Wanted: W202 C55 AMG, or a C43

[BenzMaster19]

Originally Posted by eundaddy Yes, if you put a C55 engine in a C43, you will be faster than a w203 C55. You misread,, I said if you put an E55 engine in a C43...

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[ProjectC55]

Originally Posted by eundaddy

The main point in my argument against the swap would be the amount of money you would ultimately have to pay for such an engine swap. The price of the engine plus labor will cost someone well over the price of a nicely used w203 c55.

Ok, so how much would the conversion cost? Sounds like you did one b4.

[C43AMG]

Originally Posted by eundaddy

The main point in my argument against the swap would be the amount of money you would ultimately have to pay for such an engine swap. The price of the engine plus labor will cost someone well over the price of a nicely used w203 c55.

Tell me where this $5k (C43-C55 conversion cost) W203 C55 you speak of exists.

[TJMJR]

Originally Posted by ECTurboGSX

I definitely do not see the W203 interior as an upgrade. Feature wise, such as having navigation, it would be better, but not at all in terms of fit and finish or materials. Some people also prefer the W202.

[nova72sc]

nothing against any 203 chassis but just like most the C43 fanatics ;-) i prefer the body of the 202 much better than the 203, just a personal prefference, and getting to work on both chassis and engines constantly i 100% choose the 202 with the M113 vs the 203 with a M273, unless its still under warranty then doesnt matter cause you dont have to pay lol, but i pretty much like the 202 better all around than a 203 :-)

[taxi driver]

Originally Posted by nova72sc

nothing against any 203 chassis but just like most the C43 fanatics ;-) i prefer the body of the 202 much better than the 203, just a personal prefference, and getting to work on both chassis and engines constantly i 100% choose the 202 with the M113 vs the 203 with a M273, unless its still under warranty then doesnt matter cause you dont have to pay lol, but i pretty much like the 202 better all around than a 203 :-)

Hi, the W203 AMG may be great cars but the C32 didn't have the essential
( sorry for saying so) V8 thus came the W203 C55 a very nice car yes, but..
a bit more, dare I say bland and too * off the production line*build than the
W 202 AMG cars C36 and C43 wich both have more of the ( put aside the
asembly line and taken care of individually) the C36 a rough guy but lacking
the V8, the C43 still a bit rough and now with the baby M113. To many here
as also myself the classic MB look wins over the W203 and W210 face!

M273 C class? never heard of, it woldn't even work if converted so.
Why not C55 W202 from the start? What a killer that would have been
really, MB didn't want to offend the E55 or CLK55 for that matter I think.
This brings us to D.I.Y C55 as there are only a handfull *factory converted*
to find, a C43 with the CLK55 208 driveline attached.
Seeing the pictures of this C55 I notice and wonder, is it real or fake?
A couple of years ago there was one '99 W202 C55 T for sale in Germany
and I remember the picture of the speedometer, it was reading 300km/h
because of the 2.82 rear diff.
When I do my own C55 upgrade I will use the same gearing as the W203
C55, 3.06 wich mean it's the big 210mm ring gear, the stock 3.07 is the
smaller 185mm medium size diff, not the W203 diff but one ASD/LSD W124 diff.
Another upgrade I'm thinking of is converting to 8.5-9.5 19" AMG styleII
tight fit? we will see. Roger

[DarthCY]

Originally Posted by nova72sc

Hi, i am new to the forum, i cant seem to find a classified thread, so figured since i am looking for a W202 AMG this is where i would post, so, i am looking for a W202 C55, yes a W202 not a W203, so 98-2000 C55 true AMG not a C43 with a 5.5 swap, i know chances are less than slim to none, but i figured this would be the best place to look, and more realistcaly i am looking for a black W202 C43 with 2 tone interior, location doesnt matter, i am willing to fly there and drive back, i think that there will be more of a market for me in the spring time but if i come across the right one i will not hesitate to pull out the cash and pick it up, again really looking to see if i can find a W202 C55, but also looking for a C43,
thanks everyone!!

My 98 C43 is for sale if you want. Bone stock except for K&N filters. Runs like a champ. PM or email me if you are interested.

[MBCLK60]

Originally Posted by DarthCY

My 98 C43 is for sale if you want. Bone stock except for K&N filters. Runs like a champ. PM or email me if you are interested.

Send me details and pics...I may be interested. Email is drmiami@gmail.com

[DarthCY]

Originally Posted by MBCLK60

Send me details and pics...I may be interested. Email is drmiami@gmail.com

I can send you the details when I get home from work. If you want to search now you can search on autotrader and i'm sure that I'm the only C43 for sale in Iowa. Also you can look in the classified section under my user ID.

[W203Ramos]

be proud of your cars without bashing others......

[nova72sc]

taxi driver, my bad there isnt a 203 with a 273, twas thinkin of the sick 204 C63 lol but still not a fan of the 272 or 273 in any chassis, thanks for catchin that tho W203ramos, were not bashin anyone's cars or preferences, there just opinions from one person to another. be proud of yours too!!, oh i just picked up another 190e lol, parting this one out tho, i know its the wrong section but if ya need parts let me know