i have owned my c36 since new in 95. this car is funominal. 142000 miles and is bulletproof. no major repairs in 8 years and fun every step of the way. i cannot find a new car out there to tempt me into trading it in. enuff said!!

sneaky fast

jwkrotec, 09/02/2002

1996 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG C36 4dr Sedan

The C36 is a dull looking car nutil you see it move. Once the engine management system was finally fixed after almost 2 months of waiting for parts from Germany the car has run well and fast. Its best at stoplight acceleration and even better from 60 to 90 mph. It downshifts instantly at these speeds and go like a bat out of H.... There is good interior room and …

Wolf in Sheep's clothing

Johnnybravo, 12/02/2009

1996 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG C36 4dr Sedan

I bought this car from the 2nd owner in extremely well kept condition. I am 6"4'and 240 lbs and I have plenty of room. This car is a rocketship, especially between 60 and 120 MPH. It pulls like an absolute freight train. The build quality is superb. When you close the doors, it sounds like a vault. A firm ride but you don't buy one of these to float along like a Caddy. I have owned over …

An amazing car

AmgGuy94, 01/03/2010

1995 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG C36 4dr Sedan

I bought one of these cars a few months ago and i absolutely love it. Put your foot down and you wont be disappointed. These are very solid cars and not much goes wrong with them. It is very comfortable and fun to drive.

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1996 C36 AMG Highlights

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$194/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	11.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
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RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

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Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
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Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
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