Considering a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG Sedan

snoodmonger · 03-31-2010, 04:30 PM

82000 miles. About 15 grand.

Any thoughts on this car? Are they problematic, or if it's well-maintained (and I continue to maintain it) will it be "reliable"?

Are there any tips one would have about owning a car like this?

What would you say the expected cost of maintenance is?

I really appreciate your input.

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TemjinX2 · 03-31-2010, 04:53 PM

its kinda high, you can probably get it for closer to 12-13k.

Common problems are leaky radiator, seat control modules draining the battery, intercooler pump going bad. If your buying from a MB dealership i suggest extended mb warranty.

The engine and tranny itself is dead reliable from amg. The accessories from bosch and valeo, not so much.

Just keep in mind maintence on this car will be a lot more then your camry, but it'll put a bigger smile on your face then your camry =).

If your a Diy'er or have extended warranty you should be ok.

snoodmonger · 03-31-2010, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TemjinX2

its kinda high, you can probably get it for closer to 12-13k.

Common problems are leaky radiator, seat control modules draining the battery, intercooler pump going bad. If your buying from a MB dealership i suggest extended mb warranty.

The engine and tranny itself is dead reliable from amg. The accessories from bosch and valeo, not so much.

Just keep in mind maintence on this car will be a lot more then your camry, but it'll put a bigger smile on your face then your camry =).

If your a Diy'er or have extended warranty you should be ok.

Well, it's from a private seller. Maybe I should look into finding one (if possible) at a dealership instead.

Thanks for your response! It was very helpful.

TemjinX2 · 03-31-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by snoodmonger

Well, it's from a private seller. Maybe I should look into finding one (if possible) at a dealership instead.

Thanks for your response! It was very helpful.

np, i would definately get the car checked out at a mb dealership make sure everything is in working order.

Good luck on your hunt, its a good time to buy a car if you can afford it.

SGTzAMG · 04-01-2010, 01:24 AM

C32's fTW! u will have no regrets gettin this car, AS long as its in good condition =]
Engine & Transmission 2thumbs up for reliability =]
when i got mine, the main thing that i needed to replaces is I/C pump and seat module splicing lol other than that, CARS a BEEAASSSTTT!

aho · 04-01-2010, 02:08 AM

buy mine!!! $16,500 and 62k miles!

snoodmonger · 04-01-2010, 04:12 AM

How much would the expected repair costs for an I/C pump? How often do they require replacement?

I'm not really a DIYer. Don't have the tools, space, or skill for that. Kinda makes me wonder if this car might be a bit beyond me.

TemjinX2 · 04-01-2010, 04:14 AM

U can buy a johnson pump for around $150-170...i would say maybe 2hrs install So $170 plus 2hrs labor. Unfortunately you won't get toyota maintence, part or labor costs.

c32kompressor · 04-01-2010, 08:52 AM

i would say go for it, but get it checked by a MB dealer. i love mine, it has 85k miles on it now and still has amazing power and drives like its brand new.

saer1one · 04-01-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by aho

buy mine!!! $16,500 and 62k miles!

better yet, for $500 more you can take mine with 43k miles..!!!!!!

mikekuriger · 04-01-2010, 11:40 AM

perhaps look for a c55?

lookin4ac55 · 04-01-2010, 12:03 PM

Pay a little more I have a c55 amg for sale

Panzerknacker · 04-01-2010, 02:25 PM

I am selling mine. Seat control modules and intercooler pump have been fixed. It is modded to stage 2 with an LET motorsports pulley and tune and a coilover kit. So its has a few thousand in mods, it has less miles on the clock and im asking less...

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/c32-am...lling-c32.html

michael kuzni · 04-01-2010, 02:42 PM

get a c55. i love mine, but you may not get one for less than $10k more if you have the money. definately worth the value though.

BigBodyBenzC240 · 04-05-2010, 03:47 PM

I am picking up an 03 C32 in 2 weeks and was curious what would be your first engine mod if you had to choose on a completely stock C32? I am thinking a pulley kit for starters to bump it up above the 349hp marker.

TemjinX2 · 04-05-2010, 10:06 PM

EC has a pretty good deal right now, i think its a 185mm pulley and tune for $1000. If you get a 185, you need a tune or you will run lean.

03-31-2010, 04:53 PM	#2
TemjinX2 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 5,034 Drives: 03 g35 coupe...........02 c32 Sold	its kinda high, you can probably get it for closer to 12-13k. Common problems are leaky radiator, seat control modules draining the battery, intercooler pump going bad. If your buying from a MB dealership i suggest extended mb warranty. The engine and tranny itself is dead reliable from amg. The accessories from bosch and valeo, not so much. Just keep in mind maintence on this car will be a lot more then your camry, but it'll put a bigger smile on your face then your camry =). If your a Diy'er or have extended warranty you should be ok. __________________ 2002 Mercedes c32 amg S2k projector retrofit http://www.mbworld.org/forums/c32-am...-retrofit.html My carputer http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=237456 TemjinX2's rides http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...=1#post3053382 FREE C32 BLOCK/ PART OUThttp://mbworld.org/forums/engine-per...ml#post5433265

04-01-2010, 01:24 AM	#5
SGTzAMG Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Capital City, California Posts: 740 Drives: 2002 C32 AMG, 2011 C300 and 1992 FairladyZ & SL55 AMG ???	C32's fTW! u will have no regrets gettin this car, AS long as its in good condition =] Engine & Transmission 2thumbs up for reliability =] when i got mine, the main thing that i needed to replaces is I/C pump and seat module splicing lol other than that, CARS a BEEAASSSTTT! __________________ ..I am a Carbon Fiber addict...

04-01-2010, 02:08 AM	#6
aho Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 495 Drives: 03 C32 AMG	buy mine!!! $16,500 and 62k miles! __________________ 2003 Mercedes C32 AMG -CM30 Pump- Code3 Intake- Code3 pulley- LET Tune -Secondaries and Resonator Delete- 10k HID's- CF trunk spoiler

04-01-2010, 04:14 AM	#8
TemjinX2 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 5,034 Drives: 03 g35 coupe...........02 c32 Sold	U can buy a johnson pump for around $150-170...i would say maybe 2hrs install So $170 plus 2hrs labor. Unfortunately you won't get toyota maintence, part or labor costs. __________________ 2002 Mercedes c32 amg S2k projector retrofit http://www.mbworld.org/forums/c32-am...-retrofit.html My carputer http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=237456 TemjinX2's rides http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...=1#post3053382 FREE C32 BLOCK/ PART OUThttp://mbworld.org/forums/engine-per...ml#post5433265

04-01-2010, 08:52 AM	#9
c32kompressor Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: fort myers, fl Posts: 571 Drives: c32 amg	i would say go for it, but get it checked by a MB dealer. i love mine, it has 85k miles on it now and still has amazing power and drives like its brand new. __________________ c3p intake, secondary cat and resonator delete, DIY intercooler separation, intake baffle removal, custom 69mm s/c pulley, Eurocharged Tune.

04-01-2010, 04:12 AM	#7
snoodmonger Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Drives: Toyota Camry	How much would the expected repair costs for an I/C pump? How often do they require replacement? I'm not really a DIYer. Don't have the tools, space, or skill for that. Kinda makes me wonder if this car might be a bit beyond me.

04-01-2010, 11:40 AM	#11
mikekuriger Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 813 Drives: c55	perhaps look for a c55? __________________ Mike 2005 C55 AMG tuned by OE tuning, 180,000 + miles

04-01-2010, 12:03 PM	#12
lookin4ac55 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moorestown, NJ Posts: 54 Drives: Capri Blue 2005 c55 AMG	Pay a little more I have a c55 amg for sale

04-01-2010, 02:25 PM	#13
Panzerknacker Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Where the Army sends me. Posts: 143 Drives: 2003 CLK55 AMG. 2012 C300	I am selling mine. Seat control modules and intercooler pump have been fixed. It is modded to stage 2 with an LET motorsports pulley and tune and a coilover kit. So its has a few thousand in mods, it has less miles on the clock and im asking less... http://www.mbworld.org/forums/c32-am...lling-c32.html

04-01-2010, 02:42 PM	#14
michael kuzni MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: bay area, california Posts: 2,438 Drives: 2007 E63 AMG with P2	get a c55. i love mine, but you may not get one for less than $10k more if you have the money. definately worth the value though.

04-05-2010, 03:47 PM	#15
BigBodyBenzC240 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,172 Drives: is a panty dropper...	I am picking up an 03 C32 in 2 weeks and was curious what would be your first engine mod if you had to choose on a completely stock C32? I am thinking a pulley kit for starters to bump it up above the 349hp marker. __________________ *[SOLD]2002 C240* \| Mars Red * AMG Bodykit w/ CF Front Lip & Rear Spoiler *Mods* \| 19x8.5 F/19x10 R Staggered iForged Daytona's* H&R Coilovers * C32 AMG Brake Upgrade * Magnaflow Exhaust * Resonator Removed * Clear Halogen Headlights * Brabus Illuminated Alcantara Shift Knob * DCT Sport Steering Wheel * Custom Audio Setup *2009 Audi S5* APR Stage 1 Tune * APR Carbonio Intake * AWE Downpipes * FL Shift Knob * More to come....

04-05-2010, 10:06 PM	#16
TemjinX2 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 5,034 Drives: 03 g35 coupe...........02 c32 Sold	EC has a pretty good deal right now, i think its a 185mm pulley and tune for $1000. If you get a 185, you need a tune or you will run lean. __________________ 2002 Mercedes c32 amg S2k projector retrofit http://www.mbworld.org/forums/c32-am...-retrofit.html My carputer http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=237456 TemjinX2's rides http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...=1#post3053382 FREE C32 BLOCK/ PART OUThttp://mbworld.org/forums/engine-per...ml#post5433265

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