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radautoworks: No link per se, just rants on I think the Benz thread. They eventually had to get someone from Mandilas Lagos to come down to fix immobiliser and key issues on the car. Terrible indictment on their staff capacity in Calabar. Sometimes they looked and appeared as clueless as I was, good thing I had a lot of folks on here who I could call for remote assistance and diagnosis. |
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radautoworks: Saw the videos. Glad, proper auto shops like yours are around. I pray with time there are other radautoworks franchisees around the country. Already documented my sad experience with a Toyota dealership in Calabar with regards to that Lexus IS. |
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thebigkendo: Could it be that it'll finally happen on a Tuesday which is coincidentally the eve of his birthday? 1 Like |
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radautoworks: Good thing, i keep invoices. An average manual compressor costs between 30k-45k depending on assurance . Usually buy in the 40k range inclusive of waybill from Onitsha or Clegg in Ojuelegba. Condenser costs between 15-17k, mostly Chinese clones. Expansion valves are 3k fixed, again Chinese clones. Freon (I usually get this on my own from ebay or pelican parts, so can't put a cap on the price) Labour inclusive of AC system vacuuming, 15-20k depending on my kazeem's mood and availability. Usually costs around 80k give or take, and maybe I've been lucky to have engines with enough hp, so I've never felt those often reported vibrations or subtle loss of power when AC is engaged. In short, I never turn my AC on when I turn off the ignition. Everything is clockwork. **in all of this, I've not added the welding of the aluminium pipes to ensure it sits properly, I believe thebigkendo has experience in this field |
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radautoworks: Nope, not same car. First was a Clk 230k, second the w211. Come to think of it, no Kazeem in my area will fix your A.C if you're unwilling to change the condenser/dryer. It's like an unwritten rule. Good to know that a proper flush can save us more money. |
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thebigkendo: Senior man, you know say me I no dey shame for this matters dem |
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dannybrasky: Haha, the second hand type. I will never in my life buy a toks automatic compressor (only guarantee na once e pump, and dem go clear u say dem no dey test am for ground). Manual all the way |
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dannybrasky: These things aren't cast in stone. Spending over 250-300k on AC repairs in a Mercedes or Infiniti with shitty resale values? I'll pass. On a Toyota or a Lexus, just maybe. 1 Like |
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dannybrasky: You know the answer brotherly |
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LeJeun3: Oga Lejeun I greet you. I understand thebigkendo and Aunty Rad's concerns and the true position is replacing a bad automatic compressor in a luxury vehicle with an OEM/Genuine one will cost an average of 170—200k, minus the aftermarket Condenser/dryer and possible expansion valve, freon and workmanship. Not many Nigerians can afford to spend that much at a go for a convenience feature that can be properly Kazeemed, I fall within this category. Been there twice, went for the manual compressor with a relay twice. Will I do it again? 1 Like |
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Smartchoiice: Baba, free that attention seeker. |
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JaySterling: Back your statements with facts or geddifok outta here. princeonlinebiz: Much better clarification my guy, good luck with your sales 2 Likes |
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princeonlinebiz: Dear OP - I understand the hustle perfectly - you've done nothing wrong putting a car up for sale. However, for a face-lifted 211 in good working condition, this price is just too good to be true, kindly confirm from the owner why this car is going for that amount. 2 Likes |
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JaySterling: This is a very serious allegation. The Internet is not as anonymous as you think, even if your moniker is newly created. 2 Likes |
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Christmas came early - Smartchoiice get in here. This is within that budget you mentioned earlier - don't say I never did anything for you 1 Like |
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Ochima75: Lol, I've seen it all. Stock sizes on the Infiniti M35 (19' rims) I drive are F:225/40/19, R:245/40/19
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rationalmind: See you around bro!
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thebigkendo: Smartchoiice wan buy 4 oxygen sensors? How many frowns per gallon that w210 dey make? Baba make dat moto no end your career o 1 Like |
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Nurey when dem make you mod? I no see that memo ![]() 1 Like |
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Smartchoiice: My guy normally
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KINGreignn: This ona na man na, we are waiting for the woman
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HeavenlyBang: Easy bro... Easy!!! Na clapback season? 1 Like |
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Not a fan of Toyotas but drove one of this 6 shooter in Abuja recently and car was stable at constant speeds of 180 km. Nice car you've got here OP. I wish you quick sales |
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mammanbawa: Omo, that guy settle down set am up wella 1 Like
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Freciprocal: Why you just want set am up? ![]() ![]() |
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dannybrasky: Danny i fit pm you make we talk outside? |
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rationalmind: Mehn, I don tire for here - the misinformation na A1. As recent as February this year my kabu kabu w211 still ran on 5w-30. In short, I researched extensively, called people that were more knowledgeable on these things before switching to 15w50. They all had one advise, if you're switching oils based on engine issues, decrease your change intervals - I refuse to use 20w50 just yet (my dad uses Forte Oil for an S Class, very sad)... But he swears by it, and besides he can afford a new engine on a whim - I can't! . 2 Likes |
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AmuDimpka: My guy what is it with physics? Even Dru has decided to sit this one out, tells you an awful lot. As long as you follow the maintenance schedule in your car’s owner’s manual (assuming your dinosaur came with one). "It spells out when to take care of every service for the life of your car, including routine oil and filter changes, tire rotations, and more major service such as timing-belt replacement. Simply follow the routine spelled out for you. Even missing one oil change can contribute to premature engine wear, or cause damage and reduce the chances of your car remaining reliable for long." Common sense (and huge maintenance and repair bills) not "engineering, science and physics" will keep your Benz running forever. |
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AmuDimpka: Why can't we hold civil convos on here, without making it personal? Anyway, I'm an accountant, I'll permit you to lecture me more on salvage value - or the glaring fact that depreciation expense is used to allocate the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life. Humor me more, since I may not know how to determine the book value of an You've a personal car and consider it an asset? Apart from the obvious ease of movement, how much does it make for you? Can you quantify the amount the car saves you? Do you know how a balance sheet works in real life? The question is what is your car's current Book Value? Maybe physics can solve it for you 3 Likes |
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KINGreignn: Yes boss 1 Like |
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zubike01: Imho newer is better in every ramification. (fun fact, do you know that the w211's parts are more expensive than the w204's? That alone should help you make up your mind given your budget constraints - HeavenlyBang and Nurey over to you 1 Like |
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