Looking for a C36 or C43 Silver (only) , California , Maintained and Well Treated
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05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43
Hold on for a w202. There are limited editions and rare color ones that pop up every once in a while. Designo edition would nice to own. Ive also seen a few 2000 c43s in the last few years.
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(For Sale 03 G55), 08 G55K, 99 C43, 04 E55, 05 E63, 91 BMW E30, 05 BMW M3, 05 Audi USP Avant
Designo Edition?? Really!!! How come I never knew this before LOL thanks it sounds like you just pushed my hunt back another six months ha
I stumbled on a 2000 c43 build date was september 99 - it was really clean but unfortunately it was salvaged
I stumbled on a 2000 c43 build date was september 99 - it was really clean but unfortunately it was salvaged
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05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43
Oh yea they are available. I havent seen one but the shop foreman I bought my car from in santa rosa, CA rold me hes seen them at the shop. I know theres a guy on the east coast that owns a nice dark red designo c36. He was on the forums here.
Theres a green and orange one in europe that you can probably find on google easilly
Theres a green and orange one in europe that you can probably find on google easilly
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98 C43, 15 Alfa 4C LE, 18 Tesla Model 3 DM Perf, 08 Duc S1000, 02 Duc 998, 98 Duc 748, 01 Miata
Higher mileage, but lower price to reflect it:
http://mendocino.craigslist.org/cto/4850353875.html
Are you stuck on silver?
http://mendocino.craigslist.org/cto/4850353875.html
Are you stuck on silver?
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(For Sale 03 G55), 08 G55K, 99 C43, 04 E55, 05 E63, 91 BMW E30, 05 BMW M3, 05 Audi USP Avant
ECT - thank you I saw this one last week it's only an hour away from me - I talked to the lady she will barely budge on price l- problem is she barely has any records and she is the third owner plus the car really isn't very clean. so I told her look I'll buy it I just need room to be able to clean it up she's not really having "yet"
Ps - yes I am pretty stuck on silver -I really want to find a silver with two tone ! Second resort will be white,
Ps - yes I am pretty stuck on silver -I really want to find a silver with two tone ! Second resort will be white,
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(For Sale 03 G55), 08 G55K, 99 C43, 04 E55, 05 E63, 91 BMW E30, 05 BMW M3, 05 Audi USP Avant
How does this sound? And anyone know what this trans clunk sound can be?
Current Mileage 198,000 (pasted from sellers reply)
"- 120.379 miles: replaced water pump/ tie rod assembly
- 130.720 miles : changed transmission filter kit/ oil filter/ front pads/ front rotors/ sensor
- 155.245 miles : replaced coolant hose from auxillary water pump to front engine
10/14 Alignement adjustment
He told me that all the maintenance work has been done at a european mechanic shop in San Jose by the same mechanic that knew the car. When hitting the accelarator to hard the transmission makes a noise, according to this mechanic, it's a $200 piece of rubber that doesn't necessarly need to be replaced. I wanted to get another diagnosis on that but never get the chance to."
Sounds fishy -
Current Mileage 198,000 (pasted from sellers reply)
"- 120.379 miles: replaced water pump/ tie rod assembly
- 130.720 miles : changed transmission filter kit/ oil filter/ front pads/ front rotors/ sensor
- 155.245 miles : replaced coolant hose from auxillary water pump to front engine
10/14 Alignement adjustment
He told me that all the maintenance work has been done at a european mechanic shop in San Jose by the same mechanic that knew the car. When hitting the accelarator to hard the transmission makes a noise, according to this mechanic, it's a $200 piece of rubber that doesn't necessarly need to be replaced. I wanted to get another diagnosis on that but never get the chance to."
Sounds fishy -
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W202 w/ a 5.4L V8
How does this sound? And anyone know what this trans clunk sound can be?
Current Mileage 198,000 (pasted from sellers reply)
"- 120.379 miles: replaced water pump/ tie rod assembly
- 130.720 miles : changed transmission filter kit/ oil filter/ front pads/ front rotors/ sensor
- 155.245 miles : replaced coolant hose from auxillary water pump to front engine
10/14 Alignement adjustment
He told me that all the maintenance work has been done at a european mechanic shop in San Jose by the same mechanic that knew the car. When hitting the accelarator to hard the transmission makes a noise, according to this mechanic, it's a $200 piece of rubber that doesn't necessarly need to be replaced. I wanted to get another diagnosis on that but never get the chance to."
Sounds fishy -
Current Mileage 198,000 (pasted from sellers reply)
"- 120.379 miles: replaced water pump/ tie rod assembly
- 130.720 miles : changed transmission filter kit/ oil filter/ front pads/ front rotors/ sensor
- 155.245 miles : replaced coolant hose from auxillary water pump to front engine
10/14 Alignement adjustment
He told me that all the maintenance work has been done at a european mechanic shop in San Jose by the same mechanic that knew the car. When hitting the accelarator to hard the transmission makes a noise, according to this mechanic, it's a $200 piece of rubber that doesn't necessarly need to be replaced. I wanted to get another diagnosis on that but never get the chance to."
Sounds fishy -
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(For Sale 03 G55), 08 G55K, 99 C43, 04 E55, 05 E63, 91 BMW E30, 05 BMW M3, 05 Audi USP Avant
Thanks Alex, I called my MB Certified Tech, he ran the vin and said,
PASS - So that one got NEXTED =)
PASS - So that one got NEXTED =)
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W202 w/ a 5.4L V8
Have you looked at this one in Playa Del Rey: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...859387703.html not a Designo interior but it looks clean. I think the owner is on this forum too.
Edit: Here's the link from when he purchased the car - https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...r-c43-amg.html
Edit: Here's the link from when he purchased the car - https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...r-c43-amg.html
Last edited by Alex33; Jan 23, 2015 at 09:46 PM. Reason: Added member info
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From: Walnut Creek, Cali (sf bay area)
(For Sale 03 G55), 08 G55K, 99 C43, 04 E55, 05 E63, 91 BMW E30, 05 BMW M3, 05 Audi USP Avant
Yep, its a great car but needs a body shop, rear door and 1/4 need to get pulled and sprayed =( front fender needs to be replaced if i want to be really picky.. It has a dent on the lip which can not be removed , headliner is sagging, needs a fuel pump, brakes and tires. I would have bought this by now if I didn't have to deal with body damaged. Im bummed.
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W202 w/ a 5.4L V8
Yep, its a great car but needs a body shop, rear door and 1/4 need to get pulled and sprayed =( front fender needs to be replaced if i want to be really picky.. It has a dent on the lip which can not be removed , headliner is sagging, needs a fuel pump, brakes and tires. I would have bought this by now if I didn't have to deal with body damaged. Im bummed.
