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C43 - 5 years in

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I always like to come here and get opinions when I get a new car, even if those opinions are often Jaded. Last time was sons, previous was wife's and 5 odd years ago mine. 

 

Anyway - 5 or so years ago you guys 'helped me' (some by calling me a pen1s) to get a C43. Or rather - it was covid time, I wanted a 530e but all family decisions are democratic and it was actually my wife rigging the votes that meant the wife and 2 kids all voted against me.

 

As a BMW owner - I would say this - but a Benz for when your Beemer is in the shop. Anyway - C43 - no problems at all. Extended the warranty and 2 weeks later needed a new battery - which was free and now all service and repairs done by CT4 Garages - for a fraction of the price. Looks wise - she doesn't look dated yet and I think she's still pretty. Performance hadn't degraded. It's just a matter now of how long it's gonna be before maintenance costs kick in - repairs are needed - but it looks like CT4 can keep the costs down.

If you are in the market for a fast car, that can be made faster (not my cuppa) - a 2nd hand V6 C43 would be a good bet IMO - just not mine.

 

 

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15 hours ago, pedro01 said:

now all service and repairs done by CT4 Garages - for a fraction of the price

So I googled them and the closest fit I could find to CT4 Garages is CT14 Garage in Theparak Road Samut Prakan. Is that the same place that you use?  Inquiring because I will need to replace teh LED lights on my BMW soon and with the 5 year BSI warranty having expired earlier this year, it's going to be crazy expensive if I did the service at Millennium Auto.

I'm in the same boat, same car but a year older than yours, 2019. I've put 65000 km on it and it has been flawless other than that damned creaking sunroof and the occasional shuddering windscreen wipers. I drove the new version of the C43 but that 4 cyl just does not have the same soul. Not bad but it feels like a step down. Perhaps the 440i Coupe?

On 9/20/2025 at 8:42 AM, mark5335 said:

So I googled them and the closest fit I could find to CT4 Garages is CT14 Garage in Theparak Road Samut Prakan. Is that the same place that you use?  Inquiring because I will need to replace teh LED lights on my BMW soon and with the 5 year BSI warranty having expired earlier this year, it's going to be crazy expensive if I did the service at Millennium Auto.

Look up S39 Garage, they are in Bangna. I have had servicing and maintenance on a number of BMWs that are out of their BSI period done by S39. Very happy with their work and prices.

On 9/19/2025 at 4:54 PM, pedro01 said:

C43

I saw a convertible, C63 (V8 model) on Dongtan Beach sometime ago. 

 

Beautiful car 

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