nakoks:

So he will be using price of parts to make choice? How many parts? You are the one confusing him.Coming here has already helped him.

luxy44:


Visit ladipo (Ojekunle), ask for prices of the parts. Especially those modules. And make your decision. Coming here won't help you, they will confuse you.

weyreypey:

Congratulations. Take time to love your Mercedes. The proposed car in question never dies. Just ensure it's rust free.

Musty4ahmed1:
Sir, I got to know that the benz is C230 1998 model as against 1999 model the seller told me. Is their any difference between 1999 and this 1998 variant? Can I still buy?

weyreypey:
Enjoy your ride.

weyreypey:

Enjoy your ride.

Musty4ahmed1:
Sir, I got to know that the benz is C230 1998 model as against 1999 model the seller told me. Is their any difference between 1999 and this 1998 variant? Can I still buy?

Teknireich:


Bro..all you are looking for is in the VIN.

Get the VIN and do a search online. All details will show up. Nigerian car sellers can be deceptive especially with the W202's cos they dont want u to know how old the car is?

N.B: A W202 that is shipped from the USA with model year 1999...is actually a 1998 model manufactured in 1998 in Germany and shipped to the USA.

I dont think they had plants in the USA until like 2000. The merger with Chrysler was a major gain in this path.

Musty4ahmed1:
Sir, I got to know that the benz is C230 1998 model as against 1999 model the seller told me. Is their any difference between 1999 and this 1998 variant? Can I still buy?

Teknireich:


What should you be on the look out for?

* Please test drive the ride. Drive it enough to experience gear changes from 1 - 3. It's important.

* Watch the temperature gauge. You want the gauge to be at 90 - 95oC and the fan should pick up at this instance. The temperature rise should be swift too.

* When you power on the car, you DON'T want your fan to start immediately. If it does, then that's a red flag. The thermostat and coolant temperature sensor might have been disconnected, the engine must have been ran cold for as long as the seller has had it in Nigeria. There might be engine issues ahead.

* Test drive on rough roads to know how much you will incur on shocks and wishbones.

* Make sure you arrive when engine is cold, so you know if the seller has a defective MAF by being on the look out for the tachometer fluctuating rapidly b4 stabilizing.

* While test driving, watch the fuel gauge and check if it flunctuates. If it does then you will deal with a defective fuel sender unit later on.

* Check and make sure all dash lights are functional, all window controls too etc. Check for oil leaks. 4 cylinders can leak oil.

Some of these points will help you bargain a lower price, while some are pointers that you shouldn't buy it.

You can post the pics here....cos I think there are very few W202's that still look pristine in Nigeria.

Teknireich:


What should you be on the look out for?

* Please test drive the ride. Drive it enough to experience gear changes from 1 - 3. It's important.

* Watch the temperature gauge. You want the gauge to be at 90 - 95oC and the fan should pick up at this instance. The temperature rise should be swift too.

* When you power on the car, you DON'T want your fan to start immediately. If it does, then that's a red flag. The thermostat and coolant temperature sensor might have been disconnected, the engine must have been ran cold for as long as the seller has had it in Nigeria. There might be engine issues ahead.

* Test drive on rough roads to know how much you will incur on shocks and wishbones.

* Make sure you arrive when engine is cold, so you know if the seller has a defective MAF by being on the look out for the tachometer fluctuating rapidly b4 stabilizing.

* While test driving, watch the fuel gauge and check if it flunctuates. If it does then you will deal with a defective fuel sender unit later on.

* Check and make sure all dash lights are functional, all window controls too etc. Check for oil leaks. 4 cylinders can leak oil.

Some of these points will help you bargain a lower price, while some are pointers that you shouldn't buy it.

You can post the pics here....cos I think there are very few W202's that still look pristine in Nigeria.

loba18:
Good evening all, kindly help me to fine tune my decision on this 2 cars, though same brand.
2003 Mercedes c320 and a 2005 Mercedes e320. I am a bachelor. I just want a good car without electrical issues. Which of the 2 cars is more reliable and cheap to maintain in terms of parts.

conductor260:

Run from anything Benzedes to avoid changing your storyline.

"I could have married in 2021 but she dumped me after aj used my house rent to replace engine so the landlord threw us out".

conductor260:

Run from anything Benzedes to avoid changing your storyline.

"I could have married in 2021 but she dumped me after aj used my house rent to replace engine so the landlord threw us out".

Teknireich:


What should you be on the look out for?

* Please test drive the ride. Drive it enough to experience gear changes from 1 - 3. It's important.

* Watch the temperature gauge. You want the gauge to be at 90 - 95oC and the fan should pick up at this instance. The temperature rise should be swift too.

* When you power on the car, you DON'T want your fan to start immediately. If it does, then that's a red flag. The thermostat and coolant temperature sensor might have been disconnected, the engine must have been ran cold for as long as the seller has had it in Nigeria. There might be engine issues ahead.

* Test drive on rough roads to know how much you will incur on shocks and wishbones.

* Make sure you arrive when engine is cold, so you know if the seller has a defective MAF by being on the look out for the tachometer fluctuating rapidly b4 stabilizing.

* While test driving, watch the fuel gauge and check if it flunctuates. If it does then you will deal with a defective fuel sender unit later on.

* Check and make sure all dash lights are functional, all window controls too etc. Check for oil leaks. 4 cylinders can leak oil.

Some of these points will help you bargain a lower price, while some are pointers that you shouldn't buy it.

You can post the pics here....cos I think there are very few W202's that still look pristine in Nigeria.

loba18:


Funny you. To me, there's no bad car so far the parts are readily available at the local markets. Today I also learnt that 2003 to 2006 corrola engine and gear are more expensive than e320 2003 to 2005 engine and gear.

conductor260:

The person that taught you that didn't tell complete the story.

The Benzedes may need engine replacement every few years that's why it's cheap but long after the Corolla body has mangled, disfigured and gone out of trend and the owner no longer knows what to do with it, the engine will still be bought by boat makers and factory operators to power their machines. Nobody really wants to change Corolla engine that's why its more expensive.

ibbabah:


You have done well.
On the issue of VIN, some of the site will ask that u order for the full VIN report of the car, which is about some dollars. Without that, they will give u half report on the car. Please if u have a site that gives full VIN report u can post it here for us. Thank you.

Eking:


https://verifyithq.com/services/vehicle-history-reports/

okoligee:
I removed the two terminals of my c320 battery and touch them together for about five seconds then later connected the terminals to the battery. When I insert the ignition key and turned in on, I saw many signs on the display and the engine refused to start again. It will want to start and go off each time I want to start. Pls want do I do?

bimppyola:


https://verifyithq.com/services/vehicle-history-reports/

conductor260:

The person that taught you that didn't tell complete the story.

The Benzedes may need engine replacement every few years that's why it's cheap but long after the Corolla body has mangled, disfigured and gone out of trend and the owner no longer knows what to do with it, the engine will still be bought by boat makers and factory operators to power their machines. Nobody really wants to change Corolla engine that's why its more expensive.

ibbabah:


I disagree with u on this. All those using corolla that I came across have changed their engine. It might interest u to know that, some of my friends who use Benz haven’t changed their engines. Moreover not all Benz engines are cheap. Go price M271, M272 and above report back to us.

ibbabah:


I disagree with u on this. All those using corolla that I came across have changed their engine. It might interest u to know that, some of my friends who use Benz haven’t changed their engines. Moreover not all Benz engines are cheap. Go price M271, M272 and above report back to us.

shortgun:
Some things are not just worth debating....
How can someone be comparing Mercedes M111 and M112 engines with plastic corolla engine.
;
Sometimes I just come to this Benz thread to have a very good laugh.

conductor260:

The person that taught you that didn't tell complete the story.

The Benzedes may need engine replacement every few years that's why it's cheap but long after the Corolla body has mangled, disfigured and gone out of trend and the owner no longer knows what to do with it, the engine will still be bought by boat makers and factory operators to power their machines. Nobody really wants to change Corolla engine that's why its more expensive.

HeavenlyBang:


Except that Mercedes engines are typically solid, apart from the crappy M271.

shortgun:
Some things are not just worth debating....
How can someone be comparing Mercedes M111 and M112 engines with plastic corolla engine.
;
Sometimes I just come to this Benz thread to have a very good laugh.

Whoever brought the idea to manufacture M111, M112 and others will have a special place in heaven.

loba18:


Funny you. To me, there's no bad car so far the parts are readily available at the local markets. Today I also learnt that 2003 to 2006 corrola engine and gear are more expensive than e320 2003 to 2005 engine and gear.