C36 AMG pointers
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C36 AMG pointers
Hi all - I'm new here so a big hello to everyone 
Im looking at buying a C36 and was looking at some pointers, common problems, things to look out for, spec's etc etc
Thanks in advance
Bobby
Im looking at buying a C36 and was looking at some pointers, common problems, things to look out for, spec's etc etc
Thanks in advance
Bobby
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1995 C36 AMG & 2004 MINI Cooper S
Originally Posted by Bobby_singh
Hi all - I'm new here so a big hello to everyone
Im looking at buying a C36 and was looking at some pointers, common problems, things to look out for, spec's etc etc
Thanks in advance
Bobby
Im looking at buying a C36 and was looking at some pointers, common problems, things to look out for, spec's etc etc
Thanks in advance
Bobby
If you look around through the threads on this board, you are not the first to ask.., and some have given some pretty good answers. I have a 1995 C36 which is now over 90k miles.. These are the few "issues" that come to mind..
--Head Gasket (engine runs HOT)
--Diesel Engine Sound (its hard to get rid of-- if at all, and is basically normal for the c36)
--Wiring Harness will likely need replacement at this age (I just had mine replaced.. it was rotting, CEL came on, misfiring, etc.. now its like new-- approx cost $2500 at a dealer)
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With VIN number, I think dealer could pull up record with STAR network. Mine is a 95 over 120K miles. Aside from wireharness, I have no problem (except me been to **** on a 10 year old car).
STAR did show that mine head gasket was replaced at about 90K. I had to replace wire harness at about 110K mile.
You'll like C36.....gurantee
STAR did show that mine head gasket was replaced at about 90K. I had to replace wire harness at about 110K mile.
You'll like C36.....gurantee
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1996 C36 AMG, 1995 Volvo 850 Turbowagon
and if u don't drive the car much, or if the car doesn't get driven much.. the fuel level sensors in the fuel tank can fail. i've replaced mine twice already over the span of 7 years on 22k miles..
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Hey Guys thanks for the detailed info 
Im def gona get a C36 I went for a spin in my mates one..now for my next question who wants to sell me one??
Do u think I could get a nice example for around £8,500??
Btw Im near the Heathrow area.
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Bobby
Im def gona get a C36 I went for a spin in my mates one..now for my next question who wants to sell me one??
Do u think I could get a nice example for around £8,500??
Btw Im near the Heathrow area.
Cheers
Bobby
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1997 C36 AMG
Bobby,
In addition to this forum check out club202.com and bnzsport.com as a few of use with C36 on these 2 forums as well.
But to get you started,
here are some example of the discussion surrounding C36, maintenance, repair and reliability.
#1
#2
#3
#4
and there are so much more information if you search these forums.
Hope this helps.
Regardz,
In addition to this forum check out club202.com and bnzsport.com as a few of use with C36 on these 2 forums as well.
But to get you started,
here are some example of the discussion surrounding C36, maintenance, repair and reliability.
#1
#2
#3
#4
and there are so much more information if you search these forums.
Hope this helps.
Regardz,
Last edited by J Irwan; Dec 21, 2004 at 08:23 PM.
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