The C36 is still technically a pre-merger car as MB first acquired a 50% stake in AMG in 1999. The C36 went into production in 1994 and it was built in the old AMG way, where the car would be stripped back and upgraded at AMG. The C36 came to be significant because it was the first car built under the MB and AMG cooperation agreement.
As someone who grew up with my dads grey market euro 190e 2.3-16 with a cosworth motor and dogleg manual in California - and a total car family - I never could understand why Mercedes were only automatics in the USA 😢
Agreed… but it was just their mentality at the time, and in fairness, the automatics they did end up producing are pretty damn bulletproof so it paid off in that sense… BUT, rowing gears is just more fun for a true drivers car.
I kinda forgot about your channel for awhile. Nothing personal but TH-cam stopped telling me you had new videos. Your editing and on camera demeanor have really changed and you seem very comfortable. Not that any of the old stuff was bad. Just wanted to say thanks for the content and I’m back!
Marcus, you were the right stranger to drive the car 😎🤙🏼 Glad you enjoyed and loved the opinions you touched on about the uniqueness of the era and the C36. It is definitely a car that gets flown over a bit with the E36 as such a go to in enthusiasts minds. If these came manual, I think that alone would have greatly affected that overall trajectory, but regardless, the W202 and the C36 definitely are just awesome platforms.
I have a Manual 5 speed SLK 230 Kompressor thing is a beauty to drive on the back roads. I also own a C230 Komp 5 speed Auto and it really is a wonderful little sedan still a little fast but man A road trip in anyone of them would be something to remember.
I had a c280 a long time ago. Really well built car. Some dash cluster problems but otherwise great car. Maybe the Chrysler crossfire manual transmission will bolt up to this??????
‘97 C36 owner chiming in..mine is all original w/ 206K and runs like new. 1997 (199 imported to USA) had the 5spd auto from the SL series, which is a better match for the high revs available in the hand built! AMG M104 NA inline 6
The E36 looks flawlessly perfect in sedan form (my all time favourite), but this beauty comes really, really close...love it! 😍 Without a doubt, I'd do the gearbox swap.
So is a 95 C36 still desirable? I'm considering but it has the 4 speed. What are the pros/cons of the 4 speed? Those wheels look like C43 wheels, almost like 18" from different angles.
I know this is a old comment but the 722.4 Transmission was tested by Turbo Bandit to be able to handle, stock mind you, 1200 hp. The 722.5 trans in the W210 and 211 can be swapped in as its the same Transmission with an overdrive gear
@@sgtbuttermilk I've read that transmission is more durable than in the C43 or the newer C36. Haven't seen one come up for sale in a while. I see C43 come way more often on Auto Trader. Love the look of the C36.
I could never ever understand why Mercedes never wanted to make manuals! Why? Or they ever went DCT either It’s such a shame they didn’t do it in AMG models I don’t know why
Disagree. 722.3 4 speed is an amazing automatic transmission. the ZF 5 speed auto on the e36 M3 is much worse and slow. the 722.3 on a w124 500e beats the 6 speed manual on a e34 M5 in the 1/4 mile race.
@@duangc3280 wrong. i owned both e36 m3 and C36. C36 is overall way better car. m3 becomes a broken rattle box fast. crap build quality. so go home and cry
@@yellowjoe.2000 gtfoh u have cars in ur Dreams little boy. E36 is proven car takes abuse like tank. C36 is rust bucket struggles vs e320. Ur out here on youtube watching c36 video's, i raced it 11 years ago. Now gtfoh with your bs.
@@yellowjoe.2000 ur Lucky youtube deletes my comments kid. But e36 is proven car takes abuse like tank, c36 is a rustbucket. U never had cars stop lying, ur watching video's of c36 to learn, i raced c36 11 years ago i already know its no chance. C36 is easy work for e36 m3. So shut up when u know nothing little boy. I grew up in benzes they break doing half the stuff ppl do in e36.
The C36 is still technically a pre-merger car as MB first acquired a 50% stake in AMG in 1999. The C36 went into production in 1994 and it was built in the old AMG way, where the car would be stripped back and upgraded at AMG. The C36 came to be significant because it was the first car built under the MB and AMG cooperation agreement.
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agreed. C36 is a great car overall. build quality is incredible.
And the C43 is the first truly build AMG car after the merger. The C36 is more of an upgraded C280, which I am not saying is a bad thing.
I’ve manual swapped mine. Completely transforms the car. Would 100% recommend
what gear box did you use?
@@MacLaw3084 w211 220cdi 6 speed
Would love some details on your swap build
@@MacLaw3084 716.6 out of a w211 cdi
@@hayesunified3670 not that exciting, just set up as a ‘track car’ with a manual. 716.6 out of a w211 cdi.
Those monoblock wheels make that c36 a classic ❤❤
Could not have said it better. Growing up this was one I desired especially with those period correct rims
🤤....monoblock wheels.
Absolutely choose this over the tired E36/E46 I see. Something a tad unique
Rare and just waiting to be uncorked. Feels a bit heavier than the E36 but that comes with the brand.
@@RoadsUntraveled of course nothing wrong with either but manual swapped makes this an ideal drivers car.
As someone who grew up with my dads grey market euro 190e 2.3-16 with a cosworth motor and dogleg manual in California - and a total car family - I never could understand why Mercedes were only automatics in the USA 😢
Agreed… but it was just their mentality at the time, and in fairness, the automatics they did end up producing are pretty damn bulletproof so it paid off in that sense… BUT, rowing gears is just more fun for a true drivers car.
I kinda forgot about your channel for awhile. Nothing personal but TH-cam stopped telling me you had new videos. Your editing and on camera demeanor have really changed and you seem very comfortable. Not that any of the old stuff was bad. Just wanted to say thanks for the content and I’m back!
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Marcus, you were the right stranger to drive the car 😎🤙🏼
Glad you enjoyed and loved the opinions you touched on about the uniqueness of the era and the C36.
It is definitely a car that gets flown over a bit with the E36 as such a go to in enthusiasts minds. If these came manual, I think that alone would have greatly affected that overall trajectory, but regardless, the W202 and the C36 definitely are just awesome platforms.
I have a Manual 5 speed SLK 230 Kompressor thing is a beauty to drive on the back roads. I also own a C230 Komp 5 speed Auto and it really is a wonderful little sedan still a little fast but man A road trip in anyone of them would be something to remember.
I had a c280 a long time ago. Really well built car. Some dash cluster problems but otherwise great car. Maybe the Chrysler crossfire manual transmission will bolt up to this??????
The crossfire transmission does not bolt on
The 6 speed Mercedes box from the 202/203 fits straight on.
I asked and he delivered thank you Marcus 🎉🎉🎉
Haha no problem! Just a quick drive but figured you guys might want to check it out.
‘97 C36 owner chiming in..mine is all original w/ 206K and runs like new. 1997 (199 imported to USA) had the 5spd auto from the SL series, which is a better match for the high revs available in the hand built! AMG M104 NA inline 6
6 cylinders are always smooth even the diesels
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I own a C36 aswell and will do the manual swap 100%
The E36 looks flawlessly perfect in sedan form (my all time favourite), but this beauty comes really, really close...love it! 😍
Without a doubt, I'd do the gearbox swap.
I'd keep it the way it is.
I love my c36 🫶
My friend bought the c43 version years ago and far as I'm aware it's stored away. Must have gone up in value a lot
C36 Kompressor is a whole other religion.
If he'd manual swap it he should also throw the Steering box out of the window. It would be super cool though.
So is a 95 C36 still desirable? I'm considering but it has the 4 speed. What are the pros/cons of the 4 speed? Those wheels look like C43 wheels, almost like 18" from different angles.
I know this is a old comment but the 722.4 Transmission was tested by Turbo Bandit to be able to handle, stock mind you, 1200 hp. The 722.5 trans in the W210 and 211 can be swapped in as its the same Transmission with an overdrive gear
@@sgtbuttermilk I've read that transmission is more durable than in the C43 or the newer C36. Haven't seen one come up for sale in a while. I see C43 come way more often on Auto Trader. Love the look of the C36.
96 to 99 the auto trans got better esp 1999
i have a 99 c280 2.8 v6 sport i love the W202
You should have tested a w202 C43
I have one like this but it needs some tlc from a pro.
This is pre merge, 43 is the first post merge
Can someone explain to me, why is a C36 more expensive than a C43, at least in Europe?!
I could never ever understand why Mercedes never wanted to make manuals! Why? Or they ever went DCT either
It’s such a shame they didn’t do it in AMG models I don’t know why
They did if you asked for it.
@@professorjamesmoriarty5191 They did if you asked for it AND had a river of money. There, fixed it for you lol
Disagree. 722.3 4 speed is an amazing automatic transmission. the ZF 5 speed auto on the e36 M3 is much worse and slow. the 722.3 on a w124 500e beats the 6 speed manual on a e34 M5 in the 1/4 mile race.
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That's not a grand tourer.
Clown thumbnail. Here in europe E36 M3 destroys C36 no competition
wrong
@@yellowjoe.2000 youre wrong, stock E36 M3 3.2 quicker than stock c32 and c43 v6t wagon 100-200. C36...stop it.. Dont talk when u know nothing.
@@duangc3280 wrong. i owned both e36 m3 and C36. C36 is overall way better car. m3 becomes a broken rattle box fast. crap build quality. so go home and cry
@@yellowjoe.2000 gtfoh u have cars in ur Dreams little boy. E36 is proven car takes abuse like tank. C36 is rust bucket struggles vs e320. Ur out here on youtube watching c36 video's, i raced it 11 years ago. Now gtfoh with your bs.
@@yellowjoe.2000 ur Lucky youtube deletes my comments kid. But e36 is proven car takes abuse like tank, c36 is a rustbucket. U never had cars stop lying, ur watching video's of c36 to learn, i raced c36 11 years ago i already know its no chance. C36 is easy work for e36 m3. So shut up when u know nothing little boy. I grew up in benzes they break doing half the stuff ppl do in e36.
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