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Spotted 97 C36 in Kentucky that needs a rescue...

Old May 27, 2015 | 05:09 PM
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Spotted 97 C36 in Kentucky that needs a rescue...

http://bgky.craigslist.org/cto/5033508605.html

If I didn't already have 2 C43's, I'd absolutely roll the dice on this thing.

Any takers?
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Old May 27, 2015 | 07:00 PM
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Omg not me.. Look at it. The pile of dried spilled coffee on the shifter plate, window has been down so god only knows what's left of the interior, dumb asses put diesel in it and the transmission is shot. Poor 36 what a fate for what started out such a nice car. Not saying it couldn't be fixed but damn son... They're a lot nicer cars to start with.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5015235158.html

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Old May 28, 2015 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Sulaco
http://bgky.craigslist.org/cto/5033508605.html

If I didn't already have 2 C43's, I'd absolutely roll the dice on this thing.

Any takers?
Yeah, that's pile have been on CL for at least six months. I think she was asking some outrageous amount $$$ before. $2k is not a bad gamble but I just don't have the time or energy.
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 04:11 PM
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Not running due to diesel in the fuel system and a dead transmission. Hate to even take a close look at the interior as the window was left open. I'm pretty sure the paint will be shot as well. In my opinion the car is too far gone to make any financial sense. If it were running and driving it would be a different story.
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mbsickness
Not running due to diesel in the fuel system and a dead transmission. Hate to even take a close look at the interior as the window was left open. I'm pretty sure the paint will be shot as well. In my opinion the car is too far gone to make any financial sense. If it were running and driving it would be a different story.
eh, it's still got the "cheap" transmission being a C36, and there's no real certainty that it was actually slipping in the first place. through the years I've dealt with many cars where the owner complained the transmission was "slipping" and it very clearly was not slipping. it was flaring, shifting too hard, etc. slipping is a really specific symptom and most people use that word to describe any perceived transmission abnormality.

cleaning out the fuel system would be a minor pain, but not expensive or difficult.

however you're exactly right on the window being left down. that's what could have already killed this poor C36
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Old Jun 6, 2015 | 12:04 AM
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Here's another one that will need a rescue. I saw it on my local craigslist.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...043610907.html
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Old Jun 6, 2015 | 12:31 AM
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Holy crap that's a steal! That's 100 bucks and 2 hours!
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Old Jun 6, 2015 | 04:20 PM
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My god!! Now that's a buy! Assuming the worst and he over heated it and trashed the motor for that money e55 swap it, refresh the tranny and suspension and your still under 10k. Clean title too.
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Damn that c43 cant be a bad deal.....
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Old Jun 8, 2015 | 02:33 PM
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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 09:06 PM
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Man that poor c36... I paid just under what they're asking and got a running car
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 12:04 AM
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https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/5125583168.html

Bad title but good parts
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 04:06 AM
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Nice find, i'd rescue it. Would have have it in portland. Missing Front AMG bumper, looks base bumper. not sure how bad was it prior to rebuilt.
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Old Jul 27, 2015 | 11:45 AM
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my C43 and other finds just now

always curious if i did amazing.
Ive been trolling craigslint and ebay for over 5 years.
i got my C43 for only $3000 last month...with 18" monoblocks w/new tires, and the oem 17" monoblocks. catback straight pipes. hi miles, tho. but mint mint interior. I love the car and will be fixing all fender rust this winter. AC blows no cold air...;-(

I do now see this in NY
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/5140416112.html
$4300 and only 100kmi.
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Old Jul 28, 2015 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by dancheever
always curious if i did amazing.
Ive been trolling craigslint and ebay for over 5 years.
i got my C43 for only $3000 last month...with 18" monoblocks w/new tires, and the oem 17" monoblocks. catback straight pipes. hi miles, tho. but mint mint interior. I love the car and will be fixing all fender rust this winter. AC blows no cold air...;-(

I do now see this in NY
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/5140416112.html
$4300 and only 100kmi.
Awww lucky mint interior is always a plus! congrats again on the recent on the buy. If you ever have a need to get rid of your monos, let me know. Thanks! Im so down to buy a black C43...
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Awww lucky mint interior is always a plus! congrats again on the recent on the buy. If you ever have a need to get rid of your monos, let me know. Thanks! Im so down to buy a black C43...
I'm seriously considering selling my black 98 once I fix a few odds and ends on it... Why on earth do I have TWO C43's??
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Old Jul 28, 2015 | 01:32 PM
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So you can roll a sweet 43 while your installing a 55..... Seems legit
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Old Jul 28, 2015 | 03:56 PM
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So you can roll a sweet 43 while your installing a 55..... Seems legit
haha, I've already told the wife I'm selling one.

if you're married, that means there's no going back!
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reminds me...

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haha, I've already told the wife I'm selling one.

if you're married, that means there's no going back!
sulaco...reminds me that the wife made me sell my 1970 911. Ive never been the same...... have a great pic ill have to find...
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