@ 190,

me I dey new to Benz, and since I started with a C class, - i.e younger sister to ur 190, I am not too qualified to say much, but in my opinion I dont know whether many mechanic understand that car.

I ve seen 190 chassis with a totally diff engine, if u ask why, they say it gave one wahala here n there, especially petrol issue,

so u tell me , whats ur experience so far,

Please can someone share with me how to attain the required temperature @ traffic aside bypassing the voltage to the fan to make them run permanent as long as the engine runs. (I dont like this idea)

I Think there's a relay that activates the fan when d engine gets to a certain level, but when the AC is on and on traffic, the temp would tend to rise to the peak of 130 deg centigrade,

pls advice, 1994-98 -C-class benz series

To all the experts in the house,

I've been considering suggesting the 2008 ML 350 to my dad (he's getting a replacement ride this year) but I'm also attracted to the Acura MDX ('07/08) and there is the Toyota Highlander (~'09).

My question is -----> which would he buy and if he looks back in say 2013, he will still smile and nod ------> good buy?

Take reliability, cost of maintenance, fuel consumption and prestige into account.
For use in Naija.


Thanks.

Great thread!

@siena: respect man. You know your stuff. if i ever get car issues, its your type i'd want working with me!

Pictures guys,how can you have a thread without pics , especially a Merc thread.Come on.
A few of my favorites.

Must have the 560 SEC widebody, hmm ha ha.all blacked out

Mercedes Benz Thread = Big Boys' Thread.

The Mike tyson of early c class models, complete with a 4.3 liter V8 monster of an engine,looks small but hits like a gorilla.

Don't forget the ultimate kid/grocery hauler that packs a punch .
The SUV all other SUV's want to be when they grow up, ML 63 AMG

Hi pls what's ure take on a 1997 e class 320 saloon with w210 engine and the e230 with same engine

Lets throw in the W123 wagon here to show that Mercedes benz's not only look good,but they perform on the track.

One of the legendary SUVs built by Merc again,feast your eyes on the G55 AMG.

Talk about bringing a rocket launcher to a gunfight,the E63 AMG has sleek understated design but packs ground shaking torque.

where the amg insanity began, the w124 500E, aka HAMMER.400 hp with porsche designed suspension/brakes,full recaro seats and top speed of 155 mph, back in 1992.

I tot I was a bonafide benz freak, now I know I haven't even started yet

Great Thread i must add. i own one of this machine (Coupe C-Class Kompressor;2000) and believe me, its incredible when driving. Solid on the groud. I must also add that being manual makes me feel in a different world of my own whenever i put this toy on the highway. Maintenance and fuel consumption avnt been killing at all contrary to my early beliefs. Summary is, i av  no regrets at all getting this (2yrs+). More on my experiences later.

funny enuf i still use my 230E (flat boot). . . it doest give me problem at all just that it DRINKS MY FUEL!! so the next time u see a blue benz (flat booth) on 3rd mainland bridge, just know its SHADY IN IT!!

After looking at this thread i have decided i am getting a Mercedes Benz C350(2007) enough of all these Japanese cars.

Men, i luuuuv dis thread! Cos i luv d benz. The ML63AMG is one of my fav. But how does it compare to ML320, 420 n d likes(SUVs) as per price(both old n new), handling, fuel, etc. I m seriously tinkin of making one of dem my 1st car. Guyz, any advice, plssss,

I have a Mercedes E320 1995 model for sale. It is Nigerian used but in top condition and still very clean. Price is N800,000. Interested buyers should contact me on unclekuns@yahoo.com Thanx.

PS: I would get a picture of the car and up load it soonest.

Are we free to discuss vans/buses of benz products?

Are we free to discuss vans/buses of benz products?

When we were kids, my dad bought a Benz 200 brand new. That was when I fell in love with benz. It was always so comfortable n reliable. We always used it 2 travel 2 d East n it was so enjoyable.

My husband drives an E Class, bought brand new 2 yrs ago. Since I returned from my masters, I av been d one driving it. As heavy as dat car is, it can so speed. I love it. It responds 2 ur every touch as if its reading ur mind. Its fuel economy is a bit on d high side but its more dan worth it. Since it was bought, it has not gone 2 d mechanic 4 any major fault except 4 servicing.

My problem with the car is dat its 2 technical. My husband has not had d time 2 read d manual so he said I shld. I sleep off once I am on d first page. Thus, I only hear of what it can do as in using Bluetooth 2 connect ur phone, etc but I don't know how 2 do it. Second is dat d parts r so expensive. A danfo broke d back trafficator. When I found out how much it would cost 2 replace, I decided 2 leave it 4 a while.

My husband says he doesn't like d way I flog d car n wants 2 buy me a Tokunbo Camry or new Sonata. I was all 4 it till I drove a friends Camry 2 get a feel of d car. I lost interest in it. It just doesn't behave like my Benz. Dat car is sweet 2 drive. Will always recommend it 2 anyone. Don't know d technical details so can't go into all dat.

Ok my 2 yen with regards to 190E

That car is something else, i had driven that car frm lagos to benin 18times, lagos to kano 2twice, lagos to ibadan 10times

and that car is still going. although i really dont think that its can go long distance again but then again, i may be wrong.

on one of those journeys, i had an race with someone in a bmw 3 series, guess who won?? the benz 190,

like am getting discipled here oo.the impression had always been that benz gulp a lot of fuel and whenever i see any one rev a benz,i say to myself "a litter gone down the drain"but now am tinking of giving a benz a trial.wat recent model do you recommend pls that wont cost a fortune and wont make me regret my gamble

This is a lovely thread and can't wait to read more of the expert opinions, though, i will still stick with bimmer but will love to see a picture of Kuntash's benz.

Wonderful thread.I would get one soon.

@ KunleOshob, with all due respect kindly take ur post out, this is thread is not for advert, its for discussion about Mercedes benz,

@ Blapo, my broda, I was damn thrilled if u read my first post, alot motivated me to start this post/thread.
its a 1997 C200, originally intended for my madam, , I was thinking camry was it all, the car is smthn else, very reliable. Confidence builder while u drive, it has done almost 1000km on Lagos - Ore - Benin road, I dont think I can use any other car on such journey anymore

Meanwhile can someone assist me with the service manual, not for FOC , O!,

keep ur comments commin,

@ Blank,  your testimony is quite similar to mine O,  I'm sticking to this model of C- class so as not to run into the trouble with mechanics and wire joiners called electricians,  cos this model yr I have noticed can tolerate alot!

That G55 AMG ROCKS!!! But its almost impossible getting a used one from America or Canada - damn near impossible! It seems no one wants to let theirs go. Did u know that the tyres are virtually fire proof?

I aint got a benz, but that's just YET. All this car talks spurs me like mwad!!!

Benz is a big car, but now i prefer toyota and the rest.

my wife love benz sha so i will buy it for her someday.