1FASTSS

I'm looking at trading in my Trailblazer SS for a high mileage c32. It would drop my car payment some and I like the looks of these cars a lot.

What problems do older ('02) C32 might have. I will be my DD so not going to mod it much...from what I see the interior is in really good shape.

Thanks for your help

rlee02135

how high?

I would change the radiator if its a Valeo...

Eurocharged Rick

i would also want to see the service records on the vehicle, it will tell you alot about how it was maintained and also what kind of problems/updates the car has had along the way...any dealer can print this out for you with the VIN number...

1FASTSS

Car is 16k w/ 80k miles.

"I would change the radiator if its a Valeo" Please explain

rlee02135

thats not bad at all...and a great price.

the Valeo radiator is known to have some problems...

amgmark

I sold my 02 C32 for 16k last week. 104k miles and it was in excellent condition with zero wrong and some mods.. (Wheels, suspension, exhaust)

bwmc

Gosh, I'm a punk. I need to drive mine more. only 49000 on my 02. No mods. Just to church, shopping, and to the library with my girls. Always serviced at MB-Manhattan. Your vehicles are beautiful and the mod's are fantastic.

1FASTSS

That's for the info. Is the car in your sig the one you sold? If so what wheels and other mods did you have? I am looking at some starting mods.

Code3 Performance

I bought a high mileage C32 because of its history and condition. Plus the price was unbeatable. Its been awesome. Doing my own work, and having a wholesale parts connection, have allowed me to keep my costs down significantly.

drallafi

Post the VIN#. I recently unloaded an 02 C32 with around 80K miles, and if it's the same car, you do *not* wanna buy it.

amgmark

Yes, the car in my sig is the one I sold. The wheels are 18" SLK55 AMG wheels. The car is also lowered on a Brabus suspension(springs and shocks). I also installed a C55 dual exhaust.

Fifth Ring

1. Get a warranty, any warranty. Fixing a C32 will cost a ton more than fixing your Trailblazer!

2. Rather than change the Valeo radiator, maybe drain a few ounces of transmission fluid and invest $25 in getting it analyzed for glycol contamination. If there's no glycol after 100K miles, then the radiator is fine.

1FASTSS

thanks, I had planned on getting a warranty already.

Vin is WDBRF65J42F208231

drallafi...where are you located? This car is in Downers Grove, IL + the dealer just told me it has 90+K not 80K as they orginally told me.

drallafi

Mine was in AZ, so it's probably not the same car, but I'll check my docs when I get home just to be on the safe side.

jacek9478

what's dealers name ?
I'm close by, and know all bad apples on the market.

jacek9478

VIN WDBRF65J42F208231
Year/Make/Model: 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C32 AMG KOMPRESSOR
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine Type: 3.2L V6 PFI SOHC 18V
Manufactured In: GERMANY
Search Results: 23 records found in our database What is a Record?
IMPORTANT! The 23 records on this 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C32 AMG KOMPRESSOR may confirm a clean title history or uncover potential problems. Find out by ordering the complete CARFAX Vehicle History Report .


this is copy of initial carfax report on this car.
B4 you buy get CARFAX report, ask for records.
Dealer Luxury Motors are known ( at least from my and my friends expiriances ) to be not quite honest.

Regards
Jack










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1FASTSS

Well, that *** over their at the dealer sold the car even though I had an appointment with him after work...luckly I called him before I left.

I found another one that has 61K mies for $22K..I am going to take a look at that one

jacek9478

good luck!
I've seen one for sale from private party in Cary,IL on cars.com
might be worth checking out.

Lagunatic

If you have the opportunity to buy an extended warranty, do it. As nice as these cars are a simple search of this forum will return many threads having to do with service issues. When I got my 02 C32 last year, I got a 2-yr Star Warranty through the MB dealer. In hindsight, it was the best couple grand I ever spent. The car has been in to the dealer a few times to fix some suspension and steering issues that required extensive repairs. These repairs would have cost me a lot more than what I paid for the warranty. Or, just get a 1 yr warranty and pay close attention to anything that might be wrong and get all the work done ASAP. On the other hand, if you pick the car up cheap from a private party, then make sure you put away some $$ in the event you do find some issues.

Do not interpret this post negatively. I absolutely LOVE my C32 and plan on keeping it for a long time. Having had a number of foreign luxury cars before (Audi and 2 BMWs) I am all too familiar with the hidden cost of maintenance and repairs.

1FASTSS

Yeah, I know what you mean. I just wanted to nice head and cam on my Camaro SS and by the time it was over it came out with a new engine and everything else but 500hp is nice to have also.

Slater126

Seconded. I've had my '02 since March and already, I've cashed in on the CPO warranty for thrust arm and torque strut bushings. It's about to go back in for failing Xeon headlamp ignitors and a strange clicking sound from the key slot (about 10 rather loud clicks when you first start it and it stops). And this car only has 35k on it and was impeccibly maintained. I intend to purchase an extended warranty after the 1 year CPO warranty expires. I love the car and will keep it for a long time too but there's no way I'd buy any C32 without a warranty. Parts and service for this car are way too expensive.

Lagunatic

Slater126, my c32 had a very similar clicking sound from behind the dash whenever I started the car. The dealer fixed it and I'll have to look up my service record to see what it was. From what I remember, it had something to do with the climate control system. I'll try to find the info and post it back here.

Also, when my 2yr CSO runs out I will absolutely buy an extension. Although I don't know exactly how much the repairs cost since they're all covered by CSO, I would venture to guess that MBUSA did not make any money off me with their warranty. I don't care how small the problem is. I don't hesitate to take the C32 in for repairs.

jacek9478

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Slater126, my c32 had a very similar clicking sound from behind the dash whenever I started the car. The dealer fixed it and I'll have to look up my service record to see what it was. From what I remember, it had something to do with the climate control system. I'll try to find the info and post it back here.

It is gearing on one of motors that controls flaps for air distribution.
$15 part to be replaced and $900 dollars bill for labor.

definitely get it fixed under warranty.

regards
Jack

Lagunatic

Yes, that was it... exact problem I had with the flaps for air distribution. Warranty covered it.

Slater126

Thanks guys. It's flippin' annoying but at least I know the car's not going to blow up. I can't take it to the dealer until next week. I've probably run up about $3k in repair bills so far. God bless the warranty! If there was any doubt before, I'm extending this next year.