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Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 10:02pm On Jan 18, 2020

shortgun:
I am very disappointed with this....how is C- Class not a Benz?
Mercedes Benz have a big family for people to choose from based on individual taste; just like any other brand.
Can u state Ur reasons why u think C-klass is not a Benz?
For all I know the C- class is even higher than some Mercedes models.
You see more of the C-klass on the road cos many people love the compactness and sportiness that comes with the C.

They buy that because it is what they can afford. Not like they necessarily like the compactness. Give them an e class and they won't even hesitate.

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Car Talk › Re: Sienna Vibrates When Break Is Applied by 9icetoo(m): 9:52pm On Jan 18, 2020

mejai:
But cars like Honda accord, if u put it in D3.... Won't u take off like an F16
or new Benz models with only PRND. What happens?

It won't. As long as your foot is off the accelerator, the lower gear will reduce the speed of the vehicle.

Car Talk › Re: After Market Ambulance/police Front Grille Lights, Are They Legal? by 9icetoo(m): 9:50pm On Jan 18, 2020

They are illegal. Strobe lights are for emergency or security vehicles and not regular civilian vehicles.
Our NPF are just useless.

Car Talk › Re: 99% Of Nigerian Fatal Road Accidents Occur In Japanese Vehicles by 9icetoo(m): 11:29am On Jan 16, 2020

lateefat101:
What and how did legalwealth learn?

Are you legalwealth?

Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 11:23am On Jan 16, 2020

conductor250:
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Small boy. This shows you have never entered any of these Mercedes cars you usually blab about.

Therein lies the problem with the German horde.
The cars they rave about are no within their reach. They have never been in them talk less of driving them. Yet they come here and make outlandish claims. It is mandatory to have those warnings on the flipper visors of any SUV, cuv, and some hatchbacks. Failure to do that means you will be sued by the driver in the event of a rollover as he wasn't informed of such risk.
I do not think Mercedes has the money to pay for thousands of rollover incidents involving their cars. Rollover is determined by CG. With a higher CG, you have a higher rollover risk. The GL's have a higher rollover risk than even a Nissan Micra.

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Car Talk › Re: 99% Of Nigerian Fatal Road Accidents Occur In Japanese Vehicles by 9icetoo(m): 10:47am On Jan 16, 2020

Smartchoiice:
You people are still on this thread...

To educate you. We hope you learn some day. "Legalwealth"eventually learnt. cheesy

Car Talk › Re: 99% Of Nigerian Fatal Road Accidents Occur In Japanese Vehicles by 9icetoo(m): 3:54pm On Jan 15, 2020

Smartchoiice:
Japanese vehicles cut in half and welded together in Nigeria

Interstate buses fa!! Structural and mechanical integrity completely compromised.
Thank you 9icetoo for the corroboration.

Even Mercedes Benz cars are cut in half and welded in Nigeria.
One such case was eve uploaded here on Nairaland. You really don't know what goes on in Ladipo. If you do,....

Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 3:53pm On Jan 15, 2020

shortgun:
Saw this warning in a Toyota ....Many have gone

Continue to race Benz at Ur own Risk.

Yeah. Benz doesn't roll over. See pictures above. grin

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Car Talk › Re: 99% Of Nigerian Fatal Road Accidents Occur In Japanese Vehicles by 9icetoo(m): 11:16am On Jan 15, 2020

peacefull:
I'm really confusing.
Toyota in Nigeria and Toyota in Japan is too different?

Don't mind that confusionist. The same thing. Made with parts from Japan.
Admittedly, some of the vehicles are imported in parts (sometimes cut into two halves and welded back here in Nigeria).
However, these are few (usually found in mostly second hand interstate transport buses). Ironically, this very small sample of the numerous Asian made vehicles in Nigeria account for majority of the accidents on the roads as result of drivers carelessness and terrible roads.

Are you related to the Nigeria "Jenifa" because your English is surely related to her. grin

. Just kidding.

Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 11:10am On Jan 15, 2020

thebigkendo:

Nurey, abeg come ban this guy. grin

German shi..... Warriors, make una no vex. We respect the sanctity of your thread. We only ask that you respect the makers of the best selling automobiles.
As long as you beat your chests and don't drag "our" names in the mud, you will be fine.

But anytime you do, "we" will be here to fact check you (0-60) style.
Cyberpeace.

Car Talk › Re: Oncoming Car Driver Throws Egg, Blinding Motocyclist In One Eye by 9icetoo(m): 11:02am On Jan 15, 2020

Blakjewelry:
This is very common nuisance in Nigeria na

We don't throw eggs in Nigeria. It's too expensive. We throw pure water. cheesy

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Car Talk › Re: 99% Of Nigerian Fatal Road Accidents Occur In Japanese Vehicles by 9icetoo(m): 9:57pm On Jan 13, 2020

KINGreignn:
She died in a Camry.

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Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 9:36pm On Jan 13, 2020

Iogobenz:
Na here una power end.
We have come to accept that fact,I agree.
Japs of equal or likely category are quicker than their merc counterparts but then,the mercs are faster.Deal?
Cos if we start pairing these cars in that order,you'll find out I was correct.

No deal. Quicker or faster means same thing. If it's quicker, it's faster.
You guys don't seem to get it. Our gripe with the Benz fans is not that your cars are not good.
I don't mind the saying "the best or nothing". But when you turn around and make ridiculous claims, (calling japs shitboxes, or making other outlandish claims about their safety or features), we will come out and defend "our" own.

Drive other brands and you will realise that there are more to cars than "branding".

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Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 9:17pm On Jan 13, 2020

HeavenlyBang:
Enjoy a G35x completely destroying an S550.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfM2DhAOS2s

Hey, where did the G35x go? To the moon?

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Car Talk › Re: 99% Of Nigerian Fatal Road Accidents Occur In Japanese Vehicles by 9icetoo(m): 3:02pm On Jan 13, 2020

Smartchoiice:
I am NOT saying that. The mechanical and structural integrity of most of them have been completely compromised. Hence they're mostly unsafe and unreliable in simplest of accidents...

Princess Diana died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash in an e class.

If you crash at high speeds, your chances of survival are very low. It doesn't matter if you crash in a Benz or BMW or a Toyota. Granted, different car models have different crash ratings. These crash ratings determine the likelihood of surviving a crash.

Toyota and other Japanese brands score highly in these tests and some Japanese models surpass some German model crash ratings.

The Toyota hiace we use in Nigeria for mass transport is banned in America as a transport vehicle because it doesn't meet the safety ratings required to perform such duties. Of course, the survival rate will be low for users in Nigeria where the government has allowed the vehicle to be used for mass transport.

Stand by the road today at close of business and conduct a statistical check for just ten minutes.

For every German car that drives by, 10 Japanese cars would have driven past you.

It is not rocket science then that more Japanese cars will be involved in accidents than German cars. It's simple statistics. If it's not that simple to some people, then they need help. undecided

Every car can crash and you can die in any car.

Even Volvo that is at the forefront in passenger safety crashes and people still die in it.

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Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 2:48pm On Jan 13, 2020

rationalmind:
This cracked me up .

So can you explain what happened here? Watch between the 1st and the 2nd minute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NI_LszSxKM&t=2s

Beer parlour gist will never allow them accept reality.

Same reason someone asked if a Benz doing 100km/hr is same as a corolla doing 100km/hr or will arrive at a destination at the same time.

I just tire.

Well, it is what it is. My fathers farm is the biggest. grin

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Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 2:44pm On Jan 13, 2020

Iogobenz:
Airport road,not town ooo.
PH isn't that free anymore,road wise as construction is going on everywhere now.
Upgrade?Time never reach yet.
So you are trying to say those cars I mentioned don't bounce around at high speeds?
Cos I travel a lot using these motorways and is more prone to these races from time to time and i tell you,most if those cars start bouncing up and down and looks like it will lift when close to 180kph.
It's something i see all the time.

They don't. You have either been riding in badly maintained Camry's or racing against same.

I used to drive a big for nothing. Did 185km/hr in that big thing. It wasn't all over the road and definitely wasn't bouncing around. Now this Camry has a higher ground clearance and softer suspension than the muscle that replaced it. It was even a 4 cylinder. grin

Used to have the picture. So I don't know the Camry's you've been racing against, but they sure aren't bouncy. Yeah, they won't corner well as the Mercedes c230 but 0-60, ah well. You know. wink

Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 1:24pm On Jan 13, 2020

Iogobenz:
when I say light I wasn't talking weight!
I was talking of the feel.

Doesn't change anything.
You mentioned bounce as if it was going to fly out of the road. Don't shift goal post.
The suspension and steering tune is to provide a soft feed back to the user.

It wasn't designed to feel heavy and harsh. It's not a sports car.

Again, most sedans in the same class with same engine size weigh almost the same except those with AWD. The AWD adds additional weight.

You need to upgrade that your Benz. 160km/hr in town is crazy oo. U be my pal oo.

Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 1:15pm On Jan 13, 2020

Iogobenz:
light vehicle na with no balance.
I'm sure the thing was waving althrough
Cc shortgun

Weighs same as your c230. And if you think weight equals balance, then you have a lot to learn about cars. The F1 cars that do 360km easy don't even weigh as much as the engine and tranny of that v6 Camry.

Car Talk › Re: I Used Gumout Multisystem Tuneup (with PEA) And... by 9icetoo(m): 9:11pm On Jan 12, 2020

toluxa1:
Review? Outcome?

For the mdx, didn't do nada. MPG and drive feel remained the same.
For the cerrato, noticeable improvement. Ticking at idle is gone and mpg has improved from 17l/100km to 14l/100km. Same distance and route driven.

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Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 7:48pm On Jan 12, 2020

radautoworks:
Yeah, tow truck driver tried to steal them. When I got better, tracked him to his house where he claimed he was "holding on to it" for me. Got it all back.

Prior to crash, never respected seatbelts. My date had his on and walked away without a scratch. Since then, seatbelt and I are best friends and I don't play with anything srs or abs on car.

If you only knew lol. He's the master tech for the shop but back in the day let's just say NY police weren't fans

If I may ask, what car did you crash in?
Never been in a crash. Wouldn't ever want to be in one.

I have a very vivid imagination and can picture a thousand and one outcomes from different actions.
Some of the outcomes, kills any urge for race these days.

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Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 10:09am On Jan 12, 2020

rationalmind:
Rare picture of Smartchoiice thinking of ditching his Merc for a Corolla

You are wicked.

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Car Talk › Re: How Do I Buy A Car It’s My First Time! by 9icetoo(m): 10:00am On Jan 12, 2020

frozen70:
Pls stay away from lexus, it consumes fuel

Stay away from Avalon its problems comes up every quarter

All you need is let the seller follow you to the bank, make a counter transfer and acknowledge the receipt of transfer from the bank, ask him if he got alert if he says no, follow him to his bank to confirm

But tell him this before payment and don't go alone, go with someone incase he starts behaving funny after transaction

No peace to embrace. I will comment.
Are you comparing the fuel economy of the Lexus es 330 to that of a corolla?
On what basis are you saying the Lexus consumes fuel?

The OP listed luxurious cars as his preference. Luxury comes at a price.

He hasn't mentioned fuel economy as a criteria.

Buy your Lexus and enjoy it OP. However, do not expect the economy of a corolla. The Lexus can give you 16-18mpg easy with city driving and more with highway driving.
Those figures I quoted are real world figures I have experienced.
There are risks with buying abroad. You could buy a car with a defective transmission or engine and the importer may not even know. Vin Check may not even tell you this as owner is selling and the garage hasn't reported it.

You could have your car damaged at the port by these useless port drivers. They may even tow with your car.

If your importer can physically inspect the vehicles for you before importing, then you are good on some risks.

If you don't want any of the above risks, buy from any dealer or car lot in naija here and go with a literate mechanic and a good friend.

6 eyes are better than 2.

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Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 10:14am On Jan 11, 2020

Iogobenz:
I think you kind of missed where I said I went for suspensions check yesterday.
I just want to know if alignment can cause that or whether my mecho was wrong about the suspension thingy.

Alignment won't make your steering shake at speeds. It has to be a suspension part, an out of round tyre or rim.
It could also arise from a bad engine or transmission mount or a bad cv joint (which your mechanic doesn't have)

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Car Talk › Re: 99% Of Nigerian Fatal Road Accidents Occur In Japanese Vehicles by 9icetoo(m): 10:10am On Jan 11, 2020

Wow. Didn't know it had gotten to this level.
Okay oo.

Fentanyl, don't bother.

It's never going to change or sway what people already know.

Car Talk › Re: Can I Bypass My MAF Sensor? by 9icetoo(m): 12:30pm On Jan 09, 2020

Car Talk › Re: Life And Times Of An Infiniti G35 by 9icetoo(m): 12:26pm On Jan 09, 2020

HeavenlyBang:
Did something fun with my wheels.
Resprayed gunmetal grey. Red calipers.

Whole thing cost 15k.

Looks nice and properly done. Always loved that colour.

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Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 10:15pm On Jan 08, 2020

AmuDimpka:
who be this one again ? All these people seff...we aren't measuring dìcks...okay I have noticed you

Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by 9icetoo(m): 7:07pm On Jan 08, 2020

AmuDimpka:
The whole world ain't stupid for giving it to Benz in 3 years counting

https://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/Best-Global-Brands-2019--the-brand-value-of-the-Mercedes-star-continues-to-increase-Mercedes-Benz-is-once-again-the-worlds-most-valuable-luxury-car-brand.xhtml?oid=44699088

Being a valuable global brand is a far cry from being a reliable brand.
Man united is a better global brand than Barcelona, them no be mates for pitch.
You guys attract the trolls with your chest beating.

Benz is nice no doubt but.....

Fentanyl, abeg sheath your sword.

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Christianity Etc › Re: Leke Adeboye Speaks About First Fruit, Daddy Freeze And His Followers React by 9icetoo(m): 5:07pm On Jan 06, 2020

slowice:
There's a place in the Bible where Jesus said that when you give to the poor, you have given to God... So is it right then to give your first fruit to the poor?

Car Talk › Re: Pls Your Advise Is Needed As Regards 2008 Camry V4 by 9icetoo(m): 2:45pm On Jan 06, 2020

Saao:
I'm actually buying it from a reliable company. We only assume 200K but I'm ready to spend up-to 300k. My major concern is, after working on it, would it continues to have more issues?

Now that throws your 300k quote for repairs out of the window. Don't start what you cannot finish.
Go with a competent mechanic to inspect that car. You have been asked to contact Gazzuzz. He will let you know how much you may need to bring the car back up to speed. He knows the part prices as well. That 08 Camry is his bread and butter.

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Car Talk › Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by 9icetoo(m): 11:03am On Jan 06, 2020

nurey:
My brother 2gr is minimum 280k use better oil make mechanic no go build house ontop your head

I've stopped advising people on things like this. If they like, they can pour groundnut oil down the oil hole.

Seems this motor parts business will be a good business to venture into.

Let me squeeze that into vision 2020.

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