msc247

I have 1995 c36 with 87,500ms excellent condition 2 owner. all maintenance records and regular tune ups on time. recent upgrades and items include, Bilstein sports w/ H&R lowering springs, Dunlop Sport
Maxx tires. all stock. Thanks Mike. (car located in Phx, AZ.) $9500 obo.

503C43 ////AMG

$9500 is a bit high, I understand your car is in excellent condition but you may want to consider dropping the price if you want to sell it sometime soon...

Looks real nice though

AMGJared

Agreed. Beautiful car but the price is too much.

w202mylove

In holland this would be cheap, c36 and c43 are so expensive over here

msc247

Thanks guys, I totally respect your views and your comments. But I will say this, everyone knows how much cars costs and how much cars are worth, (i.e. Honda Toyota). MBs retail for a higher amount because of the quality and engineering that goes into their cars. This car was sold for 59,000 out the door in 1995, and has had great care over the years. I don't think anyone can find a car with this low a mileage in this condition for this price. Think about it, this is one of four hundred and some odd number for this year. O.K. back to my car, new tires, new shocks, new lowering springs, new window tint, refinished wheels, all original. 9500 obo. thanks again, I love this forum, Mike

503C43 ////AMG

1996 C36 with 73,000 miles = https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...000-miles.html

1997 C36 for $6500 = http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w202...g-sale-ny.html

Here is a 1999 C43 with 92,584 for $7,500 = http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m270.l1313

I am not trying to be a d1ck just trying to show that $9,500 is a bit high even though your C36 seems to be an AMAZING specimen. You might be able to sell it for that much to the right buyer but I am betting it would take some time. If you are interested in selling it sooner than later you should consider dropping the price closer to $7k-$8k.

Note: I bought my 1999 C43 1 year and 9 months ago with 107k for $6,500. Interior was a 9/10 and exterior was a 8/10...

I do wish you luck with your sale unfortunate you have to part with such a gem

msc247

Ok, I'll concede your links and your own personal gem of a find,(99' c43) are valid sources to consider. But when you purchased your car did it have brand new tires? or brand new shocks w/ lowering springs? brand new window tint? complete tune up and transmission flush and filter change? new spark plugs? What was your mileage on your car again, when you bought it? I take no offence to your reply but these items cost money, no matter how you put it, we all know how much a set off new tires cost, sport shocks, springs, complete fluid flush,(brake, tranny, diff, cooling system, and of course oil change). Anyways this is a great car and I would like to see it sold to a MB purist. thanks Mike

w202mylove

still can't believe how cheap they are over there paid more for a c36 96 in 5-2011. Hope this car gets a good owner. the new tires etc will increase value but the car will be less worth then you invested in it.

jjay911

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...item3cc0f422d5

msc247

I am a little confused with your reply, were you stating that the c43 buy it now car was over priced? or is it a reflection of our vehicles value? Either way this c43 has over 50 thousand more miles than the one I am selling and it does not look like this car has a clear maintenance history. And I do know that our AMG cars are only worth whatever someone is willing to pay. I recently listed my car locally in craigslist and have had a couple of offers. One gentleman offered 7200 and I turned it down and another guy offered 5000 CASH MONEY! and stated that I was way over suggested retail. Anyway, I will be posting more pictures with better detail. thanks Guys ( and my listing is 9500 obo).

503C43 ////AMG

This car is located pretty close to me, I checked it out and it is pretty clean but DEFINITELY not worth $13k.


I know that this company buys almost all of their inventory at auctions. It looks like this one was in an accident in 2001 and then repo'd and then Freeman motor company picked it up at the auction I'm sure.

msc247

I have question for you, 503c43. I see your car and all the mods that you done to it, it looks great by the way. My question is that if you were to put a honest value and had to put your low bottom selling price, what would you sell your car for today? I can't imagine you would sell it for less than you paid for it considering all work you put into it.

503C43 ////AMG

What I would want and what someone would pay are 2 different stories.

I have spent the following on my car:
$5k on suspension
$1k on UD pulley kit + Phenolic spacers
$2k rims + tires
$2k on exhaust + tune
$.5k on stereo + tint
$1k on rotors, calipers, brake lines, pads
$6.5k purchase price for my C43


I have about $18k into my car as it sits now, this is including the purchase price of the vehicle (a couple grand more if you count maintenance items but I don't count that as it doesn't add value to the car).

I would imagine I could sell it for $9-$10k as all of the mods I have done have been installed within 10,000 miles or less so it is all pretty new with years of life left.

I will never sell my C43 though, NEVER

msc247

O.K. just to recap your reply, you are spending thousands of dollars in a vehicle that is only worth 1/3 of your total investment, or were you commenting on the fact that our cars that we love and drive have value only toward us the driver, (owner) and realilty is it still is a C series car. I understand the passion that you have towards your car and how you view it as your own personnal "Holy Grail". I have the original sales receipt for my car and it shows an out the door price of $59000 in 95'. Your c43 most likely sold OTD, for sixty some grand in 99'. So investing the 12 grand that you put in is still a fraction of the MSRP, So I will state this, that if we continue to devalue our amazing cars and create a soft market, then we are setting ourselves up for dissapointment and contentment. Thanks

AMG140.6

I agree w/ you 100% ... but even w/o the aid of the W202 AMG fan base creating their own soft market.......these cars will never ever appreciate in value. They are good , fun cars.........but far from amazing .

The exception to that are SC'd or 5.5 swaps, but even then......the market for those cars are 1% at best.

Your C36 is almost unicorn poop rare as far as original miles...but you'll still have a hard time coming close to your asking. I'd love to see you get it to tell you the truth...but its becoming a forgotten car ...and its not old enough to be a classic.

I imagine the common thought would be..." geez, for another 1500, I can find a decent C32" .

Regardless, stunning example and I hope you find a home for it

503C43 ////AMG

+1

You can get a 2005 C55 for $15k-$20k

It seems I am not the only one who thinks your asking price is too high, there must be a reason for that...

I agree though I hope you do get your asking price as that would most likely mean it went to an enthusiast who is familiar with the legacy of your C36 and will cherish it

msc247

Awesome, that is point! "for another 1500 I could get a c32". The SCed c32 is a fine example of soft market creation. The c32 can do 0-60 in 5. something. We have used cars fully optioned that once retailed for over 50-60 grand, and most of Joe public wouldn't think twice about paying 20gs for a brand new Hyundia or Kia. I appreciate the replies and just like 503c43 stated he could get 9-10k for car but he never stated what his bottom selling price would be. What I am asking for and what I am willing to settle for are two different ranges, Just like anything we buy or sell, it takes the right buyer at the right time at the right price. Thanks Guys

503C43 ////AMG

I never mentioned what my bottom selling price would be because I don't have one. If I had to pick I would say $15k, but I know it would never sell at that price so I wouldn't even advertise it. It would sell for $9k-$10k so if I was trying to sell my car I would price it @ $11.5k and let someone talk me down $1.5k-$2.5k.

You have yours listed @ $9.5k and it doesn't seem like you want to go much lower than that as you had mentioned someone offered you $7k and you turned it down...

The guy that offered you $5k is an idiot Clearly your C36 is going to be at the top of the range but that range isn't much higher than $7k. I'm sure you do not care but KBB has your car listed with 75,000 miles in EXCELLENT condition (less than 3% of cars fall into this category) @ $6,841 for private party and $8,191 for suggested retail

http://www.kbb.com/mercedes-benz/c-c...=private-party

msc247

http://www.kbb.com/mercedes-benz/c-c...e-party#survey

JA5ON

I say tough it out a few months, around tax time is when people buy, not right after the holidays. Some enthusiast will want a c36 and being a west coast car with low miles it will help your case, more than likely the most someone is gonna pay is 7500 unless they really want a c36 because c43s are going for pretty much the same price

99CEEFOURTHREE

There are some crazy pricing right now on used w202 amg's...there is one listed on ebay with accident history a 98 C43 with 137k for $12,999...There is one about two miles away from me which is a 99 c43 with 64k very clean for the same $12,999.When it comes to these cars it seems like whatever the prospective buyer wants to pay he will fork over? My 99 c43 was purchased three years ago today with 136k on it and i paid $7900.Two owner car, rebuilt trans, very very clean with pages of maintenance history and never hit.Could i get the same $7900 for it today... Saying that i believe get what you can for your clean amg but be realistic.These above prices are crazy.

w202mylove

They are becoming rare in some places, think about the prices of the e190 evo2! they go up to 100k euro. You won't find a good c36 in holland for under 10k(euro)

JA5ON

advertise on ebay, also find euro sites to post it FS on, they will pay for shipping for a non rusty car

msc247

I am not in any hurry to sell the car, and I appreciate the words of encouraragement. I know I could have sold this car for 7200, but the reality is that I would not be able to purchase anything in comparable condition for that price. This is not my daily driver, ( i drive an 98 w202),this one is garaged kept and is basically a weekend tourer. I am only selling as to purchase an 993 and I do not have room for both. I have had quite a few cars I my adult lifetime and I made some smart purchases and some poor ones, but what I have learned is you always save in the long run when you spend a little more up front for a cars history and care.

siideways

Just to add an additional point of reference, I had the opportunity to buy a beautiful, near-mint condition '97 C36 last spring for $7K. It was a 1-owner car with only 63,000 miles on her (it spent the last couple years in a garage as the original owner had passed away and all his assets were undergoing probate). I would have jumped on the deal if it weren't for the fact that the tranny was acting up, i.e. delayed downshifting from off-throttle coasting then banging harshly back into gear, etc. I figured the tranny was about to implode, so I offered $6K, but the price was firm so I passed on it since I wasn't eager to inherit a money pit. I almost regret not paying the extra grand as I probably will never find another low-mileage '97 C36 like that again. But eh...I'd rather have a C43.