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2001 C3.8 RENNtech - Am I missing something??

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Old 10-15-2002, 09:40 AM
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2001 C3.8 RENNtech - Am I missing something??

Cost of modifications over $30,000. Selling price is $48,000. Am I missing something, or are they simply trying to dump the vehicle for nothing?

3.8-liter engine conversion, bore 97 mm, 84 mm stroke,and compression ratio 10.0:1, RENNtech high performance camshafts, Ported and polished cylinder heads, balanced and blueprinted.

Additional oil cooler added. RENNtech modified air filter housing, RENNtech modified electronics, rev limit raised, faster throttle response, top speed limit raised.

Rear sport stainless steel RENNtech muffler (2 ½ dia.)

305 HP @ 5850 rpm

305 ft lbs of torque @ 2500-4700

RENNtech suspension with lowering springs (1.5 inches lower)and Adjustable RENNtech spec’d Koni shocks, rear adjustable lower control arm bushings for camber adjustment.

RENNtech 8.5 X 18 Monolite forged wheels (20 lbs ea.)

Front with 235/40zr18 tires.

Rear 9.5 X 18 Monolite wheels with 265/35zr18 tires.

14” four piston RENNtech/Brembo front brakes (355 mm dia., 32 mm thickness)

12” four piston RENNtech/Brembo rear brakes (300 mm dia., 22 mm thickness)

Custom magic eyes midnight blue wood

Perfect condition, Amethyst, Charcoal Grey leather



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Re: 2001 C3.8 RENNtech - Am I missing something??

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Cost of modifications over $30,000. Selling price is $48,000. Am I missing something, or are they simply trying to dump the vehicle for nothing?

3.8-liter engine conversion, bore 97 mm, 84 mm stroke,and compression ratio 10.0:1, RENNtech high performance camshafts, Ported and polished cylinder heads, balanced and blueprinted.

Additional oil cooler added. RENNtech modified air filter housing, RENNtech modified electronics, rev limit raised, faster throttle response, top speed limit raised.

Rear sport stainless steel RENNtech muffler (2 ½ dia.)

305 HP @ 5850 rpm

305 ft lbs of torque @ 2500-4700

RENNtech suspension with lowering springs (1.5 inches lower)and Adjustable RENNtech spec’d Koni shocks, rear adjustable lower control arm bushings for camber adjustment.

RENNtech 8.5 X 18 Monolite forged wheels (20 lbs ea.)

Front with 235/40zr18 tires.

Rear 9.5 X 18 Monolite wheels with 265/35zr18 tires.

14” four piston RENNtech/Brembo front brakes (355 mm dia., 32 mm thickness)

12” four piston RENNtech/Brembo rear brakes (300 mm dia., 22 mm thickness)

Custom magic eyes midnight blue wood

Perfect condition, Amethyst, Charcoal Grey leather



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imagine trying to convince someone to buy that instead of a c32 amg with 4 years of service and undisputed warranty. not to mention more power.

that probably explains the price discrepancy.
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30,000 worth of modification...

that might be the selling price + the overcharge labour if we purchse the parts.

I am pretty sure their own cost is at most 50%
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It's a 2 year old car that's likely been abused. At $48K it's about $18K overpriced. The wheels are ugly, it's got stickers like a ricer. Have you seen the one lap around america race, the heavily modified Renntech car blew it's engine early on, not something I want to contend with. Pascal is right, a brand new C32 for the same money with, more HP, nicer wheels, 4 year maintenance and warranty and good easy resalability, it's a no brainer.
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
It's a 2 year old car that's likely been abused. At $48K it's about $18K overpriced. The wheels are ugly, it's got stickers like a ricer. Have you seen the one lap around america race, the heavily modified Renntech car blew it's engine early on, not something I want to contend with. Pascal is right, a brand new C32 for the same money with, more HP, nicer wheels, 4 year maintenance and warranty and good easy resalability, it's a no brainer.
The sticker was for the pictures, they come off not rice...... There is also custom wood and door pulls it's nicely done. The the one lap car was highly modified, I guess too much this time..lol There are many 3.8 and 6 ltr cars done by Renntech they are not problematic.

Most C32's are equiped like this and it's not 48,000

M.S.R.P.* $51,065.00
Exterior Color (Metallic paint is optional, resulting in an additional price of $655.00)
Brilliant Silver Metallic $655.00

Factory Installed CD Changer details $400.00

Power Rear-Window Sunshade details $450.00

Rain Sensor details $205.00

Packages

C4: Lighting Pkg. details $750.00

Luxury Tax $426.60

Gas Guzzler Tax $1,000.00

Total $54,951.60



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Good Deal

RENNTECH is a great and reliable company. Many Mercedes dealerships sell and install RENNTECH products. Many of the modifications by RENNTECH do not even void the warranty. All of there products have had extensive R&D done on them. They are the DINAN of the Mercedes world.
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48k is too much for this car. Yes, it has 30k worth of modifications, however a stock C32 AMG is still better than this, and you can get a used C32 between 45-50k which is fully loaded.

Don't even get me started on Dinan!
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Yes 48 K is alot. This car was built before the C32 came out. I think if if they strip the brakes and some othe items they could offer it a price that would be more competitve with the current market ie used c32's.

This is still a nice car and drives out very nicely.

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hey randy, the description says monolites, but the pic looks like the modulars. any clarification? do they both weigh 20lbs?
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Originally posted by young
hey randy, the description says monolites, but the pic looks like the modulars. any clarification? do they both weigh 20lbs?
This is not one of brumos cars the rims that are in the picture are Nova's. The car comes with monolites, the novas are a little lighter but not as strong as the monolites.

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