LawRens

It's an iron block, it's just about bulletproof aside from the wiring. It'll take a buttload of abuse over the years before anything breaks, and at most probably a piston or rod... So imagine how far one could go with nice casual driving...

So yes, the "heaviness" of a c36 is offset extremely well by its durability and strength to last against the test of time.

cthirtysizzle

it's just comforting to hear. I have 128k miles on my c43 and I don't drive my car hard at all... just good to know I have hundreds of thousands of miles left to enjoy.

LawRens

Actually, the 4.3 SOHC V8 is an aluminum block... Lighter, but relatively less durable... LOL sorry for the misinformation.

But regardless, afaik ALL amg engines are stellar in performance and durability.

jumph4x

140K. Compared to yours, that's nothing I have to admit. Makes me wonder if a lot of people have been playing with the harness then, physically moving it around or something...

edemac8

Im at 140k, still drives like a dream

jumph4x

I take what I said back then. Feeling a little better.

MarcusF

Although the C43 is an aluminum block and head (less stress on the head gasket), the cylinders liners are Alusil. Don't worry about wearing the cylinders out. I don't know of anyone who's "worn out" Alusil cylinders. Ingest something, drop a valve, or break a ring and that can destroy a cylinder. But wear? No.

FLYNAVY

For you C36 guys, Mercedes Enthusiast mag has a nic little article on your steed this month.....worth a look.