1995 C36 AMG | The first official Mercedes-Benz AMG Car
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มี.ค. 2021
- In the United States in 1995, Mercedes-Benz released the first official Mercedes-Benz AMG car. The C36. Without this car, AMG probably wouldn't be where it is today. Everything is owed to the C36 and the 5200 examples that were produced worldwide. Come take a ride in an original owner C36 with 231,000 miles that has been meticulously restored to it's original condition.
If you guys like this video, please comment below! I can go further in depth with the car or we can take it on an adventure! Thanks for watching! - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
C36 owner here from NZ. I'm in the process of restoring mine. It's done 163,000 kms.
Seems we have a few rare Mercs here in NZ - thats low K's!
the value of these babies are just going up and up, they are a diamond in the rough.
Thanks for keeping it clean and since new for so many years! Never get rid of it!
I own the 1996 C36 AMG with original 42k miles :all original parts : love it .
WOW! 42,000 miles is low! It's a great car, ours is somewhere around 235,000 miles and it still runs great.
I live in Venezuela and I have a 1996 C36 AMG it has 73,000km, I am its second owner, I love it, it is my favorite car!! excellent video
What is wrong with them? It's worth everything. It's beautiful. It's a piece of Mercedes and AMG history. It's just an amazing car. I don't understand how people don't understand how well put together these cars are and the way they perform they're immaculate amazing special.
Nothing at all! and I agree it's a piece of Mercedes/AMG history 100%. It's the only Mercedes made AMG to roll off the assembly line as a C280 and then driven down to the AMG factory to be made into an AMG. The 1998 C43 was produced 100% on the Mercedes assembly line. The car is very well put together and it still drives like it did new. I've heard of rust issues but that must be in the rust belt. Ours is a California only car and has zero rust. Only about 200 C36's were made in silver/black combo for the year 1995 and there is one example sitting in the Mercedes museum in Germany.
Yeah, kind of a curious one is the C36 AMG... it gets overlooked a bit, and perhaps because it's a relatively unknown car compared with say BMW 3 series of the same era, their values have remained low. Aside from it missing a manual transmission, the C36 has a lot going for it, as another user explained in another comment on this video, things like AMG taking a box-fresh C280 off the M-B production line down the road to their AMG HQ and fettling/upgrading major components. Also cool facts like it being the official FIA Formula 1 safety car for the 1997 F1 season, or the fact that when it was new, it boasted more power than the Porsche 911 RS (964)! And now, having owned one for over a year I can testify to the incredible overall build quality. I had a mid-90s BMW 3 series once and the int. door handles, door cards and switchgear would all fall off, break or corrode, things like that are never a problem for the W202. Maybe they'll gradually increase their value over the next few years, maybe they'll plateau, but the rarity of a C36, and the comparative quality over a BMW of ghe same era is significant. These are some of my thoughts, let me know what you think! Cheers from NZ
I live in New Zealand and own a 1995 C36AMG done 181k kilometers - steering on RH side of car. Is in original condition, never modified except for upgraded radio. Only use now and again but still love to drive it.
Im in NZ too lol looking for one on Trademe xD I have a E55 AMG (2004) and a few other mercs but the old classic 90's ones are getting my attention!
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I was recently privileged to pick up an incredibly clean 97 c36 here in St.Louis, Missouri. Got it CHEAP from a guy who was moving and had a ton of nice cars but couldn't take the projects with him. My problem is that the engine needs some attention. The previous owner replaced the head gaskets but it is still blowing smoke. After calling several shops nearby, I can't find a decent place to work on it. In fact, while calling around I had one mechanic try to convince me that the car doesn't exist, arguing that they were never made lol! Anyway, I truly appreciate your video as it seems there isn't much online support or community surrounding these cars. I think you're right in that one day they will be appreciated and the value's will skyrocket for decent examples.
Personally it is my favorite Mercedes ever built, however I don’t think it will ever “skyrocket” in price. That’s a good thing.
Firstly we have to consider the limited production as well as the body, to the average person and even many Mercedes enthusiasts it is just another c class. Then we have to take into account it is an automatic transmission, which people where disappointed about. Which made it even less desirable to people who would cause a lot of wear and tear on the car.
However guess what that means for us, we get a good car that makes decent power, has amazing reliability and is relatively obtainable. Not to mention it insures that a majority of the vehicles will be well maintained, due to the automatic and the expensive initial cost when the car came out
To pretty much sum it up, the c36 will not sky rocket in price. However it will remain the same or gradually increase in value. People use the term skyrocket to liberally, the only cars that actually skyrocket are the trinity of jdm. Supra, gtr and rx7. Everything’s else has been slowly or somewhat quickly increasing in value over time
When it ones to the c36. I think they will reach an absolute maximum of the original retail price (around $50,000). In that situation we are talking less than 15,000 miles, perfect maintenance as well as a car that has been driven a little bit every year to ensure everything is working fine.
Again, that is good for guys like you and me lol. Mint examples of c36 now (I’m talking 80,000 miles or less). Will cost you under 20,000. Good examples just under or above 10. Personally I think that is perfect
prolly your cylinder head
omg its mint!
Got a 97. Best car ever owned.
It's a great car!
C36 owner here in oc
I know of 1 or two other in la area.
awesome video. I'm close to buying a 1995 silver C36 with 120k miles. keep you all updated. asking price is $11k.
Nice ride, bro. I want to get one, I have AMG C32, I love them all. This icar is what I want as a set. Both six cylinders and awesome cars.
The C32 was cool! supercharged right?
@@ThrottleReport yeah, single overhead cam 3 valve per cylinder supercharged v6. I think it had a 5 speed auto as well
I just recently bought a Japanese imported c36 amg with 60k miles on it and it is pristine inside and out
I have a 1995 C36 silver. 127000 klms I just love it. I don’t have a clue how much it’s worth. But it’s super tidy.cheers John
Keep it! Doesn't matter what it's worth, just a great classic 90's Mercedes to own and drive.
I have a 96 c36 & love the car. Looking for another one.
They're definitely getting harder to find! Many were parted out here in Los Angeles.
I bought mine from a collector , it has 54,000 miles , it’s a 1995 and I’ve not driven it much here in the uk as it’s winter .. but looking forward to very soon…also have a C32 I haven’t driven that much either due to being painted ..anyway great review
i have a 1999 c 280 sport.. gonna get the amg wheels and lowering springs soon.
Nice video. I have a 99 C43 which I love, but it has the 18 inch monoblocks, billstein shocks, and it's lowered on H&R springs. I kind of wish it was more original as the ride is too rough, especially for the northeast of the US. I'd love to try a c36 though. If these were available in manual originally, these would now be very collectible.
Well the c36 is an interesting car. With the rising price of 90’s sport cars such a the Toyota Supra especially in manual transmission. However there c36 amg is a bit odd, when it came it it was expensive but only about $10,000 more than a Toyota Supra manual.
The main reason the cost has remained quite low is due to 90’s Mercedes models are much less desirable from a collector stand point. The c36 is also viewed as “just a c class” by many people. So the price has remained low.
So considering all those factors the c36 was also some what of a disappointment since it didn’t come in a manual. Which everyone complained about and was a large reason why the m3 of the same era is much more desirable.
So that means that these cars will pretty much be obtainable for just about anyone, which is good for a car enthusiast who wants to buy it
Thanks! I loved the C43's! Never have driven one. The C36 is fast for what it is. I wish it was a manual or a 5 speed. The 4 speed makes for great freeway passing but you're cruising around 3,500 RPM which can be annoying on long drives.
Owned mine over 18 years….just hit 277,000 miles….one head gasket replacement at around 114,000….Body getting tired now, mechanicals are still pretty solid…
You still have it?
@@ericcarson342 Still Going Strong😊
@@jamese2424 That is wild. Thanks. I'll be on the lookout for one on Auto Trader or Bring a Trailer.
I'm torn between this and the C43. I like the body of the c36. Looks more plain than the c43 but I like the look. I'll keep a look out on Bring a Trailer. Auto Trader has one but not sure I like that one.
Best looking MB sedan of this generation. Only other car that aid consider aesthetically nicer would be the SL cars. The E55s are great and faster but no where near as nice looking as these c class.
I bought a year ago in Hawaii 95 c36 amg from the original owner who bought the car in Los Angeles and brought it to the island, only problems I’ve had is the engine and transmission wiring harness both needed to be replaced but should be running again soon now that I found them
81k original miles
I have a w202 c43 amg will it be worth something in the future im restoring it
How about a c43 v8 with close to 300k !! Will it increase or decrease the value on it because of the mileage?
These are worth a good amount Ive seen high mileage ones in Canada go 15k+
Is that Canadian dollars? In the United States high millage for that age and specific model will run you like $5,000 maybe less. The only reason the price is high due to low production cost and the increasing price of 90’s sport and luxury cars
In America these are worth some money mainly because they are extremely rare and they where always fairly expensive
@@IcejjfishTbone yes in Canadian money
The value of these cars going up is questionable, however they will most likely gradually increase over time due to several factors. Firstly we must discuss the rarity of the car, with the low production numbers finding one is hard. Then we have to consider the transmission it’s an automatic which makes it less desirable and is what some people thought was a disappointment at the time.
When we take all these factors a lot of the people interested in this car went with the BMW e36 m3 over the Mercedes. Then we must also consider what happened to these cars when the prices went down? With the e36, drifters and track car guys took them and built them for the track, which made it more desirable especially in a manual. When it comes to the c36, the same type of people who got it new, got it used. Adults looking for something that is a fun luxury sleeper. The comparable cars of the 90’s where different, you knew they where fast. Which creates a reputation that increases the price as well.
Now we have to look at the market from the same type of buyer today. A fun reliable, amg Mercedes with an automatic. They aren’t going to be thinking about the c36, they are going to be buying an e55 amg. Due to it providing all the same things in a newer chassis.
Now let’s check on the enthusiast side of things, car enthusiast is general just didn’t buy it. It takes a very specific type of person to buy this car and not only take the time to find it but take the time to learn it. They are mainly good for highway and occasional track usage.
So when we again take this information into account the m3 is just more desirable to more people, which increases the price. Remember kids, supply and demand increasing price, only works where their is demand. Low supply doesn’t automatically mean higher price
This means good things, for us who want a good reliable daily. We can get these in good condition for a fair price of $10,000.
You make the comparison between the 190e and the 500e however that is pushing it to the extreme. I think we should be happy that c36 prices will never skyrocket
Numbers game. Only 5,200 or so C36's worldwide. The first Mercedes and AMG produced car, officially. The only Mercedes AMG to roll off the assembly line as a non AMG car and then trucked down to AMG shop to be modified and then sent back to Mercedes. The C43 rolled down the line as a C43. There's so many things about the car I could name. Only time will tell!
They’re already skyrocketing down under. Can’t find them for less than $30k. For the exact reason above? Super scarce and have the historic value to boot.
Hello guys I'm in south africa I own 1997 c class c200 can I restore the c36 engine in mine if yes please help how much where can I get it if anyone is selling c36 engine help please
How is it on gas?
When your not hard on it, I think it gets just over 20 mpg
How much is head-gasket job cost in this car?
Cost us around $5,000 but that was because the head was warped.
@@ThrottleReport 5K! WOW. las December I bought a 2001 Mustang Bullitt for 5K with a lot of miles and is a lot of fun to drive it around.
No one gonna comment on the I need to pee thing
haha! I left that in there on purpose! My wife was following and decided to use the radio at the worst time.
Help me find tow eye cover c36 plzzz