danadam:


is the last batch of w204 actually free from the ESL issues? I love the car and i'm considering getting one for myself when I'm done with my w203 but I really can't afford over 300k for any ESL Issue, that's outrageous and ridiculous to me.

danadam:


is the last batch of w204 actually free from the ESL issues? I love the car and i'm considering getting one for myself when I'm done with my w203 but I really can't afford over 300k for any ESL Issue, that's outrageous and ridiculous to me.

cne010:


From the 2011 the w204 was perfected no Issues and wonderful interior. I would advice the C350 you won't regret it.

tsiriman:
Is it ESL or EIS?

danadam:



That's a relief. I was already thinking of diverting to E90 or an Audi A4. Well, when the time comes I will know which one to pick.

cne010:


I also have love for the same cars as you, the E90 failed on my height test the car sits too low. The W204 won my heart when I noticed it shared some suspension parts with the W203 and its pretty cheap to run and I have a very good mercedes mechanic. I still have love for the Audi I might go that way when I want a SUV maybe the Q5.. if wishes were horses.

Eyop:
Mercedes my brand any day anytime. But my issue with them is this premium fuel issue considering that Nigeria fuel isn't good. Some luxury brands doesn't require premium fuel but rather just normal unleaded fuel. Sometimes I don't even think we can get up to the required 91RON.

danadam:


yeah that's true bout the E90. it can't be driven on bad bumpy pot hole ridden roads. I just want to experience what it feels like to drive a bimmer.

Eyop:
Mercedes my brand any day anytime. But my issue with them is this premium fuel issue considering that Nigeria fuel isn't good. Some luxury brands doesn't require premium fuel but rather just normal unleaded fuel. Sometimes I don't even think we can get up to the required 91RON.

danadam:


Does the w204 require premium fuel too? what's the solution since our fuel is not premium?

danadam:


Does the w204 require premium fuel too? what's the solution since our fuel is not premium?

cne010:


I don't know any luxury brand that don't require premium petrol even Lexus does require premium petrol.

cne010:


You could try the 5 series.

Eyop:


Yes it does require premium unleaded fuel and it shouldn't be below 91RON. Our fuel is unleaded quite alright but it isn't premium and the only solution is to be using octane boosters atleast to boost the octane points. I bought fuel last week and noticed it was oily like as if it was mixed with oil. That's one of the major reasons why our check engine light do illuminate on the instrument cluster sometimes.

danadam:


I never knew, now I know better. I will have to search for octane boosters, I've driven my ride for 18 months without ever using the octane boosters though my Check Engine Light was once illuminated for 2 days.

Olisa4all:
Hello MB lovers, I'm having an issue with my 2004 W211 E320 Avant Garde, my younger brother drove it through flood (it was raining heavily and he was stuck in traffic) when he got home the instrument cluster went dead while the headlamps are permanently on, the car starts and runs fine but nothing shows up on the instrument cluster. Took it to an electrical guy who checked the fuses front and rear and said the fuses aren't the issue but doesn't know how to resolve it, I need your help guys.
Thanks

Eyop:

What level of flood will affect the instrument cluster? Did your brother drive this vehicle in the Lagoon Have you diagnose the vehicle to find out exactly the problem? You cannot do a guess work to achieve results.

Olisa4all:


Yes it was scanned, when I asked the mechanic who did the scanning what the issue was, he couldn't tell me anything tangible, he just said "its electrical" (as if that wasn't obvious from the start) I pulled the plug there cos i don't them doing trial and error on my car without me being present as I'm not in the country at them moment

Eyop:

Of Course it's an electrical related issue but it requires a competent hand to handle it. The workshop you took the vehicle to doesn't know what they are doing and that's the reason they couldn't give you correct information. I still suggest you take that vehicle to a reliable workshop for it to be scanned to know what exactly should be the problem. It might be a very minor problem but trial and error might cause more damage.

Olisa4all:


My thoughts exactly, the car is currently in Lagos, do u know any reliable workshop that can resolve this issue?

Eyop:


wow!! You drove for 18 months without the illumination? That's a good one then but i won't advise using octane boosters all the time. It can be used once in a while so that your vehicle doesn't get used to it and also try buying fuels in a good filling station(preferably NNPC) and not all these stations without names. Am seriously eyeing the 2012 W204 C350 and as soon as pepper complete,it must show by God's grace. The advantage is that it is equipped with direct injection engine.

danadam:


Noted..
2012 MY W204 C350 is what I've in mind too.... but I will have to wait till it becomes more affordable to me.... 2.5m-3m maximum is the cash I will be will to splash on a ride.

Olisa4all:


My thoughts exactly, the car is currently in Lagos, do u know any reliable workshop that can resolve this issue?

Eyop:


it means you have to wait for another 2 or more years because i don't see the price of that ride coming down to your estimated budget soon. Currently it sells between 6.5 to 7.5 depending on mileage and condition. Remember with this clearing rate hike,the price will even increase.

Olisa4all:
Hello MB lovers, I'm having an issue with my 2004 W211 E320 Avant Garde, my younger brother drove it through flood (it was raining heavily and he was stuck in traffic) when he got home the instrument cluster went dead while the headlamps are permanently on, the car starts and runs fine but nothing shows up on the instrument cluster. Took it to an electrical guy who checked the fuses front and rear and said the fuses aren't the issue but doesn't know how to resolve it, I need your help guys.
Thanks

cne010:


From the 2011 the w204 was perfected no Issues and wonderful interior. I would advice the C350 you won't regret it.

auhanson:


Thats right! The facelifted models solved that issue.

Benz have these characteristics of always solving issues with facelifted models. That is why in my opinion, i would only buy facelifted models from now henceforth.

cne010:


True but they cost a lot more.

auhanson:


and more beautiful, attractive and efficient too