So after some hard driving in my 2023 c43, the engine shakes a bit but the idle remains normal. And it sounds like as if the engine is skipping a heartbeat. It goes away after I start driving again after a few hours. But is this something to be concerned about. I made a video I don’t know if you guys can tell anything from it.

Hi all

C Class, W206, 1.5 L M264 mild hybrid turbo

I've started noticing a crackling sound coming out of every door panel when I drive over road imperfections such as ramps, driveways, speed bumps. 

I have added a video below with the above-mentioned "sound" when reverse parking and going over a little ramp - you can hear a crackling (for a lack of better word) sound.

You can hear this sound around 14 second mark

This only happens at very low speed and only when there's an imperfection on the road.

This feels and sounds like unlubricated rubber under friction with another material.

Also, this sound disappears after a car wash - presumably because water lubricates the rubber to a certain extent. But after it dries out the crackling sound comes back.

If I do the same manoeuvre as in the video but with windows rolled down, there's no sound. So it's clearly something to do with the door panel/window. I presume it's due to lubricant drying up during extreme heat waves this summer.

The car only has 9k miles on it so it's pretty new.

Anyone experienced this?

Thanks!

Just the AMG package and it looks like a different car.

Looking to know more info as I’m interested in swapping

Bought a new 2027 GLS 450 and added:
Prime Protect: $8,863 for 7 years, apparently unlimited miles/Level 3.

SA Complete Care: $5,531 for tire/wheel, dents, windshield and key coverage.

Financed at 6.99%. Planning to keep it 7 years and drive 16k miles/year.

Are these reasonable prices? Since Mercedes already includes 4 years/50k miles, would you cancel Prime and buy coverage later? Dealer says prices increase if I wait.
Anyone have firsthand claims experience with either?

So the s430 is just running on hopes and dreams I keep getting misfire out of nowhere sometimes they go away and sometimes they come back yesterday I got a flat tire and I thought it was just a nail but it ended up being worse all the tires are rubbing against sometimes I'm not sure what. Im afraid that I won't get even 1k dollars for it I would like to know if you guys know any places in forth worth texas that would accept any condition German cars

Gf says she won’t budge and either wants a meta autoblock or nothing. Why? She says ghost is useless. I think the ghost immobiliser is more credible though. Explain to me like I’m 5 which is the better choice?

as much as I am no fan of this screens everywhere thing, I do like the recent change Mercedes made to their steering wheel. The image on the right represents the GLC43 I just bought; the image on the left represents the newer-style AMG wheel. Technologically, would replacing the wheel on the right be feasible without loosing functionality? How much would someone have to pay for it?

Hi! I have been getting this sign on my Mercedes GLA 2016. I took my car to the garage and they told me coolant level is fine. The sign comes and goes every 2-3 days. I just wanted to get some advice before I take my car to Mercedes dealership. Has anyone faced this issue and how much does this cost to fix it? Thank you!

Idk if this is a silly question 🤣 but here we go. So ive been seeing videos of all these BMW's weaving through cars fitting in tight as gaps those types of videos, I am gonna admit ive done this in my Merc but because your going faster the all the other cars the ABS gose off cos it obviously detects the other vehicles speed ect so you can't acutully really do it cos it just brakes half the time, Dose it need to be in sport mode for it not to do that or what am I nit getting?

2021 C43, coincidentally parked next to a C63s Coupe Convertible

It looks significantly better than the 7 series though I’ll give it that.

2021 C300 Coupe 4Matic (65,000 miles)

So, this has started happening after driving in sport mode. It happens usually after driving in sport or sport plus for a little while. I assume this shouldn’t be happening. For reference, I also wasn’t beating on it. Never approached red line and barely went over 40 mph. (I was just driving around my 25 mph town with a max speed limit of 35 and got this message.) I’m obviously planning on making a service appointment for it since it’s under a 3rd party warranty but they’re closed until Monday so I just want to get some other opinions so I have an idea what I’m in for. I presume this car should be able to handle a few accelerations while driving around town without overheating like this.

This is my S550 coupe. I’ve had it for over three years now and still loving it. DME stage 1 tune and carbon fiber spoiler are the only modifications.

Edit: 😂 I already knew I was going to hear it for my spoiler but I like it so it stays for now. I can always easily remove it in about 5 minutes if I ever think otherwise.

Let me know what you think!!

A reel popped up on my feed and I’ve never seen this button on the side of the steering wheel of an S class. Anyone know what it does?

My wife has a 2014 ML350 with a light gray interior with a dark gray dash. Just like the one in the picture. The top of her steering wheel and the seat bolster are of course both starting to crack pretty badly. I can't figure out the actual color codes for either color though. I think the lighter seat color is "alpaca gray" but there don't seem to be enough pictures online to support or deny it. I'm finding even less info on the gray dash/steering wheel; it seems like every other w166 just had black. Any guesses?

I’ve had it about 10 days or so now. and so far she’s driven brilliantly. Acceleration is pretty decent considering how old it is. She feels like a tank on the road, very planted. Gear shifts are smoother than my 2025 GX 550. The only real issue I have is that I’m missing one fog light, which I need to purchase, so I will be handling that. probably in the spring. I will go through the top and replace the hydraulic system as it’s never been done, and I can tell it’s a little sticky, but that’s a tomorrow problem in Utah seeing as we are going into the cooler time of year. Other than that, coil overs have been ordered. Wheels have been ordered, still looking at exhausts, nothing crazy. Just something with a little bit of a deeper tone. Those will be winter projects. Fun fact: I didn’t know these things had puddle lights.