Your opinion about a C32 I will go check tomorrow
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Your opinion about a C32 I will go check tomorrow
Hi guys, I will go see a 2002 C32 tomorrow that is listed for sale by a local dealer. From what he told me over the phone, the car has high miles ~125-130k miles. He has it listed for a good price but I have several concerns;
-- First, do you think it's a good idea to buy a high mileage C32? I don't want to have to spend all the money I will save from the price on fixes on the car later on. Also, even though I am familiar with the VALEO radiator problem how would I know if the car had had the problem? Are there any lasting effects if the transmission wasn't replaced after such a problem?
-- How much does it cost to replace in case the IC pump isn't working?
Also, what other major problems does the car have and things I should be looking at?
-- First, do you think it's a good idea to buy a high mileage C32? I don't want to have to spend all the money I will save from the price on fixes on the car later on. Also, even though I am familiar with the VALEO radiator problem how would I know if the car had had the problem? Are there any lasting effects if the transmission wasn't replaced after such a problem?
-- How much does it cost to replace in case the IC pump isn't working?
Also, what other major problems does the car have and things I should be looking at?
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C32 '02
Hi guys, I will go see a 2002 C32 tomorrow that is listed for sale by a local dealer. From what he told me over the phone, the car has high miles ~125-130k miles. He has it listed for a good price but I have several concerns;
-- First, do you think it's a good idea to buy a high mileage C32? I don't want to have to spend all the money I will save from the price on fixes on the car later on. Also, even though I am familiar with the VALEO radiator problem how would I know if the car had had the problem? Are there any lasting effects if the transmission wasn't replaced after such a problem?
-- How much does it cost to replace in case the IC pump isn't working?
Also, what other major problems does the car have and things I should be looking at?
-- First, do you think it's a good idea to buy a high mileage C32? I don't want to have to spend all the money I will save from the price on fixes on the car later on. Also, even though I am familiar with the VALEO radiator problem how would I know if the car had had the problem? Are there any lasting effects if the transmission wasn't replaced after such a problem?
-- How much does it cost to replace in case the IC pump isn't working?
Also, what other major problems does the car have and things I should be looking at?
- Fuel pump
- Intercooler coolant pump
- Transmission control plate with circuit board
the first two was covered so it wasn't that bad. tranny control plate costs a bundle.
Following felt like maintenance stuff but here goes:
- spark plugs
- tranny oil x 3 for a good flush
- rear diff oil
- all spark plug wires
- all engine pulleys
- both front damper bushings if that is what is called
- SC bearings
- SC Oil
- fuel filter
- fuel injectors ( very soon )
these are what i can think of on the top of my head....
This is by no means a comprehensive list, i'm sure others could chime in...
If you step back and see, its actually not bad, the car run very strong and smooth. The engine itself is very good.
GL~
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C32/C55 AMG
Not to scare you but when i got my car with half those miles here's what i replaced:
- Fuel pump
- Intercooler coolant pump
- Transmission control plate with circuit board
the first two was covered so it wasn't that bad. tranny control plate costs a bundle.
Following felt like maintenance stuff but here goes:
- spark plugs
- tranny oil x 3 for a good flush
- rear diff oil
- all spark plug wires
- all engine pulleys
- both front damper bushings if that is what is called
- SC bearings
- SC Oil
- fuel filter
- fuel injectors ( very soon )
these are what i can think of on the top of my head....
This is by no means a comprehensive list, i'm sure others could chime in...
If you step back and see, its actually not bad, the car run very strong and smooth. The engine itself is very good.
GL~
- Fuel pump
- Intercooler coolant pump
- Transmission control plate with circuit board
the first two was covered so it wasn't that bad. tranny control plate costs a bundle.
Following felt like maintenance stuff but here goes:
- spark plugs
- tranny oil x 3 for a good flush
- rear diff oil
- all spark plug wires
- all engine pulleys
- both front damper bushings if that is what is called
- SC bearings
- SC Oil
- fuel filter
- fuel injectors ( very soon )
these are what i can think of on the top of my head....
This is by no means a comprehensive list, i'm sure others could chime in...
If you step back and see, its actually not bad, the car run very strong and smooth. The engine itself is very good.
GL~
I think the car would be a great buy depending on the price, the condition, and what you want it for.
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2002 c32 AMG 2012 c250 Coupe
Not to scare you but when i got my car with half those miles here's what i replaced:
- Fuel pump
- Intercooler coolant pump
- Transmission control plate with circuit board
the first two was covered so it wasn't that bad. tranny control plate costs a bundle.
Following felt like maintenance stuff but here goes:
- spark plugs
- tranny oil x 3 for a good flush
- rear diff oil
- all spark plug wires
- all engine pulleys
- both front damper bushings if that is what is called
- SC bearings
- SC Oil
- fuel filter
- fuel injectors ( very soon )
these are what i can think of on the top of my head....
This is by no means a comprehensive list, i'm sure others could chime in...
If you step back and see, its actually not bad, the car run very strong and smooth. The engine itself is very good.
GL~
- Fuel pump
- Intercooler coolant pump
- Transmission control plate with circuit board
the first two was covered so it wasn't that bad. tranny control plate costs a bundle.
Following felt like maintenance stuff but here goes:
- spark plugs
- tranny oil x 3 for a good flush
- rear diff oil
- all spark plug wires
- all engine pulleys
- both front damper bushings if that is what is called
- SC bearings
- SC Oil
- fuel filter
- fuel injectors ( very soon )
these are what i can think of on the top of my head....
This is by no means a comprehensive list, i'm sure others could chime in...
If you step back and see, its actually not bad, the car run very strong and smooth. The engine itself is very good.
GL~
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MooseJaws 04 C32
DONT BUY THIS ONE IT IS A SALVAGE PIECE OF SH-T!!! i test drove it before i bought mine...its been in a severe accident my brother noticed all the over spray and frame damage!!! CLEAN CARFAX MY A__ !! they work right next to an auction and they tried repairing it..its missing half the parts in the engine lol and it shakes and pulls so hard to the right he said it was alignment lmaoooo
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DONT BUY THIS ONE IT IS A SALVAGE PIECE OF SH-T!!! i test drove it before i bought mine...its been in a severe accident my brother noticed all the over spray and frame damage!!! CLEAN CARFAX MY A__ !! they work right next to an auction and they tried repairing it..its missing half the parts in the engine lol and it shakes and pulls so hard to the right he said it was alignment lmaoooo
I was planning to buy a car early next year but for the price he is asking I thought to go check it out. Also, thanks for the inputs from everyone, I will keep them in mind for my search!
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MooseJaws 04 C32
yeah dude i was int the market for a c32 for quit some time.. you eill find the right one but try to get your hands on an 03 or 04 if u can the headlights are a lil different and they generally have less problems cause they are revised... most 02s have a valeo radiatior which is a fail...
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MooseJaws 04 C32
i should make a warning post about this car so no one buys it...i will be upset to see someone get ripped off form this guy .... the dealer is a young black kid mike ...seems like a nice guy but tells lies thru his ***...my brother ripped him a new one... it was soooo funny
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yeah dude i was int the market for a c32 for quit some time.. you eill find the right one but try to get your hands on an 03 or 04 if u can the headlights are a lil different and they generally have less problems cause they are revised... most 02s have a valeo radiatior which is a fail...
and early to mid 03s too!! (but most of them were caught and changed out)
