Coolcash1:
i bought this 2010 Benz GL450 4matic in February this year from another user. The former owner used to drive it to work everyday (less than 5km) and do other errands (picking up of his kids from school and travelling).

however, when ownership was transferred to me, i decided to make it an occasional vehicle i.e. parties and church which is only on weekends just to reduce the cost of fueling and maintenance.

But i met someone (a benz user) who advised against such practice that Benz are like planes designed to be driven everyday and not parked for long. Is this assertion true?

Also, is my current practice of not driving it everyday bad for the car? What are the risks involved?

You've got all the advice u need.
I will like to add that you also need to floor the gas pedal sometimes..do this only if you can tame the beast

Teknireich:


Bro..all you are looking for is in the VIN.

Get the VIN and do a search online. All details will show up. Nigerian car sellers can be deceptive especially with the W202's cos they dont want u to know how old the car is?

N.B: A W202 that is shipped from the USA with model year 1999...is actually a 1998 model manufactured in 1998 in Germany and shipped to the USA.

I dont think they had plants in the USA until like 2000. The merger with Chrysler was a major gain in this path.

I learnt this in an interesting way yesterday, after over 3 years of owning a w202

KINGreignn:


the G wagon Vs 4runner tug of war made my day!

Price tag and bling isn't every thing.

The G wagon has off-road capabilities that would make a Range rover cry in the corner

My bro's maintenance culture is something else. Parking brake was stuck and he didn't bother fixing it. Borrowed car today, made a brief stop on a hilly road and engaged the parking brakes - well the rest is history, heading to the Mechanic to fix this on his behalf

AmuDimpka:


My dear I used to think like you until I realised that Benz engines are built to last... It should be fired.. I mean drive it so hard once in a while... Let the RPM needle do the needful

Drive your card daily, Benz cars are like human, if you don't do exercises the heart wouldn't pump well and if the heart dokt pump well, sickness comes ...

Do you know what it Italian tine up? It is drive it like you stole it... Take the car for a spin !

Italian tuneup is a slang automotive term for attempting to restore engine performance by driving a car at high engine speed (RPM) and load.

The term originated from Italian mechanics in the 1950s using this practice to burn off carbon deposits from the spark plugs of sports cars - Wikipedia

Dude you got a beast there as a car, my eyes is on that SUV...bro match it, fire the car,. Rev it , if you are in Lagos drive Lagos - Mowe axis once In a while or on a good Sunday drive from mainland to ajah via 3rd mainland bridge

You got a great ride there ..forget fuel bro! You can't be riding a horse and expect it to drink like a goat �

lovely assertion

loool... i pray da car doesn't burn his pockets eventually

Eddee:
My bro's maintenance culture is something else. Parking brake was stuck and he didn't bother fixing it. Borrowed car today, made a brief stop on a hilly road and engaged the parking brakes - well the rest is history, heading to the Mechanic to fix this on his behalf

Eddee:
My bro's maintenance culture is something else. Parking brake was stuck and he didn't bother fixing it. Borrowed car today, made a brief stop on a hilly road and engaged the parking brakes - well the rest is history, heading to the Mechanic to fix this on his behalf

Gosh.

kingreign:

Gosh.

Drove almost 35 kms with the parking brakes on. Mechanic just finished replacing the brake cable and parking brake shoes. Fairly straightforward, easy and cheap job.

Best Benz for 3million naira pls... I drive a Camry but I have my eyes on the benzo

tropaz:
Best Benz for 3million naira pls... I drive a Camry but I have my eyes on the benzo

2008/2009 c300 but do due diligence b4 buying so you don't end up with a bad one.

dannybrasky:

2008/2009 c300 but do due diligence b4 buying so you don't end up with a bad one.

I have 2 friends with that brand and they complain a lot sir

tropaz:
Best Benz for 3million naira pls... I drive a Camry but I have my eyes on the benzo

welcome, you can do a C class 2010 model upwards

Eddee:
My bro's maintenance culture is something else. Parking brake was stuck and he didn't bother fixing it. Borrowed car today, made a brief stop on a hilly road and engaged the parking brakes - well the rest is history, heading to the Mechanic to fix this on his behalf

Later they will say benz is not good

tropaz:
Best Benz for 3million naira pls... I drive a Camry but I have my eyes on the benzo

Get 2 w202s

2000 C230 kompressor
2000 c280.

The 2 can't get bad at same time

tropaz:


I have 2 friends with that brand and they complain a lot sir

C320 is good , ho for the 4matic not the Kompressor

deusEXapollo:


The G wagon has off-road capabilities that would make a Range rover cry in the corner

This is in line with your position


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_3PA5NkW2w

Please give it to Benz ! I enjoy Supergirl Blondie ...I love watching her analysis




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIsf05ApktU

European cars are just amazing...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmiLboUgIfo

Just when we were starting to have some peace and quiet.

BamBamK:
loool... i pray da car doesn't burn his pockets eventually

He doesn't care about anything that doesn't affect the wheels turning when he wants them. Any other noise, squeak, clunk, is on its own.

Philadelphia:


Later they will say benz is not good

Here we go again! Bro any car can be driven for a considerable distance with a stuck parking brake and you know this. I agree the Benz has plenty cool gizmos that make it fun to do so, a couple beeps here and there - limp mode in order not to exceed 45 mph.

shortgun:

You've got all the advice u need.
I will like to add that you also need to floor the gas pedal sometimes..do this only if you can tame the beast

Which beast? That vehicle produces a measely 335 hp and it weighs over 6000 Lbs

Eddee:
My bro's maintenance culture is something else. Parking brake was stuck and he didn't bother fixing it. Borrowed car today, made a brief stop on a hilly road and engaged the parking brakes - well the rest is history, heading to the Mechanic to fix this on his behalf

I have never seen this model with a "km" speedometer. Also, why did you not move the gear to "P"?

deusEXapollo:



I have never seen this model with a "km" speedometer. Also, why did you not move the gear to "P"?

Let me rephrase this question. Car wasn't been driven then, it was parked (parking pawl engaged). Check the next picture and you'll see it's in D

tropaz:


I have 2 friends with that brand and they complain a lot sir

2010 is far better,but to get a 2010 you will have to up your budget.

dannybrasky:

2010 is far better,but to get a 2010 you will have to up your budget.

Thank you sir

foolbuster:


Which beast? That vehicle produces a measely 335 hp and it weighs over 6000 Lbs

Please no. You just wan start quarrel. You'll soon hear that Benz 335 HP is actually 670 HP.

Eddee my man,wishing u nothing but peace and more cash!
Happy happy birthday baba nla,I celebrate you.

dannybrasky:
Eddee my man,wishing nothing but peace and more cash!
Happy happy birthday baba nla,I celebrate you.

God bless you immediately chief

dannybrasky:
Eddee my man,wishing nothing but peace and more cash!
Happy happy birthday baba nla,I celebrate you.

Happy birthday, Eddee! One of the realest OGs on this forum.

Where we dey shut down this evening? Ah, I forget say government don already shut everywhere down.

HeavenlyBang:


Please no. You just wan start quarrel. You'll soon hear that Benz 335 HP is actually 670 HP.

Lolz

Eddee:


God bless you immediately chief

Amin

HeavenlyBang:


Happy birthday, Eddee! One of the realest OGs on this forum.

Where we dey shut down this evening? Ah, I forget say government don already shut everywhere down.

Thanks big man, the whole stuff na lowkey with just my immediate family. God bless you immediately