Eyop:
What's your budget?

Fritz007:

something between 400k - 750k, maintenance and fuel economy friendly

Fritz007:

something between 400k - 750k, maintenance and fuel economy friendly

Fritz007:

something between 400k - 750k, maintenance and fuel economy friendly

Eyop:
400k Then it means you are looking at Nigerian used benz then. The model that should be advisable for you is W202 C class. I doubt if you can get a superb one for 750K direct Tokunbo except for Nigerian used one which to me is a 50:50 stuff except a reliable mechanic has certified it OK.

Baldmarv:
i should think you can afford a C180-C200 1998 models for 700 direct tokumbo, but try and avoid the kompressor models, they might be quite cheap but na wahala if the turbo charger spoil!

Fritz007:

Please sir at what price can I get a good toks then? Bcoz I need something reliable am not in a rush and what year and model of the W202 C class would u recommend.

Fritz007:

Are kompressor models cheaper
And if the super charger gets bad can't it be fixed Please don't mind my questions am a novice.

Fritz007:
Are kompressor models cheaper
And if the super charger gets bad can't it be fixed Please don't mind my questions am a novice.

cne010:

https://www.nairaland.com/1791587/toks-benz-c-class-sale

smartchoice:

Run from that advert I shiver at the sight of that 104 engine.....

Fritz007: Tanx boss..@ Eyop, @ smartchoice and baldmarv .....@ boss (Eyop) I guess I would just bring my head down and go for the C230 kompressor coz a good car is all about performance and economy....but which year is best; 98,99 or 2000 But its all about the Malachi I guess

Fritz007:

Are kompressor models cheaper
And if the super charger gets bad can't it be fixed Please don't mind my questions am a novice.

Baldmarv:
People generally run from mercedes because of the supposed high fuel consumption, because of the usual 6cylinder engines they come with, but the Kompressor types(c180 and 200) come with a 2ltr engine that is supercharged by a turbocharger, the term Kompressor actually means supercharger, which means it uses less fuel and has good power too. My concern is that these cars are already 16years or more and the turbochargers are not serviced when they have issues, you have to replace them entirely and they are rather pricey...but i think even though am not sure that you can get a naturally aspirated 2ltr engine Mercedes...am looking at a car in that range too

Eyop:
The vehicle isn't even clean sef my Oga.

Fritz007:
Thanks bro

aikerism:

Fritz007,
Pls go ahead and get yourself a C180 or a C200.
I have a C200 and have had her since december 2012 and I have had no regrets.
On economy its pocket friendly and its fuel consumption is okay. (I always cover between 255 - 290 km from full tank to half tank depending on traffic situation here in Abuja) the parts are quite affordable.
On perfomance.... my bro Mercedes na Mercedes... my car has a 4 cylinder 2.0ltr naturally aspirated engine and yet it is so fast i wonder what it will be like to drive a super charged one. ( one day i will enter Kaduna and challenge GEE to a race )

so in all, be interested in your future vehicle, and when it comes treat her well... she will treat you well too. all the best and congratulations in advance.

gaussy:
Still waiting for your input, where are the benz gurus Smartchoice, Siena, Kuntash, Trac, Au. hanson, Ziccoit etc.....

auhanson: Its doable but over here you would have problem with rewiring the electricals(relays, fuses ignition and so on except done by an expert which you would hardly find here)and brainbox if you had to use w202 engine, but w201 or 230 vboot or higher engine will do, guys readily does it everyday here.

auhanson: Its doable but over here you would have problem with rewiring the electricals(relays, fuses ignition and so on except done by an expert which you would hardly find here)and brainbox if you had to use w202 engine, but w201 or 230 vboot or higher engine will do, guys readily does it everyday here.

smartchoice:

Au Hanson this ain't fair...where have you been?

auhanson: Its doable but over here you would have problem with rewiring the electricals(relays, fuses ignition and so on except done by an expert which you would hardly find here)and brainbox if you had to use w202 engine, but w201 or 230 vboot or higher engine will do, guys readily does it everyday here.

Eyop:
Na your wife abi na girl friend? No make au.hanson wife kie for you ooo

smartchoice:

My Oga am as straight as a pencil.... BTW I needed him to contribute to a project am undertaking which is still stalled at present due to transmission wahala

Lol

jahjehova: I don't know if I am fully back yet, but I'm praying to give everyone of us some good news soonest (as regards our car parts). In the mean time, I'm having a hell of ish with my W202. @smartchoice since U r close to Ado-Ekiti, can U help?

smartchoice: what is the problem boss?

jahjehova:

Ist had ish wit ignition kick on a friday in ilesa. D key dat drove it to work wouldn't turn, had it fixed but didnt install it cos of tym. by monday ish wit brake. Kicked d car, came out, saw d brake light on, told myself, dats strange, went in, depressed d pedal, tried to engage d gear, NO WAY. Got a guy from Ado, He bled d brakes, it engaged, drove it to Ado, while drivin down, we noticed d 4 brakes were not returnin (as in held on to d disc after applyin d breaks, d mecho jst got it to ado, fixed d ignition, changed d master brake wit d servo, it worked. a day later tuk it to ado again, as i entered d town, it (d break pads) held down again. in anger I used my leg to lift up d pedal while in motion, I heard a cling sound, and d break pads lifted. they av not repeated such since den dou I still fear. at d moment, my break light is permanently switched on. d breaks work well dou.

In all dis, I noticed a spring beside d gear lever has a spring dat has failed. thus makin d gear nit to retirn properly. weneva I used my leg to raise back the brake pedal to normal height, I noticed movement on d cable which runs from under d brake switch to the gear box.

I also noticed oil (fat) in my radiator overflow. d mecho said d gasket might b weakening. I av flushed my cooling system waitin and watchin if d oils return.

I don almost maga.

Chairmen, Help oooo

My bbm pin is 7419D657

smartchoice: brake light switch a good suspect here for the lights remaining on...

Only a few things normally account for brake lights staying on. One of the more common is a bad brake-light switch. If the contacts stick, the switch may continue supplying power to the lights, though it is released.

http://www.agcoauto.com/content/news/p2_articleid/243

oil in radiator overflow is not good at all......have you checked your engine oil refiller cap? Whats the color? also have your also gauged your transmission oil to check if it's the one leaking into the radiator? either of the two is not a good sign....BTW where is the car at present?

jahjehova:

I must confess, I had a feeling my ATF was short. I opened d container and found out it was not full. Twas halfway. And den I tot, perhaps dats d normal guage. As U jst mentioned it, I'd check.

I'd also check the brake switch.

The car's in Oye-Ekiti