C36 AMG, C43 AMG (W202) 1995 - 2000

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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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Finally!!!

so after a long search for the right w202, i found it!. i am the proud new owner of a 1998 c43 silver, bone stock. Took it to 2 mechanics and nothing major so i pulled the trigger. I had the tranny flushed and had the oil changed as well as all the filters, next im going to replace the spark plugs and wires. I love it. the roar of the engine is music to my ears, i have only turned the radio on once. one question, i was reading a thread about remapping the software for the tranny. Is this something a dealer should do or can any Indy mechanic do this? Pics will be up soon.
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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Welcome and good choice Enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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CONGRATS!!!
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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thanks guys, nothing but smiles so far, anybody know a good detail company in the st. pete/tampa,FL area?
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by pfleger81
thanks guys, nothing but smiles so far, anybody know a good detail company in the st. pete/tampa,FL area?
Congratulation!!
You will enjoy every moment in the car!!
Sending your car to pro detailers will be best bet, but for the money (which will be arounf $400-500) I would pick up some high end detailing kit
I don't know if Detailers Domain is a sponsor here or not and I'm not holding out DD!!! So, no pointing fingers here haha.
Check them out on google or something, they have great stuffs!!
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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Congrats on the purchase, I pulled a similar score just 2 months ago and LOVE this car. The torque and AMG build quality make this such a solid auto.
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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dope! I just joined the club myself.. seems like a bunch of new owners recently - good times.
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