1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C36 AMG review from North America
"A high performance bargain! YES"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air mass sensor has gone out twice, the fix was FREE from the dealer. But to save money on towing costs, buy one ($230) and keep it in the car to swap, using a screw driver.
A/C control lights went out, $6. plus $80 labor(scum).
Transmission needed to be rebuilt at 66k. DARN! just passed warranty! No word FREE here, cost $1700. Which is not bad considering what kind of transmission it is (5-speed auto with quick shift program).
Note: If you can, buy the dealer extended warranty.
General comments?
This was truly built by AMG. The motor was taken apart and put back together by AMG.
You get what you pay for! Maybe even more than you'll ever know.
C36 AMG, have fun!
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| Not like the Mercedes-Benz I heard about |
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| A good commuter Mercedes |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Inline 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura NSX |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2002 |