smellingmenses:

It exists... If 80% infighting...10 % Benz talk... 10% famzing among select few ostracizing others perceived as never do wells

mike070:



If it exists how come 80% of members here have not been added. Any way was just suggesting. Thanks all and have a great day

mike070:
I'm not really sure if this whatsapp group still exists or is functional. Pls if its not I can volunteer to create one and add members to the group because I put in my number to be added to the whatsapp group but uptill I've not been added. Thanks

ChibykeNet:
Please anybody with the idea of the exact battery for C-280 4MATIC 2006 Benz, where I can buy it in Lagos, new or fairly-used one?

Also where can I get the high pressure hose that take air from the engine to the master cylinder for brakes.

Thanks.

ChibykeNet:
Please anybody with the idea of the exact battery for C-280 4MATIC 2006 Benz, where I can buy it in Lagos, new or fairly-used one?

Also where can I get the high pressure hose that take air from the engine to the master cylinder for brakes.

Thanks.

OkwaIfugo:




Pls don't buy used battery.
Buy brand new. Original.

So you can enjoy your Benz

ChibykeNet:


Thanks.
What is the capacity or size of battery to buy?

nakoks:

100ahms .You can check Olowu street in Ikeja you'd be spoilt for choice.Got this korean Battery everstart in 2016 and was assured 3 years without issues.well 2 years gone and 1 to go before I can vouch for it.

smellingmenses:
care to share digits?

nakoks:

Jerry Batteries 0806 270 2020

nakoks:

100ahms .You can check Olowu street in Ikeja you'd be spoilt for choice.Got this korean Battery everstart in 2016 and was assured 3 years without issues.well 2 years gone and 1 to go before I can vouch for it.

igbizen:
MY ML350 4matic 2006 AC doesn't cool when am on the express but cools very well when am driving in my street 20km/hr. What do I do

Kewtt:

Find Mosbus

deniguy01:
pls whats the price of a toks 2012/13/14 benz c300/350 .
i wanna know if a dealer are good

igbizen:

Mosbus--is it a part of the car or the name of somebody

Kewt:




Please heed your friend's advise. I have used both cars. The Kompressor is very problematic and makes you a regular visitor to mechanics while the V6 is way more smoother and better in all ramifications.

As for the guy rating a C230 2005/6 4plug Kompressor above a C230 2005/6 V6 engine....i smile in Swahili... Speed is mostly a function of the driver than the car. Besides, the said V6 car might have some hidden faults..

But on a very good day and all things been equal, the C230 V6 beats the C230 Kompressor hands down.

HeavenlyBang:
Has anyone here actually had the balance shaft issue on the M272?

nairamaniac:


Please someone answer this guy.
I'm interested to know.

Meanwhile heavenlybang, which do u think is better in terms of durability, economical so far, the c230 v6 M272 or the c230 kompressor?

WD appreciate anyone else's opinions.

HeavenlyBang:


The 4-cyl 1.8L on the C230 Kompressor is economical, although not much more than the 2.5L M272 V6 on the 2006/2007 C230. We're talking maybe a 20% difference in fuel consumption.

As for reliability, well, V6's have longer lifespans than i4's. Of course, you can expect to use the i4 M271 on the C230K till about 250k miles, although I've heard something about the harness going bad at high mileage...can't really recall. I'll check.

On here flip side, the M272 was introduced in 2006. Mercedes were still perfecting it for the first few years–06 in particular–hence the issues with balance shaft and the 7g-tronic not being that reliable. However...I'd still choose the V6 over the i4. There's just something about a V6 humming and growling that's sets it apart from an i4.

My personal thoughts on the fuel consumption aspect?
I drive a car with a 3.3L V6, for example, and my fuel consumption isn't thaat bad. Don't let gas mileage, especially when the difference isn't so much, affect your buying decision.

Ultimately, if I were you, you know what I'd look for? A 2005 C320. Facelift, bullet proof M112 V6, and plenty of power. A 2005 C240 is also fine, although it's not as fast as a 2005 C230K.

2007 C230>2005 C320>2005 C230K>2005 C240>2006 C230.
My order of preference, all things being equal. Of course, if you have a 2006 C230 and it's in perfect condition and has had the balance shaft fixed, go ahead and buy it. You can check if the balance shaft has been fixed by running a carfax.

nairamaniac:


Thank you very much.
This was highly helpful.

Pls how does someone run the Carfax?

Is it the same as checking vehicle history?

I know nothing much about the VIN and all that.
Pls enlighten me.

Thanx

CarGuideNG:


Hello Sir.

Running a CarFax refers to getting the vehicle VIN then sending it to a history platform for a history report, there are several types of reports with different cost and levels of information contained, they include NMVTIS, AutoCheck reports and CarFax reports.

We at CarGuideNG currently offer comprehensive AutoCheck reports at a steep discount, you can check the profile for more information or to take advantage of the limited offer, or visit the page below:

https://www.nairaland.com/4641085/1000-ngn-comprehensive-autochecktm-vin


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nairamaniac:


I am far away from the vehicle.
But I am sending someone to go do a pre-check on the car before I go do final payment and pickup.

However I would like to do all these checkup u mentioned thru you.

What details am I to ask from the seller to enable you perform your service?

Pls tell me the precise required details.

CarGuideNG:


All that's really needed is the vehicle VIN/Chassis Number Sir.

As soon as it is available you could send it to us via:

Whatsapp
https:///send?phone=2347011116171

SMS
+234-701-111-6171

We would also send a sample of the AutoCheck report to explain the components in detail, and offer recommendations/explanations based on the report for your vehicle, as applicable

nairamaniac:


Thank you very much.
This was highly helpful.

Pls how does someone run the Carfax?

Is it the same as checking vehicle history?

I know nothing much about the VIN and all that.
Pls enlighten me.

Thanx

nairamaniac:


Okay. I would do as u said as soon as my check up guy gets there this evening or tomorrow morning.

HeavenlyBang:


The 4-cyl 1.8L on the C230 Kompressor is economical, although not much more than the 2.5L M272 V6 on the 2006/2007 C230. We're talking maybe a 20% difference in fuel consumption.

As for reliability, well, V6's have longer lifespans than i4's. Of course, you can expect to use the i4 M271 on the C230K till about 250k miles, although I've heard something about the harness going bad at high mileage...can't really recall. I'll check.

On here flip side, the M272 was introduced in 2006. Mercedes were still perfecting it for the first few years–06 in particular–hence the issues with balance shaft and the 7g-tronic not being that reliable. However...I'd still choose the V6 over the i4. There's just something about a V6 humming and growling that's sets it apart from an i4.

My personal thoughts on the fuel consumption aspect?
I drive a car with a 3.3L V6, for example, and my fuel consumption isn't thaat bad. Don't let gas mileage, especially when the difference isn't so much, affect your buying decision.

Ultimately, if I were you, you know what I'd look for? A 2005 C320. Facelift, bullet proof M112 V6, and plenty of power. A 2005 C240 is also fine, although it's not as fast as a 2005 C230K.

2007 C230>2005 C320>2005 C230K>2005 C240>2006 C230.
My order of preference, all things being equal. Of course, if you have a 2006 C230 and it's in perfect condition and has had the balance shaft fixed, go ahead and buy it. You can check if the balance shaft has been fixed by running a carfax.

benedictgold:
Is benz e350 2010 4matic more expensive to maintain that the c class compatriot (c350) or just the same price