PaulajBen:



PLease how can I get C240 catalyst. the four side and like how much

abusurv:
I used C 220 1998 model it has low maintenance and the parts are cheap here in abuja. The shock absorber hardly die .The only problem is that you must service your gearbox from ti

ORACULUM:

You couldn't be more right ...Cheers!!

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,

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.

Ayodaygee:


Benz 190...
That's going about 25 - 30years back...Lol

Logobenz:
E go soon hit you
Shebi you no dey go check up ba?You go soon feel the heat!

AmuDimpka:


Why are you guys like this... Are you praying that he gets misfortune!

I don't get it... Why must you guys be sadistic... Everyone wouldn't drive Toyota or Lexus ... Leave us benz owners please

row2ray:
I don't see anything wrong with the 1999 c180 w202, I own one.
Engine 45,000 to 50,000
Transmision manual 10,000
Transmission auto 80,000
Shocks 3,500 to 4000
Headlights, 4000
Rear lights 2000
Pointers 1,500
Axle 5000
Clutch disk 20,000
Clutch moon 4500
Compressor 35000
Fuel rail 3,000
Pump 8,000
Filter 2000
Coil pack (1) 4,500


That's all I can remember for now...

row2ray:
I don't see anything wrong with the 1999 c180 w202, I own one.
Engine 45,000 to 50,000
Transmision manual 10,000
Transmission auto 80,000
Shocks 3,500 to 4000
Headlights, 4000
Rear lights 2000
Pointers 1,500
Axle 5000
Clutch disk 20,000
Clutch moon 4500
Compressor 35000
Fuel rail 3,000
Pump 8,000
Filter 2000
Coil pack (1) 4,500


That's all I can remember for now...

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

row2ray:
I don't see anything wrong with the 1999 c180 w202, I own one.
Engine 45,000 to 50,000
Transmision manual 10,000
Transmission auto 80,000
Shocks 3,500 to 4000
Headlights, 4000
Rear lights 2000
Pointers 1,500
Axle 5000
Clutch disk 20,000
Clutch moon 4500
Compressor 35000
Fuel rail 3,000
Pump 8,000
Filter 2000
Coil pack (1) 4,500


That's all I can remember for now...

jeraw:
are you for real??

greenhulk:


The difference is that one is luxurious while the other is not. Mercedes Benz don't make basic cars like Toyota. It is the case with most Japanese car manufacturers. Toyota and Lexus, Nissan and Infiniti, Honda and Acura, hyndai and Genesis. Benz is Benz. How can u say Lexus is rebranded Toyota? Does Toyota Corolla and Lexus IS have anything in common?

naijanaso:


My dear Lexus in a rebranded Toyota in every which way. Most parts are the same as Toyota. Same goes for Nissan and Infinity, Honda and Acura, Kia and Hyundai. Mercedes will never be in the same class with them. Never! You can only call the likes of BMW, Audi etc. My first car was a 1985 MB 190E. As old as it may sound, it had what modern Corollas would not have. For example, I could start the engine from the comfort of my room with it's remote, the driver seat had a warmer ability, the side mirrors came with defoggers, the windows were auto winding and many more...Imagine that for a 1985 car? I drove it for 7yrs and 9months before I gave it out to my cousin. No engine or AC problem. Now I have a Ford Escape, Honda CRV and a Toyota Highlander. My verdict is none compares to my old lady. So I wonder what we'll have in stock for the newer MB. MB on my mind again.

luckaz:


How much can one have this vehicle in Nigeria?

naijanaso:


Talking about the maintenance, MB from my experience turns out to be cheaper in the end. Change one component and go to sleep. Imagine my boot was hit and I changed it then (2005) for just N2500. Unbelievable right? When I love-vendor the car, I changed the four doors as I found it it was cheaper that panel beating. All 4 doors cost just N10,000. I bought the car in 2002. My boss did body work on his Corolla a year later and bang...the body parts were high heaven in price.

Logobenz:
I am also a Benz owner bros

greenhulk:


The difference is that one is luxurious while the other is not. Mercedes Benz don't make basic cars like Toyota. It is the case with most Japanese car manufacturers. Toyota and Lexus, Nissan and Infiniti, Honda and Acura, hyndai and Genesis. Benz is Benz. How can u say Lexus is rebranded Toyota? Does Toyota Corolla and Lexus IS have anything in common?

Ayodaygee:


Hmmm...MB C class is mainly a compact car class. With in it...u ve the C180 which directly compares with the Corolla and Civic. Infact, the C180 has a lower horsepower compared to the Corolla or Civic.

With in the C class u also have variants that can compete with the Lexus, that is, the C230, C240 and C320.

* Just my perspective.

baaliyah:


You are just jumping up and down. He never compared Benz with Toyota, but with a Lexus and Acura.
He actually corrected the op.

luckaz:


How much can one have this vehicle in Nigeria?

AmuDimpka:


There are things we don't argue in public.... Lexus is just a glorified Toyota, they use the same engine parts Oga


It's the same company as Lexus is the division of Toyota Motor Corp. Lexus is the luxury brand made by Toyota. They are all Toyota engines designed for different models no matter what badge is on the car.

Lexus are just Toyota with just fancy seats ...period

Why have this conversation in a benz thread...why bring up Toyota in a benz conversation

AmuDimpka:


I have been into benz ... I grew up loving benz and when I was in uni I told myself that I must drive one and thank Lord I am doing that ... No regrets . The feel, the prestige the balance ... It's like orgasm

greenhulk:


So for ur mind u think I don't know it's Toyota that makes Lexus. Oga try again. Read my comment again this time slowly. Lexus is a luxury brand of Toyota, but not all Lexus cars are glorified Toyota. Can u kindly tell me which Toyota brand Lexus gs350 was made from, or which Toyota brand the Lexus LC was made from, or which Toyota brand Lexus LS was made from. So because the new Toyota supra has a BMW engine means the supra is a glorified BMW? Or because jaguar shares parts with Aston Martin then Aston Martin is a glorified Jaguar? Or rolls Royce is a glorified BMW because they share parts? In fact u are right. E get some things we don't argue in public.

row2ray:


Depends on if you want a registered or toks.. And the condition of the car... A fixer upper or mint... Jiji is a good place to verify prices

ubecharles:
. I think we're missing the point. Comparing MB C class to corolla/civic as compact, is not in luxury but size. No right thinking person will compare Benz and Toyota in terms of luxury

AmuDimpka:



Oga Rolls-Royce has always been an independent brand with independent history and that is clear ..even though there was BMW ownership or partnership but that can't be said of Lexus ....it's just a rebadged Toyota period