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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Ayodaygee(m): 8:55pm On Nov 02, 2019
grin u can still enjoy weekend driving nah....lol
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by adanny01(m): 9:39am On Nov 03, 2019
Gospeltruth01:
Benzine grin
Somebody should please quote me when this thread makes it... I don’t know of the older models you’re talking about but I have a friend who has ML320, end of the story is that he wants to sell it because his pocket is always crying after any repairs grin

A friend got the same car free, it turn out to be a trojan horse. My guy no get peace of mind and the car no want truce.

He didn't want to sell it because he doesn't know how the gifter will feel but has decided to damn the consequences. He said, "this car wont kill me".
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Maduawuchukwu(m): 3:32pm On Nov 06, 2019
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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Fritz007(m): 9:02am On Nov 08, 2019
Please house can anyone help breakdown the maintenance cost of owning a 2005 c230k... parts replacement and other hidden charges during routine or corrective maintenance. since my budget never react for better ones.
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Midoda: 4:53pm On Nov 08, 2019
Fritz007:
Please house can anyone help breakdown the maintenance cost of owning a 2005 c230k... parts replacement and other hidden charges during routine or corrective maintenance. since my budget never react for better ones.

Depends on the part of the country you stay budget 20k annually for changing four arms.
20k for fuel filter thats twice annually
Servicing is 50k at 25k twice a year(synthetic oil,oil filter and labour) plus miscellaneous
Ehen since you always allow your fuel guage to show llight before you refuel budget 25k for toks fuel pump.
Then your evaporator or compressor fit kaput 50k
0xygen sensor sef fit kamake 20k
Enjoy your ride.

Benz is not for the faint heart .The feeling is not comparable to any Japanese sha

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Fritz007(m): 8:19pm On Nov 08, 2019
Midoda:


Depends on the part of the country you stay budget 20k annually for changing four arms.
20k for fuel filter thats twice annually
Servicing is 50k at 25k twice a year(synthetic oil,oil filter and labour) plus miscellaneous
Ehen since you always allow your fuel guage to show llight before you refuel budget 25k for toks fuel pump.
Then your evaporator or compressor fit kaput 50k
0xygen sensor sef fit kamake 20k
Enjoy your ride.

Benz is not for the faint heart .The feeling is not comparable to any Japanese sha
ok sir, so I should budget 250k for annual maintenance of of c230k?
well lexus IS 250 here I come oooooo

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Nobody: 9:12pm On Nov 08, 2019
Fritz007:

ok sir, so I should budget 250k for annual maintenance of of c230k?
well lexus IS 250 here I come oooooo

Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Nobody: 9:15pm On Nov 08, 2019
Midoda:


Depends on the part of the country you stay budget 20k annually for changing four arms.
20k for fuel filter thats twice annually
Servicing is 50k at 25k twice a year(synthetic oil,oil filter and labour) plus miscellaneous
Ehen since you always allow your fuel guage to show llight before you refuel budget 25k for toks fuel pump.
Then your evaporator or compressor fit kaput 50k
0xygen sensor sef fit kamake 20k
Enjoy your ride.

Benz is not for the faint heart .The feeling is not comparable to any Japanese sha
I drove a 2010 Camry... It was tasteless sexless loveless and lifeless. I was screaming for my 2001 E320!

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Fritz007(m): 9:43pm On Nov 08, 2019
[quote author=Smartchoiice post=83860098][/quote]

Boss to maintain 2005 c230k with close to 250k per annum na die ooo never owned a w203 before, but but c180 w202 was comparable to the honda civic in does days. I no want wahala, 250k per annum no be beans.
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Nobody: 2:19am On Nov 09, 2019
Fritz007:


Boss to maintain 2005 c230k with close to 250k per annum na die ooo never owned a w203 before, but but c180 w202 was comparable to the honda civic in does days. I no want wahala, 250k per annum no be beans.
I don't believe that quote...

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Eddee(m): 6:56am On Nov 09, 2019
Smartchoiice:

I don't believe that quote...

Could be way ,way less. Or could be more. Hello there big man, long time

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Nobody: 8:21pm On Nov 09, 2019
Eddee:


Could be way ,way less. Or could be more. Hello there big man, long time
Hey bro
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Eddee(m): 8:34pm On Nov 09, 2019
Smartchoiice:

Hey bro

I say make I hail you small. E don tey
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Nobody: 8:37pm On Nov 09, 2019
Eddee:


I say make I hail you small. E don tey
Busy bro

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by HeavenlyBang(m): 11:17am On Nov 12, 2019
Smartchoiice:

Busy bro

Be like say school don resume.
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by thebigkendo(m): 11:30am On Nov 12, 2019
HeavenlyBang:


Be like say school don resume.

grin grin

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by HeavenlyBang(m): 11:41am On Nov 12, 2019

Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Ayodaygee(m): 3:58pm On Nov 12, 2019
Midoda:


Depends on the part of the country you stay budget 20k annually for changing four arms.
20k for fuel filter thats twice annually
Servicing is 50k at 25k twice a year(synthetic oil,oil filter and labour) plus miscellaneous
Ehen since you always allow your fuel guage to show llight before you refuel budget 25k for toks fuel pump.
Then your evaporator or compressor fit kaput 50k
0xygen sensor sef fit kamake 20k
Enjoy your ride.

Benz is not for the faint heart .The feeling is not comparable to any Japanese sha


Bros where you dey since sef....Nah this kind analysis we dey like... grin

The yearly cost still not bad when compared to the feeling....N155k - N205k per year.

With Jap motors...you might still spend the same cheesy

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by b5ive(m): 4:22pm On Nov 12, 2019
i intend getting the 2009 model, whats your advice and experience with the 2010 model?.
Smartchoiice:

I drove a 2010 Camry... It was tasteless sexless loveless and lifeless. I was screaming for my 2001 E320!

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Midoda: 9:39am On Nov 13, 2019
Eddee:


Could be way ,way less. Or could be more. Hello there big man, long time

Exactly! the ac might not give any issue in 3 years,same for oxygen sensors...so its an estimate
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Ayodaygee(m): 4:54pm On Nov 13, 2019
Of which...Japanese rides...especially in Lagos mainland, you will change your linkage at least 4 times in a year. Shaft too maybe once a year or twice.

Servicing is dependent on your choice of oil - mineral or synthetic. So its roughly the same cost as a Benz (you just use maybe 2L less).

Fuel filters, AC's compressors and evaporators and O2 sensor does not get bad yearly.

So I feel you should spend roughly the same on either the Benz or Japanese ride.
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 7:49pm On Nov 14, 2019
adanny01:


A friend got the same car free, it turn out to be a trojan horse. My guy no get peace of mind and the car no want truce.

He didn't want to sell it because he doesn't know how the gifter will feel but has decided to damn the consequences. He said, "this car wont kill me".

My dear that your friend shoid maintain his car... Or even bring out money and buy another engine. It's less than 120k... Benz is a luxury car... Maintain it like a benz not a Mazda or Toyota
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 7:51pm On Nov 14, 2019
Ayodaygee:



Bros where you dey since sef....Nah this kind analysis we dey like... grin

The yearly cost still not bad when compared to the feeling....N155k - N205k per year.

With Jap motors...you might still spend the same cheesy

How can people lie... Bro .. he said to maintain a C class is upto 250k a year... Aw... Is he buying new engines on yearly basis ? I mean does his shocks die yearly or does his compressor pack up yearly

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Waterbear(m): 11:07am On Sep 18, 2020
Ayodaygee:



By the way...hope u are not leaving the Benz family by selling your C240?


Thank you brother... lol.. i sold it and got a c320..
But now im getting an ml350..

Hahaha!!! Me leave the Benz family?
Ive had over the years 3 Lexus and 2 Benz...
Benz beat them hands down if not for the silent ride the lexus have upperhand in.

For example.. you know that feeling when you're on the highway and your gear hard select for just a moment?
In a Benz you just smile, it would take you home and its probably nothing, worse to be you spend less than 100k total fixing, but you would get home... (never experienced gear issues...)

In a Lexus, heart beat racing... cost of fixing 300k to 500k at the least for es 330 and 350 , might not get you home.. (experienced that once...)
Trust me, not a good experience gear failing on the highway

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by HeavenlyBang(m): 6:51pm On Sep 18, 2020
Waterbear:



Thank you brother... lol.. i sold it and got a c320..
But now im getting an ml350..

Hahaha!!! Me leave the Benz family?
Ive had over the years 3 Lexus and 2 Benz...
Benz beat them hands down if not for the silent ride the lexus have upperhand in.

For example.. you know that feeling when you're on the highway and your gear hard select for just a moment?
In a Benz you just smile, it would take you home and its probably nothing, worse to be you spend less than 100k total fixing, but you would get home... (never experienced gear issues...)

In a Lexus, heart beat racing... cost of fixing 300k to 500k at the least for es 330 and 350 , might not get you home.. (experienced that once...)
Trust me, not a good experience gear failing on the highway

Yeah, because you're in an old Benz. The 5 speed is very rugged.

Try that in a 7g-tronic or 7g-tronic Plus and tell us how it goes.
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by mejai(m): 9:32pm On Sep 18, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


Yeah, because you're in an old Benz. The 5 speed is very rugged.

Try that in a 7g-tronic or 7g-tronic Plus and tell us how it goes.
7g sabi tell person stop vehicle/drive to workshop( with gear 1). Crazy motor. Lol
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by awesome9ja: 4:21pm On Mar 27, 2021
foolbuster:


Lies ! Lies! Everywhere.
He is telling the truth. My neighbor has never use another car brand other than Benz. He is the first person I see drive Benz ML 500 everywhere and everyday. He bought Nigeria use. Mind you it is 2002. Believe it or not there is virtually any month that he doesn’t travel at least 2 to 3 times.

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by concho(m): 12:45am On Nov 19, 2022
AmuDimpka:


We have various types of ML From 320 (1999 model to ML 350 2004 ) Then we have 350 2007 to 2013 model ....I bought mine 2.8 milli 2004 model ...that car is amazing ...you can get a good Nigerian used for 1milli


I have always been a Benz man shaaaa....it's an addiction
which one did you buy please

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