Hello forumites,

Why do you think Mercedes Benz m class jeep of 2000 to like 2005 models is much cheaper than Toyota and Honda jeeps of the same year range? Mercedes Benz m class is and actually looks more prestigeous than the Honda and Toyota which am comparing

Thank you.

Tman007:
Hello forumites,

Why do you think Mercedes Benz m class jeep of 2000 to like 2005 models is much cheaper than Toyota and Honda jeeps of the same year range? Mercedes Benz m class is and actually looks more prestigeous than the Honda and Toyota which am comparing

Thank you.

Benz ML 2000 - 2005: "prestigious by name and expensive to maintain by nature..."

Unlike the SUV's in comparison which are renowned for reliability and fuel efficiency, the workings of a Benz generally was quite a challenge to the "learn on the job" mechanics of yester years. The technical expertise of the Benz ML was not commonly available in Nigeria prior to the advent of diagnostic support due to the method of vehicle mechanics skill acquisition apprenticeship and the book wise mechanical engineers were not too keen on getting their hands dirty then. Also, the ML was largely built in the US and has "general" niggles with build quality. The subsequent models from 2005 onwards have been drastically improved and can now proudly wear the reliability and fuel efficient badge with its usual prestigious tag.

bruv:

Benz ML 2000 - 2005: "prestigious by name and expensive to maintain by nature..."

Unlike the SUV's in comparison which are renowned for reliability and fuel efficiency, the workings of a Benz generally was quite a challenge to the "learn on the job" mechanics of yester years. The technical expertise of the Benz ML was not commonly available in Nigeria prior to the advent of diagnostic support due to the method of vehicle mechanics skill acquisition apprenticeship and the book wise mechanical engineers were not too keen on getting their hands dirty then. Also, the ML was largely built in the US and has "general" niggles with build quality. The subsequent models from 2005 onwards have been drastically improved and can now proudly wear the reliability and fuel efficient badge with its usual prestigious tag.

Still didnt answer the question

@chucks he already answered your question by saying the benz are very expensive to maintain that is why people sell them in a very cheap prize....