Eyop:


There's nothing wrong with Diesel Engine but the issue is having a competent mechanic to handle maintenance and repairs. He also mentioned about Faulty gear and misplaced key. I wouldn't advise anyone to go for a Diesel engine Benz except he/she is sure that there's a reliable mechanic to handle repairs.

Woah!

Okay. It will help if you can recommend a place. Thanks

Hello house. Pls what's your take on cls 500. And when compared to lr3

iamord:
Hello house. Pls what's your take on cls 500. And when compared to lr3

Two different cars classificationz meant for two differnt core purpose.
CLS500 is based on E class which sits 2x2. The 1st gen CLS is actually 40% sportier than the regular E sedan, they're built as fastback cars. Yhe CLS is ranked just below the S class anf above the E class. Mercedes phased out the 5.0l v8 in favour of the 5.5l v8.

The LR3 is a truck more suited for off road with some luxury appointments. Its cheaper than your RR. Quite an unreliable truck.

kingreign:


Two different cars classificationz meant for two differnt core purpose.
CLS500 is based on E class which sits 2x2. The 1st gen CLS is actually 40% sportier than the regular E sedan, they're built as fastback cars. Yhe CLS is ranked just below the S class anf above the E class. Mercedes phased out the 5.0l v8 in favour of the 5.5l v8.

The LR3 is a truck more suited for off road with some luxury appointments. Its cheaper than your RR. Quite an unreliable truck.

I love they way you brought your points our. Am looking at a, 06-07 cls 500 or an lr3. The disadvantages I have been hearing about lr3 is alarming. But I loved it cos of the design and space. As for the cls it's a sleek ride I will love to have my hands on. Will u consider the cls as a luxury car. And how durable is the ride

iamord:
I love they way you brought your points our. Am looking at a, 06-07 cls 500 or an lr3. The disadvantages I have been hearing about lr3 is alarming. But I loved it cos of the design and space. As for the cls it's a sleek ride I will love to have my hands on. Will u consider the cls as a luxury car. And how durable is the ride

Id prefer a cls to an lr. However, the lr3 is much more practical than the cls due to space and utility consideration. If youre doing a W219 cls, make it a later model year circa 07/08.

iamord:
I love they way you brought your points our. Am looking at a, 06-07 cls 500 or an lr3. The disadvantages I have been hearing about lr3 is alarming. But I loved it cos of the design and space. As for the cls it's a sleek ride I will love to have my hands on. Will u consider the cls as a luxury car. And how durable is the ride

Mercedes is a Luxury brand. And yes CLS is a luxury car. You should be comparing an SUV vs SUV and not Sedan vs SUV because they serve different purpose but it all depends on what you want. You are also correct about the reliability of the LR3 so you need to do your checks and balances before deciding whether to buy that or move to another brand. I once drove a 2007 CLS 350(you can only find this model in Europe) and it was super. The CLS500 or CLS550 is only manufactured in the USA.

kingreign:


Id prefer a cls to an lr. However, the lr3 is much more practical than the cls due to space and utility consideration. If youre doing a W219 cls, make it a later model year circa 07/08.

Thanks. What's the estimate cost for that 07/08 year range toks and London used

iamord:
Thanks. What's the estimate cost for that 07/08 year range toks and London used

Are you in Nigeria or UK?

Eyop:


Mercedes is a Luxury brand. And yes CLS is a luxury car. You should be comparing an SUV vs SUV and not Sedan vs SUV because they serve different purpose but it all depends on what you want. You are also correct about the reliability of the LR3 so you need to do your checks and balances before deciding whether to buy that or move to another brand. I once drove a 2007 CLS 350(you can only find this model in Europe) and it was super. The CLS500 or CLS550 is only manufactured in the USA.

U just made me fall in love with the Mercedes brand. I think it will be a good pic. How effective is maintenance for such a whip?

kingreign:


Are you in Nigeria or UK?

Nigeria atm. I trail between Nigeria and Ghana

iamord:
U just made me fall in love with the Mercedes brand. I think it will be a good pic. How effective is maintenance for such a whip?

It all depends on the User. If you purchase a well maintained one,you shouldn't have an issue. The only problem you might face is the airmatic suspension failure which is an expensive repair but aside that,it's a fantastic ride.

iamord:
Nigeria atm. I trail between Nigeria and Ghana

Nigeria and Ghana are LHD countries, why not do an American or German cls?
I prefer a GDM spec to the American spec.

Hi guys,

I am planning to buy C-Class W203 (C230 Kompressor variant) and will like to seek your professional opinion on the Pros and Cons of buying Kompressor.

(1) Are the spare parts of Kompressor Expensive?

(2) Are the spare parts available here in nigeria?

(3) What is the main problem of Kompressor Variant?

Thanks.

Gido:
Hi guys,

I am planning to buy C-Class W203 (C230 Kompressor variant) and will like to seek your professional opinion on the Pros and Cons of buying Kompressor.

(1) Are the spare parts of Kompressor Expensive?

(2) Are the spare parts available here in nigeria?

(3) What is the main problem of Kompressor Variant?

Thanks.

Avoid C230 Kompressor, the C230 kompressor engine use a timing chain which has been reported to steetch and skip its timing settings.
Get yourself a C200 kompressor (redtop engine). Although the C200 kompressor os less powerful than the C230 kpmpressor, its much more rubost and much more reliable. Engine and gearbox of C200 kompressor w203 cost just about 150,000 NGN.

kingreign:


Avoid C230 Kompressor, the C230 kompressor engine use a timing chain which has been reported to steetch and skip its timing settings.
Get yourself a C200 kompressor (redtop engine). Although the C200 kompressor os less powerful than the C230 kpmpressor, its much more rubost and much more reliable. Engine and gearbox of C200 kompressor w203 cost just about 150,000 NGN.

I disagree with you this time

camaro:




I disagree with you this time

Why oga mi

Am using that same model c230 komprressor its been yrs naw nd I can't seem to understand ur timing chain isues ur talkin about

auztyno:
Am using that same model c230 komprressor its been yrs naw nd I can't seem to understand ur timing chain isues ur talkin about

So you recommend I should go for it abi?

Please go for it. Nothing wrong with kompressors.

Sorry for the diversion here. Please has anybody successfully fixed the sprocket issue on m272 engine?

Gido:

So you recommend I should go for it abi?

Yea very very cus i see notin wrong wit it nd i hv personaly used nd still uses it

Hello all,
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Please I need help with my 2007 GL 450. Lately I just discovered that sometimes when i'm stuck in traffic, the SUV goes off and becomes unresponsive. I have to remove the key, wait a few seconds and then restart, after which it responds. Does anybody else have this issue? What is the solution? Please help a brother o!!!!!

Gido:
Hi guys,

I am planning to buy C-Class W203 (C230 Kompressor variant) and will like to seek your professional opinion on the Pros and Cons of buying Kompressor.

(1) Are the spare parts of Kompressor Expensive?

(2) Are the spare parts available here in nigeria?

(3) What is the main problem of Kompressor Variant?

Thanks.

Bought one here on Nairaland, lovely ride.

Guys, my c240 2002 model takes a lot of fuel. I have visited an expert, he said the car is okay but from people experiences, i understood that this model doesn't consume fuel. I filled up the tank which is around 63liters tank, i drove highway and within town, from my data, it's 270miles per the filled tank.

Men here, with this data, is the car consumption normal?

Any tight, clean, Naija used CClass auto tranny for sale? Car must be able to journey to Uyo, pls.

I'm about purchasing a Mercedes-Benz clk 320 Kompressor, 6 plugs. What's the car like? In terms of parts, i hope they're easily accessible and not costly?
Is it easy to get mechanics to work on it (though i know there are special benz mechanics). Is like most things in the car looks different from other cars. I just seem to love the design.

My c240 AC is not cooling, I was told to change the condenser. Does anyone here has an idea about replacing condenser or compressor of C240? Kindly offer advice.

bahaushe1:
My c240 AC is not cooling, I was told to change the condenser. Does anyone here has an idea about replacing condenser or compressor of C240? Kindly offer advice.

Make sure u replace condenser and compressor at same time

Cheers!

Just being searching and am a bit confuse. I don`t know much about benz but am planning on getting one. Can someone please explain to me how the c class is classify according to year of manufacture? is c180 bigger than c240? And which class is best for Nigerian roads in terms of availability of parts, reliability and maintenace.

Konnektions146:


Make sure u replace condenser and compressor at same time

Cheers!

What! that alot of money o!
Thanks for the advice.

Who has driven or owns a 2013 C300 W204 luxury edition?
I read it's a 3.5L with 248hp.
Can anyone throw more light of its a good choice, I'm planning to get one.

tsiriman:
Who has driven or owns a 2013 C300 W204 luxury edition?
I read it's a 3.5L with 248hp.
Can anyone throw more light of its a good choice, I'm planning to get one.

Hi the pre facelift models of the C300 wasnt packing enough punch so I went for the 2009 C350 which was fast and the C300 wasnt, but fast forward the 2012 Models the facelifted ones the C300 now packs as much power as the prefacelift C350 248bhp while the 2012 C350 got upgraded the 301bhp.

Personally I would advice the 2012 C350 thats my next car. I would advice the non 4matic cos it has cheaper suspension parts and you kick the tail and screech from a standstill lol.

read more below:
http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/mercedes-benz/2012-mercedes-c350-review-1862.html