1qikctr

C36 is a grt car, DOHC just better over all compare to our SOHC v6 CR. AMG should of made a DOHC inline 6cyl SC C32.

Newzchspy

Nice car if you like a Pacifica with a 63 engine!!!

TemjinX2

yeah but its suppose to be a sport sedan so they wanted to offer more interior space and slightly cheaper maintence cost.

moosejaw

Hey an r63 would be a good car for mom to tool around in...... you could race her around the loop

bagelsjustbagel

0-60 5.9 :]

u can Pm me for any Q's on the C36 i love mine.

ultraseven

I'm not going to be the purveyor of sour grapes but my 04 C32 has not been trouble free at all. I'm unsure of owners' history records of the C36 or C43 but you should do some homework and ask around before plunging $ into one.

With that said, the C32 is a lot faster than both, but dynamically (handling wise) may not be better so.

Newzchspy

and there's room in the back for me and Stevie and MOM could make me sandwiches in the back too (Turkey on white with mayonnaise and a dash of salt and pepper

Honestly, have seen a R63 on the road. Would love to though.

MRAMG1

Don't forget about me my friend

I have a 04 too you know.

See yeah

Jons95c36amg

My stock 95 C36 with 102,xxx miles does 5.6sec 0-60 low 14s@98pmh in cool temps.

TemjinX2

those times were quoted on stock tires. Lot of c32's are hitting 4.7-4.9 0-60mph from the 5.1 rated time times just by switching out the tires..doing mid to low 13's.

JG26_Irish

5.6 0-60 and low 14's ET at 98 mph in the C36 sounds about right and is consistent with what I saw in mine. The '97 models were the only ones with the 5 spd trans and they also had a little bit more power since they were mapped to the closer ratios thus they were quicker than the first 2 yrs production 36's. My C32 ran 13.5 ET at 106 mph, which is faster. In a straight line the C32 will win every time stock vs stock hands down and the C36 has nowhere to go tuning wise. A chip might get you 10 hp and no more. The C32 can be tuned into the mid to low 12's without getting crazy.

But, my point is that the real world is not all drag strips. If you put a C36 and a C32 on the same twisty back road the C36 will have no problem keeping up and will do it with more confidence and less drama than the C32. It is just a really good, well balanced car with decent power. The trouble is that when you do hit a long straight there is no way in he!! that the C36 is going to pass the faster C32, lol. The C32 is more of a point and shoot car that is lacking the well balanced suspension and handling of the older AMG's. We can thank the corporate legal staff at MB for that.

TemjinX2

i agree the c36 was probably built better but i think the styling looks too dated. I like performance, but i also need to like the looks for the car as well.

Just like the e36 m3, its a great car for the money but the styling shows its real age. I know looks are subjective, but i think the c32 is just a better all around car in terms of daily driving, looks, general creature comforts with the performance.

If you autox a lot, then i agree the c36 is a better car.

MRAMG1

Well sir, that is one opinion, but I would certinaly like to meet your C36 at Beaverun to give you another opinion my friend against my ill handleiing 32

The C32 Can and does handle well at the limits, granted a little understeer, but its track prowes are never the less THERE.

See yeah

Newzchspy

+1, plus those Bridgestone Pole Positions help that "understeer" as well!!

The C36 argument above is the same as the BMW guys, "BUT I'll take him the twisties."