PLZ Help Picking an AMG
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PLZ Help Picking an AMG
Hello ,
How are you all doing ? My name is Khaled , I just joined here , I've getting a lot of info from all of you for the past years.
I am looking to have the AMG experience after owning Kia Cadenza "K7 which is lovley". AMG's are not really famous or easy to find back in my country " Saudi Arabia , UAE Dubai " but now Im in the US finishing my BS degree in Finance.
so I would like your opinion, I found 2 AMG cars that I like , the 1st one is an W208 ClK55 2001 , white and clean. what I Don't like about it is the Wheels , he sold the monoblonk AMG
Wheels and got an after market Wheels that I Don't really like , the car has around 150k , the other car is a C32 AMG 2003 , with 130k really clean ,Stock and the color is black , Both cars Have service records the C32 has all Service records
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I have been getting Mix Info about the C32 reliability and problems " Yes I have Been searching the internet". there is a 900 $ more for the C32 , " I couldn't find any C55 Near me Plz if you know one for sale or someone is up to sell please let me know , I Live In Nashville TN , willing to travel up to 6h.
Please Help me Pick one. Im willing to learn How to DIY since I got free time.
Thank you so much for your time.
regards ,
Khaled.
How are you all doing ? My name is Khaled , I just joined here , I've getting a lot of info from all of you for the past years.
I am looking to have the AMG experience after owning Kia Cadenza "K7 which is lovley". AMG's are not really famous or easy to find back in my country " Saudi Arabia , UAE Dubai " but now Im in the US finishing my BS degree in Finance.
so I would like your opinion, I found 2 AMG cars that I like , the 1st one is an W208 ClK55 2001 , white and clean. what I Don't like about it is the Wheels , he sold the monoblonk AMG
Wheels and got an after market Wheels that I Don't really like , the car has around 150k , the other car is a C32 AMG 2003 , with 130k really clean ,Stock and the color is black , Both cars Have service records the C32 has all Service records.
I have been getting Mix Info about the C32 reliability and problems " Yes I have Been searching the internet". there is a 900 $ more for the C32 , " I couldn't find any C55 Near me Plz if you know one for sale or someone is up to sell please let me know , I Live In Nashville TN , willing to travel up to 6h.
Please Help me Pick one. Im willing to learn How to DIY since I got free time.
Thank you so much for your time.
regards ,
Khaled.
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Hello ,
How are you all doing ? My name is Khaled , I just joined here , I've getting a lot of info from all of you for the past years.
I am looking to have the AMG experience after owning Kia Cadenza "K7 which is lovley". AMG's are not really famous or easy to find back in my country " Saudi Arabia , UAE Dubai " but now Im in the US finishing my BS degree in Finance.
so I would like your opinion, I found 2 AMG cars that I like , the 1st one is an W208 ClK55 2001 , white and clean. what I Don't like about it is the Wheels , he sold the monoblonk AMG Wheels and got an after market Wheels that I Don't really like , the car has around 150k , the other car is a C32 AMG 2003 , with 130k really clean ,Stock and the color is black , Both cars Have service records the C32 has all Service records
.
I have been getting Mix Info about the C32 reliability and problems " Yes I have Been searching the internet". there is a 900 $ more for the C32 , " I couldn't find any C55 Near me Plz if you know one for sale or someone is up to sell please let me know , I Live In Nashville TN , willing to travel up to 6h.
Please Help me Pick one. Im willing to learn How to DIY since I got free time.
Thank you so much for your time.
regards ,
Khaled.
How are you all doing ? My name is Khaled , I just joined here , I've getting a lot of info from all of you for the past years.
I am looking to have the AMG experience after owning Kia Cadenza "K7 which is lovley". AMG's are not really famous or easy to find back in my country " Saudi Arabia , UAE Dubai " but now Im in the US finishing my BS degree in Finance.
so I would like your opinion, I found 2 AMG cars that I like , the 1st one is an W208 ClK55 2001 , white and clean. what I Don't like about it is the Wheels , he sold the monoblonk AMG
Wheels and got an after market Wheels that I Don't really like , the car has around 150k , the other car is a C32 AMG 2003 , with 130k really clean ,Stock and the color is black , Both cars Have service records the C32 has all Service records.
I have been getting Mix Info about the C32 reliability and problems " Yes I have Been searching the internet". there is a 900 $ more for the C32 , " I couldn't find any C55 Near me Plz if you know one for sale or someone is up to sell please let me know , I Live In Nashville TN , willing to travel up to 6h.
Please Help me Pick one. Im willing to learn How to DIY since I got free time.
Thank you so much for your time.
regards ,
Khaled.
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Originally Posted by Morphh
If u are good with tools c32 isnt that bad at, yes there are some issues that get frustrating but that could be said abt any car, I can't speak for clk55
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It's like working on any engine, there are main issues, seat draining battery, oil cooler gaskets, secondary air pump, make sure u have the good rad, I had crank wobble, belt tensioner replace, turn signal,
I have to drive my c32 in Toronto this winter, no problems with starting, but traction suks when snow on ground.
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My w208 CLK55 was pretty reliable. Biggest issues were the motor mounts went out, and a bad ballast on passenger side. While I loved my 2005 more on just looks alone, power aside, the 01 was more comfortable.
Go with one with the cleaner and more logged history. Personally, I would look for an all original example, with less miles.
Go with one with the cleaner and more logged history. Personally, I would look for an all original example, with less miles.
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Originally Posted by Morphh
Geo?
It's like working on any engine, there are main issues, seat draining battery, oil cooler gaskets, secondary air pump, make sure u have the good rad, I had crank wobble, belt tensioner replace, turn signal,
I have to drive my c32 in Toronto this winter, no problems with starting, but traction suks when snow on ground.
It's like working on any engine, there are main issues, seat draining battery, oil cooler gaskets, secondary air pump, make sure u have the good rad, I had crank wobble, belt tensioner replace, turn signal,
I have to drive my c32 in Toronto this winter, no problems with starting, but traction suks when snow on ground.
, I found one 6h away 2003 with 125k and has all the services record , he doesn't use the car any more and need it gone that's it. I don't if I should go with it or wait. Anyway thank you so much for your time Morphh.
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Originally Posted by Nachtsturm
My w208 CLK55 was pretty reliable. Biggest issues were the motor mounts went out, and a bad ballast on passenger side. While I loved my 2005 more on just looks alone, power aside, the 01 was more comfortable.
Go with one with the cleaner and more logged history. Personally, I would look for an all original example, with less miles.
Go with one with the cleaner and more logged history. Personally, I would look for an all original example, with less miles.
Thank you so much for the reply Nachtsturm.
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C55 AMG owner here, bought mine 6 hours south.. Took a plane to get it and drove back. Chose this one because it had a 100% perfect service record with everything replaced that needed it.. Essentially the biggest worry about the C55 are the motor mounts. Haven't had a single issue other than constantly debating on when I'll get a supercharger.
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Originally Posted by MrMustard
C55 AMG owner here, bought mine 6 hours south.. Took a plane to get it and drove back. Chose this one because it had a 100% perfect service record with everything replaced that needed it.. Essentially the biggest worry about the C55 are the motor mounts. Haven't had a single issue other than constantly debating on when I'll get a supercharger.
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C55 AMG owner here, bought mine 6 hours south.. Took a plane to get it and drove back. Chose this one because it had a 100% perfect service record with everything replaced that needed it.. Essentially the biggest worry about the C55 are the motor mounts. Haven't had a single issue other than constantly debating on when I'll get a supercharger.
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The c32 does have a few more issues than the c55 because of the sc, yes. However if it's been maintained then I wouldn't stress to much. My c55 was also my first MB, I came from owning a slew of modded turbo imports and love this c55 v8 because it's essentially an American v8, there aren't any fancy electronic engine controls to worry about.
The main thing to check on the c55 is whether the motor mounts have been replaced as that's a necessity around 80k. As many other c55 owners report, the highest cost to maintain this car is tires lol. There's a number of these throughout Russia and the U.K. that are well over 300k and still running like champs, so I'm confident in mine at only 70k
The main thing to check on the c55 is whether the motor mounts have been replaced as that's a necessity around 80k. As many other c55 owners report, the highest cost to maintain this car is tires lol. There's a number of these throughout Russia and the U.K. that are well over 300k and still running like champs, so I'm confident in mine at only 70k
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I love my C55 and prices are getting really low now. Doesn't bother me much because mine is paid off and I'm keeping it 
OP, you can't go wrong with an AMG with plenty of service records. Mileage isn't as important as how well it has been maintained. GL!
OP, you can't go wrong with an AMG with plenty of service records. Mileage isn't as important as how well it has been maintained. GL!
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Originally Posted by MrMustard
The c32 does have a few more issues than the c55 because of the sc, yes. However if it's been maintained then I wouldn't stress to much. My c55 was also my first MB, I came from owning a slew of modded turbo imports and love this c55 v8 because it's essentially an American v8, there aren't any fancy electronic engine controls to worry about.
The main thing to check on the c55 is whether the motor mounts have been replaced as that's a necessity around 80k. As many other c55 owners report, the highest cost to maintain this car is tires lol. There's a number of these throughout Russia and the U.K. that are well over 300k and still running like champs, so I'm confident in mine at only 70k
The main thing to check on the c55 is whether the motor mounts have been replaced as that's a necessity around 80k. As many other c55 owners report, the highest cost to maintain this car is tires lol. There's a number of these throughout Russia and the U.K. that are well over 300k and still running like champs, so I'm confident in mine at only 70k
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Originally Posted by ghiaguy
I love my C55 and prices are getting really low now. Doesn't bother me much because mine is paid off and I'm keeping it
OP, you can't go wrong with an AMG with plenty of service records. Mileage isn't as important as how well it has been maintained. GL!
OP, you can't go wrong with an AMG with plenty of service records. Mileage isn't as important as how well it has been maintained. GL!
Thank you so much for your reply GL.
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Khaled.
