AMG_Guy

So my 2002 C32 is totaled: https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...ay-my-c32.html



I'm going to hopefully get as much as I can from the insurance.

Now, I want a replacement. I've found:

2003 C32 with 75,000 miles. Two-tone interior, bi-Xenon, nav, sunscreen. All service records.

Or

2006 C55 with 85,000 miles. Sunscreen.


Thoughts?

The 2003 C32 would obviously be more comparable to my 2002. Does the navigation option mean it does NOT have a CD changer? Is the steering wheel in the 2003's powered? I know there is no button for it on the driver's door.

CLKCLK

I would go with E55 or nicer with a CLS55 . Between C32 and C55, I would go with C32 for the bang on the bucks for power mod. If you could afford for a C55, I think you could afford for an E55. Just my opinion

And 2003 C32 with NAV does have 6 disk CD changer in the glove compartment

MIKESV8

if you didn't have bad luck with your c32, i'd stick with that. would you mind sharing with us what your insurance agency is forking out for the total?

AMG_Guy

I was leaning towards another C32. I love the C32, it's an amazing car. I personally think it's better than the C55.

The E is definitely too large for me.

AMG_Guy

I loved my C32 for the few weeks I had it.

I'm dealing with USAA.

Dasauto

Not all with Nav have the multi-disc player. My 2003 C32 was ordered w/ Nav and no 6 disc cd changer. I play cd's through the Nav unit.

AMG_Guy

Hm, okay. Would it be (or is yours) pre-wired for the changer?

Gramma_Benz

My 02 with NAV also had the disc changer and AMG stitching on the seats. Just no Plaque

AMG_Guy

I just found out the 2003 I'm looking at DOES have the changer.

moosejaw

Yes the changer was a option but pretty much every benz comes stateside with one.
The C32 is a great car, I wouldnt recommend the E55 as it has a lot of little things that can cost a arm and a leg if you cant do anything mechanicall yourself. But the prices are low on the E55 and really is the best performance bargain out there.

Dasauto

Does not appear to be pre-wired but I have not really looked very hard but there is no exposed wire in the glove box for a multi disc changer.

francoisisp

why dont you just go cl55 amg way more bang for the buck those are pretty cheap these days just not 4 doors make sure you get a 2003 or higher though they go cheaper than e55 but same engine

loudandheard

I guess it depends on what you are willing to spend. You can get various C32's and C55's with decent miles for $15k or less, especially the C32. You can have the car paid off and then you could get what ever you want later. That's if you really want to stay with a c-class. I plan on keeping mine forever, do some major mods, and eventually buy another AMG.

gt4awd

I bought my C32 straight out, and don't think it'll ever be paid off because things keep breaking and that costs A LOT of money as we are all aware, LOL...

DuaneC63

Just keep moving up the AMG C class line, C55 are dirt cheap and C63, while even used are expensive, are screaming performance value. Anything beyond an C class or SLK and your dealing with the self leveling suspension which is a problematic repair nightmare.

Newzchspy

Get yourself a 03-04 C32 and mod the heck out of it; SC pulley and tune from EC and you're good to go. Be careful of the E55, hearing a LOT about fuel tank issues, even on exceptionally well maintained cars?? Nice E55s are still in the high 20's, low 30s now. If you like the C32, stick with it.

Chedeng88

Go for the C55!

Newzchspy

Why??? The C32 is more modifiable for a reasonable cost and will easily get into the mid 12s with those mods, pulley and tune. The C55 wont do that without spending a LOT of $$ on a SC and other mods..................

Chedeng88

The C55 is simply more reliable than a C32 in general. And IMO, the C55 looks much sleeker too.

W203Ramos

SL = SLEEK
C32, C55, C63 w/4 doors= NOT SLEEK

lowryder363

What's the point of dragging the SL into this?

The comparison was just between the C32 and C55, and I agree that the C55 is the sleeker of the two.

LuisC55AMG

I agree, with the CLK W209 front, it does look more sleek than the C32.

CLKCLK

Friday for me

Newzchspy

Except for the seat heaters; IC pump (easily repairable) and the 2002 radiator/trans issue, the C32s have been relatively bulletproof as well. My C55 has had seat heater issues too!! I hear few problems out of 03-04 C32s?? Looks are subjective and the C55 is a great looking car, BUT the C63 is better looking than BOTH of them..................

A nicely modded C32 has no reason to fear a modded C55 (cept for those SC'd C55 of course).................

Again, staying on topic here, if HE can find a nice C32 with decent mileage, he should jump all over it and do some mods..............EC has a tune and SC pulley kit coming out soon..................

lowryder363

LOL here's another one! Why compare it with the C63? It's not even remotely close to the price range of a C32/C55. What if I ride with your logic and say the SLR McLaren looks better than a C63?

Chedeng wasn't saying that the C55 is the best looking Benz of all, he's just saying that the C55 looks better than a C32.