₦airaland Forum

naijadrivablog:
So, my first experience with Mercedes Benz is the MB 190E of my Dad back in the late '90s -2000s.

After then, it has been my car, first a 199-1994 Toyota Corolla, Kia Shuma, Honda Civic etc.

Some days ago, a neighbour needed to by a "clean" Nigerian Used 2002-2006 Mercedes Benz C Class and being more experienced than him, we set out to check out the ones for sale.

First was a Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor (the brainbox is attached just beside the Engine). This one has a Turbo (Kompressor) but after gathering information here on Nairaland, I advised him not to buy it but go for a V6 model (C240- 2.6LV6, C280 - 3.0V6, C320- 3.2V6).

We saw a 2004 C230 but before we went back, someone bought it.

Now, we have seen a C240(I had seen it earlier and took days to ask questions and the Mechanic is open enough to tell me the issues with that particular car - lower control arm, A/C not working, engine oil shorting though not smoking, two back shocks getting weak, several faults in the dash- ABS, Etc. The car just tells you what is wrong with it without scan. The car moves fine and the gear selects well.

I told my neighbor what he has to spend to bring the machine back to standard, but for now, what he must fix when he buys the car is to change the four tires and probably oil servicing.

I tell you, Mercedes Benz should not be compared with other cars because they are in a class of its self. The cornering, balance, "movement"- though C240 is underpowered unlike the C320s, comfort, A/C (their A/C na cold room and cools faster than most cars), and on.

I asked the prices of the parts, which lasts thrice than average parts of other car brands but expensive.

Here are my findings of the prices of the parts of 2002 Mercedes Benz C240 (prices may diver from where you live):


Engine - 120,000 (" skeleton " or half-and-top costs about 90,000)
Gear - 70,000
Lower control arm …8,000
2 front shock absorbers - 24000
2 back shock absorbers - 12,000
Front and back brake changes - 7,000

Give and take, he would spend about 250,000 Naira to fix all the car's wahala (new engine, eventually, etc) and the owner is offering it at 1million Naira (asking price).

Oil- Manufacturer recommends Mobil 1 but my customer who uses 2007 C230 uses Total Quartz 7000



Pls, is there anything else he should look out for before he makes payment. Left to the guy, anything "Benz" just de push am but I told him to consider many factors before buying a car.

nonhuman:
the back wheels of my car makes a whistling sound, what could be the cause and remedy

mumayo:
please I need expert opinion. my Mitsubishi Chariot (GDI) suddenly stopped after a sound while on motion. called my mechanic who informed me that the Timing belt has cut and that I have to buy a new engine. please is this in line because the price he's quoting for a tokunbo engine don weak me

Dhemmyjay:
Good day sir, I'm planning on getting my first ride, so I'm just a rookie.
Please, what major advantages do the toks have over the nigerian used? or are they equally okay?

radautoworks:
1st time user, rav4

seyimii:
Please, can mitsubishi space wagon gdi engine work with the intank fuel pump only after disconnecting the secondary pump on top of the engine. My mechanic said this is possible but i believe there will be inefficiency in the running of the engine.

tojahh:
Abeg how much is transmission for Honda civic 2003?

xscoffy:
I went to buy a car as low as 300k.... I saw some clean Mitsubishi products as low as 200k,NY mechanic said the products are sh!ts.. I have to listen to him. Saw a Peugeot 306 of 350k,my mechanic said its old model... What do u guys suggest

survivex:
Dear motor Guru,

My MdX 2007 sometimes shows check transmission mostly when I am reversing and there will be a flashing of the D- sign on the dash.

I check the transmission fluid and is a little low at the bottom of the lower dip sign instead of in between. So I asked a friend for his scanner and did a quick scan and it showed a code about transmission range switch open or short circuited.

Although when this error shows up, the car still drives smoothly without any slip, noise or drag. I don't just like to see any yellow sign on my dash.
Please what can I do to fix this.
Thanks

Smartchoiice:
Diesel flush it. And refill.

tojahh:
Please

Scan my Honda civic 2003 car and I got this.


P0730

What's the way forward uncles?

RealDannie:
Morning Boss,

Took it for repair last week and they claimed that code 1 has been fixed that everything is fine but I noticed that I used more fuel during the week and went for another scan only for me to get about 8 error codes including the previous ones.

Please help
P0420
P0142
P0143
P0606
P0136
P0137
P0138
P0113

RealDannie:
Hey Boss,

I'll like to know the price range of the 02 sensor because my car is consuming much fuel, got the code 1 fixed and the panel beater said I should not worry about the code 2 but I noticed that I use more fuel than usual.

Please advise.

Mrford:
Moto guru, weldone sire

Your candid advice is needed here. Which would you advice a first time user between 2006 and above Honda civic, City, and Toyota corrola.
In terms of Realiablity, comfort, and affordability

Budget is 1.5 to 1.8

milliondollas:
good day what the cost of changing the engine of this car thanks

topzdan:
Please I drive a Toyota Corolla 07. I recently discovered the car keeps jerking for a while whenever I mistakenly speed into potholes and I recently changed the fuel pumps, plugs. What do you advise? Thank you

kayphyzee:
Good morning Op, quick one please. How would you advise on resolving a P0505 error code?

Thank you.

oluwaleokey:
I got a naija used car but previous owner uses 20w-50 but changes often
As directed, i opened the engine oil cover to ascertain the level of Sludge in the engine (i dont know if it works this way) however find attached the pic.

I intend to use total quartz 9000 5w-40 for some time instead of straight 5w-30 due to what has been said.
Please recommend
Cc
Motorguru
Bigkendo

gokpoechi:
@MotorGuru

please what Toyota 4WD model would you recommend for an area that is usually waterlogged with lots of pot holes.

kindly take into consideration; easy maintenance, reliability and cost of engine

thank you

GAZZUZZ:
Go back to the original question. This merry go round is uncalled for.

Where is motorguru sef?

chukel:
is this a mistake?

toys2seven:
Please house. I'm thinking of getting either a Volkswagen Passat 2006 or Toyota Corolla 2001/2 (both Nigerian used) but the Toyota is more expensive than the VW. Is it safe to go for the VW or to beef up my budget and go for the Toyota.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers!

GAZZUZZ:
in my days we did inro-tech

amywonda:
any where in lagos where I can pressure test?

amywonda:
Changed gasket of my Infiniti vq35de engine and it went off again on my first cross country Trip, do you reckon I change engines or is it something I should fix again? It's aluminium head and aluminium block

PEACEFULRULER195:
Please, why does my fuel pump in mitsubishi space wagon fail almost everyday? Help please.

RealDannie:
Morning,

the codes are P0420 and P0142