blapo:

What do you categorize the MBenz R type as Minivan or SUV there is an argument about this, will like to know people's what does the sliding door in vehicle really indicates?

THE MERCEDES R CLASS IS OFFICIALLY A FULL SIZE MPV. "MULTI PURPOSE VEHICLE" SIMILAR TO THE RENAULT ESPACE,  HONDA ODYSSEY AND VW SHARAN. THE SLIDING DOOR LARGELY INDICATES AND EXPRESSLY IMPLIES THIS.

MERCEDES CALL IT A "LUXURY MPV",  LETS TRY TO FOLLOW THEM.   

IT POSESSES THE TYPICAL BOLDNESS AND ELEGANCE OF A MERCEDES BENZ AND HAS SOME PHYSICAL SIMILARITIES OF THE MERCEDES BENZ ML. UNDERNEATH, THE R-CLASS IS BASICALLY THE SOPHISTICATED CHASSIS OF AN ML.


The R-Class finest attribute is its spacious interior. It will comfortably take 8 people,


Unfortunately, if one was to import an R-CLASS, Nigerian Customs will probably evaluate the duty based on an SUV, not an MPV.    .  (SUV'S ARE IN A MUCH HIGHER IMPORT DUTY BAND THAN MPV's).


IT'S A LOVELY MERC INDEED. MAYBE BMW NEEDS TO PRODUCE A RIVAL FOR IT.

german007:

THE MERCEDES R CLASS IS OFFICIALLY A FULL SIZE MPV. "MULTI PURPOSE VEHICLE" SIMILAR TO THE RENAULT ESPACE,  HONDA ODYSSEY AND VW SHARAN. THE SLIDING DOOR LARGELY INDICATES AND EXPRESSLY IMPLIES THIS.

MERCEDES CALL IT A "LUXURY MPV",  LETS TRY TO FOLLOW THEM.   

IT POSESSES THE TYPICAL BOLDNESS AND ELEGANCE OF A MERCEDES BENZ AND HAS SOME PHYSICAL SIMILARITIES OF THE MERCEDES BENZ ML. UNDERNEATH, THE R-CLASS IS BASICALLY THE SOPHISTICATED CHASSIS OF AN ML.


The R-Class finest attribute is its spacious interior. It will comfortably take 8 people,


Unfortunately, if one was to import an R-CLASS, Nigerian Customs will probably evaluate the duty based on an SUV, not an MPV.    .  (SUV'S ARE IN A MUCH HIGHER IMPORT DUTY BAND THAN MPV's).


IT'S A LOVELY MERC INDEED. MAYBE BMW NEEDS TO PRODUCE A RIVAL FOR IT.

bennygee:

good day ,kuntash & Siena
i hv recently observed a situation in my E-320 1996 model.
i recently had a fire incident as my ignition unit had a shortcircuit as described by the electrician and it affected the
dashboard and some wires which were changed.
since then wen im driving,i notice the car gets hot inside as if the heat being generated from the engine is being blown into the passenger compartment.
infact when im in hold ups it gets real bad and even hot air seems to be coming from the air vents,can u proffer any help cos im thinking of selling the car and going for a toyota.
pls useful suggestions wd be highly appreciated cos the engine of the car is soooo sound and i love wen it accelerates.
thanks

bennygee:

good day ,kuntash & Siena
i hv recently observed a situation in my E-320 1996 model.
i recently had a fire incident as my ignition unit had a shortcircuit as described by the electrician and it affected the
dashboard and some wires which were changed.
since then wen im driving,i notice the car gets hot inside as if the heat being generated from the engine is being blown into the passenger compartment.
infact when im in hold ups it gets real bad and even hot air seems to be coming from the air vents,can u proffer any help cos im thinking of selling the car and going for a toyota.
pls useful suggestions wd be highly appreciated cos the engine of the car is soooo sound and i love wen it accelerates.
thanks

bennygee:

good day ,kuntash & Siena
i hv recently observed a situation in my E-320 1996 model.
i recently had a fire incident as my ignition unit had a shortcircuit as described by the electrician and it affected the
dashboard and some wires which were changed.
since then wen im driving,i notice the car gets hot inside as if the heat being generated from the engine is being blown into the passenger compartment.
infact when im in hold ups it gets real bad and even hot air seems to be coming from the air vents,can u proffer any help cos im thinking of selling the car and going for a toyota.
pls useful suggestions wd be highly appreciated cos the engine of the car is soooo sound and i love wen it accelerates.
thanks

foonshur:

pls guys hw much does a (tokunbo) ML320 96 model costs

kuntash:

Siena, et al the Benz gurus in d house, I need assistance on my AC, it starts and goes off, and rpm falls heavily especially on idle.

When I switch on the AC, sometimes it picks for a while, like 1min on idle and later goes off, When the AC fan starts, it drags down the rpm so much that it appears its gonna go off.

I suspect electrical problem cos before now, the AC fan was connected directly to the alternator, but I asked the electrician to revert it to normal. since thats how its really meant to be.

but now, it doesnt work(has not really worked perfectly though) unless I touch the buttons (heater control and EC switch before it pick and would last for 1-2min then off it goes,

any advice pls, , would also appreciate location of a reliable Benz Electrician in Lag.

1997 Benz, C class

kuntash:

I think I had found the cause of the AC fan not working, I noticed two causes, firstly, the compressor had insufficient oil as a result of leaks earlier experienced. thus the intermittent pumps and offs, and since the AC fan works with the pressure generated by the compressor, (which was lacking) the fan could start all the time, Also, the module controlling the fan speed just under the hood close to the front wheel of the driver's side was having partial contact with the socket as a result of mud build-up water etc, (Naija obviously was not in the thinking while that car was made)

Solution, 1. I added oil to the compressor, and it picked after the oil circulated, cooling was achieved, the fan picked also, but stopped after I drove alone bumpy roads,
2. I removed the fan speed control module socket and made the female ends firmer by reducing the space in it. fixed it back, since, the fan has been picking when the AC is working.

kuntash:

Thanks Kabukabu and German,

I have not really found a reliable mechanic even though there would be many out there , ,  hence I try to fix simple things on my own and do follow up with some mechanics.

I rarely get satisfied with with the way most mechanics repair cars in Naija, many of them are in the attitude of " IT DOESNT MEAN, IT WOULD WORK THAT WAY , OR THE OTHER TYPE CAN WORK WITH IT" SYNDROME , those things drive me real sad. For example, even though the W202 is designed to be hot, it has a certain degree of temperature it gets to before the fan motor engages and starts working as auxiliary or in panic mode etc,  but here u see mechanics and car owners bypassing fan motors to alternator etc,  and many more!

kuntash:

Thanks for your response Trac.

- I have a C-200 Elegance.
-If u read some of my posts earlier, I have stated that I am kinda new to Benz even though I appreciate the ride.
- you sound quite technical, this is good, however, there could be other persons like me who would appreciate you juxtapose your MB terms with pics. e.g the Wahler and Behr thermostats.

- I was also hoping to read a line where u might refer me to a MB professional that understands the workings of a w202 of my year, I don't compromise quality repairs, if I cant afford it, I sell or dump the car until I am ready, the fact that a professional is being sought doesn't mean one should pay at a cut-throat price.

- Just as I explained in my last post, the module that kicks the fan and regulates its speed is right in front of the driver's side of the front Tyre. about 5 separate wires socket hooking onto the module.

In my own case, I didnt get the car as new or even a first time user in Naija, and according to my mechanic, its had an history of over-heating, and the gasket I am sure has been tampered with even as explained by my mechanic, I am seeing the car as an experiment, and so far, I am impressed even though experiments could be expensive sometimes