MB C 43 AMG - Imitation

GrimReaper · 14th January 2005, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revvmaster

I think you guys need to see this... the C43 AMG does exist. Apparently a limited edition model. Only problem: its the older model.

Link to article

http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/html/c43.html

Revv

I already knew this. Didn't know it was a limited edition though.

v12 · 14th January 2005, 14:30

the C43 was produced alongside the C32. Seen a similar looking C Class in Bandra once. The front looked very much similar to the first pic by Revv.

X-Machine · 14th January 2005, 16:43

How disgusting!! Will sum1 pls tell that owner to join Team BHP.

Atleast he`ll realise not to screw a Merc ever again.

X

v12 · 26th February 2005, 17:23

The car doesnt look that bad :

Rudra Sen · 26th February 2005, 18:21

The first car in this thread is 'Classic'. Hence that black door handle.
V12's one is 'Elegance'. The difference is only in trims.

jesal · 27th February 2005, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

The first car in this thread is 'Classic'. Hence that black door handle.
V12's one is 'Elegance'. The difference is only in trims.

i think its the same car. cuz s600 did say he was going to change the handles and the badge can be changed as well

gamerno1 · 27th February 2005, 15:16

it is the same car i guess. well i actually like the car (the front bumper couldv been better). with the new pics with the new door handles, the car looks much better. still, what a superhero to badge it as C43 AMP

S600BENZ · 28th February 2005, 10:06

Yeah its the same car, handles were changed recently.

BunnyPunia · 26th July 2007, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Bunny what you must have seen would be the C32 or 43 belonging to our famous cricketer. Was it silver in colour?

Spotted the car again and this time i was ready with my cam :

iraghava · 26th July 2007, 12:38

Hmmm.. well it's not the cricketer's car for sure since that was a last gen model, not this gen.

A couple of things are funny with this car which make me suspect that it's not a 43 AMG:

1. The tailpipe fitting is all wonky.

2. Did Mercs come with that antenna on the rear windscreen? Looks like a tacky add-on in the second pic.

3. Rims are non-standard too.

4. In the second pic, the badges look misaligned.

5. If I am not mistaken this gen C-class only ever came as either a C32 or a C55, I'm checking on that & will confirm in a few minutes.

I seriously think this is just a normal 180/200/220 with AMG badges. Also, Bunny in the second pic, did you use any photo editor to sharpen up the badges? They look a little funny.

BunnyPunia · 26th July 2007, 12:45

yep, sharpened them up so that the badge stands out... thats why they look misaligned.. the sun was out today and hence in the original pic, u cant see the c43 badge clearly

iraghava · 26th July 2007, 13:08

Well that's a fake for sure since this gen never came as a 43, only option were C32 or C55. Here are pictures of both:

BunnyPunia · 26th July 2007, 13:33

yeah sharpened the badge as the sunlight fallin on it wasnt makin it look clear

1100D · 26th July 2007, 20:29

Then there is this C230 Sports Sedan which looks sports/AMG but goes "un-sports"

speedy · 27th July 2007, 00:19

guys i've seen the c amg mentioned the black one in bom it looked rocking did'nt know it got trashed. thanks for the info. i've seen the e63amg and an s63amg in delhi. the e and s were 2004 models.

14th January 2005, 14:30	#32
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	the C43 was produced alongside the C32. Seen a similar looking C Class in Bandra once. The front looked very much similar to the first pic by Revv.
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14th January 2005, 16:43	#33
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	How disgusting!! Will sum1 pls tell that owner to join Team BHP. Atleast he`ll realise not to screw a Merc ever again. X
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26th February 2005, 17:23	#34
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	The car doesnt look that bad :
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26th February 2005, 18:21	#35
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	The first car in this thread is 'Classic'. Hence that black door handle. V12's one is 'Elegance'. The difference is only in trims.
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27th February 2005, 15:16	#37
gamerno1 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Andheri (w), Mumbai Posts: 408 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	it is the same car i guess. well i actually like the car (the front bumper couldv been better). with the new pics with the new door handles, the car looks much better. still, what a superhero to badge it as C43 AMP
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28th February 2005, 10:06	#38
S600BENZ BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 305 Thanked: 11 Times	Yeah its the same car, handles were changed recently.
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26th July 2007, 12:38	#40
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Hmmm.. well it's not the cricketer's car for sure since that was a last gen model, not this gen. A couple of things are funny with this car which make me suspect that it's not a 43 AMG: 1. The tailpipe fitting is all wonky. 2. Did Mercs come with that antenna on the rear windscreen? Looks like a tacky add-on in the second pic. 3. Rims are non-standard too. 4. In the second pic, the badges look misaligned. 5. If I am not mistaken this gen C-class only ever came as either a C32 or a C55, I'm checking on that & will confirm in a few minutes. I seriously think this is just a normal 180/200/220 with AMG badges. Also, Bunny in the second pic, did you use any photo editor to sharpen up the badges? They look a little funny. Last edited by iraghava : 26th July 2007 at 12:40.
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26th July 2007, 12:45	#41
BunnyPunia BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 895 Thanked: 1,257 Times View My Garage	yep, sharpened them up so that the badge stands out... thats why they look misaligned.. the sun was out today and hence in the original pic, u cant see the c43 badge clearly
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26th July 2007, 13:08	#42
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Well that's a fake for sure since this gen never came as a 43, only option were C32 or C55. Here are pictures of both:
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26th July 2007, 13:33	#43
BunnyPunia BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 895 Thanked: 1,257 Times View My Garage	yeah sharpened the badge as the sunlight fallin on it wasnt makin it look clear
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26th July 2007, 20:29	#44
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,096 Times View My Garage	Then there is this C230 Sports Sedan which looks sports/AMG but goes "un-sports"
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27th July 2007, 00:19	#45
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,023 Times View My Garage	guys i've seen the c amg mentioned the black one in bom it looked rocking did'nt know it got trashed. thanks for the info. i've seen the e63amg and an s63amg in delhi. the e and s were 2004 models.
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