Paid $1,000 For A SUPER RARE RennTech Mercedes At Auction With $25,000 In Mods! INSANE DEAL!

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    The auction listed his car as a normal C320 so it sold for $1,000. It was hiding $25,000 in RennTech modifications! In this video, I discover all the mods its hiding like the RennTech built engine, big Brembo brakes, custom wheels, performance suspension a carbon fiber intake and more! This is the super rare Mercedes C38 and was just sitting at an auction with a clean title and in perfect running and driving condition. Enjoy!
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  • @auto_huncho
    @auto_huncho 4 роки тому +1670

    Even if it wasn't a real Renntech C38, $1000 is a steal for such a clean c-class. Great buy

    • @gezzuzzful
      @gezzuzzful 4 роки тому +71

      i never got less then $500 for a car at a junk yard.. any thing that drives is worth $1000..

    • @user-it4dq9dj9q
      @user-it4dq9dj9q 4 роки тому +40

      until the roof leaks, ecu fails, or numerous other electrical problems these cars are notorious for lol

    • @ibtixgaming7168
      @ibtixgaming7168 4 роки тому +16

      @@user-it4dq9dj9q And surface rust if you don't take care of it but i know Alex will, like just look at that color.

    • @user-it4dq9dj9q
      @user-it4dq9dj9q 4 роки тому +12

      @@ibtixgaming7168 to be honest, i dont see many w203s with the rust, ive seen a lot of rust in the last years of the w202s(99/2000). luckily, my 202 and 203 have no rust lol

    • @ibtixgaming7168
      @ibtixgaming7168 4 роки тому +1

      @@user-it4dq9dj9q Yeah those rust even with low miles on them! but you live in new jersey im guessing? i live in norway and i see many W203's with rust on them, they rust to easy but people just drive them and don't care :/ but i'm glad your 202 and 203 doesn't have any! my W210 has alot because the previous owner (first owner) didn't care it well but im fixing on it soon!

  • @SirDankNewton
    @SirDankNewton 4 роки тому +166

    I searched the VIN and an old ad comes up for this car for sale in Chicago with 98000 miles, it's 100% legit.

  • @darind4920
    @darind4920 4 роки тому +523

    I bought a C55 about a month ago (only 52k miles!) that had a RennTech badge on the back, I emailed the VIN to RennTech and they were able to tell me what had been done to it.
    Also, it does have seepage in the rear main seal, but I haven't observed any oil loss so I'll leave it for a while.

    • @crisaneduardhippo7744
      @crisaneduardhippo7744 4 роки тому +1

      D

    • @mikestackz854
      @mikestackz854 4 роки тому +1

      Why buy a car with problems?

    • @darind4920
      @darind4920 4 роки тому +73

      @@mikestackz854 A car enthusiast wouldn't ask this question, that's like asking why you would date someone with problems. Every car has issues, knowing what they are and how to fix them is what is important.

    • @mikestackz854
      @mikestackz854 4 роки тому

      Darin D I’m not I really don’t care about cars that much, I was just wondering why buy a car with problems

    • @darind4920
      @darind4920 4 роки тому +12

      @@mikestackz854 Understandable, basically the answer is like I said, every car either has a problem or the potential for problems. I traded my 2015 VW GTI that just went out of warranty because if a water pump or turbo went out, which could cost hundreds for the former and thousands for the latter, I'd feel horrible because while I liked the car I didn't love it. If I have to invest a couple thousand in the Mercedes C55 in the next couple of years, I'll be happy with that and perhaps even proud of it because I have a strong love and emotional attachment to the car. I get so much more joy out of this car with a problem here and there than a problem free car. If I could afford a problem free car that would excited me in the way that this does I would be all for it, but for my situation and priorities this makes sense for me! 👍👍

  • @eddiebernardi4117
    @eddiebernardi4117 4 роки тому +154

    I’d definitely put my money on that being a legit Renntech car. Sebring muffler, all the renntech goodies makes it seem so.

    • @Oneness100
      @Oneness100 2 роки тому

      What about Kleemann? They make some insane mods too...

  • @jhingalalaful
    @jhingalalaful 4 роки тому +74

    After watching you.. I purchased a C230 1997 and started fixing it over the weekends. It’s all sorted except the differential leak. I am a new DIY er and it’s fun. Thanks for the inspiration.

    • @joshg4312
      @joshg4312 4 роки тому +2

      You think the c230 is fun... Wait till you get in an amg! Especially m112k(which he mentioned for the 1st time this vid) and m113k

    • @jhingalalaful
      @jhingalalaful 4 роки тому +2

      Josh G This is the first car I started working on.. i’d love to get an AMG someday.

    • @TheShadow2056
      @TheShadow2056 4 роки тому +2

      I'm actually about to pick up a c230 that has a renntech package. Wonder how much fun it will be. Its a 6 speed standard too.

    • @joshg4312
      @joshg4312 4 роки тому

      @@TheShadow2056 i have a c32 amg... If rentech cant get the 38 to match it's performance... I doubt a 4cl supercharged would be even close. But im definitely curious

    • @TheShadow2056
      @TheShadow2056 4 роки тому

      @@joshg4312 I was pretty curious myself. It looks authentic to detail as far as being a renntech car. It has the wheels, shift knob, body kit, supercharger and pulley upgrades. Im just wondering what it puts down compared to the stock version as I've never driven one stock or modded.

  • @tuneskramer69
    @tuneskramer69 4 роки тому +208

    Back in 2000 Every european tuner used sebring mufflers, cause they are one of the best here in Europe.

    • @yourfather5324
      @yourfather5324 4 роки тому +4

      tuneskramer69 gday m8

    • @tuneskramer69
      @tuneskramer69 4 роки тому +4

      Hi Pablo hows Life down under

    • @yourfather5324
      @yourfather5324 4 роки тому +22

      tuneskramer69 lm about to rape a fence and then cut my dick off

    • @Tomazack
      @Tomazack 4 роки тому +2

      @@yourfather5324 Is that a euphemism?

    • @Toxic2T
      @Toxic2T 4 роки тому +1

      @@yourfather5324 lol epic

  • @LegitStreetCars
    @LegitStreetCars  4 роки тому +12

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    • @spazbitte
      @spazbitte 4 роки тому +1

      LegitStreetCars I would take it today for $2k but I think you could sell this for at least 4 maybe even 7k this week on Craigslist.

    • @user-rk6cg7gm8k
      @user-rk6cg7gm8k 4 роки тому +5

      Send the VIN to renntech

    • @emmanuelessane1667
      @emmanuelessane1667 4 роки тому

      But where is the C63 the withe one

    • @St3pheco
      @St3pheco 4 роки тому

      5000

    • @marcot.8250
      @marcot.8250 4 роки тому

      @@tjts1 but this car is apparently 2001, and the M112 E37 was made available only in 2003. I seriously believe this car had its block bored by Renntech, and had the oil cooler also added by Renntech.

  • @abolhon4424
    @abolhon4424 4 роки тому +721

    The best Mercedes UA-camr to be honest!

    • @LegitStreetCars
      @LegitStreetCars  4 роки тому +14

      Thanks Hani!!!

    • @SprayStein
      @SprayStein 4 роки тому +17

      MercedesSource want's to know your location.

    • @irifyan4643
      @irifyan4643 4 роки тому +4

      I agree

    • @samspace81
      @samspace81 4 роки тому +6

      @@SprayStein Alex more entertaining. MercedesSource has lost me lately with the boring diesel videos!

    • @b4804514
      @b4804514 4 роки тому +7

      He is an MB mechanic genius, entertaining, educational and good looking. What's not to like ??

  • @antonrudakov7776
    @antonrudakov7776 4 роки тому +4

    It started life as a run of the mill 225 horsepower C320, albeit one with a not that common cobalt blue metallic paint. The cobalt blue color is a really nice subdued blue that looks elegant, but not as boring as black.The car was sent to Renntech where the 3.2 was boredout to 3.8 and some additional enhancements, such as exhaust, intake, and rims were added. All completed the car is running a significant bump in horsepower all lag free and normally aspirated. Specs aren’t given, but I beleive the 3.8 is rated at 291 bhp and 305 lb-ft of torque and the cost of that increase from Renntech was $19,000. That is a lot of cash for the same amount of horsepower to be had from a 50 shot of NOS. Total upgrades on the car according to the seller total $25,000.
    What makes this a bit of an odd duck, is unlike other monster horsepower Renntech vehicles the horsepower isn’t huge, and the gains put it right into competition with the AMG C32 that also came out in 2001. The C32 pumps out 50 more horsepower from its supercharger making this Renntech model a bit superfluous.

    • @antonrudakov7776
      @antonrudakov7776 4 роки тому

      3.8-liter engine conversion, bore 97 mm, 84 mm stroke,and compression ratio 10.0:1, RENNtech high performance camshafts, Ported and polished cylinder heads, balanced and blueprinted.
      Additional oil cooler added. RENNtech modified air filter housing, RENNtech modified electronics, rev limit raised, faster throttle response, top speed limit raised.
      Rear sport stainless steel RENNtech muffler (2 ½ dia.)
      305 HP @ 5850 rpm
      305 ft lbs of torque @ 2500-4700
      RENNtech suspension with lowering springs (1.5 inches lower)and Adjustable RENNtech spec’d Koni shocks, rear adjustable lower control arm bushings for camber adjustment.
      RENNtech 8.5 X 18 Monolite forged wheels (20 lbs ea.)
      Front with 235/40zr18 tires.
      Rear 9.5 X 18 Monolite wheels with 265/35zr18 tires.
      14” four piston RENNtech/Brembo front brakes (355 mm dia., 32 mm thickness)
      12” four piston RENNtech/Brembo rear brakes (300 mm dia., 22 mm thickness)

  • @John.FreakingDoe
    @John.FreakingDoe 4 роки тому +33

    This right here is why I subscribed to this channel. Nice to see a rare Mercedes.

  • @tkenzler312
    @tkenzler312 4 роки тому +283

    Samcrac out here getting everyone hooked on auction cars lol

  • @MotownModels
    @MotownModels 4 роки тому +152

    What an awesome deal! I work for ZF (who owns Sachs), and correct they're not stock. There's a good chance the shocks are Sachs as well, I'll do some research into it.

    • @LegitStreetCars
      @LegitStreetCars  4 роки тому +15

      Thanks brother!

    • @spinnaker4488
      @spinnaker4488 4 роки тому

      You Sure? My W203 C30 Amg did come with both springs and shocks by Sachs and I believe they are the original ones, because the car was less than 100k miles and it had only 6 years (bought it in 2010)

    • @MotownModels
      @MotownModels 4 роки тому +6

      Spinnaker if you got a factory AMG, yeah it makes sense they'd be Sachs. However, this car started life as a normal C320, so I really doubt it would come with Sachs from the factory, as they're more performance oriented.

    • @spinnaker4488
      @spinnaker4488 4 роки тому

      @@MotownModels Cool! Thanks for the answer!

    • @heijxje
      @heijxje 4 роки тому +1

      No need to research. I can see it here ua-cam.com/video/VEsG2vsu_1s/v-deo.html even on non maximised screen. White letters above the Sporting. Only thing is, I thought only Koni painted their shocks red (oil filled) or yellow (gas filled)

  • @minimumwrist3546
    @minimumwrist3546 4 роки тому +10

    Color is called dark adriatic blue metallic. It has micah in the paint which causes it to shift black.

  • @Travelbeatcreations.official
    @Travelbeatcreations.official 4 роки тому +27

    "Some cars are rare because no one wanted them"
    I can live with that :)

  • @MyJarrus
    @MyJarrus 4 роки тому +81

    you definitely need a bigger space for you car collections

  • @iansmith3975
    @iansmith3975 4 роки тому +2

    C320 owner here (85k miles). A stock c320 doesn’t shift like that and definitely can’t roast the tires from a roll lol. I think that thing has some pretty significant power over stock! It’s also strange how this car doesn’t even have the sport package (amg body kit, amg suspension). They basically sent out a base model 320. Somebody had some $$ back in the day!

  • @elomeli211
    @elomeli211 4 роки тому +189

    And no a c320 can not burn tires like that, mine sure as hell don't lol and I have a 2002 C320 and a 2003 c240, and neither have oil coolers at the oil filter

    • @richiesorge5099
      @richiesorge5099 4 роки тому +3

      Not sure why your C320 does not have an oil cooler connected to oil filter housing. Mine 03 C320T has one same as this C38.

    • @goldsweep
      @goldsweep 4 роки тому +26

      US spec c320 did not come with oil coolers. You are right, I’m pretty sure this is a real renntech built engine.

    • @elomeli211
      @elomeli211 4 роки тому +4

      @@goldsweep yea took me a minute of going through WIS to realize that oil coolers weren't on us variants

    • @Egon1982
      @Egon1982 4 роки тому +1

      @Enrique of course it can. Fit winter tyres like on the video and you will see clouds of smoke

    • @elomeli211
      @elomeli211 4 роки тому +4

      @@Egon1982 not practical for Texas, I'll stick to drenching them in tire shine for all my burnout needs.. 😂

  • @Expatriate1977
    @Expatriate1977 4 роки тому +2

    It's likely worth about $10k or more. May be it's not desirable as a c320, but it's renntech so if it has official paperwork, it's worth good money

  • @bustopherjones2285
    @bustopherjones2285 4 роки тому +5

    With new headlights, grill and the intake snorkels replaced I would bet it took a front end hit between the old listing and now.

  • @lamboferruccio
    @lamboferruccio 4 роки тому +1

    Worked on a 1997 Renntech SL74 years ago and besides the brutal 575Hp, what I noticed was the way the tranny shifted, the conversion was done in 1998 so I don’t know what Renntech did but that 5G-Tronic tranny was fantastic for its time, shifted really fast and banged gears like a Turbo 400 was amazing, man what a beast that car was, the entire rear suspension was heim jointed and poly bushed, handled like a true sports car. Car was abused by a stock broker and repoed so was in poor shape when I got it, brakes were toast, wheels were wasted, hydraulic leveling blown out but I got it back together, was leased to someone else and never saw it again, absolutely loved that car!

  • @TheBlaert
    @TheBlaert 4 роки тому +7

    No more awesome a feeling than when something like this turns up. I smiled for days when I bought my Peugeot 405 Mi16 after finding out it had been fettled by a well known Peugeot tuning company

  • @Matt_from_Florida
    @Matt_from_Florida 4 роки тому +1

    MB C32 AMG brakes will bolt right across to any R170 or Chrysler Crossfire. *All* those vehicles already use the same master cylinder. I bought the parts brand-new from a MB dealer and did it for the front brakes. The C32 calipers are 4-piston fixed and replace single-piston sliding calipers. 345mm rotors replace 300mm rotors. It makes for a nice little upgrade that's super simple to do.

  • @cnknguyen
    @cnknguyen 4 роки тому +101

    Just as im struggling to get away from modding cars (my 02 C5z blew up on the dyno after a 5 month chassis off full refresh), you come at me with auction cars....damn it.

  • @elianangelmoreno
    @elianangelmoreno 4 роки тому +30

    I love hidden Jems like this, love the content Alex

  • @scott907
    @scott907 4 роки тому +11

    You can tell by your voice you are genuinely stoked on it

  • @jcwR52
    @jcwR52 4 роки тому +1

    Sebring is a subsidiary of Remus. In the 80s Remus was a popular tuning brand, but still today. In addition, the company Remus today develops exhaust systems for special models of many brands. You can compare Remus to Borla in the States.

  • @Lexx1976
    @Lexx1976 4 роки тому +27

    Amethyst Violett metallic
    (only available for Avantgarde and amg models)

  • @DukenukemX
    @DukenukemX 4 роки тому +87

    In Scotty Kilmer's voice: "You think you got a good deal on a Mercedes"

    • @hithere-lz5me
      @hithere-lz5me 4 роки тому +2

      Scotty Kilmer is een eikel. Punt!

    • @TravisTerrell
      @TravisTerrell 4 роки тому +3

      He is such an (poorly) opinionated idiot.

    • @HowToFL
      @HowToFL 4 роки тому +3

      @@TravisTerrell yeah, 40 years of being a mechanic doesn't count for shit right?

    • @coronavirus4287
      @coronavirus4287 4 роки тому +2

      If the wizard can’t fix it either , then scottys not crazy

    • @crazyrmj2580
      @crazyrmj2580 4 роки тому +1

      Jon E how’s he doing the wrong things for 40 years most mechanics tell you not to buy Mercedes because it’s not reliable it’s just to have fun Scotty ain’t wrong

  • @playerofguitar5610
    @playerofguitar5610 4 роки тому +4

    The factory injectors in my SLK320 are blue bosch ones. Its quite funny I've followed a very similar mod path on my SLK320, bigger air box/intake runners, custom exhaust, M113 thottle body, CL500 brake swap, Billstien B12 suspension kit. That thing chirps the tyres on a 20 MPH downshift too lol. Awesome new car tho!

    • @LegitStreetCars
      @LegitStreetCars  4 роки тому +1

      Very cool you don't see too many modding the SLK320. Love those little things.

  • @CAepicreviews
    @CAepicreviews 4 роки тому +2

    I have a 2000 E320 4MATIC with 262k miles, no leak on the rear main seal but the valve covers do "sweat" oil.

  • @Nikoshasib
    @Nikoshasib 4 роки тому +13

    Great find. If you can get this back into near perfect condition I think it will be an excellent piece to your collection.

  • @EduardZ3249
    @EduardZ3249 4 роки тому +1

    I love my 2002 c32 amg. 417 rwhp. Never drove anything so amazing.

  • @Sak-zo1ui
    @Sak-zo1ui 4 роки тому +27

    Why doesn’t he just contact renntech or go to the forums?

  • @F250eh
    @F250eh 4 роки тому +2

    I'm so happy for you but dude, you have no idea how jealous I am!!! A 2001 C240 rust-bucket was my first car so I loved these c38 and c55 amg models 🔥

  • @WayneB27
    @WayneB27 4 роки тому +4

    I would definately refinish those OZ Nova wheels back to silver as OEM. The shock absorbers are Konis and are adjustable so you can make them stiffer If they are a bit soft from wear.

    • @BorisBidjanSaberi11
      @BorisBidjanSaberi11 2 роки тому +5

      Late reply here, I'm the new owner and the wheels are powdercoated back to silver 🤟

  • @Agent_Missouri
    @Agent_Missouri 4 роки тому +20

    Also it’s killing me the auction world is becoming more popular. I’ve been buying bmws and mercedes from copart and silicate auctions for years and with more light being shown on this area it’s going to flood the market with buyers and prices will no longer stay low like this. I’m glad more people are interested in keeping cool stuff on the road but the days of cool stuff cheap and making profit on them when selling are disappearing slowly as we go.

    • @joshuad1716
      @joshuad1716 4 роки тому +2

      Maverick Smith bro for real!!! I bought a 2014 m4 in 2014 for 26k and fixed it for 8k 34k all in for a brand new m4 with 300 miles, deals like that do not exist at all anymore because of all the youtubers telling people
      To get on copart and IAAI

    • @Agent_Missouri
      @Agent_Missouri 4 роки тому

      Joshua Duarte I used to be able to buy 3-4 cars a year but since prices have gone dumb thanks to over exposure I’m down to 1-2 cars. Makes it difficult for sure. The only real huge benefit is more and more people are getting comfortable with purchasing a rebuilt title car. The sale price has less of a hit with the branded title at least in my experience but still.

    • @unknownsource4359
      @unknownsource4359 4 роки тому +1

      Yep. Here in San Diego by the border, I remember when only a certain circle knew about the car auctions here in the border. You would make a solid extra stream of income by buying cars and fixing them in Tijuana Mexico for cheap labor but quality work. Everybody was getting their ass handed to them at the stealership or at private dealers buying new shit. Now the whole social media cascade erupted and dropped the dime on us
      Lool at this youtuber dropping the ball

  • @Rock-Bottem1982
    @Rock-Bottem1982 4 роки тому +12

    If you were to play the "drinking game" everytime you hear the word Renntech in this video, you would get smashed, and probably get alcohol poisoning at the same time

  • @ianrobson9601
    @ianrobson9601 3 роки тому +1

    When you took off at the lights, 13:27, I couldn't stop laughing

  • @atownbecker
    @atownbecker 4 роки тому +87

    I think there is a screw in the back right tire. Edit: I meant this literally. Look at 20:00.

    • @TheFiremonkeyman
      @TheFiremonkeyman 4 роки тому +3

      good eye.

    • @mikestackz854
      @mikestackz854 4 роки тому +1

      TheFiremonkeyman there is

    • @richhart2505
      @richhart2505 4 роки тому +1

      Ha just read this and spotted it at 7:38

    • @K0LBIE
      @K0LBIE 4 роки тому +1

      @@richhart2505 its in the back right tire....
      Edit: I see you fixed your comment to the right tire

  • @rsauno85
    @rsauno85 4 роки тому +92

    It's the real deal bro ! 1000$ is a steal

    • @murry001
      @murry001 4 роки тому +17

      it's basically theft at $1000.

    • @Aman-786
      @Aman-786 4 роки тому +2

      @@murry001 lol

    • @BeryProduction
      @BeryProduction 4 роки тому +2

      cmon, its not real

    • @zanebalamut2165
      @zanebalamut2165 4 роки тому

      @@BeryProduction seriously. Half of its not there

  • @cjtr83
    @cjtr83 4 роки тому +5

    Man, I miss my W203. I always wanted this purple when I was younger too. Loving the Mercedes content. Really making me want another 😎 👍🏻

  • @joshgray2024
    @joshgray2024 4 роки тому +1

    Shaking while driving,the center driveshaft bearing. $13 fix. And also check the rear diff mount bushing $3 fix and it happens always along with center driveshaft bearing. Cheap easy fix. Good video. Kept me watching and commenting. Sorry for multiple comments

  • @aztecducky
    @aztecducky 4 роки тому +4

    I was yelling at my phone about the rear bushings lmao glad you noticed them.

  • @SDav21
    @SDav21 4 роки тому +1

    Also the wheels have those little holes for the wheel alignment thing Mercedes uses. As far as I know only Mercedes uses those type of wheel alignment machine where it has long thin spokes which go into the small holes on the wheel. Usually aftermarket ones would not have those holes and if it was by a reputable tuner they would probably make a wheel with it if it was for a Mercedes. Other wheels without those holes use the normal clamp style wheel alignment thing.

  • @cHyrr1
    @cHyrr1 4 роки тому +193

    why dont you just reach out to renntech with vin etc? lul

    • @FishFind3000
      @FishFind3000 4 роки тому +156

      Gotta make a 24min video for that ad money.

    • @charlesluna8450
      @charlesluna8450 4 роки тому +66

      @@FishFind3000 Then another 24 minute video explaining the process of contacting them.

    • @drake6143
      @drake6143 4 роки тому +23

      @@charlesluna8450 I'd watch it anyways, it's interesting these expensive old tuner cars from back in the day.

    • @jgott1745
      @jgott1745 4 роки тому +4

      Even with this video, why not reach out to Renntech and see if this is Legit. Sure seems like it though.

    • @cHyrr1
      @cHyrr1 4 роки тому

      @@charlesluna8450 lol, might be true.

  • @MT-st9rk
    @MT-st9rk 2 роки тому +1

    That color is called Violan Pearl Metallic (code 339) and was first introduced for the W210 Avantgarde Trim Level (highest one for euro spec W210) exclusively, which was available in Europe only. Also only Avantgarde W203 could get that color from new.

    • @BorisBidjanSaberi11
      @BorisBidjanSaberi11 2 роки тому

      It's Amethyst Violet Metallic. But you are very close, I own this car now and it's (994) in the door

  • @katzbruhbruh4956
    @katzbruhbruh4956 4 роки тому +11

    The color is Capri blue metallic, a very rare color provided by Mercedes Benz only for a few years. You can also find them on the Mercedes CLK models

    • @RPLNFA
      @RPLNFA 4 роки тому +3

      Can’t be, Capri Blue is much more of a subtle blue/black. VIN decoders say this car has paint code 994 and not 359

    • @tipsofme
      @tipsofme 4 роки тому +2

      Oliver Matthew Capri blue is actually a very vibrant blue. You’re thinking of diamond black. My C55 is diamond black. Looks black at night or on a gloomy day but it’s blue in direct light. You can google the two colors.

    • @ibtixgaming7168
      @ibtixgaming7168 4 роки тому +1

      Nope it's Violan 339u

    • @tipsofme
      @tipsofme 4 роки тому +1

      IbtiX Gaming never heard of that color. Is it Renntech’s color? Looks a lot like the color Renntech used for the late 90’s SL they built.

    • @ibtixgaming7168
      @ibtixgaming7168 4 роки тому

      @@tipsofme No it's a original mercedes color, tbh i think it's violan but the US has a different name for it. Renntech may have used the same color i'm not sure.

  • @hayzeproductions7093
    @hayzeproductions7093 3 роки тому +1

    The intake setup was such a botch setup. There was quite a bit of performance loss with the setup Mercedes did.
    Just because its carbon fiber does not mean it actually added any hp.
    My nephew has an 2004 c240, we did quite a bit of work on the car overall.
    He definitely needed new air filters. The intake pipes from OEM were soo bad they had duct tape on them instead of just removing them.
    Deleted the filter cover, and the crappy pipes.
    Bought 2 universal cold air intakes off the shelf, 90 degree elbow, an extra rubber boot, and xl cone filer.
    Results were night and day, we didn't realize the car was soo restricted with that POS OEM air filter cover.
    We even tested a quick drive with the air filters removed out of the cover and still was less response and power.
    Seen a gain in fuel mileage as well, not super lots. Just city driving was able to pull 3 more miles a gallon out of the car.
    CAI is the way to go on these cars, the motor breathes better. Not all that air trapped in the stock oem air cover getting heated up before passing through the throttle body.

  • @rubyred93chev
    @rubyred93chev 4 роки тому +7

    _Always looking forward to my Saturday mornings and Alex Palmeri from _*_LegitStreetCars._*_ Fresh coffee, and I'm all set. Looking forward to your Tesla content, and the mystery car reveal in your garage too._

  • @Jiinxer
    @Jiinxer 4 роки тому +1

    I don't know if someone's given you the colour of the car, but Mercedes paint code is 994U - Amethyst Violet Metallic. REALLY a sweet car! Looks fantastic. Your friend managed to get an insane deal!

  • @lamboferruccio
    @lamboferruccio 4 роки тому +30

    Guaranteed the previous owner traded it in at a non Mercedes dealer for something newer, they didn’t know what it was and the dealer just wholesaled it. Happens all the time.

    • @willannunziato
      @willannunziato 4 роки тому +1

      Richie Rich that makes a lot of sense! I never thought of that happening

    • @lamboferruccio
      @lamboferruccio 4 роки тому +2

      Absolutely yes and it being a C38 that’s actually slower than a C32 it makes sense, awesome if you’re buying it used, sucks if you’re trying to sell it lol!

    • @reneerowland2950
      @reneerowland2950 4 роки тому +9

      Yeah 100 percent that would be my guess. I live in melbourne aus and have lots of older and newer bmw/audi/merc amg/rs/m cars and I once got a call from a subaru dealer asking me if i wanted to buy an old bmw with "ugly stripes on it" went down there and it was an e30 b6 alpina. In really rough shape but fair to say i snapped it up for $1500 aus dollars about 1k us or so...best deal i have ever got on a car

    • @Toxic2T
      @Toxic2T 4 роки тому +1

      @@reneerowland2950 sweet

  • @RPLNFA
    @RPLNFA 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome video! FYI Alex, snagged the VIN and VINwiki says “Vehicle was sold on August 01, 2010 and registered in Naples, FL 34102.” Also the color is 994 Amethyst Violet Metallic. Looks amazing.

  • @Agent_Missouri
    @Agent_Missouri 4 роки тому +5

    Car is super cool and unique for sure, as far as price it’s hard to say. You’d have to find someone that wanted that exact package back then and didn’t have the huge chunk of $25k to have it done. I absolutely love the color! Well done you stole that car lol

  • @zinodavidoff1
    @zinodavidoff1 4 роки тому +2

    Here is some Info:
    3.8-liter engine conversion, bore 97 mm, 84 mm stroke,and compression ratio 10.0:1, RENNtech high performance camshafts, Ported and polished cylinder heads, balanced and blueprinted.
    Additional oil cooler added. RENNtech modified air filter housing, RENNtech modified electronics, rev limit raised, faster throttle response, top speed limit raised.
    Rear sport stainless steel RENNtech muffler (2 ½ dia.)
    305 HP @ 5850 rpm
    305 ft lbs of torque @ 2500-4700
    RENNtech suspension with lowering springs (1.5 inches lower)and Adjustable RENNtech spec’d Koni shocks, rear adjustable lower control arm bushings for camber adjustment.
    RENNtech 8.5 X 18 Monolite forged wheels (20 lbs ea.)
    Front with 235/40zr18 tires.
    Rear 9.5 X 18 Monolite wheels with 265/35zr18 tires.
    14” four piston RENNtech/Brembo front brakes (355 mm dia., 32 mm thickness)
    12” four piston RENNtech/Brembo rear brakes (300 mm dia., 22 mm thickness)

  • @porfyrus1
    @porfyrus1 4 роки тому +8

    THAT sky in your back is supreme!

  • @takhu
    @takhu 4 роки тому +1

    OZ has made wheels for F1 and WRC cars, one of the best wheel makers for sure.

  • @roccosvan
    @roccosvan 4 роки тому +98

    OZ wheels! Those were seriously $ bitd. We pronounced it "Oh Zee"

    • @Warex06
      @Warex06 4 роки тому +4

      Marco Barichello yeah it’s Oh zee wheels, NOT “ahz” oz wheels (like the wizard of oz)

    • @ugofresh
      @ugofresh 4 роки тому +11

      Actually it’s pronounced O ZETA. It’s an Italian brand. 😊

    • @blvckskull7954
      @blvckskull7954 4 роки тому +4

      company takes its name from initials of the founders names oselladore and zen!

    • @roccosvan
      @roccosvan 4 роки тому

      @@blvckskull7954 Zen is a northern last name probably Tevisan

    • @alexander1485
      @alexander1485 4 роки тому +2

      UK/Canadians say "O ZED" lol

  • @davorcop4433
    @davorcop4433 4 роки тому +1

    C 320,17.07.2001., US model, amethyst violett metallic (994U), harman kardon logic7...but, who knows, this engine was a base for Renntech tune.

  • @Jr-if4ge
    @Jr-if4ge 4 роки тому +4

    Lol only Alex would find something this rare. That color is insane!!

  • @r.mageshi4028
    @r.mageshi4028 4 роки тому +12

    You should get a G-class as well

  • @MBDieselFreak
    @MBDieselFreak 4 роки тому +4

    M112 is famous for rear main seal leaks... my CLK320's bell housing always looks absolutely soaked with oil but it leaks less than half a quart between 10k mile oil changes.

  • @rodrigopadula5853
    @rodrigopadula5853 4 роки тому +3

    Maybe a front end crash ? That would explain the missing cover, those headlights and grill...

  • @deadfulknight
    @deadfulknight 4 роки тому +5

    Says Renntech on the deck lid, intake cover, shift knob, muffler, resonator.
    “YoU GuYs ThIs MiGhT bE a ReNnTeCh”

    • @Toxic2T
      @Toxic2T 4 роки тому

      lol true

    • @tomppaautio
      @tomppaautio 4 роки тому

      Yep. Idiot.

    • @heijxje
      @heijxje 4 роки тому +2

      To be fair, you'd be amazed at how many fake "Alpina's" you would see in the day. All with badges, knobs and the lot. At least Alex is not jumping to conclusions. ;-)

  • @lai7h
    @lai7h 4 роки тому +1

    I’d fix her up, repaint, repaint back wheels, grill , and headlights back to stock and this would be a pristine rare car in the collection

  • @Xhalegaming
    @Xhalegaming 4 роки тому +18

    C320's dont have oil coolers on the oil filter housing

    • @raycroal
      @raycroal 4 роки тому +2

      my clk320 does

    • @xrellx
      @xrellx 4 роки тому +3

      @@raycroal are you in the US? doesn't count if not

    • @raycroal
      @raycroal 4 роки тому +2

      @@xrellx bollocks

    • @raycroal
      @raycroal 4 роки тому +1

      @@xrellx just looked up the m112 us spec on the epc and it does have an oil cooler there which means the crap you spout doesn't count actually xx

  • @steveharris3068
    @steveharris3068 3 роки тому +2

    Insane buy. Gotta be worth close to $10k. Won't book for that, but there are collectors out there who would pay $10k.

  • @jugernautshaw9338
    @jugernautshaw9338 4 роки тому +16

    Take a shot everytime he says renntech

  • @abdelhameedalotaibi3657
    @abdelhameedalotaibi3657 4 роки тому +1

    Im just coming from a workshop, i just changed the mass air flow censor and the engine plugs on my M113 CLS500 .. despite being pumped about the cost .. there is just something special about MB products that keep u loving them ..

  • @sqeric
    @sqeric 4 роки тому +41

    Red are koni shocks and sebring high exhaust tuning company

    • @FrankW1029
      @FrankW1029 4 роки тому +1

      correct. it was renntech spec'd koni's.

    • @heijxje
      @heijxje 4 роки тому

      @erick tdt That is what I thought too, but it says Sachs here: ua-cam.com/video/VEsG2vsu_1s/v-deo.html (in white, above where it says Sporting).

  • @Quraishy
    @Quraishy 4 роки тому +1

    I had this C class Exactly same color 👌🏻
    What memories with that car...

  • @flipcrippin22
    @flipcrippin22 4 роки тому +5

    "Kind of a little rusty"
    No! that is "hella rusty" 😂😂😂😂

    • @xaviersaiz3656
      @xaviersaiz3656 4 роки тому +1

      TheRealChino40 when you buy and build older cars that is nothing. Most of it is surface rust which can be taken off no problem.

    • @moroit1
      @moroit1 4 роки тому

      That's very minor rusting while taking in count the car's age.

  • @Andreas_D-Greek
    @Andreas_D-Greek 4 роки тому +1

    I have a Sebring DTM exhaust on my e30 325. I bought it in Greece and stuffed it in my luggage. The plane was delayed cause they had to pull me out and ask what the x-ray machine sees in my bag. LMAO Was a pretty penny back in 1998.

  • @georgipetkov7025
    @georgipetkov7025 4 роки тому +22

    Sebring is the stock muffler on C32 AMG

    • @Leonardo555ZZZ
      @Leonardo555ZZZ 4 роки тому +1

      Also on C55 and CLK55 AMG

    • @gbzberlin
      @gbzberlin 4 роки тому

      Right! My C32 has the exact same on.

  • @troxigg
    @troxigg 4 роки тому +1

    check the VIN and look into its history, the wheels are the same just dipped or coated. Interior is dipped the shift knob is still in wood grain. Check the miles in its history. I there was only one for sale in the area at the time 5 years ago and it comes up again, good chance its the same car if it never sold at 12 thousand. Owner probably couldn't afford it anymore.

  • @biro24
    @biro24 4 роки тому +21

    A unicorn 😎 Time to build a undergound carpark Lol

  • @Level_Up_Nation
    @Level_Up_Nation 4 роки тому

    I just picked one up from a guy for $2000 a 03 Kompressor with a $35k Renntech package guy did not have a clue what he had, even verified it with Renntech before buying "We built that car for our west coast distributor at the time, he bought it new and it was quite well equipped with electric seats and everything.
    Our tuning was a pulley with software and exhaust, the intake is not from us and whatever else. It has been a long time so it is not unusual other people played with it.
    The wheels are still what we put on, 8” and 9” in the back multipiece, Koni suspension and a brake upgrade.
    It has the carbon interior pieces and our wide fender flares with wing."

  • @j.k.9685
    @j.k.9685 4 роки тому +16

    The Color is 994U AMETHYSTVIOLETT

  • @franktherabbit42
    @franktherabbit42 2 роки тому +1

    That colour is amazing. What a buy. I have an 05 C270 Cdi. 5 pots for the win.

  • @tsoupakis
    @tsoupakis 4 роки тому +25

    Is it only me been annoyed by the "comment down below" every two seconds throw the video..?

    • @kylephipps8989
      @kylephipps8989 4 роки тому +1

      If you're gonna try to diss a video maybe check your wording before you post....

    • @tsoupakis
      @tsoupakis 4 роки тому +6

      @@kylephipps8989 its called criticism my friend, sorry if i insulted you.. I am not "diss" (not sure i get what it means anyway) i just get annoyed by the lack of inspiration when comes to the creator asking for engagement. He is not asking his audience to engage for a real reason but just to create traffic. This is how you loosing the interest of your audience. you asking them to engage but you never reply back, so the audience member feels betrayed.
      *by the way except my wording there , for sure plenty of grammar and mistakes in my comments, since English is not my first language. I do try though. Also if you want to let me know how to correct say what i want, i would honesty appreciate it..

    • @MyRealName
      @MyRealName 4 роки тому

      well you did comment down below, though, twice

    • @bloneyo1
      @bloneyo1 4 роки тому +1

      Someone GOT Dissed !!!!

    • @johntaeb99
      @johntaeb99 4 роки тому

      Well it worked, didn't it?

  • @patrickmason6971
    @patrickmason6971 4 роки тому +1

    I would also bring the class back into this Mercedes. I would make the wheels silver again, remove the tint, reinstall the traditional grill, remove the AMG badge on the brake calipers, the piano black vinyl wrap, and stock headlights.

  • @Tate_Cunningham
    @Tate_Cunningham 4 роки тому +3

    Might as well buy a copart account.. it costs a deposit of $400 and a $250 fee every time you buy a car. Along with other miscellaneous fees

  • @bobbieknott4643
    @bobbieknott4643 Рік тому

    Such a blessing! To get a running car for $1000 I brought my truck for $4000 and now it's down with transmission issues really is sad!! 😒

  • @HolysauceStreams
    @HolysauceStreams 4 роки тому +8

    That car looks amazing, whoever bought it wanted to keep it for a while.

    • @BorisBidjanSaberi11
      @BorisBidjanSaberi11 4 роки тому +1

      It comes full circle.... I own this car now

    • @jeb419
      @jeb419 4 роки тому

      @@BorisBidjanSaberi11 How do you like it? Did you fix the rust? Nice car!!!

  • @GonzalezEzekiel
    @GonzalezEzekiel 4 роки тому +2

    Nice find! I have a C32 AMG (203) and a CLS550 (218). But now I’m going to spend more time looking through the website trying to find something like as mint as the car you showed us.

  • @giovannid1457
    @giovannid1457 4 роки тому +35

    Most black wheels look they were painted at a trailer park.

  • @adminmick
    @adminmick 2 роки тому +1

    as indicated on one of the door labels, the color code is 994 (==Amethyst Violet Metallic )

  • @michaelg492
    @michaelg492 4 роки тому +40

    Paint the wheels silver again, looks cheap in black yeesh

    • @lucifire5762
      @lucifire5762 4 роки тому

      Also the grill, the lights i can barrely accept, but that grill is so wrong..

    • @domino52o26
      @domino52o26 4 роки тому +6

      You think so? I thought the silver looked cheap and it didn't really fit the color and look I feel.

    • @michaelg492
      @michaelg492 4 роки тому +1

      @@domino52o26 black wheels look smaller than the equivalent silver wheel,

    • @unknownsource4359
      @unknownsource4359 4 роки тому +1

      I have those exact black bezel aftermarket Depo headlights on my 05 c230. Very nice looking lights in person. Installed some LEDs in them and on the bottom fogs and they light up the road beautifully. Better than projectors.

    • @unknownsource4359
      @unknownsource4359 4 роки тому +1

      @@domino52o26 the black wheels in this trim and color look good. I dont know why most people on here think it looks bad. The black rims blend in more with the color of the car. Black rims all day. More stealth at night

  • @maxwellbrown2584
    @maxwellbrown2584 4 роки тому +1

    thank you for actually providing useful ads in a way we want to know. Was wanting to know what website and how u got such a screaming deal. Keep em up!

  • @vp3236
    @vp3236 4 роки тому +3

    Many Finnish people love Mercedes cars... And specially old cars... So damn i really want that car :D

  • @lordstingray2382
    @lordstingray2382 4 роки тому +1

    Why doesn't the owner just call RennTech down here in Florida and give them the VIN, I'm fairly confident that they keep records on the cars they build. You do know the guy who founded RennTech used to work for AMG before it was merged with Mercedes.

  • @kiwiwifi
    @kiwiwifi 4 роки тому +12

    Am I right to say that the rentech founder, Thomas was the AMG techie that built the US Hammers?

    • @marcot.8250
      @marcot.8250 4 роки тому +9

      Renntech founder is a german ex-AMG named Hartmut Feyhl, and yes, he worked on US Hammers.

  • @seanwhite7671
    @seanwhite7671 2 роки тому

    When he said Ozz I giggled 🤣, I've always heard it said Oh Zee or Oh Zed

  • @SirNecro
    @SirNecro 4 роки тому +3

    There's no guesswork needed. Provide RennTech with the VIN and they will tell you if they built the car.

    • @SirNecro
      @SirNecro 4 роки тому

      @RSSS68 Camaro No, he actually does have a 25 minute clickbait video because as I said, there's no guesswork required the answer to the clickbait is logically obtained in 1 or 2 emails.

    • @unknownsource4359
      @unknownsource4359 4 роки тому

      And no way he got this car for 1000. I call bs on that

  • @coldbud3
    @coldbud3 4 роки тому +1

    I just saw this purple car in Hoffman estates, on roselle and golf

  • @TVmadethemdoit
    @TVmadethemdoit 4 роки тому +3

    1000 beans!? Wow! What a sweet deal.

  • @AutitsicDysexlia
    @AutitsicDysexlia 4 роки тому +1

    Why should I trust Autobidmaster after seeing their reviews? What consumer protection value do they add vs their expense in the event of an issue with a transaction in which you have paid extra to be a third party?
    Is there a legitimate reason to not use Copart, or another auction directly?
    Because you do not need any business license to bid directly on Copart and if all they are doing is serving as an auction proxy, then it's only worth having if you're a dealer and bidding on dozens of cars at once with no enployees.

  • @GRosa250
    @GRosa250 4 роки тому +3

    It's amazing how fast you were able to get it registered and insured before taking it out for a ride and smoking the tires! Lol

  • @Djsatile
    @Djsatile 4 роки тому +2

    From a bmw fan and owner it’s impressive

  • @rafi1430
    @rafi1430 4 роки тому +7

    Alex, this car is awesome 🤗 it would be a dream stil for some people

  • @TheJosephmoore1
    @TheJosephmoore1 4 роки тому +1

    13:47 him looking to see if there's a cop behind him 😂