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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Thinking about trading my 05 g35 Sedan 6speed fully loaded with 84k miles for a 02 c32 amg with 87k.

Is it worth it?
what are some known problems with a c32?

is 87k too high?
what is included in the 90k maintenance ?

i am an owner of a 06 c230 and know how those cars drive/maintain. any thing special about amgs?

please help me out
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ericerick
Thinking about trading my 05 g35 Sedan 6speed fully loaded with 84k miles for a 02 c32 amg with 87k.

Is it worth it?
what are some known problems with a c32?

is 87k too high?
what is included in the 90k maintenance ?

i am an owner of a 06 c230 and know how those cars drive/maintain. any thing special about amgs?

please help me out

Help you out? Will do!

Thread title, check this link:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...-you-post.html


Is it worth it? No. Thats why we all drive C32s.

Known problems... maintenance...




Anything special about AMG's?

Nope, nothing at all. Stick to the Nissan.
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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Man, that was kinda harsh...
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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Do some search, there is load of info on your questions.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ericerick
Thinking about trading my 05 g35 Sedan 6speed fully loaded with 84k miles for a 02 c32 amg with 87k.

Is it worth it?
what are some known problems with a c32?

is 87k too high?
what is included in the 90k maintenance ?

i am an owner of a 06 c230 and know how those cars drive/maintain. any thing special about amgs?

please help me out

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=known+problems+with+a+c32%3F

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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 02:50 AM
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I have over 90,000 miles, no problems, drives perfectly. Anything special about AMG's? Umm.... yes they have lots of power, better brakes, better handling, better everything except fuel economy. Depends how well it was taken care of, most need a new intercooler pump and the spark plugs changed if no one has bothered doing it. Otherwise fluid changes are a mixed bag but most cars on the road have transmission fluid and engine oil so there is no escaping that one unless you can afford a tesla.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Trade your G35 in. This car is way faster than a G35. My C32 has 86k miles and it has been a wonder to own. I haven't had any problems so far, luckily. After you get it, do a tune with a S/C pulley and you'll have yourself a beast of a car. I'm not sure about the handling characteristics about the G35 vs the C32 so maybe you can give us some insight. The G35 does have an LSD while the C32 only has it's "faux" electronic limited slip. I think you'll like the C32 if you decide to trade it in.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Trade your G35 in. This car is way faster than a G35. My C32 has 86k miles and it has been a wonder to own. I haven't had any problems so far, luckily. After you get it, do a tune with a S/C pulley and you'll have yourself a beast of a car. I'm not sure about the handling characteristics about the G35 vs the C32 so maybe you can give us some insight. The G35 does have an LSD while the C32 only has it's "faux" electronic limited slip. I think you'll like the C32 if you decide to trade it in.
Hell, this car is way faster than a G37
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Help you out? Will do!

Thread title, check this link:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...-you-post.html


Is it worth it? No. Thats why we all drive C32s.

Known problems... maintenance...




Anything special about AMG's?

Nope, nothing at all. Stick to the Nissan.
Thanks Pointman!!! I needed that
to OP Yes it is worth it for an even trade or even thalk them into giving you some $$$ since the 32 is an older car ($$$ mod goodies fund for the 32) as far as reliability issues, The only problem I had was the IC pump otherwise it is a solid car, had it for 10+yrs. GL
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