C36 AMG, C43 AMG (W202) 1995 - 2000

1995 C36

Old Nov 15, 2017 | 01:18 AM
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Thoughts about a 1995 C36 with original 55K miles, asking price $4,500.00

Are these cars rare and is this possibly a good investment?

It will need some TLC for sure.

1995 Mercedes c36 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/1995-mercedes-c36/6386966170.html
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 05:39 AM
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Any photos? Can't say much regarding the price as I don't live in the USA, but considering the 55k miles the 36 is barely run in. Do you have maintenance history fot the vehicle? Any rust (sills, bottom of wings, etc.) ?
I'm sure some 36 owners will soon chime in
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 07:02 AM
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Do a vin check, this looks like a rollback. Mileage aside, price seems about right for the condition
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by DRBC43AMG
Any photos? Can't say much regarding the price as I don't live in the USA, but considering the 55k miles the 36 is barely run in. Do you have maintenance history fot the vehicle? Any rust (sills, bottom of wings, etc.) ?
I'm sure some 36 owners will soon chime in
The craigslist add I posted are the only pictures I have so far, I asked the owner to send me some more today.
No maintenance history, the car was impounded and is being sold by the scrap yard owner.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by TreeFitty
Do a vin check, this looks like a rollback. Mileage aside, price seems about right for the condition
Please explain the meaning of "rollback", do you mean the mileage has been rolled back?
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 10:23 AM
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This C36 looks weird & not preferred for usage..!!,,

looks like for spare parts only, and i think the price is vary for this days as well..!??!

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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by cm60k
This C36 looks weird & not preferred for usage..!!,,

looks like for spare parts only, and i think the price is vary for this days as well..!??!

-;ZAYED;-
As mentioned below, car has been impounded and is sitting at a scrap yard with lots of junk around it.

Owner claims other then clearcoat peeling the car to be perfect.

I have asked for additional pictures and will post once received.
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by S70Houston
As mentioned below, car has been impounded and is sitting at a scrap yard with lots of junk around it.

Owner claims other then clearcoat peeling the car to be perfect.

I have asked for additional pictures and will post once received.
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Did u go look at it?
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by PJmak
Did u go look at it?
I did not.
Checked with local dealer, there are no service records since 1999. As the seller has no service records and the dealer cannot verify any sevices, I decided not to go for it.
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 01:15 AM
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05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43
Does the dismantler have the title?

also what mileage did it show in 99?
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by PJmak
Does the dismantler have the title?

also what mileage did it show in 99?
Yes.

22K
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 10:45 AM
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Im gonna look into this car since you bailed.
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by PJmak
Im gonna look into this car since you bailed.
Go for it.

With a little TLC, I am sure this could be a great car if you are a do-it-yourself kind of guy.

Let us know how it goes, and what you think of the car after taking a closer look at it. Good luck!
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by S70Houston
Go for it.

With a little TLC, I am sure this could be a great car if you are a do-it-yourself kind of guy.

Let us know how it goes, and what you think of the car after taking a closer look at it. Good luck!
A buy like this is always a risk but I guess you never know till you go look at it.

You didnt pull a carfax on it by any chance did you?
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by PJmak
A buy like this is always a risk but I guess you never know till you go look at it.

You didnt pull a carfax on it by any chance did you?
No, I did not pull a Carfax on this vehicle.

I simply called my dealer with the VIN number to see what services were done on the vehicle. Not having anything serviced on this car for almost 20 years at a dealership does not give me a warm and cozy feeling, as in my opinion, especially an AMG C36 car should be serviced regularly at a dealership in order to have the car properly maintained.
Now of course it is possible that the vehicle was maintained by the owner him or herself, but I am not a risk-taker when it comes to not having a service history.
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 11:41 AM
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05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43
Thats true.

Well if I do get it, you are welcome to come see it. I am in Sacramento too.

I might be selling my c43 if I get something like this.
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22 X3, 21 330e, 97 M3, 97 C36 (sold), but on the hunt for a clean, low-mile C43!
Damn, this might just be the "golden nugget in the barn" find of the century! And it's the red C36 you've been lusting after for so long PJMak!! Best of luck, and let us know how it turns out.

PS - seeing how immaculate that interior is, especially those front seats, the mileage on the car at 55K might just be legit!
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Damn, this might just be the "golden nugget in the barn" find of the century! And it's the red C36 you've been lusting after for so long PJMak!! Best of luck, and let us know how it turns out.

PS - seeing how immaculate that interior is, especially those front seats, the mileage on the car at 55K might just be legit!
If it is the one he was lusting over, ........................... I deserve the credit for finding it.
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05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43
A red c36 I came across on ebay long time ago and didn't even know what it was at first is how I first fell in love with w202s

I used to have a silver c36 but that one was a nightmare.

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Originally Posted by siideways
Damn, this might just be the "golden nugget in the barn" find of the century! And it's the red C36 you've been lusting after for so long PJMak!! Best of luck, and let us know how it turns out.

PS - seeing how immaculate that interior is, especially those front seats, the mileage on the car at 55K might just be legit!

If all checks out, I am ready to buy it.

The car has some downsides to it.

I called the seller. Hes not budging on the price and he thinks he knows it all about w202 amgs claiming this is a 10k car plus the car has $680 due at DMV for past due fees.

Last registered in 2013
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Originally Posted by PJmak
If all checks out, I am ready to buy it.

The car has some downsides to it.

I called the seller. Hes not budging on the price and he thinks he knows it all about w202 amgs claiming this is a 10k car plus the car has $680 due at DMV for past due fees.

Last registered in 2013
What are the downsides, other than the DMV Fees?
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Him thinking its a 10k car as is. No way a car that shows no record whatsoever of it being properly maintained is worth full street value. Also paint seems in rough shape, will most likely need a full respray. If it sat out long enough to peel than it set long enough for the rest of the paint to fade....making it impossible to color match.

also we dont know why the car was not registered. What if it couldnt pass smog?

My sister has a red w202 c230 and it has the same issue with clear coat for some reason. There are literally chunks of it coming off.
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Car is sold.

I pulled the cash out to get it today but its already sold.
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Car is sold.

I pulled the cash out to get it today but its already sold.
Awww, that sucks!
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