binster

Hello!

I just joined the forums and wanted to get you opinions on the c36. I've done research and really like the style and engine layout (inline6). I wanted to know before shopping around what
issues will come up with an older model c36. I'm talking 95/96 with 70,000+ on the odometer. I like working on my cars so I'm also wondering how difficult is it to work on the engine and other parts of the car.

I've never owned a Mercedes and the last European car I had was a 1991 Audi which was a piece of junk.

I would appreciate any and all information you can provide.

Thanks in advance..

Bin

Juke-box

my friend drives the C36..that thing is one phat car. i love it even if its the dated styling. who cares about the odo...its a Mercedes!

i haven't heard any serious problems on the C36, go for it..its going to be hell of a car.

binster

Thanks! Anyone else? Anyone like working on cars who can say how easy/difficult it is to work on a Mercedes?

thanks..

bk

Denlasoul

MB's are awesome!! I kinda tinker with mine, but no serious fixings. Keep in mind that parts will cost $$$$$ and if you mess something up, the repair will cost $$$$. My family has own three MB, and I have owned two. They're great cars, but you gotta be ready / able to pay for it if needed.

Good luck, the C36 is an awesome car. I got my C43 with 66xxx miles on it, and seems fine, so far! Just maintian it really well, and have it checked out, or something like that.

DLS

J Irwan

Binster

all C36 and C280 (inline six)and has M104 base engine

all these car basically suffer from premature head-gasket failure..

Starting on late 96 MB revised the design on the new head gasket.

although I still hear that some 97 still have some headgasket leak..

just make sure that the car never run overheat...

I my self have a 97 C36 with 65xxx on the odometer.

I have own it for 2 years and It never gave me any problem , just the belt tensioner was replace about 1 years ago due to some noise it makes when the car is stopped and the gear is in D...

Other than that nothing (knock on wood:p )


Hope this helps.
Regardz,

binster

Thanks! I appreciate that.

bk