1997 Silver C36 AMG


I take it seriously when it comes to maintaining my car.
It has been serviced and maintained religiously, HOWEVER, DUE TO A RECENT COOLANT MALFUNCTION, THE CAR DOES HAVE A HEAD GASKET THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. The engine will cranK AND start fine. Hence the price adjustment. I will be out of the country soon for deployment, thus I will not be able to address the current problems. SOLD AS IS.

It's time for me to let go this car and I'd like to see it go to a good home, and hopefully someone else from this forum will have a chance to own such a great machine from AMG.

Main key, valet key, and master key will be included along with original manual, service books and folder.

All sound system are still the original BOSE components.

Also, want to be upfront that the title shows that this car was a buyback/lemon vehicle. Don't panic, i feel that its a plus since MERCEDES bought back the car from the first owner due to the rumbling noise that ALL C36 makes. For him, its just wasn't acceptable since he paid close to $60K for this car in 1997. Mercedes bought the car back at 33,853 miles and replaced all necessary parts to re-sell the car under certified mercedes vehicle.

Carfax shows extensive service record from the first date of purchase where the car was serviced and purchased from Caliber Motors Mercedes Benz dealership in Anaheim, CA.

Currently it has 144,000 ORIGINAL miles on the clock. No rips or tear on all leather seats.

Exterior: 8/10 - Had the front hood, fenders, bumper and rear bumper professionally resprayed with BASF Glassurit paint. Few door dings, all original AMG Factory body panels.
Interior:9/10

Registration is good till June 2012

I am the third owner of the car, and it has clean CARFAX history, with extensive dealer service history. Also, have all receipt to recent major maintenance including engine head work, clutch, ac, tranny, etc.

Factory Specification
3.6L DOHC Inline-6
276 hp @ 5750
284lb-ft @ 4000
5 speed electronic automatic transmission - with adaptive control (only 1997 model)
3.07 rear differential
12.6" front disc brake with 4 piston fixed caliper
10.9" rear disc brake with 2 piston fixed caliper


Factory Option:
ASR (traction control)
BOSE Premium Sound
Front Heated Seat
Front headlight wipers
Homelink
Keyless Entry - Infrared
Dual front electric seat
Heated Side view mirror
Alpine 6 disc cd changer
Full-size factory AMG 17x7.5" spare tire


List of mods:
SunGard tint 35%



17x8.5 ET31 AMG Monoblok II
17x9.5 ET35 AMG Monoblok II
Mercedes OEM wheel-lock

SERIOUS BUYER ONLY
asking $5000.00
You will not find any other C36 in this condition exterior wise I supposed.


Maintenance:
The car always has oil change every 4500 miles with Full-Syntectic
Full CARFAX maintenance through dealership since day 1!

List of things that were done to the car...

- 7/08 - Transmission service

- 3/09- Thermostat replaced & Temp Sensor replaced

- 11/09 - Transmission filter replaced

- 10/09 - New AC Compressor and Clutch replaced

- 6/10 - Head Gasket replaced, Oil pump replaced, and Port and Polished head cylinder work.

- 10/10- New brakes and front tires

- 12/10 - New spark plugs, coil wires, motor mounts, valve cover gasket, O Rings, and fuel Filter replaced

- 1/11 - A/C Carrier plate bracket was replaced

- 3/11- Full Transmission service and Conductor plate replaced

- 7/11 - Replaced ignition coil

- 4/11 - All front control arm bushings were replaced

* All parts were replaced with OEM parts.

Cons:
- Engine problems. Car will crank, but will not start.
- Coolant reservoir needs to be replaced.
-Headliner needs to be rewrapped
-Needs allignment.

SOLD AS IS.

Price: $5000 obo

 

So how much for a new head gasket, installed?

 

Looks lowered, what suspension does it have?

 

Very neat car.

Why has the head gasket blown again, I saw that it was changed just over two years ago. Also have you determined why the car is not starting, even a car with a blown head gasket will fire-up, cough, splutter and run.

 

According to the OP it does start???

 

Still for sale?

 

yes the car is still for sale. I see coolant in the piston 1 area and would like to sell the car as is.

$4000 takes it. Would need to be towed. Everything else are in good shape... if i don't sell it, i'll probably part it out or just leave it in my garage until i come back to redo the motor.

Quick sale, $4000 cash!!! firm!!!

 

also, I suspect that the reason as to why the engine over heats is that there is a leakage in the cooling system. Ran it hot, although i didn't see the temp gauge to go over 100deg.

Therefore, for the first time since i've owned this vehicle... it overheated.

 

Where is the car currently located?

 

Fontana, CA

 

im thinking of parting the whole car out. please letme know if anyone needs anything. Everything other than the motor itself is mint . thanks

 

Stock suspension?