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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:17am On May 05, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


That scene was excellent. Made me appreciate the W211.

Mehn, nostalgia grin
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:12am On May 05, 2020
Praxtech:

W211 .


Have you seen Extraction on Netflix?
Chris Hemsworth really put the SBC to the test during a high speed maneuver. Great car when it actually drives and a money pit when something small breaks.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:07am On May 05, 2020
Praxtech:

You just had to defend the Coro. Were the repairs well done ?

No repairs why? Only cars I love better than a Corolla are the Mercedes A class and the Honda Civic. And Benz mechanics don't like snooping around a w169.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 10:48am On May 05, 2020
banky3w:

My only gripe with the Americans. The boring corolla interior is even better IMO. I feel you on not blending in. I was overwhelmed the day I opened the door or the charger, almost twice the size and height of an average sedan����.

At least it's a corolla and costs far less than an average Base Charger.

Even with all that "padding" its crash tests are not phenomenal. grin grin
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 9:53pm On May 04, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


Yeah, it's the LFX making 321 HP . The interior is definitely decent. Not anywhere near as good as a W205, but at least on par with an Acura or Infiniti. Good enough for me.

And yeah, it's pricey. But still cheaper than the Germans.



Glad to hear this. 30% isn't bad at all, tbh.

That's some decent power to just about keep up with pretty much anything on the road. When I grow old, I'll get a German for keeps until death does us part. Until then, value for money first and foremost!
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 9:22pm On May 04, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


Essentially a cheaper BMW F30 and W205 alternative. Same platform as the current Camaro.

Is it the LFX or the LGX engine? Sh*t looks scary and the interior is pretty decent for an American car.

This baby aint cheap, 5-7k USD purchase price alone. Trucking, Shipping and clearing (partial duty grin grin) will easily drive total costs to 11k-12k USD
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 9:14pm On May 04, 2020
AmuDimpka:


Dude you should be asking the engine capacity and the body weight of a car...these are the critical factors in gas consumption ....also driving style

If you want to drive a Merc drive a Merc!

That is my advise ...

You can't be hoping to buy a horse and be expecting it to be drinking water like a sheep ....

It doesn't work that way bro

The truth is Mercs don't really burn gas, believe me high end Japs are right there with their German counterparts when it comes to the frequency of visiting fuel stations. I'm not adding American cars because those literally live at Fuel stations and Mechanic workshops

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 9:12pm On May 04, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


Lmao. That's hilarious, I've always heard stories of car owners hating how much their cars stand out, and I can absolutely see why that's the case. A Challenger of the same generation as your Charger drove past me closely a while ago. Jesus, such a beast. Massive as Bleep. I can see why you'd be tired of the attention, especially with that exhaust.

I love my exhaust and even though it's nowhere near as awe-inspiring as yours, driving it in the early morning has showed me just how obnoxious it is.

Good choice on the Caddy. I finally decided on a 2013 ATS after comparing and contrasting with the other options. Na just to hustle the money remain . Get a 3.6L CTS, it's essentially the engine I'll be getting and doesn't seem to have any funny issues. More importantly for me, it doesn't require premium.

I'll be sad to see the G go, though, and I'll always have a soft spot for Infiniti.

NEVER heard of the ATS before. Time to run to Youtu.be and wiki. Hasta la Vista

Our man for Canada go run am always, na to gather the bread first.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 8:55pm On May 04, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


Lmao, I feel you. At that point, na just oppression. grin

Shame about the M. I'm not fan of the exterior styling but the rest of the car is pretty solid. Aren't CPSs really cheap? Na 5k fix na. Burnt top is probably a tad more difficult.

That's sad to hear. Are you willing to eat the depreciation? I can't imagine that a 5.7L V8 will be popular on the used market .

Got a buyer already. Will take a 30-35% initial purchase price hit (this can be factored as depreciation anyway). Hopefully he does not chicken out when the time is right. He'll be coming from an 08 Grand Cherokee with the 3.7L V6 - What could possibly go wrong?
Honestly bro, I am tired - you can't blend in, it's always odd when packed along other cars. And I just think I wanted it, not that I really had need for all that deafening exhaust note. Will keep you posted and maybe I'll try a Cadillac CTS next. Only disadvantage is American cars interiors are so bland and uninspiring. I mean just look at the image below, only thing remotely nice is the Sirius touchscreen radio with handsfree connectivity and HDD

9icetoo:

I saw that too. That was childish. And they were oblivious to what could have happened to them or the corolla guy. Smh

No mind them, they should have let the Corolla gain on them, then flex their muscle. I guess they were scared that a puny Corolla running at 160-170km on a freeway will likely roar @6000 RPMs and still use less fuel and the true position is they may end up playing catch-up.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 8:21pm On May 04, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


Not sure what your point is. It'd easily lose to an assortment of cars on the street. IS350, G35, G37, GS350, Acura TL SH-AWD.

Hardly a race car. Eddee go give am better space with him Charger.

I no dey waste fuel unnecessarily my brother, it won't be a proper race same like my colleague's w203 c320. The gap wasn't fair and not for his lack of effort. Could hear the M112 cry and whine but my RPM never got past the 4th mark, in fact no kickdowns from Ugep to Calabar today.

I, for one will never go up against an Infiniti v6 from 2007 or a proper BMW or Lexus v6, talkless of their 8 cylinder counterparts.

Once owned an M35 with quad exhausts briefly and I know what those modafukas can do on a freeway. Sold it the moment i couldn't get a proper mechanic to fix a burnt top and the g*dforsaken CPS issues.I no come this world to learn how to fix motor.

I know who I can oppress and I stay in my lane, once had a G37 try to bait me for a race in a W221 S550 - looked at my fuel guage and refused to fall for that nonsense, I just give am space, na Port Harcourt, all of us go reach der las las!

P.S will sell the charger December/January

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 2:37pm On May 04, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


I personally found that video obnoxious as hell. There's always a bigger fish. Wouldn't be surprising to find out that it's something like a 30i in the video, and they're acting like it's one super fast car because na Corolla dey chase them. Definitely not an M car, and not fast enough to be a 35i.

Cars dey wey dey humble Lambo for Autobahn sef.

No mind those lazy drivers, they blocked the Corolla and positioned themselves for proper acceleration. Anyways I'm not talking about their petty race, I'm referring to that truck that went past the both of them like nothing in the oncoming lane.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 1:25pm On May 04, 2020
dannybrasky:

Lol it would have been disastrous,it made the Corolla driver rethink ( Nothinh beats being alive) grin

Mehn, exhaust note sef humble my guy!

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 1:10pm On May 04, 2020
dannybrasky:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_w4aEqgjY1/?igshid=157argboxrkg2

I'm out grin
grin grin

Who else saw that black truck come through?

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Car Talk / Re: What Car Will You Advice Me To Buy For 300-400k by Eddee(m): 7:33pm On May 03, 2020
Lexusgs430:



Let me understand you...... With a budget of between 300/400K, you don't want a common car?

With a limited budget, 'i don't like it', must not be said. ...... wink

Dancok, come and carry this your brother away, pls.......... grin

Why are you like this? grin grin
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Vs Lexus Vs Acura Vs Infinity Battle Of Luxury!! by Eddee(m): 4:22pm On May 02, 2020
I can relate to the last two comments
Autos / Re: Flat Boot Coupe Wanted ...runner Or Non Runner... by Eddee(m): 10:54am On May 02, 2020
You didn't state your budget. How much are you willing to pay for one? last time I checked it still ran, don't know if it still does. Slight rust in the tyre well, interior is 50-60%, the amount you are willing to part with will inform my decision to drive to and fro 300 kms to send pictures.
Car Talk / Re: High Quality Car Spray Needed In Abuja by Eddee(m): 8:06pm On Apr 28, 2020
On this week's episode of keeping up with the clown prince of ijamautos Akure grin

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Car Talk / Re: High Quality Car Spray Needed In Abuja by Eddee(m): 6:41pm On Apr 27, 2020
kingreign:


No lele, make sun come down small.

If to say road clear now, I for enter Cali meet some people and say hello to Eddee a great brother man. cool

Boss anytime. Your boy dey!
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 4:22pm On Apr 26, 2020
Dragging in 3....2.....1

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 2:23pm On Apr 26, 2020
Praxtech:


Behold old things have passed away and all things have become new... Let that thing go.

Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 6:32pm On Apr 25, 2020
Weyreypey - travelled home today and was surprised to find this still packed. Has been for the last 5 years or so. Was always oblivious to its existence whenever I came around, but not today. She's still beautiful, had an engine transplant 8 years ago. Tried to start it today, sadly it cranked but didn't start. I'll try a new battery tomorrow and have the interior cleaned as well as the tyres (tyres are available in the garage), at least someone has to keep driving her around. She'll be 24 years old in Nigeria next month.

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Car Talk / Re: Beamers Come-around by Eddee(m): 8:24pm On Apr 23, 2020
weyreypey:


you my friend are a shitty driver .... hilux bawo

Your express ways are in good condition, come and drive in Cross River State, Akwa Ibom and Benue states. Ask even kingreignn or Theconglomerate, diportivo what they would rather drive on these roads - an S Class or a Hilux? They've been here done that.
Politics / Re: Ben Ayade Wearing Ankara Face-Masks by Eddee(m): 11:00am On Apr 23, 2020
Baba for the boys!
Car Talk / Re: American Suvs- What Do You Think About Them? by Eddee(m): 10:56pm On Apr 22, 2020
weyreypey:


insecurity has limited 9ja travelings hence you see full man like eddee in a Coro and dipo in Picanto

Baba no be insecurity alone, common sense dictates that a car that uses 11-12 litres for 100km city driving, is more economical than one that uses 20-21 litres for the same hustle. Besides the picanto uses way less than the Corolla sef, just that it's way uglier!
Car Talk / Re: Beamers Come-around by Eddee(m): 10:52pm On Apr 22, 2020
rationalmind:



I thought we agreed not to rain on anybody's parade going forward? grin

9icetoo:
Eddee and Heavenlybang, make una no come spoil people market for here oo. grin
300km/hr, I just smiled and kept my peace.
The other one dey there dey challenge lighter more powerful cars with his 535.
Nawao. Travel and see.
Make una no begin behave like the Benz or nothing crew.
At least beamer still get small class.

Baba I dey mind my business these days, people dey conveniently forget say there's a difference between being 'quick' and 'fast'. Most people forget just how fast government escort trucks such as Hiluxs and Rangers are. I've gone against a Hilux with an S Class and lost (maybe I'm still a shitty driver or real life isn't the movies), you will definitely be quicker and even faster but due to the great shape of our Nigerian roads, the small gains you make will definitely be wiped out once you slowdown for a pothole or reach an untarred stretch and can literally feel the road noise/tyre vibrational feedback on your steering.

My people talk say pikin wer never go another person farm no go gree say him papa farm no big reach

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Education / Re: IPPIS: Buhari Approves Payment Of February, March Salaries Of Varsity Lecturers by Eddee(m): 10:29pm On Apr 21, 2020
Apart from the usual Nigerian factor, this article is an interesting read why our lecturers are reluctant to sign on

https://www.nairaland.com/5594369/ippis-ten-reasons-why-lecturers
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 6:56pm On Apr 21, 2020
HeavenlyBang:


You no suppose reply am.

I dey tell you. I come dey vex for my anger management sef
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 6:42pm On Apr 21, 2020
conductor260:

Hahaha. Keep taking advice from a 14-year-old SS2 boy.

After driving your smoking Benzedes shitbox because you didn't have money to buy parts, did you bother to ask boat makers and factory owners which engine they use for their machines? Camry and Corolla engine because they never die even after the car itself dies due to irreparable damage in accidents. You won't know this because you have poured your life savings in your Benzedes shitbox now you are using sufferhead to brag cheesy

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 5:20pm On Apr 21, 2020
shortgun:

Thank you.
I always stand for what I know is right for me.
We can't all always be on the same page...this is what makes life interesting.

You're 100% correct, we have to learn to unlearn sometimes.

weyreypey:

Nah 1992 Corolla for you
Lol - now that's one ugly japmobile.

dannybrasky:


BORROW DRIVE DEY SWEET WHEN IT COMES TO LUXURY LOL

BENZ, Sweet to drive,good handling,good feeling when you are inside one!!
BUT THEN,LUXURY COMES WITH A PRICE!



Mehn, the phrase "drive it like you stole it" comes to mind grin
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 3:59pm On Apr 21, 2020
weyreypey:

No one lending their Merc bro. I can lend you Audi Subaru Coro your love... But not my Merc.

Lol, if the AC works on your w210 I just might borrow it. Will I take it over the Corolla? Probably not!
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 3:53pm On Apr 21, 2020
dannybrasky:

wink

Mehn, misdiagnosis and a whole lotta sh*t. That modafuka never gave up, still did Ogoja to Calabar and back every f*king week, that's about 700kms on the highway on a weekly basis and at least 300 town driving within that same week. But in the end, I love Benzs, I still drive my dad's S-Class. Will I buy one with my hard earned cash? No! Will I borrow one to drive? Hell ya!

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 3:23pm On Apr 21, 2020
shortgun:
Some things are not just worth debating....
How can someone be comparing Mercedes M111 and M112 engines with plastic corolla engine.
grin grin grin grin grin ;
Sometimes I just come to this Benz thread to have a very good laugh.
grin grin grin grin



I know we've had our differences in the past but this is one statement I can't fault you on! It's haram to compare the M112 with anything fitted in a Corolla or Camry over the past 30 years. I drove that engine with a blown top for more than 9 months.

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