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naijadrivablog:
Why are you advicing against the KOMPRESSOR upgrade? Throw more light on that pls.

I am eyeing a C230 Kompressor

Heard its actually difficult repairing it (Engine Kompressor) when its faulty.

Thus you are advised to buy a new one.

However, I think the Kompressor for the W202 and W203 are affordable.

I can't vouch for more recent models sha....

kingreign:
Shut your mouth. Who the fvck are you to hush me?

Did i mention you that made you face me? Better bewarned.

Bros...nah play him dey play with u nah

AmuDimpka:
I have been into benz ... I grew up loving benz and when I was in uni I told myself that I must drive one and thank Lord I am doing that ... No regrets . The feel, the prestige the balance ... It's like orgasm

Brossss.....lol

naijanaso:
Talking about the maintenance, MB from my experience turns out to be cheaper in the end. Change one component and go to sleep. Imagine my boot was hit and I changed it then (2005) for just N2500. Unbelievable right? When I love-vendor the car, I changed the four doors as I found it it was cheaper that panel beating. All 4 doors cost just N10,000. I bought the car in 2002. My boss did body work on his Corolla a year later and bang...the body parts were high heaven in price.

W202 MB right?

luckaz:
How much can one have this vehicle in Nigeria?

The great part is they are quite cheap.

You can check out:

www.autoscout24.com

Being that you are shipping from Germany (Europe), you don't spend so much. Maybe €400...not so sure.

My quick take:

The W202 model years for the C class are affordable and reliable.

The C class W202 was manufactured between 1993 - 2000.

Because of the satisfaction that is derived from style and elegance, it is advisable to tilt towards those manufactured in 1999/2000.

Now you can go for:

• C180, C240/C320

Avoid the Kompressor upgrade and 4matics.

If you love speed - go for the C240 V6. Being a 6 cylinder engine they deliver between 150 - 160hp.

However, if you ain't into speeding then the C180 (4 cylinder) is great at 129hp.

To perfectly understand what the effects of the "hp" means:

• Compare it with the power you feel while accelerating optimally with a Honda Accord 2003 - 05 with 160hp (5500rpm, 4cyl).

• And a Toyota Camry 2003 - 05 with 157hp (500rpm, 4cyl).


Now its easy to make your pick


Though am loving the W203 (2001 - 2007) C180/C240 - (2002) right now

AmuDimpka:
You are right, that car is awesome....the compressor of ML320 (2005) that I am driving is 30k , the shocks is 25k for the 4 , the filter is 1,500, the ignition coil is 3k, the gear is 60k

And these things rarely get spoiled. Benz is a good brand.



But the ML headlamp the new model is about 45k to 50k last price! The ordinary headlamp is about 15k!

The only thing that is expensive in Benz to my own knowledge is the body parts

Like the back bumper of my car ...with sensor is about 130k without sensor is about 60k ...the same thing with the front bumpers.


The side mirrow casing with led indicator is 10k with the whole mirror setting is 30k ....the full windscreen is 20k


I. Talking from experience

You guys are the bomb.

These are the figures we all need.

row2ray:
I don't see anything wrong with the 1999 c180 w202, I own one.
Engine 45,000 to 50,000
Transmision manual 10,000
Transmission auto 80,000
Shocks 3,500 to 4000
Headlights, 4000
Rear lights 2000
Pointers 1,500
Axle 5000
Clutch disk 20,000
Clutch moon 4500
Compressor 35000
Fuel rail 3,000
Pump 8,000
Filter 2000
Coil pack (1) 4,500


That's all I can remember for now...

Bros...u do well.

Thanks for giving us this details.

C180 1999...is surely affordable to maintain.

Tosinalake:
Pls I need a good lasting and fuel efficient car for ubar,advice me in which one to go for( UK used Corolla version,clean Nigerian used Corolla sport or clean Nigerian used benz 230 2003 model)

Don't use Benz for Uber oh..abeg

islandmoon:
that car is the most reliable Benz, go for espirit c180 if you need one in that range, but they are actually old and out of style

This should be the espirit model?

AmuDimpka:
I wonder why they compare Lexus of Toyota to Benz...it's like using monitor lizard to compare an alligator...yes they are reptiles, yes they look alike but gator is more intense and immense


Also...Benz maintenance isn't that high...trust me, the plugs of Benz is just 1k , the oil filter of Benz is just 1,500, the shocks is about 25k for the four....and coming from Japanese background they are the same ...the only thing is that in Benz ...once you change the parts you can go to rest ! But Japanese every 5 months you do the changing....do you know the compressor for my Benz is 25k unlike Lexus that is about 60k , the catalyst is 30k for the four but in Honda pilots it's 50k , the power steering pump in Benz (ML) IS 25K While in pilot it's 28k.

So tell me how it's high and also in Benz it is built to German standard and be rest assured that it would last unlike these Asian brands

Sorry, which Benz model and year were you referring to for the pricing of these parts?

9icetoo:
I'm yet to see a Benz thread where Toyota and Honda doesn't get mentioned.
And FFS, c180 and corolla are in the same category in car classing.
Argue with your keyboard on that.
Lest I forget, there is no Benz that can give the op what he wants. At least not any Benz made after after the bean counters took over.

Hmmm.....lost in thoughts.

Originalsly:
Mercedes Benz is not for humble pocket people period....not even in the US where competent mechanics... prescribed fuel... new and used parts are all readily available. Just saying.

Thanks for this advice....got some info on how expensive the fuel pump of a C180 could be - N30k .

God dey!

AmuDimpka:
No

You compare Benz with brands like Audi, BMW, Fiat , Bentley and all not Toyota or Honda

Who does that ...do you ever know what handling is all about and what cornering means

Yes sir.

Well, the main aim of the thread is to give everyone an idea of the most reliable, economical and affordable Benz brand.

In doing so, let us know:
* Your average repair cost yearly
* What gets damage often
* Engine and gear cost
* Any other important repair details.

Acceleration and speed not priorities.


This is just to help people like me pick a model and year brand that my humble pocket can carry

greenhulk:
Actually I disagree. The thing is all MB cars are luxury and come with rwd or awd so it is very very unfair to compare a c class to a Corolla which is just a compact passenger car with fwd. Try this.

MB c class = Lexus IS
MB e class = Lexus GS or Acura TL type S

Now I'm not saying all Lexus IS are better than all c class but at least it's a fair comparison.

Hmmm...MB C class is mainly a compact car class. With in it...u ve the C180 which directly compares with the Corolla and Civic. Infact, the C180 has a lower horsepower compared to the Corolla or Civic.

With in the C class u also have variants that can compete with the Lexus, that is, the C230, C240 and C320.

* Just my perspective.

My Oga's can correct where I might be wrong.

I am just a fresh lover of MB...so these are the few I have been able to dig up.

Ayodaygee:
For those passing through this thread...and are curious with these terms.

Here are some key notes:

* MB classified their cars in generations of W201, W202, W203 etc.

* Each W series represents a "GEN" just like in the Japanese automobile industry. The Jap's described theirs as 4th Gen, 5th Gen Toyota Corolla or Honda Accord. With each representing a range of production years.

* The MB C class is in the compact car category. Exactly the same category Toyota has for the Corolla and Honda had for the Civic.

* Others are:
E class - Toyota's Camry and Honda's Accord
B class - Toyota's Yaris and Honda's City

* Now this is where MB stands out:

For each CLASS, they provided options in Sedan form to the SUV (Jeep) option.

This means you can have a C class Jeep that was made with the intentions of being fuel efficient and compact.

Also for each class, they provided Natural aspirated engine forms and modified Engine forms

Thus:

C180 - Natural engine. Hp not too high and a 4cylinder engine. 1.8L engine.

C200 - Optimized engine with the Kompressor technology (now Turbo). 2.0L engine

C230 - a V6 engine with the intentions of being a compact car (2.6L). Now C240 in America.

C320 - another V6 engine in the compact zone but with more power.

Both C240 and C320 were made to be fuel efficient too.

For those passing through this thread...and are curious with these terms.

Here are some key notes:

* MB classified their cars in generations of C class (W201, W202, W203 etc.), E class (W210, W211, W212 etc.) and so on.

* Each W series represents a "GEN" just like in the Japanese automobile industry. The Jap's described theirs as 4th Gen, 5th Gen Toyota Corolla or Honda Accord. With each representing a range of production years.

* The MB C class is in the compact car category. Exactly the same category Toyota has for the Corolla and Honda had for the Civic.

* Others are:
E class (Executive) - Toyota's Camry and Honda's Accord
B class (Sub-compart) - Toyota's Yaris and Honda's City

* Now this is where MB stands out:

For each CLASS, they provided options in Sedan form to the SUV (Jeep) option.

This means you can have a C class Jeep that was made with the intentions of being fuel efficient and compact.

Also for each class, they provided Natural aspirated engine forms and modified Engine forms

Thus:

C180 - Natural engine. Hp not too high and a 4cylinder engine. 1.8L engine.

C200 - Optimized engine with the Kompressor technology (now Turbo). 2.0L engine

C230 - a V6 engine with the intentions of being a compact car (2.6L). Now C240 in America.

C320 - another V6 engine in the compact zone but with more power.

The C240 later replaced the C230's. Both the C240 and C320 were made to be fuel efficient too.

AmuDimpka:
ML SUV is not that expensive, I bought one 2 weeks ago

ML...is expensive to maintain oh for middle class.

EgunMogaji2:
I’ve been stylishly searching for one for a friend. She’s a new driver and this is an excellent starter car.

People forget that the AMG C43 is part of the family too

This is really cute. Looks like the C180 W202.

Another point is...are their parts readily available in Naija

Guys....I really appreciate these contributions.

timifakay:
I have a 2003 C320 for sale...

Are you upgrading.....?

Any peculiar issues with the C320?

psucc:
Go buy Mercedes Benz 190.1940 model. e get parts so e dey spoil.

lolsss

I am just a Benz fan

Benz 190...
That's going about 25 - 30years back...Lol

I recall reading somewhere that the European (Built in Germany)) Mercedes Benz brands were more reliable than the American Built specs in terms of the reliability of their "electrical wirings".

Is this entirely true?

Gospeltruth01:
Benzine
Somebody should please quote me when this thread makes it... I don’t know of the older models you’re talking about but I have a friend who has ML320, end of the story is that he wants to sell it because his pocket is always crying after any repairs

Hmmmmm.....which year was his ML320?

What repair was the main culprit gulping his money?

I learnt to drive while driving a Mercedes Benz (200D) with a manual transmission, maybe some 15 years ago. So I think I must have forgotten the balance and feel you have driving a Benz.

Fast forward, to two weeks ago and I had to assist a friend with driving. A part of the role was to help drive a Mercedes Benz E220 to convey people to and fro an event.

Well, the experience when compared to cruising my "Accord" was miles apart.

Ever since, I have not been able to get my mind OFF getting a Mercedes Benz.

Now, you get to hear how expensive it is to maintain one, how expensive the parts are....but its been difficult getting actual figures to this.

Upon calling a parts dealer, he advised one stays away from the C180's (4 cylinders) and go for the C240's and C320's (both 6 cylinder). He claimed their Engines were affordable in the range of N100K - N120K and that the C180's were problematic.

How true are these?

So here am I, if rigidity, reliability, ease of maintenance and affordability were priorities which model would you recommend?

Which Benz model even comes close to the ease of maintenance and affordability of parts of a Toyota and Honda?

Which Benz model can you "dare to dream" with?

*Please exclude the high class luxury Benz models, exclude the Jeeps, 4matics and any highly expensive models*

N.B: Existing Mercedes Benz threads are mainly on the driving experience of some popular models.

You can state the model, year, cost of engine, gearbox, AC compressor and fuel pump and parts that needs to be replaced often.

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