snoodmonger

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.

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.

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.

TemjinX2

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

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

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

snoodmonger

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

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

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

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

mikekuriger

perhaps look for a c55?

lookin4ac55

Pay a little more I have a c55 amg for sale

Panzerknacker

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...

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...lling-c32.html

MIKESV8

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

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

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.