I had the privilege of owning a 1998 C43. It was a common Silver color and I found it on Craiglist. (yes there are some hidden gems if you know what you are looking for). I bought it back in 2017 for $1800 but it needed a lot of "Maintenance" and i kept it for about 2 years then I sold it. It was the best Mercedes hands down. Small car with a "V8" = lots of fun!
@@farhanmalik4159 lambo wat? I have lambo back in a day i sold it if iwant to buy lambo i can not you probably your the one driving a civic or a kia haha
Yes! This is insane I own a 1998 w202 c43 and she has 300k miles, yes 300k but the motor is bulletproof if well-maintained. So happy you got this man I can’t wait to see the future content. I am hype man!
@@effspot That's nothing on an M113. There was a guy on Reddit years ago who had one at almost 700k miles without a rebuild of the engine or transmission
Dang! Same color as Jason Cammisa’s c43 was. He recently shared the story and rarity of this color on the carmudgeon podcast. Great find! Enjoy @effspot!!
Gordon, I am so hyped about this car! I owned like 6 W202 so far and I’m a massive fan of these cars. I can not wait for future videos. The W202 truly is one of the best Mercedes ever built and anyone who has ever owned or driven one knows what I mean. This car was way ahead of its time and still is an amazing car. Congrats on this beautiful C43 AMG. Unfortunately these cars are extremely expensive here in Germany.
12:00 these are the absolute worst types of cops to run into. ALWAYS fight your tickets and request a written trial. If you request a court trial the cop gets overtime to show up and the judge will most likely take the side of the cop so don’t do that. That’s why they sit on the side of the road to farm as many tickets to get as much money as they can. Wait till last second to respond to the courts and don’t try to argue just take the ticket and write down things like: weather, time of day, traffic and road conditions. These cops hand out tickets like they’re free samples at costgo two months down the line they probably won’t remember the details so they’re written statement won’t be a thorough as yours. These are some of the worst types of cops IMO
This was a motor cop who writes so many tickets in a day, as that is his only job, if you stay quiet and don't make yourself memorable, when he gets to court he won't remember that particular ticket. Before you say that doesn't work, it worked for me numerous times.
Effspot, I live in Beverly Hills and have a 1998 supercharged c43 AMG, let me know if you want to meet up or have any questions (this car has a alot of quirks)
I once owned a ‘99 C230 Kompressor and I must say, it was the first Mercedes I’ve ever owned, the W202 C43 is such a rare car these days they are skyrocketing in price now, if you do anything to yours, lower it, find 18 monos and call it a day. Big jaw dropper these cars are regardless, congrats!
Great car! Don't touch it. Give it some stance (and keep the original shocks in storage), fix the paint. Drive it. It will appreciate in value every day.
Great find. Needs some wheel-housing covers: so as not to see the floor through the rear bumper when looking at the rear tires. Shout out to Max, dude is looking good.
I had a friend back in 2002 I wanna say who had a 98 C43 amg it was black and the interior was black with white in the middle of the seats. I remember it had inflatable bolster and I thought it was the coolest thing ever. The car sounded awesome and definitely ripped
Yo Effspot go to Japan for the new years daidoku new years car meet In Japan. Since they finally opened there boards I think it’s time to kick off the over seas videos again. It would be cool meeting you In Japan since I live there 🤝🤝🤝
The rear bumper on the Prius should be easy enough to fix. All you'll need is a plunger and a heat gun. Most of the time it works, but there are rear occasions that it doesn't.
So damn cool! I have a 1999 S320 and a 1993 525i; was looking at a C230 near me today. Big coincidence when I clicked on the video and, lo and behold, you purchased the C43. A sign for me maybe? 🤔
There was a white C43 in Santa Monica about 4 years ago for $2100. I should have snagged it while I had the chance. Love the new car Gordon it is perfect for the channel!
Nice buy. I'd tint the glass do 1/2 inch wheel spacers an drop it a bit maybe muffler delete. The wheels are nice but if you got something abit better that along with the other mods it would really put that thing into baller status pretty easy .
I keep loving these awesome videos effspot U have a cool hairstyle also but meant to ask Would you be willing to grow out a mullet ? You would look badass with a mullet ! Take care man
@@effspot I had a 98 silver, was a sleeper by far, miss that car, have kept my eye out for another, awesome channel btw been following for quiet some time!
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Patina collective has all the rare Mercedes coming in daily from around the world. Check them out
Open your eyes gordon 😂
Trust me
Change the rims around E class on black and S600 on polish
I had the privilege of owning a 1998 C43. It was a common Silver color and I found it on Craiglist. (yes there are some hidden gems if you know what you are looking for). I bought it back in 2017 for $1800 but it needed a lot of "Maintenance" and i kept it for about 2 years then I sold it. It was the best Mercedes hands down. Small car with a "V8" = lots of fun!
That's insane how low you got that car for, they're definitely on the rise now!
@@effspot buy supercar not some junk haha
@@DDEPHIL if ur a real car guy every car is a project. Ur just a supercar fan boy while u probably drive a honda civic
@@DDEPHIL he’s got a lambo as well bud
@@farhanmalik4159 lambo wat? I have lambo back in a day i sold it if iwant to buy lambo i can not you probably your the one driving a civic or a kia haha
that sunfade purple looks amazing. car aged like a fine wine.
“are you single and ready to mingle”
“i’m ready to get pulled over again”
“damnit”
lol’d.
Yes! This is insane I own a 1998 w202 c43 and she has 300k miles, yes 300k but the motor is bulletproof if well-maintained. So happy you got this man I can’t wait to see the future content. I am hype man!
Holy crap 300k miles! Well done
@@effspot That's nothing on an M113. There was a guy on Reddit years ago who had one at almost 700k miles without a rebuild of the engine or transmission
Dang! Same color as Jason Cammisa’s c43 was. He recently shared the story and rarity of this color on the carmudgeon podcast. Great find! Enjoy @effspot!!
Gordon, I am so hyped about this car! I owned like 6 W202 so far and I’m a massive fan of these cars. I can not wait for future videos. The W202 truly is one of the best Mercedes ever built and anyone who has ever owned or driven one knows what I mean. This car was way ahead of its time and still is an amazing car. Congrats on this beautiful C43 AMG. Unfortunately these cars are extremely expensive here in Germany.
12:00 these are the absolute worst types of cops to run into. ALWAYS fight your tickets and request a written trial. If you request a court trial the cop gets overtime to show up and the judge will most likely take the side of the cop so don’t do that. That’s why they sit on the side of the road to farm as many tickets to get as much money as they can. Wait till last second to respond to the courts and don’t try to argue just take the ticket and write down things like: weather, time of day, traffic and road conditions. These cops hand out tickets like they’re free samples at costgo two months down the line they probably won’t remember the details so they’re written statement won’t be a thorough as yours. These are some of the worst types of cops IMO
This was a motor cop who writes so many tickets in a day, as that is his only job, if you stay quiet and don't make yourself memorable, when he gets to court he won't remember that particular ticket. Before you say that doesn't work, it worked for me numerous times.
I'm not into vintage that much, but the Mercedes-AMG 90s are classy af. It needs a custom exhaust though, at least some pops and crackles.
Love the ol school Mercs 👍 color match the center of the wheels , no exhaust
Same, they sure don't make them like they used to
Effspot, I live in Beverly Hills and have a 1998 supercharged c43 AMG, let me know if you want to meet up or have any questions (this car has a alot of quirks)
Sick! Send me a DM on IG!
$6.94 for premium in CA. Yikes!
Not looking good lol
Them, “I did that” joe Biden stickers hit different over here. Lol
Congratulations. Always love when you get a new addition to the fleet.
Can't wait to see how UA-cam justifies demonetizing this one.
I once owned a ‘99 C230 Kompressor and I must say, it was the first Mercedes I’ve ever owned, the W202 C43 is such a rare car these days they are skyrocketing in price now, if you do anything to yours, lower it, find 18 monos and call it a day. Big jaw dropper these cars are regardless, congrats!
Great car! Don't touch it. Give it some stance (and keep the original shocks in storage), fix the paint. Drive it. It will appreciate in value every day.
Which is it? Don't touch it or modify it?
Time to put a $12000 exhaust on it
What a great car! Congrats man! See ya around, I have the Renntech C63 Coupe with the 62NOT63 plate
Max with a beard!! They grow up so fast
Damn that sucks, but how could someone backing into you break it so badly?
A massive truck backed up into the Prius!
@@effspot ok yeah I wasn't expecting that
Great find. Needs some wheel-housing covers: so as not to see the floor through the rear bumper when looking at the rear tires. Shout out to Max, dude is looking good.
Why are people always f*cking around with your Pruis 😐 guys leave the Pruis ALONE 😅
I have an 02 ML55 with the same 189 opal black metallic it's rare as hell even on the ML's!
finally max isnt wearing that goddam giants hat jesus
Have an S600L with 189 paint (Emerald Black), only two MY97/98 in Aus., and both that colour - which was only available from MY97
$32,000 BRILLIANT EXHAUST!!!
if i remember correctly, the w210 E Class wiper is bigger, also a single wiper
Max looking mighty fine with that beard on! 🥂
I had a friend back in 2002 I wanna say who had a 98 C43 amg it was black and the interior was black with white in the middle of the seats. I remember it had inflatable bolster and I thought it was the coolest thing ever. The car sounded awesome and definitely ripped
hey I zoomed in on the dash car is not on . the starter battery in the back is dead
@effspot for yo prius look into neutral safety switch
New exhaust for sure 🏁
Naughty boy clan grows!
Yo Effspot go to Japan for the new years daidoku new years car meet In Japan. Since they finally opened there boards I think it’s time to kick off the over seas videos again. It would be cool meeting you In Japan since I live there 🤝🤝🤝
Best of luck with the new ride.
Yo that’s a dope pickup. Makes me miss my 1999 E55 AMG. Congrats bro
That S600 is loud but I love it
The rear bumper on the Prius should be easy enough to fix. All you'll need is a plunger and a heat gun. Most of the time it works, but there are rear occasions that it doesn't.
I never realized you had a Prius lol.
Lol that car is a staple this channel… almost like mr sheep 😂
So damn cool! I have a 1999 S320 and a 1993 525i; was looking at a C230 near me today. Big coincidence when I clicked on the video and, lo and behold, you purchased the C43. A sign for me maybe? 🤔
Lowering springs and muffler delete with a period correct tip. Keep the old muffler to put it back on if you ever sell it.
Nice to see brother isnt camera shy anymore.
👍
beautiful combo
More videos please
Agreed, more coming soon!
Great new addition!
To piss people off,put a C180 emblem like the one in Asian market😄
Enjoy that M113 V8. Most reliable gasoline engine they ever made. Also paired with the most reliable transmission: 722.6
7:40 now I kinda want to know what the song is
Same
I need to know too 🔥🔥
I hope you put a crazy exhaust on it like a 20 k exhaust lol. Please do it
There was a white C43 in Santa Monica about 4 years ago for $2100. I should have snagged it while I had the chance. Love the new car Gordon it is perfect for the channel!
The s600 is cooler tbh
I also had a W202 in that color but it was a 4 cylinder 1.8L hehehe
Beautiful ride, congrats!
In what way did this go terribly wrong???? Such bs click bait
maybe you could install the valvetronic universal muffler it has a valve you can control with a remote
Nice c43! Keep the muffler stock but get rid of the resonator. Throw an x pipe on it
Nice buy. I'd tint the glass do 1/2 inch wheel spacers an drop it a bit maybe muffler delete. The wheels are nice but if you got something abit better that along with the other mods it would really put that thing into baller status pretty easy .
“Gotta wake em up baby!”
It needs to be lowered and get an exhaust :) The wheels are fine maybe new tires and tyre shine and it looks good :)
That is well nice, congrats 👏
driving a car like that definitely raises red flags to police 😂 they prolly think your some brazilian drug lord driving a nice old merc like that 😂
Please restore the Prius, it's worth keeping
I keep loving these awesome videos effspot
U have a cool hairstyle also but meant to ask
Would you be willing to grow out a mullet ? You would look badass with a mullet !
Take care man
Such a dope color for a dope car. Congrats
Should source a period brabus exhaust
Where do u leave?
*** copyright strikes tryna hold us back 🤣
What a beautiful machine 🔥🔥
This is one of the first Mercedes-AMG models.
Damn, that’s a nice Benz. I agree, no exhaust….I’d lower though
It’s always a good day when Effspot uploads!
More stuff on the AMGs from now on
The ticket was for speeding and a burned out tail light, I bet.
effspot have you seen the patina collective videos? 80/90s mercedes heaven
Meanwhile, opal black was kinda popular here in Australia! LOL Cool car, but that Brabus CL is _next level!_ 😲
Nothing but love...but I'm here for the Pokemon card opening... Had too 😂
That’s a dope find
hey effspot when we can expect that mr. sheep drop
I have a 99 c280 sport 😁
Could you tell us what the ticket was for? I'm hoping it wasn't exhaust
I also want a old Mercedes-Benz 😭❤️ I want a 1997 SL500 😭❤️🤟
What's the name of the song at 7:50
Same asf shit was🔥🔥
Shostakk not in a Giants hat is a bit upsetting tbh
SICK BRO. NICE PICK UP. HAVE YOU SEEN THE PATINA COLLECTIVE? HARD!
gordon i been watching your channel since i was 13, i’m 19 almost 20 now lol. you’ve always been my favorite youtuber 🫶🏼🫶🏼
such a great car i had one myself
Solid pick up! What color was yours?
@@effspot I had a 98 silver, was a sleeper by far, miss that car, have kept my eye out for another, awesome channel btw been following for quiet some time!
the purple looks nice though tbh
best youtuber
One of the best.*
This thing is sooo good!!!
Didn’t you just have another video about a car delivery? It’s gone?
S600 deserves a 6 spd that’ll sound like a real pagani
H&r springs the best
Your brake light is broke
It wouldn't be a Mercedes if it didn't have electrical problems.
Now u just need a 90s sl600
Always a good day when effspot uploads new content
There's a guy in Japan that makes a $12,000 exhaust for this car
Mercedes on small and big sizes 😁
Now needs a E Class too to represent the medium size.
W124 AMG
Love from india 🇮🇳🥰
This is literally the German Lexus LS430. Very rare but a nice V8 sedan
You mean the same but different?
Love those AMG wheels!
Should not be smoother than yours...might be wheels tread. Freaking GREAT cars
I have a red c43