jceesquare:


Is the CLS a rebarged E class?

It's based on the E Class and shares parts.

sacramento1212:


My major problem with the CLS is the airmatic suspension when it fails. It's very expensive to replace when it goes bad.

I don't think the CLS 350 uses airmatic.

sacramento1212:


My major problem with the CLS is the airmatic suspension when it fails. It's very expensive to replace when it goes bad.

How much does it cost to fix?

HeavenlyBang:


It's based on the E Class and shares parts.



I don't think the CLS 350 uses airmatic.

The CLS 350 uses airmatic except there are some not equipped. @kingreign, your input needed here

jceesquare:


How much does it cost to fix?

Not sure of the exact amount but I know it's an expensive replacement parts.

I love the shape of the car.
I guess I'll put my mouth where my hand reach.

jceesquare:
I love the shape of the car.
I guess I'll put my mouth where my hand reach.

It's a sweet ride. The very first day i saw it in Cotonou was the day i fell in love with it. But that suspension is the biggest wahala of that ride.

sacramento1212:


It's a sweet ride. The very first day i saw it in Cotonou was the day i fell in love with it. But that suspension is the biggest wahala of that ride.

It's not worth buying headache.

I'll stick to my 2.0 japmobile

sacramento1212:


The CLS 350 uses airmatic except there are some not equipped. @kingreign, your input needed here

If it's like the W211, airmatic is an option on the CLS350. Standard on the CLS550 and CLS500.

Edit: https://mbworld.org/forums/cls-coupe-c219/146077-airmatic-vs-standard-suspension.html
Looks like I'm right.

HeavenlyBang:


If it's like the W211, airmatic is an option on the CLS350. Standard on the CLS550 and CLS500.

Edit: https://mbworld.org/forums/cls-coupe-c219/146077-airmatic-vs-standard-suspension.html
Looks like I'm right.

Yes seems you are right. So jceesquare needs to confirm if the CLS350 he saw is equipped or not with the airmatic.

sacramento1212:


Yes seems you are right. So jceesquare needs to confirm if the CLS350 he saw is equipped or not with the airmatic.

I'm scared already.

jceesquare:


I'm scared already.

why na?

sacramento1212:


why na?

Seriously I love MB. My old man had the 230e flat boot with the straight engine and it was a sweet ride den.

I've never owned a MB because of the acclaimed “high running cost”, and I equally don't want the common C class that has flooded the market and gradually becoming a corrola.

Reason why I was eyeing the CLS when I saw it online with that price tag.

Buy hey, I've been a Japanese car owner all my life, still have my reliability fear with MB especially the new ones.

Who wants to join Mercedes Benz club in ABJ ??!?
Hmu

Hello guys!

My C240 emits white smoke at start-up which then clears afterward. My mechanic said the engine is dead and I should consider replacing it.

As a temporary measure, he replaced the hoses and said if I am lucky it will stop.

But the problem still persist and I start to notice increase in fuel consumption.

I advice please.

Thank you.

bahaushe1:
Hello guys!

My C240 emits white smoke at start-up which then clears afterward. My mechanic said the engine is dead and I should consider replacing it.

As a temporary measure, he replaced the hoses and said if I am lucky it will stop.

But the problem still persist and I start to notice increase in fuel consumption.

I advice please.

Thank you.

That engine na like 10k. Buy another one.

bahaushe1:
Hello guys!

My C240 emits white smoke at start-up which then clears afterward. My mechanic said the engine is dead and I should consider replacing it.

As a temporary measure, he replaced the hoses and said if I am lucky it will stop.

But the problem still persist and I start to notice increase in fuel consumption.

I advice please.

Thank you.

Smoke at start up is more of valve oil seal issues.... Change mechanic and get one who can replace the m112 engine valve oil seals. I hope it doesn't smoke on the road as you drive it?

HeavenlyBang:


That engine na like 10k. Buy another one.

Next time keep quiet and appear wise

weyreypey:

Smoke at start up is more of valve oil seal issues.... Change mechanic and get one who can replace the m112 engine valve oil seals. I hope it doesn't smoke on the road as you drive it?

Thank you.

The smoke is only at start-up.

I will do that today God willing.

HeavenlyBang:


That engine na like 10k. Buy another one.

Lol.

jceesquare:


Seriously I love MB. My old man had the 230e flat boot with the straight engine and it was a sweet ride den.

I've never owned a MB because of the acclaimed “high running cost”, and I equally don't want the common C class that has flooded the market and gradually becoming a corrola.

Reason why I was eyeing the CLS when I saw it online with that price tag.

Buy hey, I've been a Japanese car owner all my life, still have my reliability fear with MB especially the new ones.

Only issue with CLS is classic Mercedes "squat". Husband owned one and it's a beaut.

radautoworks:


Only issue with CLS is classic Mercedes "squat". Husband owned one and it's a beaut.

This is personal.... Hubby? Don't let dru23 commit suicide

radautoworks:


Only issue with CLS is classic Mercedes "squat". Husband owned one and it's a beaut.

Dru crush

peterdrury:
Good evening, can't access my mail, difficult to reply pm, what's up.

I saw a Corolla you posted somewhere. Is it still available?

Guys. Good morning. How's it going?
Please I need your opinion to narrow down the likely cause of this experience;

Started my car this morning; 03 w203. Engaged with gear and it moved, depressed the throttle and no response, gear was still engaged, depressed all the way down but still no response. Had to switch off the car and try again, still no revving. Switched off again and on the 3rd try, it worked and was able to get to work. What should I look out for?

Engine on, working fine, throttle depressed all the way down, no response.
Thank you

DreCharles:
Guys. Good morning. How's it going?
Please I need your opinion to narrow down the likely cause of this experience;

Started my car this morning; 03 w203. Engaged with gear and it moved, depressed the throttle and no response, gear was still engaged, depressed all the way down but still no response. Had to switch off the car and try again, still no revving. Switched off again and on the 3rd try, it worked and was able to get to work. What should I look out for?

Engine on, working fine, throttle depressed all the way down, no response.
Thank you

That sounds like a TPS issue.

HeavenlyBang:


That sounds like a TPS issue.

Do you think it's an expensive fix? Just asking before I go for diagnosis please

DreCharles:
Do you think it's an expensive fix? Just asking before I go for diagnosis please

Let other people in the house chip in first.

DreCharles:
Do you think it's an expensive fix? Just asking before I go for diagnosis please

Why Just go for a diagnosis before you get a heart attack from guesses.

HeavenlyBang:


Woah, 11.3km/l. 26.7 mpg.

Very good mpg.

What have you to say about this?

Trip I made recently. Ds one mad.

Who says Naija fuel can't get you the rated MPG?

HeavenlyBang:


It's basically an E350, I believe. Check if balance shaft and timing chain/gear have been fixed.

When is the right time to change my car's timing chain or I shouldn't bother?

Preventive maintenance

Chelseafan1:


When is the right time to change my car's timing chain or I shouldn't bother?

Preventive maintenance

Have it looked at by a professional shop. Sensitive work.

Chelseafan1:


What have you to say about this?

Trip I made recently. Ds one mad.

Who says Naija fuel can't get you the rated MPG?

31mpg, wtf.