AcuraZine - Acura Enthusiast Community

TL to C43 or 340i Sedan. *Update* Got the C43... Post #49!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-05-2017, 09:52 AM
  #81  
Senior Moderator
 
F23A4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Age: 56
Posts: 17,891
Received 1,662 Likes on 927 Posts
  • Yes, I'm not feeling the iPad mini screen either, but the rest of it looks tight.
F23A4 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-06-2017, 09:05 AM
  #82  
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (5)
 
juniorbean's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The QC
Posts: 28,461
Received 1,760 Likes on 1,046 Posts
Originally Posted by ggesq
I really like everything about the C class, except for the awful after thought of an iPad that they stick in the interior and for that sole reason, I wouldn't consider one.

Nonetheless, congrats OP, she's a beaut.
Originally Posted by F23A4
  • Yes, I'm not feeling the iPad mini screen either, but the rest of it looks tight.
Posted in the ATS thread...

Originally Posted by juniorbean
I have been bashing that thing for a while but we had a C-350 loaner this week and I must say... it works well. It's not as bad as it looks in pictures, nothing is blocked as far as view or access, and it integrates very well with the car's systems. I will have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised...
Originally Posted by Costco
Once you use the "tacked on iPad", you can't go back
Like I said, I used to thrash that thing... but once you use it, you realize it's really well done...
juniorbean is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-06-2017, 10:52 AM
  #83  
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
ggesq's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 12,452
Received 2,181 Likes on 1,210 Posts
Oh I'm sure it works great, I just don't like the way it is just tacked on. Visually speaking, doesn't flow well with the rest of that good looking interior IMHO..
ggesq is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-06-2017, 04:48 PM
  #84  
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (5)
 
juniorbean's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The QC
Posts: 28,461
Received 1,760 Likes on 1,046 Posts
I thought the same as well... but when you're actually in the car, it works. Looks good, flows good, works very well. Pics don't do it justice IMO...
juniorbean is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-07-2017, 10:03 PM
  #85  
AZ O.G NoOldManVetteOwner
 
2K2SilverTL-S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: NJ/NYC
Posts: 2,074
Received 204 Likes on 126 Posts
Congrats my friend. Great looking ride and one hell of a car. I wish I waited until '17 before I bought my "sisters" car (which has now also become mine). The C is a very well built car (build quality is on par with my S-class). The only thing I don't like is the violent jars over pot holes if you have the AMG wheels and don't have the airmatic suspension.

The tablet screen is surprisingly ergonomically perfect as JB talks about.

Best of luck with her dnd!!!
2K2SilverTL-S is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-10-2017, 12:51 PM
  #86  
Racer
 
nothome17's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Age: 44
Posts: 424
Received 69 Likes on 40 Posts
I do see quite a lot of C43's around the Sacramento area. Pretty nice and especially when I look down and see them brake calipers w/slotted rotors. Sexy....
nothome17 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-10-2017, 04:08 PM
  #87  
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (5)
 
juniorbean's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The QC
Posts: 28,461
Received 1,760 Likes on 1,046 Posts
Updated the title for ya OP
juniorbean is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-10-2017, 09:17 PM
  #88  
Safety Car
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
dnd2984's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Tampa, FL
Age: 40
Posts: 4,909
Received 81 Likes on 50 Posts
Originally Posted by Booya4139
I was driving behind a silver C43 yesterday on the commute to work. I look closer on the rear and the guy replaced the 'C' with an 'E'... WTF... Seriously? I pulled up next to him, pointed at the trunk and shook my head in disdain... What a low self esteem clown...


The calipers were grey, and i just confirmed the OP's are as well. It had the faux-quad integrated tips. Wasn't sure if those came with brembos and this idiot rebadged a base C class...
Yea that might have been a e43.

Originally Posted by kurtatx
I wasn't planning on testing an MB, but I might consider it after this.
Try it out, what else is on your list. Speed wise I still think the B58 engine in the 340i will be quicker.

Originally Posted by 04WDPSeDaN
Congratulations on a very beautiful C43!!!

Just in case you ever get the urge for more power, Renntech makes a stage 1 and stage 2 ECU re-calibration tune.
Yep that is on my short list of future mods

Originally Posted by TylerT


Beautiful machine.
Thanks

Originally Posted by SamDoe1
The E looks like MB just printed out the engineering drawings of the C at a 1:1.25 scale and called it good.


Originally Posted by ggesq
I really like everything about the C class, except for the awful after thought of an iPad that they stick in the interior and for that sole reason, I wouldn't consider one.

Nonetheless, congrats OP, she's a beaut.
This was a huge drawback when I first looked at the car, after a few test drives it starts to grow on you. Now its not even a bother.
dnd2984 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-11-2017, 09:24 PM
  #89  
Banned
 
Saintor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: MTL, Canada
Age: 56
Posts: 2,905
Received 124 Likes on 104 Posts
Its AMG version came very close to get the first spot in a comparo, current C&D.

1. Alfa-Romeo Giulia
2. AMG C63S
3. M3
4. ATS-V

I love the idea that a V8 is still available.
Saintor is offline  
Reply Like
Old 02-11-2017, 10:26 PM
  #90  
Safety Car
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
 
dnd2984's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Tampa, FL
Age: 40
Posts: 4,909
Received 81 Likes on 50 Posts
Originally Posted by Saintor
Its AMG version came very close to get the first spot in a comparo, current C&D.

1. Alfa-Romeo Giulia
2. AMG C63S
3. M3
4. ATS-V

I love the idea that a V8 is still available.

That was such a great episode of head to head, part of me wishes I should have waited a bit longer and got the C63 in a coupe. This one is from mbworld, so damn sexy.

http://mbworld.org/forums/c43-amg-c6...upe-miami.html
dnd2984 is offline  
Reply Like
Back to Subforum
Car Talk
View Next Unread
What's wrong with rental car companies?




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:50 AM.