C36 AMG, C43 AMG (W202) 1995 - 2000

If I had the $$$$ I would buy it

Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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If I had the $$$$ I would buy it

There is a C36 for sale in my neck of the woods and it looks like a gem. If I had the money I would buy it just to add it to the AMG stables that I am building. 128k on the odometer and they are asking $5300 which mean they would probably take $5,000 or less. They have it posted on craigslist check it out.....

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1859491826.html
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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really good looking
my next addition will be an E55
but nice find!
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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really good looking
my next addition will be an E55
but nice find!
funny, that's going to be my next purchase as well
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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good luck finding it! my dream would be a 55k swap in my 36 but that might be shooting to high but we'll see
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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good luck finding it! my dream would be a 55k swap in my 36 but that might be shooting to high but we'll see
I would love to have the 55 N/A swap in my C43 but I just couldn't remove the heart of my baby. Thats why I am going to buy the E55 N/A.... I don't know much about the Kompressor's but I do know S/C's are HIGH maintenance.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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agreed on the maintenance but i think its completely worth it!
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 01:44 AM
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I did not know that Kompressors are high maintenance? My 2000 C230 Kompressor Sport is still doing great so far...

Also, I heard that pre-2000 AMG's (C36 & C43) are not Tiptronic? How true?
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 02:33 AM
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Jovsky- Very True
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I did not know that Kompressors are high maintenance? My 2000 C230 Kompressor Sport is still doing great so far...

Also, I heard that pre-2000 AMG's (C36 & C43) are not Tiptronic? How true?
No offense but your C230 isn't exactly pushing the komperssor to the limits, where as the 5.4's are MONSTERS.... I'm sure your 230 will run FOREVER if maintained properly.

As far as 1998 and 1999 C43's trannys go they have gate shifters the RARE 2000 C43 (only 25 made) have the tip tronic
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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great deal on the silver c36 ... i got one two weeks ago for $3000 ... higher mileage and was due for brake and suspension, but other than that runs great
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great deal on the silver c36 ... i got one two weeks ago for $3000 ... higher mileage and was due for brake and suspension, but other than that runs great
WOW if it has a clean title I would say you got a SMOKIN' deal.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 02:27 AM
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This is the one i got:


167k miles, clean title, works great, while cold you can feel the transmission shifting, after it's warmed up all is smooth, good power on the engine and no weird noises

i started the check on it two days ago and needs: tires, shocks, tie rod ends, maybe some bushings, a gooood interior cleaning and some headliner work; also it shows some leaks which i will identify after a good engine/transmission cleanup

so far i'm happy with it... being my 4th benz...
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 02:46 AM
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Nice car
If you have no idea when a decent service was last done, I would recommend an engine oil and filter change, transmission flush and filter, rear diff oil change, brake fluid change, air filter change. You can also throw in some new plugs, check the rotors and pads, etc. + the other stuff you have already identified
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Im Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack.... Yea some of you remember me. I have been out for a few years. I am back and can gladly say I purchased Freds car. It is in pretty nice shape. Just needs some detailing. See you guys around... JJ
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