C32 AMG vs. Modded 350Z

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Old 12-11-2003, 09:32 AM
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C32 AMG vs. Modded 350Z

I get on I-280 last night going south and crusing around 60ish when I see (& hear) a 350Z in my rear view merging on the highway very quickly. He then pulls next to me (I didn't think anything of it) and he revs a couple times (it seems like a MT cuz he's in gear), so I assume he wants to run. I moved the lever 2 times left (D3) and gave it a little gas and then he floors it around 65 and then i got on it. We went up to a little over 100 and I got 5 cars easily on him. After the run, we took the same exit and chatted a bit. It was a MT track edition and he had springs, 18" gunmetal rims, intake, crawford plenum, exhaust, & cf spoiler. He couldnt believe the C32 was in stock form.
Old 12-11-2003, 09:36 AM
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oh sure, you could never beat the mighty Z!!!! you think ur SC'd or something?? :P
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those C32s haul ass!
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Originally posted by Mike
oh sure, you could never beat the mighty Z!!!! you think ur SC'd or something?? :P
Old 12-11-2003, 12:21 PM
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Got any pics of this bad boy??
Old 12-11-2003, 12:27 PM
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Some pics in the garage, I'll try to get some better ones when it clears up outside.

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I didn't have my camera, so I didnt get any pics of the Z last nite.
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Nice kill.

You should debadge and make it a nice sleeper.
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Originally posted by Chaptorial
Nice kill.

You should debadge and make it a nice sleeper.
No no no, hehe you gotta rebadge it C230 hehe.
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I dont think its necessary...so many people think its "just a slow C class" and you can't hear the S/C. Little do they know that they'll be staring at my tail lights.
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Very, very nice whip. How much for something like this? $40-50K?

I know to show respect to any MB with the AMG badge on it.. no matter what class.

Again, very, very nice car.
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I'm not familiar with the AMG C32, what do they run at the track? I have seen the AMG E55s....YIKES!!!!
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C32 is pretty damn fast!! They're supercharged, and a lot lighter than the E class I think.
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Awsome car!!!
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CLS2001_97124 - Thanks for compliments bro. For a new one, starts around $52k up to $59k. I got mine used (fully loaded with all options)with 22k miles for $40k OTD.

Dave - Someone just ran 12.9@107 stock (349hp/333tq) at the track. Mike started a thread about it in car talk. The C32 weighs in at 3540 lbs while the E500 is 3812 lbs, so almost 300lbs lighter and 50 hp/33tq more. The E55 is a whole different beast weighing in at 4087 lbs, but 469hp/516tq!

http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=124072

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Last time I was at the track an E55 did 12.1 @116. Still had paper tags on it.
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nice kill

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Old 12-13-2003, 05:47 PM
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40k OTD is good price. Did u get the car with about 22k miles? Im thinking about getting one myself.
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Yep, only 22k miles and extended warranty thru 100k. Get one, you wont regret it!!
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Nice kill! See that you're enjoying the C32.
Old 12-13-2003, 09:23 PM
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So your C32 is a starmark pre-owned mercedes?
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Nah, it wasnt starmarked...if it was, I probably couldn't get that price OTD. I bought it from a private seller...lucky bastard got an 04 E55 to replace the C32 he sold me.
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Great buy. So the warranty still applies even if you transfer from the original owner to the new one?
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Yep, i asked the dealer they said it would be covered until 100k or 6 more yrs.
Old 12-14-2003, 01:01 PM
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So im guessing the person you bought the car from bought the extended warranty?
Old 12-14-2003, 03:36 PM
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Oh yea.
Old 12-14-2003, 05:09 PM
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How were you able to find such a great deal? So all used mercedes still under warranty will be warrantied regardless of new ownership?
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Originally posted by ronnie0738
Yep, only 22k miles and extended warranty thru 100k. Get one, you wont regret it!!
What kind of mods are you considering Ronnie ?? I hear the suspension can be improved.
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riceburner - Lots of looking around & negociating...some guy on the mbworld forum got an 02 C32 8.5k miles for $37k. Look on mbworld & c32life classifieds or maybe autotrader.

red - H&R (adjustable) sways make a big difference in handling. That would probably be the first mod. I wouldnt lower the car b/c I don't want to deal with the ride & inconvenience of that anymore. After that, I would be saving up $$$ for a stage II kit (Overdrive pulley set, upgraded intercooler & aftercooler, ECU upgrade, plugs&wires, headers, SL55 intake). That should be good for 435hp at the crank and low 12s in the 1/4mile.
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wow, low 12 would be dope
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Thanks man. Im just curious about warranties, and if the car will still have an warranty once Iam the new owner?
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If the car is starmarked, it comes with warranty for sure. Im not sure for all cases, but for me (which was a private sale & regarding the extended warranty) it was transferrable. I just noticed the owners manual has a postcard included to transfer ownership & warranty also.
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