A Couple of Niggles Already

[DRIVER200]

ShaneyB: Is your car suffering with the wheel scrubbing problem that some C43 owners have experienced when on full lock etc?

 

[ShaneyB]

ShaneyB: Is your car suffering with the wheel scrubbing problem that some C43 owners have experienced when on full lock etc?

Yes, all of my 4wd cars have done the same.

 

[DRIVER200]

Did you bother talking to Mercedes as it seems that some don't suffer from this problem?

 

[ShaneyB]

No as it doesn't really bother me.

I wonder if tyre choice could be an issue on these?

 

[mgooda]

Did you bother talking to Mercedes as it seems that some don't suffer from this problem?

I was at the dealer today, not for this specifically but asked about it. Was told that there are complaints about it in 43 spec from saloon, coupe, cabriolet and GLC 43.

There was a suggestion made that a software update is being developed that may go some way to alleviating it. Not sure how mind.

Will update if I hear anymore.

 

[DRIVER200]

What about the estate?

 

[mgooda]

What about the estate?

I suspect the same but he didn't specifically say it.

Have to say it's fairly bad, and somewhat embarrassing in public, as the associated noise attracts attention

I've had 4wd's before, this is the worst.

 

[ShaneyB]

I suspect the same but he didn't specifically say it.

Have to say it's fairly bad, and somewhat embarrassing in public, as the associated noise attracts attention

I've had 4wd's before, this is the worst.

My RS4 saloon was worse than the C43 and a tried Bridgestone, Michelin PSS and Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's. All as bad as each other.

Look forward to the update mgooda.

 

[DannyHall]

Shane Would be interested to know if you are getting a lot of front tyre scrubbing when making slow tight turns, more so when your tyres are cold. I know this is a trait of 4wd but seems really excessive on my saloon. Thanks Mark

I get this a lot on the CLA45

 

[thebig1]

Its the rear diff that causes the issue. Because they are not full unlocked, its trying to shove the car forward rather than turn because the inside rear wheel is struggling to turn slow than the outside one.
My C63s is the same but only had it since the cold weather so not sure if it will get better as the weather warms up and the tyres grip better.

 

[renault12ts]

Its the rear diff that causes the issue. Because they are not full unlocked, its trying to shove the car forward rather than turn because the inside rear wheel is struggling to turn slow than the outside one.
My C63s is the same but only had it since the cold weather so not sure if it will get better as the weather warms up and the tyres grip better.

Is the lock electronic or mechanical?

 

[thebig1]

On the C63s is electronic but to what level it can engage / disengage I don't know.
I know on my old S5 with Quattro, it never was a fully open diff so caused the steering issue.

 

[J LAD]

You should have bought a Maserati my friend. Price comparable for the 300BHP petrol car, not sure about the Ghibli S with the 410 engine.
Far better build quality than Merc, LSD standard too, pity the 4 wheel drive car is only available in the USA.
As for looks?, still love the new Merc coupe shape, but when you see that Trident badge sitting in the car park theres only one choice i am afraid.

 

[DRIVER200]

I think you have chosen the wrong forum...............

 

[DannyHall]

You should have bought a Maserati my friend. Price comparable for the 300BHP petrol car, not sure about the Ghibli S with the 410 engine. Far better build quality than Merc, LSD standard too, pity the 4 wheel drive car is only available in the USA. As for looks?, still love the new Merc coupe shape, but when you see that Trident badge sitting in the car park theres only one choice i am afraid.

Always found the Maserati pretty ugly, don't think they have the wow factor that some people may believe.

 

[J LAD]

A Maserati ugly!
I want you to imagine a summers evening in Bologna Italy, you are just off the Piazza Maggiore drinking a cool beer. First you here the distant howl of a V8 coming down the streets, getting louder and louder and you start to think, maybe Lambo, maybe Ferrari?
Round the corner comes a white Gran Tourismo MC Stradale, god it looks nice in the evening sun, the exhausts burbling while stood at the lights.
Then something strange happens, all the Italians stand up and clap, some whistle, even the women are clapping.
The driver waves from the window then boots it from the lights, nobody shouts at him, calling him names, they all appreciate the beauty of the car and what it stands for, you can still here the distant roar of that V8 echoing, as he leaves the centre of town.
The guy at the next table smiles then adds, " Maserati, bellissimo ".
Tell me that happens in Hartlepool when you take the CLA into town?

 

[Riverside Red]

A Maserati ugly!
I want you to imagine a summers evening in Bologna Italy, you are just off the Piazza Maggiore drinking a cool beer. First you here the distant howl of a V8 coming down the streets, getting louder and louder and you start to think, maybe Lambo, maybe Ferrari?
Round the corner comes a white Gran Tourismo MC Stradale, god it looks nice in the evening sun, the exhausts burbling while stood at the lights.
Then something strange happens, all the Italians stand up and clap, some whistle, even the women are clapping.
The driver waves from the window then boots it from the lights, nobody shouts at him, calling him names, they all appreciate the beauty of the car and what it stands for, you can still here the distant roar of that V8 echoing, as he leaves the centre of town.
The guy at the next table smiles then adds, " Maserati, bellissimo ".
Tell me that happens in Hartlepool when you take the CLA into town?

..and pray tell what Ghibli you drive, a soot blower?

By the way a white Granturismo (note the spelling) MC Stradale would just look great and sound great on Hartlepool Marina and it would cause a stir, but a Ghibli soot blower don't think so, give me the CLA or C43 any day.

RR

 

[J LAD]

You are quite right it is the diesel version, i admit it i could not afford the Ghibli S, maybe next year, coming from an MSL tweaked C63, i do miss the power and noise, but thats about it.
No annoying rattles or squeaks from the dash or back parcel shelf.
Far better build quality and materials, the leather is far superior, no bolster wear here.
For a 4 door, it handles far better than the C63 ever did, brakes have instant bite and reassurance even at high speed.
Throw in a 3 year Maserati service plan at £1300!
I loved all of my Mercedes cars, especially that last C63, but Merc and Audi et all ,have some serious competition on their hands these days.
Anyone considering buying a 4x4?, go and look at the new Levante, then compare the price with a Range Rover Sport!

PS Still waiting till the new C63 Coupe comes down to a price i can afford though?

 

[JBD]

You should have bought a Maserati my friend. Price comparable for the 300BHP petrol car, not sure about the Ghibli S with the 410 engine.

Far better build quality than Merc, LSD standard too, pity the 4 wheel drive car is only available in the USA.

As for looks?, still love the new Merc coupe shape, but when you see that Trident badge sitting in the car park theres only one choice i am afraid.

I had a go in a Ghibli in Croatia when I went to the E Class launch. I thought it was funny to see the nav from a Jeep Renegade in a "Maserati"

Build quality was probably the worst of the 5 exec saloons that we went in.

Sat in the new Levante at Goodwood. The plastics were atrocious


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[JBD]

You are quite right it is the diesel version, i admit it i could not afford the Ghibli S, maybe next year, coming from an MSL tweaked C63, i do miss the power and noise, but thats about it.

No annoying rattles or squeaks from the dash or back parcel shelf.

Far better build quality and materials, the leather is far superior, no bolster wear here.

For a 4 door, it handles far better than the C63 ever did, brakes have instant bite and reassurance even at high speed.

Throw in a 3 year Maserati service plan at £1300!

I loved all of my Mercedes cars, especially that last C63, but Merc and Audi et all ,have some serious competition on their hands these days.

Anyone considering buying a 4x4?, go and look at the new Levante, then compare the price with a Range Rover Sport!



PS Still waiting till the new C63 Coupe comes down to a price i can afford though?

So what you're really saying is that you bought on price. Doesn't really fit with the romantic picture you were painting earlier.


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