1995 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG



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Engine has just recieved 150k major service including fresh head surfacing, new timing chain, gaskets, alternator, wiper transmission... The works! This thing has at least another 100k left before the next major service ('cept 30k tranny services req.) New tires on the front were recently installed, rear tires have about 70% left.

I've been driving this car about 5-6k miles, and it is an absolute pleasure to drive. It has recieved an upgraded spring package that tightens up the handling without ANY harshness, as well as lowering the car a minimal ammount. Clear corner fixtures were added, which really make the front end look clean. You may see in the pictures a vent missing from the driver side front lip. I have this part brand new, just not installed when these pictures were taken.

And belive me... This thing is F-A-S-T. Matched 280 hp/torque


What do I want for this Euro Hot-rod? ... a 99-01 GC8. (give or take $1-$4k depending on condition) As much as I love this car, I still have about $10k in upgrades for a 2.5L engine, and subaru's are where my heart is. Without trade I'm looking at $14,500 for this beast.

If you have a GC8, and you want to step it up an ishload of noches, Nows the time. I'll let it go cheap with trade. Email me awd_dan@supersleepers.com If you would like to see the car, I'm located in Santa Cruz, and am willing to meet up for serious buyers in the greater San Francisco Bay area. You will NOT be dissapointed.

 

Excerpt from FantasyCars.com...

""Based on the now demised C-class generation introduced in 1995, the C36 AMG was the first automobile modified by an outside firm and sold officially as a Mercedes. Like other AMG cars, the C36 was a limited production model, only 200 ((in 1995)) examples were imported to North America until production halted in 1998. The 4 valves/cyl, inline six engine is based on the unit found in the C280, but with a 1.1 mm increase in bore diameter and a huge 18.9 mm increase in stroke length. The compression is also slightly stepped up to 10.5:1 while the electronics have been recalibrated, more agressive camshafts have been fitted and a freer-flowing exhaust bolted on. The result is 276 horsepower at 5750 rpm and 284 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, 82 more horsepower than the C280 and 36 more than the BMW M3.

A genuine manual transmission is a missed feature, however the five-speed automatic which can be shifted manually through the gates is quite effective. The C36 uses 12.6 inch vented disc brakes up front and 10.9 inch units in the rear, salvaged from the 900 lb heavier SL600 and just like it's big brother, provides excellent braking performance. The halt from 60 mph is completed in 114 ft, slightly longer than the M3 and C43, however from just 30 mph its 28 foot stopping distance is actually one foot better than the M3. Once the traction control has been swithced off the handling is also excellent with a 66.5 mph slalom run and a 0.87g rating on the skidpad. The interior is well appointed but quite tight but, hey, who really cares? Can't anybody do something about that darn price, though?

Specifications

Base Price: USD $51,925
Engine Type: dohc 24-valve I6
Powertrain Layout: front engine/rwd Displacement, cc 3606
Horsepower@rpm: 276@5750
Torque, lb-ft@rpm: 284@4000
Curb Weight, lb: 3550
0-60 mph, sec: 5.9
1/4 mile, sec@mph: 14.4@97.7
600 ft slalom, mph: 66.5
60-0 mph, ft: 114
Top Speed, mph: 155 - Electronically limited""

 

I had the pleasure of running into the Mercedes tech who serviced the vehicle for the previous owner. He said this car was constantly nit-picked to death, and you can tell by the condition externally, as well as mechanically, it was not neglected what-so-ever. Some may be worried about the milege, but know that it is not uncommon for a well maintained MB, (or other german mfr. cars) to see 300,000+ miles and still be purring.*

Heck, trade me for your $10k impreza + $2k, and sell this thing on ebay for $15k+ (I've seen less spectacular C36 models go for more) -- Why don't "I", you ask? Because this is one of the most luxurious cars I will probably ever own, and I'm enjoying it on a daily basis.

... But I want my turbo GC8 back in effect


* - I sell Import car parts for a living with a very good german parts distributor. Ask me about your Cost + 10% discount for as long as you own the vehicle.

 

no interior pics? thats an awesom car man

 

I'll get some interior pics this weekend. My only access to a digi cam is my g/f. I'll post them up. But I can say, The interior is PERFECT. (Black leather) Minor crack in the small digital gauge for your interior temp control, but perfectly visable and no LED BLEEED.

 

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still have it?

I may be interested in a trade for a fully caged gc8 w a swap ( basically a track car ) .


thx
-nate

 

yes I do. I could be in the sacramento area in two weeks... (moving this weekend) June 4th or 5th best for me. Lemme know if this would be a good time to "take a look".