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Old 04-13-2017, 11:15 PM
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buying damaged C36

Hey Guys-

Have a opportunity to buy this C36 for less than $500 from auction. The damage looks minimal, it states only front damage. Any input on this, does it look pretty cheap to repair? I also have never seen that interior color on a C36!

Keep you fingers crossed I win the bid!
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Old 04-14-2017, 06:19 AM
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Looks pretty awsome! Can't believe how low the pricing is, in my country it would be 5K with normall mileage. C36's are going up in price in Euro
It does look relatively easy, I hope you will win. Goodluck
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I would buy that in a heartbeat
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nice ride. did you do a factory options search using the VIN?
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05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43
I want t dude.

Imagine black color with that interior.

Looks like you just might need the grille and worst case hood(hoping the radiator wasnt punctured)

Let me know if you change your mind. Ill bid on it

But you gotta know that the car didn't end up there only because of that minimal damage.

Chances are the coolant leaked out and maybe even the person kept driving and overheated the motor. Be cautious

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Ya! Im pretty happy, hope I can score it. I should it will carry a salvage title, but I dont really care. Even if I sell it, Its a bargain.
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2012 C63 P31 LSD-Current: My past 1999 C43, 2004 Clk55, 1999 C280 sport, 1995 C280

From this pic is doesnt look too bad?
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05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43
Id keep that interior and get a cheap all black interior from any w202.

Thats a rare interior option on a w202. I almost want it on my c43.


Id buy that car just for the interior. You cant go wrong with peanut butter on black paint
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05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43
Ill trade you my all black interior from my c280
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Originally Posted by PJmak
Ill trade you my all black interior from my c280
Haha, Hmm.. Im pretty stoke on this interior too! my 95 c280 had the same interior. Heres a couple more shots for you. BTW, its a1997. Im under the impression the trans was better,no?
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05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43
Yea its a 5 speed vs 4 speed on 95 and 96 plus wiring harness and head gasket issues were worked out.

This is a must buy
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Interior is not C36 original. You can tell since the front seats don't show those deep type side bolsters.

the current bid is at $1550 and reserve has not been met yet...
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I'd pass. You'll have significant coin to making it right and the cars aren't worth the most. And you have no idea what else it might need as far as general repair and maintenance.

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