She's been a good Girl!!!

ProjectC55 · 03-24-2008, 09:40 PM

Wow, Hit 100,000 miles in my baby today! She's still like a new car. Guess I'm in the elite club now. I could have cried when I saw here turn over.

Had her for four yrs since Feb of 04 with 73k miles.
The motor though has about 62k miles since it's a 5.5L motor from an E55 which had 35k miles at the time.

I never had a tranny issue(knock on wood). I just give her regular maintenance(synthetic tranny fluid,filter) and her occasional 150mph run to get the carbon out of her.

This is one damn good Mercedes Benz and she still looks like new.

Anyone else in the elite 100,000 mile club?

Sometimes I wonder if I should commit the immortal sin and sell her and not put more mileage on her but it would be very hard to sell her.

She's been good to me!!

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midasmike · 03-24-2008, 09:47 PM

just turned 159,000 on the clock. still runs like a scalded cat. most fun car overall, i've ever owned.

bigben320e · 03-24-2008, 09:58 PM

98 E320 174k on her. Still running like a champ, and looking like one too.

C43AMG · 03-24-2008, 10:08 PM

Way to go Carl! She's just getting broken in!

myc43amg · 03-24-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by C43AMG

Way to go Carl! She's just getting broken in!

Is that just to make us feel better or are you somewhat serious? Mine turned 100,000 2 weeks or so ago.

ProjectC55 · 03-25-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by C43AMG

Way to go Carl! She's just getting broken in!

I believe you Dave! She feels better and better as she gets older like a fine glass of wine!

ProjectC55 · 03-25-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by midasmike

just turned 159,000 on the clock. still runs like a scalded cat. most fun car overall, i've ever owned.

When she gets older I want her to be just like yours!

My baby is getting up there!

ProjectC55 · 03-25-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bigben320e

98 E320 174k on her. Still running like a champ, and looking like one too.

ProjectC55 · 03-25-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by myc43amg

Is that just to make us feel better or are you somewhat serious? Mine turned 100,000 2 weeks or so ago.

LOL! I'm at 100,000 4 today. well she's in great company I have to say.

c32used · 03-25-2008, 12:33 AM

StapleGun · 03-25-2008, 07:33 AM

106K on most recent oil change - running great

C43AMG · 03-25-2008, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by myc43amg

Is that just to make us feel better or are you somewhat serious? Mine turned 100,000 2 weeks or so ago.

I am serious.These engines are unreal.Do the basic maintenance and you should see 250k easy.

1994 C36 · 03-25-2008, 01:11 PM

Mines on 104000 miles still goes like hell

myc43amg · 03-25-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by C43AMG

I am serious.These engines are unreal.Do the basic maintenance and you should see 250k easy.

GREAT! I just wished I had mine from new. My car runs real good and sounds strong. The only thing it has is a cluck cluck sound at idle and when I give it gas. I'm going to have to post a link to the npise to see what you guys think it may be. To me sounds like maybe some kin of bearing noise. I would love to kno what it sounds to you c43 owners!

silence · 03-25-2008, 02:31 PM

mine is at about 104k as well-

myc43amg · 03-25-2008, 03:22 PM

Anyone in Chicago with a C43? I have seen 2 c36 but no C43.

Jons95c36amg · 03-25-2008, 09:07 PM

I'm about 200miles shy of 100k miles. My c36 runs like a champ! Doesn't burn any oil. The rear tires are almost to the wear bars putting only 12k on it. Yes I drive it hard! I use Castrol syntec.

AMG BTW Carl I was looking at a low mileage 02 CLK 55 AMG asking $22k should I jump on it?

ProjectC55 · 03-25-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jons95c36amg

syntec.

AMG BTW Carl I was looking at a low mileage 02 CLK 55 AMG asking $22k should I jump on it?

YES!!! And believe me you won't regret it. You'll be saying I should have done this a long time ago.

The 5.5L motor is a real BEAST!!

You'll only be 50lbs heavier than me as well. So it would be a nice race!!

Jons95c36amg · 03-25-2008, 10:26 PM

Also I saw a 04 e55 for under $40k

I would have to sell the 350z. The c36 stays for a long time.

ProjectC55 · 03-25-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jons95c36amg

Also I saw a 04 e55 for under $40k

I would have to sell the 350z.

Even better!

DO IT!!!!!

Jons95c36amg · 03-25-2008, 10:48 PM

Whats holding me back is the reliability issues..

ProjectC55 · 03-26-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jons95c36amg

Whats holding me back is the reliability issues..

Then it's a no brainer. Get the CLK55 and you'll forget about the C36 TRUST ME!!!!

The C43 IMOP is more reliable than the C36. No head gasket issues or 4 speed transmission.

ECTurboGSX · 03-26-2008, 10:17 AM

I'm about 150 miles from tripping 60k.

TENNAc43 · 03-26-2008, 12:16 PM

I am at 122 or 123k, cant remember, no major problems. Just went on a really long trip for easter and the car performed beautifully. Still race anything that comes near.

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ProjectC55 · 03-26-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ECTurboGSX

I'm about 150 miles from tripping 60k.

Hush you!!

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C43AMG MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Soprano State - NJ Posts: 5,090 Drives: 98 Black C43 , 00' C230K , 91 420SEL	Way to go Carl! She's just getting broken in! __________________ No engine , no badge

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StapleGun MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,224 Drives: 1967 Morris Cooper "S", 1983 911SC, 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 1999 HD FXSTB, 1998 C43	106K on most recent oil change - running great __________________

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1994 C36 Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 29 Drives: C36	Mines on 104000 miles still goes like hell

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silence Super Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 940 Drives: sounds like airplane	mine is at about 104k as well- __________________ C43 w. boost and many custom modifications (actually custom) G35x and Tahoe for daily use- but I don't drive much... Specialized s-works, salsa mamasita, jamis komodo, redline monocog 29er

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myc43amg Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 193 Drives: c43	Anyone in Chicago with a C43? I have seen 2 c36 but no C43.

03-25-2008, 09:07 PM	#17
Jons95c36amg MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Desert Posts: 1,521 Drives: 02 CLK 55 AMG,95 C36 AMG	I'm about 200miles shy of 100k miles. My c36 runs like a champ! Doesn't burn any oil. The rear tires are almost to the wear bars putting only 12k on it. Yes I drive it hard! I use Castrol syntec.AMG BTW Carl I was looking at a low mileage 02 CLK 55 AMG asking $22k should I jump on it?

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Jons95c36amg MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Desert Posts: 1,521 Drives: 02 CLK 55 AMG,95 C36 AMG	Also I saw a 04 e55 for under $40k I would have to sell the 350z. The c36 stays for a long time.

03-25-2008, 10:48 PM	#21
Jons95c36amg MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Desert Posts: 1,521 Drives: 02 CLK 55 AMG,95 C36 AMG	Whats holding me back is the reliability issues..

03-26-2008, 10:17 AM	#23
ECTurboGSX Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 265 Drives: 98 C43, 98 Ducati 748	I'm about 150 miles from tripping 60k. __________________ Eric 98 C43 + Other toys

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TENNAc43 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bristol, Tennessee Posts: 22 Drives: 1998 C43, 1995 Landrover D90, 1999 F250 Diesel, 1996 Lexus ES 300	123k I am at 122 or 123k, cant remember, no major problems. Just went on a really long trip for easter and the car performed beautifully. Still race anything that comes near. [/IMG]

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