £8k extra imo), but on the plus side the pre-facelift model does have slightly louder, more aggressive sounding upshifts and downshifts, and believe it or not, higher low end torque too. A lot of people don't realise the extra 30bhp on the facelift is to somewhat compensate for the new OPF filters, which is why you'll notice both the facelift and pre-facelift actually get the same 0-60mph and quarter mile times, and why the pre-facelift actually tunes better than the facelift (gets better performance gains from remaps and chips). Hell, the best I've had from Draggy for my stock engine 2018 C43 is 0-60 in 4.1s (on new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires), which is ever so slightly quicker than ABAUTO's 2019 models 4.2s. So for me the facelift at the current price discrepancy, simply wasn't worth the difference. In the end I put the extra money towards other investments, which seemed more worthwhile, plus savings towards buying an E63S next lol. There is one potential advantage to the new facelift that I don't see mentioned much however, and that is that in Sport+, it doesn't jerk or bunny hop quite as easily or as much at low speeds as the pre-facelift model can. This is because they've reduced the torque output and gearing ever so slightly on the facelift for a smoother more comfortable low end Sport+ power delivery, but it does mean you don't always get the exact same visceral bite or kick back punch as with the pre-facelift model. Which of the torque curves you prefer will ultimately be subjective, and there's very little in it.

[@DrivesbyZH]

Appreciate the attention to detail in this post! And I agree, if you’ve near matched it the facelift for so much less money then definitely worth the saving overall

[@maXXik1337]

Hello sir. Do i understand it correctly, that it is easy swap to get those quad pipes on the back for prefacelift.

[@numanr1281]

@nib95 where did you get the oem diffuser and tips from? I have a pre facelift c43 and would like to do the same. Thnx

[@MarkHeller13]

Thanks for your thoughts, very helpful. Just pulled the trigger on a pre-facelift 2018 C43 saloon - I would have liked to stretch to the facelift model, but for me, the premium you have to pay to get there wasn't worth it. I'm happy with the standard look of the older model, in fact I'm going to de-badge mine, as I don't want to attract too much attention. Also, it looks as though M-B stopped fitting the panoramic sunroof on the facelift Premium (not Premium Plus) model, which was essential for me. The main thing I'm disappointed to miss out on is the digital dials, and the new steering wheel - I completely agree with you that this is going to make the older model date much more quickly, but still, I'm very happy with the package as a whole.

[@joelk7424]

Im saving for a 2018 c43. Thankyou for your comment bro

[@MarkHeller13]

@@joelk7424 You're welcome - 1 month in, and the car is great! Good luck with your purchase :)

[@Paul-ii9vu]

Im thinking about getting a 2020 for 48k without the cool speed gauges and toggles on the wheel - but its still a nice wheel. Is this a good deal you think?!

[@Dave-fk5bu]

2017 and 2019 models seem more expensive in Germany. I'm looking at a 2017 model which the garage is asking 43,995 euros and 2019 are ranging from 50-57k but no facelift grills which is strange. Forgot to mention I drive a GLC250 and it has increased in price.

[@isaiahhudson5470]

It’s that god damn engine sound

[@Dave-fk5bu]

@@isaiahhudson5470 You are right 😀

[@thepatientone1127]

When are the new videos coming out Zubair !? I’m having to rewatch your older ones😭

[@cheyz_3474]

Boss where did you get your front grilles ? Did you install them yourself or someone did it for you??

[@hasnaatalii]

what is facelift and pre face life

[@spice3767]

Great vid thanks. What do you think real life mpg is.??

[@Happybiker1980]

Facelift has bigger turbo's, not just a different tune.

[@ericocasio2877]

Did you add the Panamerica grille? That is reserved for the C63 models if im not mistaken

[@DrivesbyZH]

Aftermarket yes

[@sjtanman]

You said you were going to show us but you spent the whole time driving??????

[@MSportsEngineering]

Super helpful. Thanks.

[@davidrickman2510]

How did change the front grill? Looks amazing!!

[@Bernardjoon]

Buy one on ebay they’re around 200$ and swap out

[@PC-of7lw]

I'm in the same position as you. I'm looking to buy used approved from MB. Did you manage to get a reduction off the list price?

[@DrivesbyZH]

There was some reduction in the actual list but not much. However, the list doesn't really mean much when financing, it's all about interest rates, contributions etc - check out some of my other videos where I go more into detail on financials

[@alanchoy9101]

Does c43 pre face lift have exhaust sound generator in the cabin?

[@ipronounceyoudead9408]

New cla/a 45s no doubt about

[@AL-kc4kg]

for everything in current C class to stand out, should just go for C63s instead and it’s has a real hand built AMG engine no more argument between C43 versions

[@shelbyhaiketic4212]

Big argument c43 with just a simple ecu tune is faster than a c63. Add a ecu tune to both cars and the c43 still wins because the c63 will start spinning it’s tires 😂😂😂

[@dizzytv6379]

Where did u get ur grill with badge ?

[@isaiahhudson5470]

How did you change the grill?

[@jackhone8702]

I think id go for pre. at 10k less can probably change the wheel to facelift atleast and I hear some places do infotainment

[@forzafrenzy5351]

Don't know why but for some reason it felt as though you were angry during the time of filming this haha

[@DrivesbyZH]

Oops 😂 had the roof open which I don’t normally do for videos so thought I needed to talk extra loud

[@fayahmad9063]

Even the facelifted one is dated so the pre facelift would be ancient

[@camirocz]

385 hp vs 362 hp. torque remains 384 lb/ft

[@amarket3375]

May be next time try without driving. Its a bad idea from the start and very distracting. Im more worried about you being safe and didnt listen to a word u were saying

[@Drazorig2]

Virtual/digital displays in my opinion look cheap and tacky. Rather have physical analog dials and gauges, just feels and looks much more engaging, rather than staring at a 2D screen.

[@varmastiko2908]

And avoid big bills in the long run...

[@comeonman7423]

For nearly 40k isn’t the new A45s better value?

[@DrivesbyZH]

Try and get one of those for £40k 😩😂 they’re closer to 50 currently!

[@comeonman7423]

Zubair Hoque just checked auto trader the cheapest is 43k, but I do like your c43 more, I’d go for c43

[@DrivesbyZH]

With aero pack and performance exhaust at least? 👀 surprised they’ve gone down as much as that already if so

[@comeonman7423]

Zubair Hoque man it would be a good comparison between your c43 and a45s, still prefer c43! I think the A45s I saw was base spec

[@silviosirianni9260]

upgrade those wheels

[@farhan.882]

i would never buy the pre facelift c43 in a million years... absolutely hated it 😂 it was way too outdated

[@shelbyhaiketic4212]

What about was outdated can u explain ? Not hating just need information because I was in the market for one

[@NickMoodyComedy]

Very good video with interesting points raised. Money was the factor for me so I went for a pre facelift. Looking at modding the exterior with either the pre facelift c63 exhaust tips or post facelift C43AMG exhaust tips. Assume new diffuser would be required. Where in the north west could do this for me as assume Mercedes dealer would be £££££££, thanks in advance Nick. Oh by the way if C43AMG are “your thing” pop along to my channel too please 😊😊

[@justinsalamin7234]

i just both an c43

[@haki3353]

Bought *

[@shotta287]

Get an M340i instead.

[@shelbyhaiketic4212]

C43 tho when both cars have a simple ecu tune. And it’s my the whole point of the bmw to be faster ? Since amg beats it in luxury ?

[@killer2434]

Honestly the c43 is an overall better product