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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 10:20pm On May 09, 2020
rationalmind:


I have this exact same issue, doesn't throw a CEL though, just "tighten fuel cap". Message comes up every 2-3k miles or thereabout. It only cost me 200 naira to fix and that was money for 10/11 spanner which I use to remove the negative battery terminal anytime it comes up cheesy

I have better things to do with money than to fix irrelevant things that have no effect on "drivability" and safety.

That old man doesn't bother to do any of this, besides who wan help am set time or his favorite radio stations? The CEL is welcome as long as it doesn't affect his fuel consumption (he's very conservative with this).
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 10:17pm On May 09, 2020
Theconglomerate:
na the way o,na wetin we dey do.
As it gets old,boring and trying to die,na to push am off to someone that have energy for mechanic,albeit transparently.
My Es get accident a while ago nau,shebi I been tell you.
And you know how japanese cars can collapse like a house of cards after accidents undecided
Nothing like merc Eddie,irrespective of the things people say.
My merc sef don go a while back,900k under hard struggle.

KINGreign come and see o! Even an 04 slightly abused Corolla (that still runs, with or without AC) will fetch that amount in today's Nigeria easily.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 10:15pm On May 09, 2020
Theconglomerate:
bro na the new cool now,all these car talk unrealistic maintenance,I no do again.
Na to run am aground and sell after long service remain now,no more wastage chasing one's tail.

Same thing the white guys do. Run a car aground then trade it in. Only thing is theirs will still be road worthy, unlike ours that must have swam in mineral oils and multiple Oando ATF top-ups.

AmuDimpka I pray one day you'll realize that Benz's are not all that, if I see you drive a Hilux or a Tacoma, not to talk of a Ridgeline or a Hardbody - I know to accord you your respect. All these flashy motor no dey pay bills.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 10:09pm On May 09, 2020
Theconglomerate:
You wish,I own something worse now.
016 corolla,the worst thing I've ever seen.
It makes me angry for nothing all the time.
Na bread cos am sha angry

E be like your own case for buying and selling worst past my own. But I don't usually condone Corolla slander. That car can't do anything wrong in my book.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 10:06pm On May 09, 2020
rationalmind:



This is really funny grin. Na to do your best leave the rest jare. After all when you ready sell and you put price, den go begin ask you how much be toks grin

In my old man's car he has a persistent evap/fuel cap malfunction that throws a CEL and one other issue like that, man is completely oblivious to the warning. Life goes on! Going forward I've sworn in this life and the next not to spend money fixing any "convenience" feature that breaks on its own.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 9:54pm On May 09, 2020
AmuDimpka:



Thank Lord you are saying this with your mouth...if we Benz lovers say this..they wish bring chats, analysis etc. Most of us started with Japanese and took off

Thank Lord you are saying this as a user ... I wish you luck bro ! You will surmount trust me or you port to other better brands

My anger was the shaft sounds (that kakaka) when you turn the steering in my car those days I was driving Nissan ...it was just crazy. Well , I am out of that madness anyway

Even on a Mercedes Benz the shaft won't last forever. My brother I've been there done that, changed a 4matic shaft for 180k (star) in November 2018, the Chinese clone was 120k. Talk less of toks that will cost almost a 100k.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 9:51pm On May 09, 2020
Theconglomerate:
This is where you will hate toyotas.
Just see what it will cost you to get it running again.
My own too AC don dey worry,like it cools after a small drive,but sometimes when stationary it blows hot.
Port Harcourt flooded just some weeks ago and the car is feeling very lose already in its suspensions.
Same car keeps throwing CEL up and down in the name of misfire in cylinder 4,for a car I got this year.
Infact toyotas are boring,cheap feeling pieces of metal meant to bore people to death and built for suckers.
Please kindly hit your head for wall if you don't agree with me as it is my opinion and I really don't care how you feel and I won't respond to your stupid criticism.
Piece of depression machines.
I have missed mercedes mehn,can't wait to ge a new one,even though bread ain't rolling in no more like normal.
I might wake up one day and decide to burn this shit,

I tire. angry

grin Your Merc didn't cover itself in glory too. Abeg no set fire to dey rain biko, you're sure of recouping a fair amount of money if you decide to sell the ES350. That your Mercedes no be it person bin dey price 500k that year?

On a further note, I've learnt the hard way not to fix every CEL, not to fix every clunky noise, to keep my windows wound down if the AC doesn't work - we no come dis life to repair motor with all the light change wer person dey gather from daily hustle.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 7:02pm On May 09, 2020
dannybrasky:

Beautiful car,carefully molded like an egg.

Mehn, AC don spoil for the IS 250, if not I for swap with the owner for the weekend. Turns out I know the guy.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 6:53pm On May 09, 2020
HeavenlyBang look what is currently parked behind me - shame its an old 350

Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 1:37pm On May 09, 2020
dannybrasky:


No fall hand man mi wink

Big bros abeg no do me dis kind strong thing. You know say pepper no gree rest since this Chinese virus start.

9icetoo:

Simple.
I guess the charger has more body roll than the corolla or the big engine affects the weight distribution.
Simple things yet people make it look so complicated .

Baba I tire o. Like HeavenlyBang rightly pointed out, most persons on here drive rickety Japs at high speeds and expect stability and balance from worn-out suspension systems.

The average German car doesn't tolerate abuse and is likely to be in better shape maintenance-wise than a comparable Jap. The Japs can just about soldier on until they can't, and then they go on some more. The threshold for abuse is very low for a German car and this is a blessing in disguise, because it will mostly likely be in better shape during any face-off on our God forsaken death traps called roads.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 12:06pm On May 09, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


I think it has to do with the suspension setup, honestly. Like I said, NVH and build quality is also important.

A bad suspension setup will bounce more, and you'll start hearing sounds. Luxury cars usually have better NVH too, so less road noise and vibrations. Build quality also influence cabin rattles.

When you're going at speed and your car starts bouncing due to suspension issues, plus you start hearing a cacophony of noises, it definitely reduces confidence.

People go just carry motor with worn tyres and a clunky front-end suspension dey race for Nigerian roads. God forbid
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:58am On May 09, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


I fell in love the day one parked beside me. Such a great car. Timeless design, 400 HP+, 4.5s to 60mph, wtf. Toss out that air suspension and it's literally the perfect car.

I have the replacement parts for normal coil overs. Same as the w211 yeah?
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:57am On May 09, 2020
9icetoo:

Camry big for nothing. 185 km/hr, did not fly off.
Skoda Octavia, 170km/hr. Did not fly off
Corolla 04, 180km/hr, did not fly off.
Kia cerrato, 160km/hr. Did not fly off
Acura mdx, 180 km/hr. Did not fly off.
Boeing 747, flew off. grin
U get the drift?

I have receipts for flooring an 09 Corolla. Didn't feel very light, just surprised RPM was at 6k for only 180 grin - it braked just fine and I used common sense to brake in and accelerate out of corners.

Even my former w211 4matic at 180kph on unstable Nigerian roads will still dance. I just think it's a confidence thing. I drive at speeds of above 160km regularly on my charger and it corners more awfully than a Corolla at the same speed, so na common sense I dey use.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:45am On May 09, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


You wan start. angry
No fall my hand na, I don dey happy say you go run am for boys. cry

Baba abeg make we leave this talk, that motor fine sha. Create gofundme I go contribute my widow's mite.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 12:00am On May 09, 2020
dannybrasky:


Eddee got this covered boss,he just called me for account details,as soon as the benjamin drops,car would be delivered!

Eddee no back out o grin


Big man who I be?

HeavenlyBang:


I dey believe Eddee die. I know say he no go disappoint me. cheesy

Odogwu new money like you where hold am stand come join dey mock me where dey penny pinch to keep body and soul together.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 12:43pm On May 07, 2020
Praxtech:

Not an accountant. Quick one can you thrive on SPSS Stata or MATLAB?

SPSS Yes, don't forget I finished from management sciences. MATLAB No!
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 12:31pm On May 07, 2020
Praxtech:

You couldn't start a mere carburettor Benz?

I can't, vehicle repairs are not my forte! Quick question can you use Quickbooks or SAGE?

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Car Talk / Re: My Bad Experience With Autologic by Eddee(m): 12:09pm On May 07, 2020
Sooperrescue my people say if you live in a glass house don't throw stones. You don't have the right to give advise to the OP. You handled your own case badly, don't let us go down memory lane.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 7:50am On May 07, 2020
dannybrasky:

Baba,maintaining peace with social distancing @ the same time.

Was the benz lucky enough to start? The one you talked about getting a battery for ( was actually following up) cheesy

My love for old benz,will get myself a very clean w123 someday to play around with if God permits me .

Amen!

Car didn't start, will try again with a mechanic the next time I go downtown.

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Car Talk / Re: . by Eddee(m): 7:47am On May 07, 2020
thebigkendo:


Could also mean


Gaz.zuzz remember? grin grin
Another means to protect a Toyota..

I remember this incident, seems like yesterday grin
Car Talk / Re: . by Eddee(m): 11:31pm On May 06, 2020
thebigkendo:


Probably meant pedal lock

Ah, thanks for coming through. Apologies to him, if that's what he meant. wink

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Car Talk / Re: . by Eddee(m): 10:20pm On May 06, 2020
Praxtech:

It's a past time. Provoked by a friend masquerading as Fentanyll.

Cyberpeace 2.0 mate?
Car Talk / Re: . by Eddee(m): 10:17pm On May 06, 2020
Praxtech:

That's why he's recommended mansard here

Thought you were done fighting on the other thread? How do you even manage to keep up the response energy? At a point in time, you had to contend with your online gf, then the clown prince and other people too numerous to mention, even our resident good guy Nu..rey. grin - It's difficult to hold a grudge against because obviously you love to fight!
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 10:15pm On May 06, 2020
dannybrasky:

Boss man,I hail,How e dey happen?

I say make I hail you small. Area dey calm and quiet
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 7:47pm On May 06, 2020
Dannybrasky how far?
Car Talk / Re: My Bad Experience With Autologic by Eddee(m): 6:54pm On May 06, 2020
Rule number 1 - if you're returning from a workshop, never drive your car like you stole it!

Sorry, OP - hopefully auto.logic will tender an unreserved apology irrespective of who is at fault, and we can all move on from this unsavory episode.
Car Talk / Re: . by Eddee(m): 6:38pm On May 06, 2020
Carfreak966:
Insurance does not pay in Nigeria. Which insurance company has paid the rent or paid for the damage of a car.

Best thing get that steering lock and brake pad . You are securing the vehicle from stolen. Best they steal mirrors and what have not than take the entire body. You get my point?

And again park it into a fenced compound

Very wrong conclusion. Insurance companies have been paying, once saw a Hyundai at Gazzuzz's workshop, insurance paid for it. Same with a friend who had a comprehensive plan with MANSARD.

P.s Just re-read your post, wtf is securing the "brake pad"? Nig*a you're a clown!

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Autos / Re: Toks 2014 Lincoln MKZ Car @ N7.4M by Eddee(m): 6:22pm On May 05, 2020
KINGreignn:

Sweet ride, been in my bucket list of cars to own.

@ price, I have no comments.

Cc: heave.nlybang, Eddee, lexus.gs430.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 3:01pm On May 05, 2020
banky3w:

I feel you. It is a good choice economically to pad a thirsty muscle with a corolla or civic. Besides, there's no sense or fun in lugging an American muscle about then you just have to run to the store. grin grin

My brother, if you put 5,800-5,900 fuel in that Corolla forget it. You can roam around town for nothing less than 460 - 470 kms with the occasional idling with AC on.

On the Charger 8,500-8,700 fuel will give you 340-350km city driving tops. And negligible idling, I no dey idle at all. Immediately I stop, I don off ignition.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 12:07pm On May 05, 2020
Praxtech:

I use the 2000's 210. I don't see any comparison with Audi 80 or the other names you cooked up. Ok.

Since we are comparing apples to oranges (a w210 and w211 - two completely different vehicles apart from M112.xx (for V6) and 722.6xx.). I am referring to those gremlins present in a w210 that won't be on the Audi 80. After all most Audi 80 taxis I have seen are basically plug and play. The w210 isn't!
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:37am On May 05, 2020
Praxtech:

I know you to be objective. Interior wise forget the W211 is nothing to the W210. AC wise the W211 is still nonsense.
Wiring and electrical issues na W211 trademark.
The only issue with the W210 is rust. It's possible you're lucky to have a rust free one...
BTW how's the Coro treating you?

That analogy doesn't hold water, an 80s Audi 80 or Datsun Laurel will be fun to work on compared to that 90s 210.

Corolla is in Abuja, lockdown!
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:18am On May 05, 2020
Praxtech:


It's not a natural It's NOT a Mercedes Benz. W210 is far better than it in all realms. IMO. AC, interiors, Transmission, etc etc

Lol, you don start this pami comparison abi?

A dinosaur vs an actual car that was premiered in Men In Black.

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