AmuDimpka:


Help me ask him.... I don't know the repairs that would gulp his money! Even the gear isn't upto 80k that is the 2000 - 2004 model

Ayodaygee:
For those passing through this thread...and are curious with these terms.

Here are some key notes:

* MB classified their cars in generations of W201, W202, W203 etc.

* Each W series represents a "GEN" just like in the Japanese automobile industry. The Jap's described theirs as 4th Gen, 5th Gen Toyota Corolla or Honda Accord. With each representing a range of production years.

* The MB C class is in the compact car category. Exactly the same category Toyota has for the Corolla and Honda had for the Civic.

* Others are:
E class - Toyota's Camry and Honda's Accord
B class - Toyota's Yaris and Honda's City

* Now this is where MB stands out:

For each CLASS, they provided options in Sedan form to the SUV (Jeep) option.

This means you can have a C class Jeep that was made with the intentions of being fuel efficient and compact.

Also for each class, they provided Natural aspirated engine forms and modified Engine forms

Thus:

C180 - Natural engine. Hp not too high and a 4cylinder engine. 1.8L engine.

C200 - Optimized engine with the Kompressor technology (now Turbo). 2.0L engine

C230 - a V6 engine with the intentions of being a compact car (2.6L). Now C240 in America.

C320 - another V6 engine in the compact zone but with more power.

Both C240 and C320 were made to be fuel efficient too.

druz:
Bought a Ml500 2002 January dis year, till date I haven't done any repairs just service it every 5000 miles and I drive it to wrk every day,

jeraw:
are you for real??

druz:
Bought a Ml500 2002 January dis year, till date I haven't done any repairs just service it every 5000 miles and I drive it to wrk every day,

chukel:
not true. I have used my 05 avalon for close to 6yrs now. Not a single issue.
Try to make enquiries from true users who actually maintain and not abuse their vehicles

Ayodaygee:
I learnt to drive while driving a Mercedes Benz (200D) with a manual transmission, maybe some 15 years ago. So I think I must have forgotten the balance and feel you have driving a Benz.

Fast forward, to two weeks ago and I had to assist a friend with driving. A part of the role was to help drive a Mercedes Benz E220 to convey people to and fro an event.

Well, the experience when compared to cruising my "Accord" was miles apart.

Ever since, I have not been able to get my mind OFF getting a Mercedes Benz.

Now, you get to hear how expensive it is to maintain one, how expensive the parts are....but its been difficult getting actual figures to this.

Upon calling a parts dealer, he advised one stays away from the C180's (4 cylinders) and go for the C240's and C320's (both 6 cylinder). He claimed their Engines were affordable in the range of N100K - N120K and that the C180's were problematic.

How true are these?

So here am I, if rigidity, reliability, ease of maintenance and affordability were priorities which model would you recommend?

Which Benz model even comes close to the ease of maintenance and affordability of parts of a Toyota and Honda?

Which Benz model can you "dare to dream" with?

*Please exclude the high class luxury Benz models, exclude the Jeeps, 4matics and any highly expensive models*

N.B: Existing Mercedes Benz threads are mainly on the driving experience of some popular models.

You can state the model, year, cost of engine, gearbox, AC compressor and fuel pump and parts that needs to be replaced often.

psucc:
Go buy Mercedes Benz 190.1940 model. e get parts so e dey spoil.

lolsss

I am just a Benz fan

Kevinsamba:
Or even 200 da one na Zion train and German tank put together. motor wey no get hand break but e dey drift oji azu eje mba u can drive da car without it's fanbelt for over one hour I once drove from okigwe to four corners with out fan belt

phrancys001:
Shift small, parking behind U

AmuDimpka:



You are right, that car is awesome....the compressor of ML320 (2005) that I am driving is 30k , the shocks is 25k for the 4 , the filter is 1,500, the ignition coil is 3k, the gear is 60k

And these things rarely get spoiled. Benz is a good brand.


But the ML headlamp the new model is about 45k to 50k last price! The ordinary headlamp is about 15k!

The only thing that is expensive in Benz to my own knowledge is the body parts

Like the back bumper of my car ...with sensor is about 130k without sensor is about 60k ...the same thing with the front bumpers.


The side mirrow casing with led indicator is 10k with the whole mirror setting is 30k ....the full windscreen is 20k


I. Talking from experience

Ayodaygee:
I learnt to drive while driving a Mercedes Benz (200D) with a manual transmission, maybe some 15 years ago. So I think I must have forgotten the balance and feel you have driving a Benz.

Fast forward, to two weeks ago and I had to assist a friend with driving. A part of the role was to help drive a Mercedes Benz E220 to convey people to and fro an event.

Well, the experience when compared to cruising my "Accord" was miles apart.

Ever since, I have not been able to get my mind OFF getting a Mercedes Benz.

Now, you get to hear how expensive it is to maintain one, how expensive the parts are....but its been difficult getting actual figures to this.

Upon calling a parts dealer, he advised one stays away from the C180's (4 cylinders) and go for the C240's and C320's (both 6 cylinder). He claimed their Engines were affordable in the range of N100K - N120K and that the C180's were problematic.

How true are these?

So here am I, if rigidity, reliability, ease of maintenance and affordability were priorities which model would you recommend?

Which Benz model even comes close to the ease of maintenance and affordability of parts of a Toyota and Honda?

Which Benz model can you "dare to dream" with?

*Please exclude the high class luxury Benz models, exclude the Jeeps, 4matics and any highly expensive models*

N.B: Existing Mercedes Benz threads are mainly on the driving experience of some popular models.

You can state the model, year, cost of engine, gearbox, AC compressor and fuel pump and parts that needs to be replaced often.

AmuDimpka:



You are right, that car is awesome....the compressor of ML320 (2005) that I am driving is 30k , the shocks is 25k for the 4 , the filter is 1,500, the ignition coil is 3k, the gear is 60k

And these things rarely get spoiled. Benz is a good brand.


But the ML headlamp the new model is about 45k to 50k last price! The ordinary headlamp is about 15k!

The only thing that is expensive in Benz to my own knowledge is the body parts

Like the back bumper of my car ...with sensor is about 130k without sensor is about 60k ...the same thing with the front bumpers.


The side mirrow casing with led indicator is 10k with the whole mirror setting is 30k ....the full windscreen is 20k


I. Talking from experience

CarFixng:
No Benz is cheap to maintain, you can go for C230 If you are so inclined on Benz.