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^^^^ all these ur "more comments" na wa lol

if u are buying a car, I think Ikenna has said it all. but if u want specifics, I can also hit d nail

I see u mentioned the most popular cars around, however, I can tell u that not all those brands are necessarily cheap to maintain ,

I would advise you to bear in mind some parts the are prone to easy damage especially if u are driving in a place as lagos- head lights, Pointers, rear lights, side mirrors, bumpers, shocks, ball joint, tie rods, fuel/oil/air filters etc,

however, most popular cars around, those parts are not cheap, so trail ur considerations along that line as well

I have not used all the cars, however u can consider these two


Volkswagen Vento
BMW 1989-1997

these two cars, all the parts are cheap, I mean real cheap...

better still if u like, state your choice of cars, then let me match parts for parts, the cost..

Siena: There's no set time period. Some cars have exhibited bubbling / rust from as early as 3-years-old.

I go send you pics of my C class, after 3yrs... lol I have done nothing as in body work... I am sure it would give me another 3yrs more...lol

[quote author=au.hanson]Both are lovely ride, sportier performance machines, but benz c class combines it all , luxury, performance, handling and personalty unlike BM 3 series , which is just about performance with very little of the rest of the factors if not embarrassing electronics/electricals

BMW is just about speed, speed, speed, while benz is about comfort. I drove a friends BMW and all i could think was speed, built for speed, while driving Benz i would always feel that comforting performances and satisfaction[/quote]

xerotop: When u drive a BMW, it feels like u r driving on a rail. Stable, balance , sporty, comfortable, sweet, interesting, abeg make una borrow me more English to use.
I av owned 2 c class and 6 BMW models. Once u start, u Neva stop. Except if our Nigerian mechanics frustrate u. Benz is also very sweet but not as BMW. If u own a BMW and all u do is sit in owners corner for a driver to drive u? I tell u, u dey miss. Cos it's a drivers car. A car dat interacts wit u? Wot more can u want in a car?

reading both from two different persons is evidently the reasons both make of cars still sell till date, they tend to capture the minds of people in a different and spectacular way...

both are nice rides, may God bless us with enough pay, when u get money why would u use a car for more than 5yrs, get a new one and 4get rust etc....

Siena: The Mercedes-Benz C and E class are rot boxes. Mercedes-Benz is still fighting rust issues under warranty claims. You wouldn't expect a 2005 MB E320 to have rust, but that's exactly what's happening. Areas affected are:

001) Rear wheelarches.
002) Boot lid, around the lock, and below the licence plate.
003) Lower leading edge of the front doors.
004) Lower trailing edge of front wings.
005) Rear quarter panel around the fuel filler flap.
006) Leading edges of sunroof, where fitted.
007) Sunroof recess.
008) Front wings, around side repeater (before they were repositioned in door mirrors).
009) Rear valence (behind bumper).
010) Trailing edge of sills / rocker panels.

The last decent MB's were the W124 aka V-Boot. The current ones look pretty, but beauty's only skin deep. BMW had rust issues on the E30 and early E36, but they've gotten their act together, and things are looking good. BMW also look after their customers better. If your timing chain snaps, you get a new engine, no quibbles. MB will fight you, and drag it out. The most you'll get is a good-will gesture, but you'll still have to put your hand into your pocket for at least 50% of repair costs.

Parts availability? BMW still stock parts for the old 1602, and the Isotta! Not that's a marque that's keen to preserve their heritage.

Bros, based on statistics, how long does it take such make of Benz u refereed to start yielding to rust?

Trac: The average running temperature should be 87degF [/b]and it isn't unusual to get up to [b]115degF. This mode of operation should not be without coolant installed. Running your vehicle at the aforementioned heat ranges stated will warp your heads.

Sometimes, a jumpy guage needle is caused by sulphur build-up in the gas tank. You'll need a bottle of techron to take care of that.



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Hello Trac... I am sure you meant between 87degC and 115DegC ( as in centigrade celsius)


Again, where can one get this techron in this country sef? I have heard lots of goodies about that Techron.


Just to add from my experience and what I had read on Benz forums, the W202 fuel tank does NOT need excessive filling with fuel, its best to always stop at the first click of the nozzle,
I noticed improper readings when I was filling always to the brim (using my camry experience) I didnt knw this was harmful to the gauge... but since I had stopped, its readings have somewhat return to normal, but not as always accurate and reliable as designed ...

I have also noticed the same scenario with the BMW 3 series,


so I had resulted to stopping refill at the first nozzle click!!

I wonder why such an interesting topic would be so cold... is it that there are very few owners of Benz or BMW on nairaland?

in my opinion, I have used both... and I think both rides are fantastic, however, I think I would take the 2000 model C-class in lieu of 2000 model 3series , both 6-cylinder engine.

driving the benz kinda gives more confidence on the road, I somewhat feel I could drive thru anywhere..

once again both are kool!

Seun: The pipe that transports washing liquid from the tank to the windshield wipers on my SUV gets disconnected whenever I switch on the wipers. Why is this happening and what can I do to fix it without going to a mechanic?

Likely to be blockage in the flow line .

you can check yourself, at every point there is a disconnection point, in your case, its obvious the blockage is from where the pipe pulls off and the point where the fluid comes out to the wind shield.

There are lots of dependencies to making an instantaneous decision in such circumstance..

defining "A POT HOLE" in the real context, the hole shouldn't be more than the size of an average pot... but you would agree in naija there are "drum holes", or even "well holes" on the highway.

I think it depends on the size actually ...

there are some u can drive past even by pushing it well over 100km/h on siting. (a good driver must be able to make that decision while @ same time gazing behind for any object- (car, truck , powerbike etc)

A good driver cant do bumper to bumper kinda driving when moving @ 100km/h or more, especially on highways.

A good driver does maintain the "2-second rule" while driving

I have tried to slow down at a bad "well hole" b4 when all of a sudden I sighted behind a truck struggling to control his pace just behind me... and guess what?... I need not be told what to do @ that point..... the car has to engage in emergency mode @ that instant and zoomed off thru the bad "well hole"

On the highway, a pothole that appears not to be too deep, sighting from afar, I often speed past such, it pays off in the long run, even if your car is damaged it would take you off that scene at least ..... instead of allowing perhaps a larger vehicle to hit you with more force behind..

In all these things... be xtra vigilant and put everything for baba God hand...

aikerism: Hello Kuntash/ A.U. Hanson, pls kindly forward the english C Class soft copy of the. Manual U have to me as well. I have been trying without succeess to. Download one.my email: aikerismnj@yahoo.com
Pls help a brother out. Kaa!

[quote author=au.hanson]Hello Kuntash, pls send it as an atachment to my mail too, au.hanson@gmail.com..thanks and remain blessed[/quote]sorry for the late response, check your email, Note: its the user's manual...

I also added the service manual for the transmission..

cheers

Trac: Three things: one of which is a surety; the remaining two is either/or.

* The ECU is mapped to limit your revs till your catalytic converter warms up. You did not state if you were in a rush or applied too much throttle.
* The fluid you have used is the wrong fluid. MB's fluid is a magnetic fluid and the designation of that transmission build cannot sustain what you've put in there. Normal ATF is just a fluid. Mercedes had to switch the applications from the 94 MB's because they jerked on certain conditions. The fix was the reformulated fluid (which is the MB transmission fluid). The fluid also might have poor fluid-flow characteristics at cold start-up.
* The vacuum module, transmission settings and throttle settings are wrong. The vacuum modulator would be responsible for how hard the car pulls. If you excessively modulate this, you get undesired outcomes. You under-modulate and you have a delicate performance that is hesitant to pick up speed instantaneously. in other words, underpowered and fuel economy will be poor. The transmission setting adjusts the shift points and the throttle position module is responsible for how faint or heavy you apply the gas-pedal. All three must be rightly done; hence, you have something else. The vacuum modulator will have to be done at the shop. The vehicle has to be put on the lift. When done, it will have to be driven; if not right, then it gets back on the lift and more adjustments done. This goes on till its rightly done. It's trial by tweaking. The same goes to the remaining two. The vacuum modulator can be done solely. The other two has to be done in some cases interchangeably.

Point of correction: your car starts from the second gear and not first. So, it got stuck in the third gear. The first scenerio might have just happened.

Hello Trac, been a while, this is an old post of mine while I was still new to this Benz arena... lol

problem has since been resolved.

thanks

Middleman, I usually respect ur posts... however, I think you or the owner should review your profit margin.

this is 2012 AMG CLS63 Biturbo

Happy sales!

Car advertised July 16 2012...

bros whats d issue here? na so e dey hard to sell? I am asking cos I might do some car sales some day,

some people vehicles dont stay up to a week? whats d secret?

And where is Siena?

webhostbiz: I am about to buy this car C180 Sport 1998 model, i need an advise. Thanks

Its a nice ride, excellent Balance while driving... hoping to get one like that someday..

viperman: It actually all depends on your need for a car at that juncture:

1. Are you looking for an "everyday knockabout car" ? If yes, Elantra.
2. Are you very concerned about ease of maintenance? If yes, Elantra..
3. Are you concerned about fuel economy? if yes, don't think twice...even once...go for the elantra.
4. Are you very concerned about luxurious Drive-feel? if yes, Jump on the Avalon.
5. Are you particular on fast cars? If yes, the Avalon is your choice.
6. Do you want a car that will look like an official car to people around you so they don't feel that "money don come": if yes, go for the Elantra.
7. Are you particular about looking like "The MAN" in your car? If yes, go for the Avalon.

..the choice is yours

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Viper this should pass for a new thread... think about how to expand it further by including more comparisons.. well done

Better in terms of what?

what year are you referring to? since u r comparing with highlander, then it must be CRV of from 2002 as well...

some people (especially ladies) would say the CRV is finer in shape. in my view, I think the CRV is no match for the highlander at all.... the highlander often comes in 6-cylinder engines with rare 4-cylinder, unlike the CRV thats often/always 4 cylinder engines.

if u dash me CRV of same yr, I would sell and add money to get a highlander.

pafestula: Many negatives stuff we re hearing about the Jetta, Golf 4 and Boras.. Even passat fsi..

May those Negative stuff continue to linger O!!!! indeed it drives down the prices while some of us keep on enjoying them lol

the best car wash is ur your house... DIY.... once a while...

it gives you the opportunity to check so many things around the car, tyre valves, rear lightnings, dents etc

most importantly too, ur waist needs it.. lol

Benz V-booth- 180km/h -- Warri-Benin

Toyota camry wagon (1986-1991 model) - 175km/h - The heat started from Ijebu Ode to Lagos

Camry (1997-2001 model) - 175km/hr same as ^^^

Benz C class (1994-2000 Model) 185km/hr - same as ^^^^

BMW 3 Series (2000- 2006 model) - ? my real madam can see the post

Faru: @ Trac/Seina/Kuntash
I currently drive a Camry 2001 xle which is about 2 years now. Outside of the fuel consumption urban (being V6) and perhaps a marked increased fuel consumption with the AC, it has been an excellent companion. Just for a change am considering buying a C class 1997-1999. My present Camry has a horse power of 194 and the C class(1997-1999)that come close to that are the 230 compressor and the C 280(V6). Trac had said one should avoid the turbocharged and the V6; thus my first concern. And again, a friend advised that I should avoid the ones that come without keys and have airflow (honestly I don't understand what he was saying)that they come with very serious electrical problem and more worrisome most of our mechanics don't understand their workings. He suggested I buy one with a normal engine. Please guys I need expert advice. Thank you and happy new year. Cheers!!!

Firstly, let me state that I sold my camry just over a yr ago when I embraced the Benz tech and drive feel, all of a sudden, you feel as if u are driving smthn quite reliable... that particular model of c-class- 98-2000 models are superb, especially the C280(V6)... even in terms of fuel efficiency, its great as well.

I believe cars are used depending of your needs, I am also of the school of thought.. that believes in getting more in driving than just fuel consumption, and second hand resale value which many people often consider before choosing a car of choice

Generally German cars hardly tolerate incompetent electricians, and mechanic, however, if u can maintain a car regularly they are reliable and it would serve you well, there is nothing wrong with the non-metal key starting ur friend is referring to... it all still boils down to your maintenance culture and competence in your engineers (rewire & mech). I wonder what ur friend would say about the thumb start keys in some rides.

Suffice it to add too that the parts of that stated yr of c-class is by far cheaper than that of a camry... parts that are prone to being damaged by bad roads, Okada, danfo etc.... I am referring to shocks, rear lights, pointers, side mirrors etc..

all the best!

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approx. $18,000


Guy whats happening?

chronique: Well,I've never seen it as a problem & those who have contacted me are fully aware it's a converted car. I have a stable auto mechanic who's been converting UK cars for me for over 10yrs & our clients haven't had issues with them. Anyone buying a car from d UK already knows it's rhd. Moreover,not all my cars are converted. It's only this one that's converted.

Advertise it as it is, even if it was converted in Japan or America by a Toyota guru, state it as such in the advert or introduction. it makes many people to be aware, and I am sure it wont take off your profit...

happy sales

any update in 2013? or has the builder moved in already and thread awaiting closure?

lol, na wa, after almost 2yrs, thats nice,

I'm glad the thread still active even though not as much as the 2011 epistle , lol

Spyder, nice to see how ur house came out.

congrats bro...

bojokayode: Single Venus V6 engine

Its Single VANOS and straight-6.

e no get v6

@ poster/seller, pls kindly attend to this comment below.

scanthecar: From the engine size of your highlander (3.0 litre), it is a 2002 model and not a 2005 model. Kindly check your vin number and adjust your post.
Happy sales.

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One large glass of wine a day could contain enough of a tumour-fighting compound to prevent bowel cancer, research has suggested.

The plant chemical, resveratrol, is found in the skins of grapes and concentrated in red wine.

Scientists have long known that resveratrol has anti-cancer properties, as well as effects that might benefit diabetes and heart disease patients. But a question mark remains over what dose of the compound it is best to take.

The new research suggests that for fighting bowel cancer it is very small - around five milligrams per day. That is about the amount of resveratrol typically found in one large glass of red wine, or two small glasses.

Scientists conducted tests on laboratory mice which showed that a dose of resveratrol in their food equivalent to five milligrams in humans halved the growth of bowel tumours. The low dose proved more potent than a much higher one of one gram.

Lead researcher Professor Karen Brown, from the University of Leicester, said: "Everybody thinks that more is better but we found that the low dose was more effective than the high one. We were amazed that it had any effect at all, and even more surprised by the effectiveness of the low dose."

Prof Brown will present her findings at Resveratrol 2012, a conference dedicated to resveratrol research which is starting at the university.

Previous studies have shown that even tiny amounts of the compound can reach target tissues in humans. However, cancer trials involving resveratrol supplements have proved disappointing. There is some evidence that very high doses of resveratrol may interfere with certain medicines.

"We're still trying to understand the mechanism behind the way resveratrol works and see if it translates to human tissues and cells," said Prof Brown, whose team hopes to conduct a trial in two years looking at the impact of carefully measured doses of resveratrol on patients at high risk of bowel cancer.

"It's a fascinating compound because it does so much," Prof Brown added. "We're now at a really exciting stage of research on resveratrol, but we need to nail down what mechanisms are important at the right concentrations."

why u dey fear to put price?

put the price, who go buy will buy, FEARNOT! lol

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