C36 AMG, C43 AMG (W202) 1995 - 2000

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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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New c36 owner

Happy to say that I am the proud owner of 97 c36. What a car! Looking forward to visiting the forum for help and advice.
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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1996 Mercedes C36 AMG
Welcome!
The C36 is an amazing car. You're going to love it.

We are all here to help if you need it!
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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Welcome to the forum! Nice to have another C36 on here to show everyone that the C43 guys don't quite have all the fun
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 05:20 AM
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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The C36 is the first corporate between MB & AMG 4/1993, its created from A to Z in AMG, its the first car has "HWA part numbers, short

name of Hans Werner Aufrecht ", the AMG created many racing cars assist with MB Engineers, until they corporate again to made another

AMG beast called C43 in 2/1997, after almost a year in 11/1998 -3/1999, MB & AMG joined together officially as named

as "Mercedes-AMG ", ENJOY it.................

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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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97's are the rarest year, I have the same exact car with 175k miles and I run it hard, but maintenance the **** out of it. Its been such a solid car, I couldn't be more impressed.

How many miles are on yours? I recommend a full tune up and trans service if the previous owner doesn't have records of doing anything.
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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I agree with this trans service, maybe some euro springs? And a avantgarde grill if it is you taste? I would also clean the headlight and fogs with macquirs
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Bought the car from my mechanic who owned it and drove if for about a year. During that time he did tons of work (head gasket, suspension, brakes, windshield, etc, etc.) I have all the receipts from him and the previous owner. It looks like it was really well cared for. I have hardly had a chance to drive it. I can't wait to get to know it better!

Anybody got a pic of the aforementioned avantgarde grill on the car?

Headlights look new in person and the fogs are yellow. They all look great in the sunshine (unlike the first picture).
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