Eldersege:


Fantastic.

I want to buy a benz C240 year 2001, Nigeria user.
Good interior and exterior but AC not working and power steering seem to be making sound

He is asking for N850.

Pls is this a good buy?

How much can I fix AC (compressor etc)
How much can I fix the steering pump and rack.

You wisdom is always appreciated.

Thanks

You've got a good deal bro
Since u said d vehicle have a good interior grab it.
Point out faults to the seller and make it look like a big deal.
Offer him/her like 700k, do shakara well well .. hopefully, he will come down on price.
AC problems in w203 is not a big deal these days....AC technicians have been able to demystify d AC problems long ago. You need patience while working on your AC.

Don't allow any rewiring of anything....unless they want to change to manual compressor, they will introduce a relay and compressor sensor in the fuse box compartment.
Aside that don't allow anyone run wires from your blower to the compressor.

Power steering is not a difficult thing to fix....take it to a good mechanic, he should check the steering pump, knockle, and rack.
Change d part(s) that is bad, don't waste money trying to repair or rebuild them
Good luck n welcome to the family in Advance.

Logobenz3:
no worry,when e don buy shocks 100k twice and work on the front legs twice at almost 200k,air issues,heating(which instantly kills the m271),flood,air conditioning which is very notorious in the w203,he will know he should have chosed another car over that machine.
Do not buy a C230k if you no get better Money,simple!
It does not tolerate abuse even for 1sec
I like how the gear fails almost instantly if you don't buy Mercedes star oil,original filters and steady going to the computer guy to reset gear so as to have proper movement.
Then you begin to wonder if you should expend that much on a car that isn't admired anymore?

This is the problem with Nigerians,I asked a simple question instead of you to answer the question as it is and give a professional insight into the pros and cons of that particular car model,you are talking like an illiterate.
The toyota or lexus,if u no get good maintenance culture,e no go still spoil scartter?
Even human being dey die not to talk of man made stuffs.
If you are making a statement,make a statement professionally it with incisions ,not talking like a garage mechanic.
Na your money I wan take maintain the car abi the millions of people wey dey drive the car and other so called worse cars for the naija road so,na u dey maintain am for Dem?.
Na wa o,after una go say buhari dey suffer us, where as na una dey suffer us.

conductor250:

He wants to drive "Fourmatic" like all those other Nigerian guys I used to see. Please leave him to do as he pleases.

I bet they don't know what the acronym is only that they feel fly when they hear somebody bought a "Mercedes Benz Fourmatiki"

For them, the 4matic means that the car is special and is more premium. I laugh

Mr know it all,keep laughing and laugh your life away,thank you

Logobenz3:
ok just go and buy since maintenance is not an issue for you sir,oga billygate

Thank you,oga assumption

xpertriate:

This is the problem with Nigerians,I asked a simple question instead of you to answer the question as it is and give a professional insight into the pros and cons of that particular car model,you are talking like an illiterate.
The toyota or lexus,if u no get good maintenance culture,e no go still spoil scartter?
Even human being dey die not to talk of man made stuffs.
If you are making a statement,make a statement professionally it with incisions ,not talking like a garage mechanic.
Na your money I wan take maintain the car abi the millions of people wey dey drive the car and other so called worse cars for the naija road so,na u dey maintain am for Dem?.
Na wa o,after una go say buhari dey suffer us, where as na una dey suffer us.

go and read again.
You asked the first time,I gave you the usual big issues on the w203 facelift and what was your response?
No be you say maintenance isn't your problem?I couldn't help but wonder why you asked the question in the first place since maintenance wasn't an issue to you.
Go on with your choice.But I've own the w203 and a lexus so I can categorically compare and contrast between the 2 said vehicles.
By all means;go for the Benz.
Also,I am a garage mechanic,a very comfortable one at that

xpertriate:

This is the problem with Nigerians,I asked a simple question instead of you to answer the question as it is and give a professional insight into the pros and cons of that particular car model,you are talking like an illiterate.
The toyota or lexus,if u no get good maintenance culture,e no go still spoil scartter?
Even human being dey die not to talk of man made stuffs.
If you are making a statement,make a statement professionally it with incisions ,not talking like a garage mechanic.
Na your money I wan take maintain the car abi the millions of people wey dey drive the car and other so called worse cars for the naija road so,na u dey maintain am for Dem?.
Na wa o,after una go say buhari dey suffer us, where as na una dey suffer us.

xpertriate:

Mr know it all,keep laughing and laugh your life away,thank you

Are you are also aware that Mercedes does not tumble?
Other Mercedes fans know this.

When Mercedes is involved in accident spirits from their factory come and hold the tire down so it doesn't somersault

conductor250:

Are you are also aware that Mercedes does not tumble?
Other Mercedes fans know this.

When Mercedes is involved in accident spirits from their factory come and hold the tire down so it doesn't somersault

Yeah I know,even your village people join hands to hold the car from somersaulting

Logobenz3:
go and read again.
You asked the first time,I gave you the usual big issues on the w203 facelift and what was your response?
No be you say maintenance isn't your problem?I couldn't help but wonder why you asked the question in the first place since maintenance wasn't an issue to you.
Go on with your choice.But I've own the w203 and a lexus so I can categorically compare and contrast between the 2 said vehicles.
By all means;go for the Benz.
Also,I am a garage mechanic,a very comfortable one at that

Telling him to buy the 17th reliable car brand in the world as against the most reliable car brand in the world according to Consumer Reports USA so that you will be chopping money from his hand when he wants to change kompressor, rewire the car or bring down the engine every two months

conductor250:

Telling him to buy the 17th reliable car brand in the world as against the most reliable car brand in the world according to Consumer Reports USA so that you will be chopping money from his hand when he wants to change kompressor, rewire the car or bring down the engine every two months

Baba no be small thing o,we go flex that him 203 money together on wonderful brands and grilled turkey with 2 fresh Uniport babes each

Logobenz3:
Baba no be small thing o,we go flex that him 203 money together on wonderful brands and grilled turkey with 2 fresh Uniport babes each

I swear when he comes for repair don't forget to charge him 400k to activate the "AMG" in his car so it will fly faster than aeroplane on Onitsha-Owerri Road

Eddee:
Shortgun I sight you.

Thanks Baba man wey sabi

xpertriate:
Am tired of searching for a reliable c320 2005.
Plz can I go for c230k 2003 to 2005?
What are the expected challenges to be faced if at all?
Plz reply asap,as your contributions will be beyond helpful.
This is my number 08091990700.
I can even call you guys to get more info if possible.
Thanks in anticipation of your quick response.

What is your budget? Both vehicle are available C320 C230 2005

conductor250:

He wants to drive "Fourmatic" like all those other Nigerian guys I used to see. Please leave him to do as he pleases.

I bet they don't know what the acronym is only that they feel fly when they hear somebody bought a "Mercedes Benz Fourmatiki"

For them, the 4matic means that the car is special and is more premium. I laugh

But yes you cant compare the movement of both vehicle 4matic feels better to drive and it will never let you down in off road terrain

Logobenz3:
no worry,when e don buy shocks 100k twice and work on the front legs twice at almost 200k,air issues,heating(which instantly kills the m271),flood,air conditioning which is very notorious in the w203,he will know he should have chosed another car over that machine.
Do not buy a C230k if you no get better Money,simple!
It does not tolerate abuse even for 1sec
I like how the gear fails almost instantly if you don't buy Mercedes star oil,original filters and steady going to the computer guy to reset gear so as to have proper movement.
Then you begin to wonder if you should expend that much on a car that isn't admired anymore?

Which year 4matic is this? Because I use a 4matic and changed my back shock for 5k front linkage for 3.5k. The only trouble I'll seen is that the ball joint can not be detached from the lower arm so you have to replace the entire lower arm which cost 30k, and e nor dey quick spoil

Picture of lower arm attached

Buynowautos:


Which year 4matic is this? Because I use a 4matic and changed my back shock for 5k front linkage for 3.5k. The only trouble I'll seen is that the ball joint can not be detached from the lower arm so you have to replace the entire lower arm which cost 30k, and e nor dey quick spoil

Picture of lower arm attached

You want to sell your second hand motor and you have the guts to show to the world how you buy inferior parts for your vehicle?
These are the people we were talking about conductor250
Stop buying tokunbo parts na and buy real ones.
My linkage I got it for 18k for the set,set of back shocks na 80k.
I just changed them like 4days ago.
Don't turn that beauty to a Mazda 323,this one you are buying 5k shocks.
Eddee,Please educate this brother on the benefits of original Merc parts.

Logobenz3:
You want to sell your second hand motor and you have the guts to show to the world how you buy inferior parts for your vehicle?
These are the people we were talking about conductor250
Stop buying tokunbo parts na and buy real ones.
My linkage I got it for 18k for the set,set of back shocks na 80k.
I just changed them like 4days ago.
Don't turn that beauty to a Mazda 323,this one you are buying 5k shocks.
Eddee,Please educate this brother on the benefits of original Merc parts.

Sorry to ask do u change your back shock daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or year or once in 2 or 3 years?
Cos if it ain't monthly,or quarterly or yearly,then 80k is more than ok.besides naija road na dead normally.
Abi u dey use your car dey hustle (transportation business)?

xpertriate:

Sorry to ask do u change your back shock daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or year or once in 2 or 3 years?
Cos if it ain't monthly,or quarterly or yearly,then 80k is more than ok.besides naija road na dead normally.
Abi u dey use your car dey hustle (transportation business)?

yes,I dey use my car do 50 naira runs for port harcourt.
Baba just buy the Benz,you too much abeg.
Billygate

Logobenz and Buynowautos e don do

I don keep 1 bottle of Hero for una

Logobenz3:
You want to sell your second hand motor and you have the guts to show to the world how you buy inferior parts for your vehicle?
These are the people we were talking about conductor250
Stop buying tokunbo parts na and buy real ones.
My linkage I got it for 18k for the set,set of back shocks na 80k.
I just changed them like 4days ago.
Don't turn that beauty to a Mazda 323,this one you are buying 5k shocks. And my vehicle is mostly on the road
Eddee,Please educate this brother on the benefits of original Merc parts.

I have been using the shock going to 5monts no worries no complain. 5k rear right shocks c320 4matic 2005 use the same with 03/04. If u change urs 100k good luck. Note without the spring

Guys
Please I need original Mercedes benz spark plug for ML benz 12 plugs.

I'm in ibadan.
Who sells it here pls.........

oluayebenz:
Guys
Please I need original Mercedes benz spark plug for ML benz 12 plugs.

I'm in ibadan.
Who sells it here pls.........

what year of ml?

Logobenz3:
what year of ml?

2005

oluayebenz:


2005

contact oluwaseunla.he will deliver perfectly

I got this from the front page, how true is it? I know there's a lot of misinformation on the fp these days.

"No 6, Benz E300 2009model
Avoid d 2009 model if u are buying, crankshaft issa goal, it will give u problem, and d engine cos is around 2/3million naira, gear can also hook to park, making it difficult to put ur car in park gear."

https://www.nairaland.com/5374047/list-24-cars-should-never


cc: Eddee, logobenz3 ( At these rate, you go soon enter logobenz100 )

rationalmind:
I got this from the front page, how true is it? I know there's a lot of misinformation on the fp these days.

"No 6, Benz E300 2009model
Avoid d 2009 model if u are buying, crankshaft issa goal, it will give u problem, and d engine cos is around 2/3million naira, gear can also hook to park, making it difficult to put ur car in park gear."

https://www.nairaland.com/5374047/list-24-cars-should-never


cc: Eddee, logobenz3 ( At these rate, you go soon enter logobenz100 )

- No idea on w212 part prices

shortgun:

You've got a good deal bro
Since u said d vehicle have a good interior grab it.
Point out faults to the seller and make it look like a big deal.
Offer him/her like 700k, do shakara well well .. hopefully, he will come down on price.
AC problems in w203 is not a big deal these days....AC technicians have been able to demystify d AC problems long ago. You need patience while working on your AC.

Don't allow any rewiring of anything....unless they want to change to manual compressor, they will introduce a relay and compressor sensor in the fuse box compartment.
Aside that don't allow anyone run wires from your blower to the compressor.

Power steering is not a difficult thing to fix....take it to a good mechanic, he should check the steering pump, knockle, and rack.
Change d part(s) that is bad, don't waste money trying to repair or rebuild them
Good luck n welcome to the family in Advance.

Thanks bro. I will talk to him. Its just that i don't have an idea of what the AC and the steering will cost.
I will appreciate if I am given an idea of the cost.

Thanks again.

Eddee:


- No idea on w212 part prices

Thanks Baba

Something for the best or nothing people to brag about

Cc weyreypey

Pls i need good benz mechanic, my w164 is having issues ranging from tranny to suspension. Some one recommended jd autocenter at surulere but dunno if he is trustworthy. Any other benz specialist on the mainland is welcomed

OLUWASEUNLA

Bizzyliss:
Pls i need good benz mechanic, my w164 is having issues ranging from tranny to suspension. Some one recommended jd autocenter at surulere but dunno if he is trustworthy. Any other benz specialist on the mainland is welcomed