The car, a MB C240 2002 model was advertised here: https://www.nairaland.com/2537910/sold-regd-2002-c240-grab

We negotiated and reached an agreement of 730k, papers and driving it down to portharcourt inclusive.
I have never met the said chuck234 before but based on trust i transfered 630k to him to have the car delivered to ph and balance payment after inspection.
The said chucks only identified three minor faults with the vehicle which are:
1. low engine oil
2. low coolant
3. damaged engine sand protector

Prior to cash transfer, chucks promised to fix these three items prior to delivery.
After a week chucks claimed he is sick and can only send whatsapp message but can't receive a call...... It sounded weird to me. I had to pressured him to give the car to the driver, his own appointed driver to bring the car to PH.
It took the dirver another three days before the said driver(name with-held) told me he's bringing the car to PH. At about 3hrs, the said driver told me the ATF was leaking and that he has to park to fix it. He sent me pictures of where they are fixing the car......
To cut the long story short, the driver was never on the road. he was never bringing the car. He lied to make excuss to siphon money from me. I told the driver to call chucks to sort it out but he said chucks can talk because he is sick. I never realised it was a tactics to take the remaining 100k from me prior to delivery. The said driver began to complain that the car has the following problem
1. hard starting
2. both front window glass not working
3. Air cotrol module and MAF sensor not working(so he called it)

At this juncture, it downed on me that my cash is stuck. Chucks fone is off(saying the said chucks is at the point of death..). But i need my car. I had to release money to have the car fixed. I ended up spending 66k.
The driver comfirms the car is ok. so he drove the car to PH. i took delivery of the car around 8pm. Instantly, i noticed the brake was bad, and the power steering was bad too. On further inspection the next day, this are the problems with the car.

1. Power steering pump bad
2. Brake tubes from abs module, one caliper, brake fluid reservoir removed and pluged. Brake system destroyed
3. driver side mirror cannibalised. it doesn't work from the control. it was put in place with a super glue
4. The moon roof control work erratically
5. gearbox shifting very badly
6. rear axle vibrating. i'm suspecting bushings
7. no horn
8. driver airbag already deployed. replaced with a caton airbag case
9. diver's door interior handle broken. put in place with a super glue
10. the entire shocks bad

the list is endless.

As soon as the driver delievered the car, chucks came alive. A sent whatsapp messages to comfirm the delivery. i told all the problems the car has which he denied. I told him to refund my money which he refused. I later told him to give me 50k to assist me in the repair which refused as well.
I have no choice than to live with my loss but more importantly to inform the house of the new method of scammers

This is a lesson for all

Clean. Good milage and no check engine light. I have no doubt this would be a good buy

contact IdaraCHODB

IdaraCHODB:


With due respect to GAZZUZZ, I have some cans of the CRC MAF cleaner, which means it is just 24hours away from you instead of Amazon that might take a minimum of 5 to 7 days.

Omike85:
Good Morning, Gazzuzz...Please where do I get a crc maf cleaner here in Lagos?

yeah....
dependent dealer
peace of mind
happy client

Wow! It's a beauty

just bought a naija used 2002 c240 with mega problem from a NL.
I'm a core toyota user. I have little knowledge about Benz. What ATF would be recommended for this ride?

kindly add me to the whatsapp group 08053937427

in dollars or pounds?

Divinitykay:
Would pay 1.2m
this my mail address
kingsley_chinonyerem2000@yahoo.com

that will be so awesome

calculusx:


[size=14pt]Yes ooo. Just like yesterday.

CDate: 19-08-2015

ETA 21-09-2015

Trying my possible best to ensure your Vehicle comes out before the Holiday [/size]

just peeping....

it's about time

i bought this car, i will be giving some important updates as per the car and chucky234, the seller.
stay tuned...

I'm loving it....

If u can get CRC MAF cleaner off Amazon it makes sense for me

Omike85:
Gazzuz
please which kind of spray can I use to clean my maf sensor?

Patiently waiting...

this car for make sense for transport business ooo. make i follow first

good business ethic. Timely communication strenghtens commitment.
You can't get any better service than this...................
satisfaction rate @ 101% still climbing

Toks?

nice job

I'M following this topic.
this is a business i want to go into for sand/gravel transportation.
I have someone who owns a flat face benz but i seriously don't know anything about this business.
which truck would u recommend and what cost price will i be looking at? considering maintenance cost

good job boss

Nice one
The X3 looks neat

someone requested the link for the OBD2 scanner i use

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-New-Arrival-Autel-MaxiCheck-Pro-EPB-ABS-SRS-TPMS-DPF-Oil-Service-Airbag-Rest-tool/1366557083.html

oxygen sensor rav4 2004 B1S1
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/89467-42040-Oxygen-Sensor-O2-Sensor-For-LEXUS-ES350-RX350-PONTIAC-VIBE-SCION-XB-TOYOTA-AVALON/32246821500.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.18.Q0pFof&ws_ab_test=201407_0,201444_0,201409_0

This is undoubtedly the best thread on NL
love it
love it
love it

Can we see engine bay pictures pls

baddest

Good one bro

how much do you think 2010 corolla 2ZR auto tranny will go for. I need one here in PH

GAZZUZZ:


Long thing..... new gearbox sure pass.

I've not done a gearbox refurbishment alone before though. I've done the troubleshooting and repair with my mechanic. We have seen situation of no lock-up but there was a code thrown up. Slippery gear without code, erractic shifting without code, reverse gear erratic movement with no code.
We have resolved several problem by inspecting clutch plates, fibres, torque conveter. servicing stock solenoid valve on the valve body, pressure control switch replacement.
My take on this is that you probably would have to open up the gearbox, do all your physical and electrical check(alldata maybe if factory manual isn't available)
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/33-in-1-with-1TB-NEW-Hard-Disk-2014-Auto-Repair-Software-Alldata-10-53-Mitchell/32217843855.html

GAZZUZZ:


Pressure control switch should throw a code.

you might want to take a look at the pressure cotrol switch, the valve body and the clutch fibres

GAZZUZZ:
Accord V6 2005

Erratic shifting, when engine gets hot (not overheating)

No codes on engine or transmission, transmission oil changed recently cause of problem but it still persists.

Kashif help!!

the easiest fix for this type of fault is replacing the O2 sensor.
your O2 sensor should have four wires. Two same-colour wires for the heater circuit. You would want to test for continuity on the sensor for the heater circuit. if it's open, the ur sensor is bad.

olamikhx:
Hello house,
Kindly help out, before now, Toyota avalon 2002 exhaust smoke on startup mostly in the morning and fade out even before moving. The smoke get more recently on startup at evening time, though fade out soon too but much than it used to exhaust in the morning, sometime, it doesn't smoke at all in the morning. (The color is btw grey when it smoke & water vapor drip out when hand is positioned near too).

A scan reveal this error code even though no CEL is on.: P0135 - Powertrain (02 Sensor Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1).

What could possibly be done or aware of before visiting any mechanic.

Thanks and much appreciation for your efforts.

good job