C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

Thinking of buying C32 AMG 2001, reliable? Handling?

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Old Jul 11, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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Thinking of buying C32 AMG 2001, reliable? Handling?

It has 42,000 miles.
Year 2001
Looks real nice.
Its a lot of money for me so want to be sure how reliable is and how does it handle sport driving, with lots of turns.
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Old Jul 11, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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c32's were first sold for with the 02 year though they were sold in 01. They tend to have some costly issues if they haven't been addressed yet. Make sure it's still under warranty and buy a 100k extended warranty too if possible.. I just crossed 95k miles on mine..
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 08:05 AM
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They dont sell extended warranty here in Costa Rica and the warranty already expired.
What kind of problems do they have?
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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if you know how to work on your cars or have a good mechanic.. then buy it.

if you are clueless about cars.. .you will have your handsful

if you want a fast car and comfortable.. C32 is good

it does not handle well or it is not very reliable.. just average.

My 2003 G35 sedan handled better than this car, but then again the infiniti rides much stiffer and the suspension design was newer. The W203 has been out since 2000. The AMG version in 2002 (with 2001 deliveries)
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