This 1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG is one of reportedly 1,125 US-examples built between 1998-2000 and currently shows 147k miles from new. This C43 was previously sold on The MB Market in 2021. Finished in Glacier White (143) over two-tone Black/Silver Leather (588), power is provided by a hand-built 4.3-liter V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Factory equipment includes Xenon headlamps with wiper/washers, heated power mirrors, a glass sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, heated multicontour front sport seats, automatic climate control, cruise control and an 8-speaker Bose audio system. A set of aftermarket Bilstien shocks have been fitted to the car along with H&R springs. Recent maintenance includes a new conductor plate, new air filters and an engine oil change. This C43 AMG is now offered by the current owner with the original tool kit, manufacturer’s literature and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.
The exterior features AMG body styling including sculpted front and rear bumpers and side skirts and comes finished in Glacier White (143). Exterior equipment includes Xenon headlamps with wiper/washers, front fog lights, dual heated power door mirrors, a sliding glass sunroof, remote central locking and polished AMG exhaust tips. The seller reports that the front bumper was repainted under prior ownership with a damage report shown in 2019 and an accident in 2013. Damage is listed as minor with no airbags deployed in either incident.
The staggered 17” AMG Monoblock wheels come wrapped in a set of Continental ExtremeContact tires measuring 225/45 front and 245/40 rear with 2021 date codes. The wheels present in good condition with no signs of curb rash or damage. The seller reports that a set of Bilstien dampers were fitted to the car along with H&R springs.
Two-tone Black/Silver Leather (588) lines the interior with silver accents on the seats and door panels. Burl Walnut wood trim can be seen adorning the center console, dashboard and door panels. Both front seats are heated and offer multicontour adjustment. Interior amenities include automatic climate control, cruise control, an integrated car phone, 60/40 split-folding rear seats and an 8-speaker Bose audio system. The seller notes that the horn is not functional and a new clock spring is needed. While the blend door shuts harshly when the car is shut off, the climate control is said to function properly.
The leather-wrapped AMG performance steering wheel fronts AMG gauges with white dials including a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. Digital instrumentation consists of an outside temperature sensor, a digital clock, a trip meter and a digital odometer which shows 147k miles from new.
This W202 AMG is powered by a hand-built 4.3-liter M113 V8 which is factory rated for 302 horsepower and 302 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. Recent maintenance performed by the seller includes a new transmission conductor plate, new intake and cabin air filters and an engine oil and oil filter change. Partial service history is included with the car.
The car was acquired by the seller in 2021 and shows 12 owners on the Carfax report with linear mileage updates from new. Included with the car is a passenger-side headlight, a set of F1-Fabrication adjustable links, a remote key and a factory brochure. This C43 is now offered for sale by the current owner in Raleigh, North Carolina with a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.
Vidoes provided by the seller are viewable below.
There's a lot to love about a well-sorted w202 C43 AMG. Values and cost debates aside, any true enthusiast (especially those lucky enough to grab some wheel-time) will find it difficult to give negative feedback to these modern classics. The build quality truly made the C43 AMG feel and wear like a scaled down S Class while the chassis felt tight enough to convey ample track confidence. In short, AMG built the perfect car if a driver were to only choose one. From power and handling to refinement and class, the W202 C43 AMG does it all and this mid-merger example is one of reportedly only 1,125 examples for the U.S. market.
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22 Comments
I'm not terribly upset. I drove her yesterday to meet my friends for dinner, it always brings back the memories for why I bought it. She will continue to be cared for until the next owner. Thank you for all the comments and bids. If you have any further questions I am on here often. Thank you again.
$9,250 bid placed by @GPatt
This is truly a beautiful and very well driving Mercedes. I don't recall the last glacier White exterior with tuxedo interior for sale.
$9,000 bid placed by @ABRicorn12
Past my reserve from the west coast here (shipping in, it's now over $10k for me), but it looks like someone's getting a good car at a reasonable price!
$8,750 bid placed by @GPatt
$8,500 bid placed by @Mbaye
$8,250 bid placed by @RaldoP
$8,000 bid placed by @GPatt
$7,750 bid placed by @Mbaye
$7,500 bid placed by @RaldoP
$7,250 bid placed by @ABRicorn12
@KingHasNoClothes The previous owner told me he installed a new drivers mirror cover and had it painted but you cannot tell that it's painted. Fog light lenses are not cracked and are actually new.
Other than the bumper has anything else in the car been repainted? Are the fog light lenses uncracked?
$7,000 bid placed by @GPatt
Good morning. 6 hours left in the bidding. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
$6,000 bid placed by @RaldoP
$5,000 bid placed by @GPatt
I forgot to mention. All the fluids in the C43 are up to date and performed within the past 10,000 miles.
@Simoncaviar when I get back home I can take close ups. Nearly no rock chips on paint, couple very small scratches that were touched up.
Any dings, dents, scratches on the paint ? How the condition of hood and front bumper from rock chips ? Can we see some better pictures of the front seats. Thanks
$3,500 bid placed by @Lvnloud28
@Sfwilliams62 Correct, no check engine light at all. I have replaced two O2 sensors over a year ago due to O2 voltage codes that threw a check engine light. I replaced them with OEM Bosch sensors.
@elafly sounds and looks great. No check engine light nor flashing check engine? Thank you.
@thembmarket thank you. Looks and sounds great
Three new videos have been added to the listing.
@elafly thank you.
@Sfwilliams62 yes that's correct. I purchased it with extra money I had at the time with expectations of keeping it as an investment for re-sale in the future. Currently I'm looking to sell two of my cars to get another. I do not have a video but I can post one as soon as I get back in town.
$3,250 bid placed by @Sfwilliams62
@elafly thank you. You have owned since 2021? Do you have a video of starting and engine running?
@Sfwilliams62 I'm not sure to be honest about the key, I put new batteries but it doesn't work. The other key works great with 0 issues, no hang ups. The ignition switch has never given me any issues. The headliner is new and matches greatly. The sunroof is quiet and works with no issues at all, tilt and the full open position. The garage door programmer also works just fine. Just some background on me, I've been a service manager for a couple different manufacturers and always keep things up to date and serviced at the right intervals.
@elafly have you been able to figure out why one key doesn’t function? Also, how is ignition switch? Any hang ups or turn on but no start? Also how is headliner? Any issues with sunroof or sunroof drains? Thank you
@elafly thank you.
@Sfwilliams62 good morning. It has two keys but only one functioning. The seat bolster system is currently not working. After inspection, the lines in the seat back have small cracks in them. Thank you for the question.
Good morning! How many keys? Does the seat bolster system work?
$3,000 bid placed by @Ramrattan
Hey everyone, the seller here. So, this car has been an absolute blast for me. I'm always surprised when I drive get in the C43. It handles great, has the power (when in the right gear), drives smooth as silk when you're eating up the highway miles. Has had the conductor plate update. The paint and body is immaculate, I have two newer cars that are not as clean as this one nor do they drive this good. Please let me know any questions you might have. Thanks!
$2,750 bid placed by @Rvino5
$2,500 bid placed by @Ramrattan