Eyop:

Congratulations in advance and that means you are avoiding the supercharged engine well is all good but would advice you consider the C320 instead. The C240 is underpowered. Goodluck chief

Lol...yes I'm avoiding the supercharged engine you got me!! Thanks a lot my friend, I'll consider the C320....I'm one crazy driver who love speed

ovkie:


Lol...yes I'm avoiding the supercharged engine you got me!! Thanks a lot my friend, I'll consider the C320....I'm one crazy driver who love speed

Are you avoiding the supercharged engine because of speed?

Eyop:

Are you avoiding the supercharged engine because of speed?

Not cos of speed but issues with the kompressor which is very pricey as suggested

ovkie:

Not cos of speed but issues with the kompressor which is very pricey as suggested

I thought you would say is because of speed because i can confirm to you that the Kompressor can measure up with a V6 Engine anyday anytime but as for the issues.i don't know of any and even if there'll be an issue in future,it's very cheap to repair and most time is just to change the clutch and nothing more. Kompressor is a performance monster and very economical compared to the naturally aspirated engine that will slightly consume more fuel than a kompressor.

All the same stick to the C320 and ensure you thoroughly inspect using a qualified mechanic before you pay.

Eyop:

I thought you would say is because of speed because i can confirm to you that the Kompressor can measure up with a V6 Engine anyday anytime but as for the issues.i don't know of any and even if there'll be an issue in future,it's very cheap to repair and most time is just to change the clutch and nothing more. Kompressor is a performance monster and very economical compared to the naturally aspirated engine that will slightly consume more fuel than a kompressor.

All the same stick to the C320 and ensure you thoroughly inspect using a qualified mechanic before you pay.

Ok. I will....honestly, you just gave me big relief from choosing the suitable model to buy. Thanks a million...

Eyop leave romance section n comment here......[/quote]

Thanks for helping me in dragging Eyop from romance section . His contribution has been gold. Once again, thank you and co.

Guys how much would the C320 2003 and 2005 models cost respectively if bought from cotonou with originals custom papers?

Tadeus seems like a straight up guy.

https://www.nairaland.com/693764/cotonou-cars-buyers-forum-order/99#18895935

ovkie:


Oh wow! 80-100k for a c320 engine? That's very reasonable...cheaper than most jap cars. I use to think C320 was way to high in terms of cost compared to the others (how ignorant I am) I think I'm making a choice here...thanks!!!

If a toyota camry or highlander with 2AZ-FE 2.4L 4 cylinder engine crashes, you will cough between 250k-320K in Abuja to get a complete toks engine.
If a toyota or lexus with 1MZ-FE 3.3L V6 engine crashes, na Gobe be that. That price of benz engine is cheap.

danadam:

According to my manual, 13000 miles (20900km) or 12 months, whichever comes first.

Chai, chief one service in 1 year or 20900km which one comes 1st? Chai... How then is this expensive compared to the toyota/lexus when I'm doing 3/6months service interval?
In my lexus I spend 9K for engine oil, 2k for filter, 1K for labour. And I use to mock those folks in German cars thinking their cars are oil consumers. Now I know I've been doing myself

lomomike:

Chai, chief one service in 1 year or 20900km which one comes 1st? Chai... How then is this expensive compared to the toyota/lexus when I'm doing 3/6months service interval?
In my lexus I spend 9K for engine oil, 2k for filter, 1K for labour. And I use to mock those folks in German cars thinking their cars are oil consumers. Now I know I've been doing myself

My Oga ntorrrr

lomomike:

Chai, chief one service in 1 year or 20900km which one comes 1st? Chai... How then is this expensive compared to the toyota/lexus when I'm doing 3/6months service interval?
In my lexus I spend 9K for engine oil, 2k for filter, 1K for labour. And I use to mock those folks in German cars thinking their cars are oil consumers. Now I know I've been doing myself

In over 16 months of ownership, i changed the engine oil and oil filter twice. The first oil change was immediately after purchase, mobil1 was used. The second oil change was 10 months later (i actually drove close to 20,000km in 10 months) in which i switched to total 5w40. The difference in price is about a thousand naira.
engine oil... N8,000 (2) i.e. N16,000
oil filter N1,000
Labour N500
TOTAL.... N17,500

danadam:

In over 16 months of ownership, i changed the engine oil and oil filter twice. The first oil change was immediately after purchase, mobil1 was used. The second oil change was 10 months later (i actually drove close to 20,000km in 10 months) in which i switched to total 5w40. The difference in price is about a thousand naira.
engine oil... N8,000 (2) i.e. N16,000
oil filter N1,000
Labour N500
TOTAL.... N17,500

Don't tell me again, I'm green with envy

lomomike:

Don't tell me again, I'm green with envy

LOL.. Now the scary part. I had to change my CV joint (shaft) for N130, 000. The good thing is i've learnt to check my CV boot for any tear or opening on a monthly basis. don't wanna go through that wahala again. Overall, that car sweet die.

danadam:

LOL.. Now the scary part. I had to change my CV joint (shaft) for N130, 000. The good thing is i've learnt to check my CV boot for any tear or opening on a monthly basis. don't wanna go through that wahala again. Overall, that car sweet die.

Oga danadam preach very well to the Mercedes haters. So many people are afraid of joining the family all because of the news they heard in the past how it consumes fuel and how pricey the parts are. Ok was it the CV boot that resulted to affecting the CV joint(shaft)? #130,000 is much oooo and is not even a brand new unit.

danadam:

LOL.. Now the scary part. I had to change my CV joint (shaft) for N130, 000. The good thing is i've learnt to check my CV boot for any tear or opening on a monthly basis. don't wanna go through that wahala again. Overall, that car sweet die.

Ghen ghen! mine is a toyota, its cheap in oga Nnamdi's spareparts shop ... Oops I forgot its not a sedan, they're SUVs and one is Lexus Badged... Parts Over priced bit of either belgium or fake china parts which are utterly unreliable. Argh not again.

lomomike:

Ghen ghen! mine is a toyota, its cheap in oga Nnamdi's spareparts shop ... Oops I forgot its not a sedan, they're SUVs and one is Lexus Badged... Parts Over priced bit of either belgium or fake china parts which are utterly unreliable. Argh not again.

So Oga what are you saying? Are you joining the club

Eyop:

So Oga what are you saying? Are you joining the club

For now, I don't do Sedans. Maybe someday later. I dislike 97-05 merc ML their design theme seem like boots on wheels. I prefer 2013 ML but let their price ease a bit, maybe I'd consider them. For now my humble RX and my highlander is sufficient but not sporty.

Eyop:
Oga danadam preach very well to the Mercedes haters. So many people are afraid of joining the family all because of the news they heard in the past how it consumes fuel and how pricey the parts are. Ok was it the CV boot that resulted to affecting the CV joint(shaft)? #130,000 is much oooo and is not even a brand new unit.

I first noticed that the boot was opened and the grease leaked out during a change of brake pads (N5,000), so the mecho added some grease and sealed it back. I started hearing that annoying clicking sound months later only for me to check and discover the boot opened with some elements of sand inside. I had to change sha, I hate that sound it makes. Infact, I don't wanna hear any abnormal sound from my ride. I also make sure I don't have any messages on my instrument cluster, it gives me a sense of joy when I see "no messages" on my display.

lomomike:

For now, I don't do Sedans. Maybe someday later. I dislike 97-05 merc ML their design theme seem like boots on wheels. I prefer 2013 ML but let their price ease a bit, maybe I'd consider them. For now my humble RX and my highlander is sufficient but not sporty.

Ok then

danadam:

I first noticed that the boot was opened and the grease leaked out during a change of brake pads (N5,000), so the mecho added some grease and sealed it back. I started hearing that annoying clicking sound months later only for me to check and discover the boot opened with some elements of sand inside. I had to change sha, I hate that sound it makes. Infact, I don't wanna hear any abnormal sound from my ride. I also make sure I don't have any messages on my instrument cluster, it gives me a sense of joy when I see "no messages" on my display.

With this standard of maintenance,i bet you that your benz will last for a very very long time. Do keep it up

Eyop:
With this standard of maintenance,i bet you that your benz will last for a very very long time. Do keep it up

Thanks.... will surely do.

lomomike:


Chai, chief one service in 1 year or 20900km which one comes 1st? Chai... How then is this expensive compared to the toyota/lexus when I'm doing 3/6months service interval?
In my lexus I spend 9K for engine oil, 2k for filter, 1K for labour. And I use to mock those folks in German cars thinking their cars are oil consumers. Now I know I've been doing myself

I catch you oh lol!

i also live in benin, i drive c200 4cylinder, i was to by mech that the engine for c200 cannot be more than 35k in the market when it goes bad

A big thank you to every one that has commented here, you guys really opened my eyes..... I thought maintenance for a toyota is way cheaper than that of a benz..

I am about getting my first car, and I am very confuse, don't know which to go for (benz c320 or toyota camry 2007 or08)


I will also like to know cost of gear box and shock absorber for both car ( benz c320 and toyota camry 2007)

Thanks