Hey Guys, this is Austin's little brother Ian,

I have been thinking about getting a C36 for my first AMG. I have been looking into it, and I have found a couple differences between the US years '95 - '97, but I was wondering what you more enlightened guys thought was the best year in terms of overall drivability, performance, road holding, comforts, and durability. Any help would be great.

Thanks,

Ian

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

Just remember cost, vehicle history, and that the 1997 came with a couple more ponies and a five speed automatic. I personally would get a 97. I love the C36......

Good luck,
Shaun

If you really to have a car you can "grow" with and mod, then I would go for C43.

Donnie of MB Autowerks, dropped in a E55 AMG engine with a Kleeman supercharger, Maybach throttle-body, and some custom programming, and hit the low 10's in the 1/4-mile.

I believe can install a Kleeman on the stock C43 and hit the low 12's.

Otherwise, get the last year (1997) 5-speed and more HP/torque with ME EFI.

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E