President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday appeared in a new 2019 Mercedes-Maybach s650 bullet-proof car, which an expert says it is worth at least N280million.

In 2018 budget, N907m was earmarked by Mr Buhari for a phased acquisition of new vehicles and spare parts in the presidential fleet during the year, while in 2019 budget the president set aside N843 million for purchase and maintenance of motor vehicles for the year.

An online newspaper earlier on Wednesday put the price of the car, which they erroneously described as 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 560, at $170,000 (N61million).

But an exotic car dealer who had previously supplied vehicles to the presidency spoke to DAILY NIGERIAN on the condition of anonymity, saying the car is 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S650 bullet-proof.

According to him, if the car is factory armoured, it could cost up to $1million (N360million) as it is not a base model. “Even if the treatment (installation of bullet-proof glasses/panels) is done in the aftermarket, the price for a customised version like that will be around $800,000,” said the expert.

“In the aftermarket, the cost of installing bullet-proof for that type of vehicle is around N80m. These kind of vehicles are insanely expensive. Even the wheels alone can cost up to $30,000 each.”

He told DAILY NIGERIAN that an order for a new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class was placed by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 at the cost of $280million after some defects were detected in the armour of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz s600 he was using.

“If the price at that time was N280m, how much do you think it will cost today, considering the prevailing exchange rate?”

He said with Mr Buhari’s appearance in the new vehicle, it is apparent the president had dropped the defective 2014 Mercedes Benz s600 bequeathed to him by Mr Jonathan.

The expert however said it is unclear whether the order was cancelled or a fresh one was made by Mr Buhari, who initially insisted on using it despite the defect.

According to him, when Mr Buhari was first sworn-in as president in 2015, he placed embargo on purchase of new vehicles for the presidential fleet. “The embargo had to be lifted because of the vehicles inherited are either not mechanically sound or had issues with their security,” said the source.

He added the presidency also purchased a new bullet-proof BMW 7 Series to complement the president’s staff car.

According to a review by caranddriver.com, the 2019 Maybach S-class cars have 621-hp twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12 engine, which provides “effortless motivation”.

“They are best enjoyed from the rear seat, where passengers can stretch out and relax on hot-stone-style massaging leather recliners and enjoy the Burmester audio system while an atomizer fills the cabin with one of Maybach’s five signature fragrances,” a review by Drew Dorian of Buyer’s Guide said.

“The Maybach models ride on a wheelbase that’s 7.9 inches longer than the Benz-branded S-class cars and nearly all of that extra length is dedicated to the rear seat to create an extra-spacious environment. That’s not to say that the front seat isn’t luxurious.

“The driver and front-seat passenger are treated to most of the same luxuries—including the massaging seats—and the dashboard’s dual 12.3-inch digital displays provide access to the car’s infotainment system.

“A host of driver-assistance features are available including an adaptive-cruise-control system that uses navigational data to slow the car down in preparation for corners and an automatic lane-change feature that watches for gaps in traffic and merges the S-class when it’s safe to do so.”

https://dailynigerian.com/buhari-launches-n280million-mercedes-maybach-s650-at-inauguration/

This con artist call Buhari has sucked us so badly.

It will take Nigeria yearrrrs to recover from this damage we did on ourselves.

Meanwhile, he deceives people that he won't be wasteful. What an old integrity scammer

vengertime:
This con artist call buhari has sucked us so badly. Meanwhile, he deceives people that he won't be wasteful. What an old thief

shaatap Cameroonian comments are not welcome here.

let me remind you that buhari rejected new over N400m veihcle Gej Budgeted for him in 2015 and use the old car jonathan used till date.

should he continue with the vehicle he inherited from GEJ for another four years?

adem30:
let me remind you that buhari rejected new over N400m veihcle Gej Budgeted for him in 2015 and use the old car jonathan used till date.

The bugeted 1.7 billion 2 years after ...smart

mrvitalis:


The bugeted 1.7 billion 2 years after ...smart

And you don't know budget and implementation are two different terms? Lazy youth everywhere

Useless fool

Amuocha:
Useless fool

why are u sounding so angry and pained?

vengertime:
This con artist call buhari has sucked us so badly. Meanwhile, he deceives people that he won't be wasteful. What an old thief

children of anger.

Stopped buying punch, the nation, daily times, guardian since 2015

a leader is often judged on his ability to walk his talk...


it is not out of place for the president to use a vehicle worth N280m or higher... he is the president & fact remains that Nigeria is quite unsafe...


however, when the leader keeps shouting on how prudent he is, how simple he is, how others are wasteful because they want good things & other issues that give the impression that he is a humble man, then such expenses can be called into question because it is at variance with the man's self stated ideals...


a bullet proof Peugeot or Innoson vehicle would have been a better choice for a man who continually preaches simplicity & using home grown/made resources...

Afamed:

And you don't know budget and implementation are two different terms? Lazy youth everywhere

U blame jonathan for bugetting 400m

While budget when u intend not to use it ...hard working youth

Mr. Integrity looting Nigeria since 1983. 5 houses, N30 million and 270 cows.

We are living in generation where people in love are free to touch each other's private parts.But are not allowed to touch each other's phones because they are private

I don't really see anything in buying car when it comes to the presidency...We pay your 1688/taobao suppliers..

It doesn’t matter he’s the president it’s not registered in his name he used Jonathan’s car for an extra 4 years. He should put the car in good use.

Buhari is an Arsenal fan

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ivandragon:
a leader is often judged on his ability to walk his talk...


it is not out of place for the president to use a vehicle worth N280m or higher... he is the president & fact remains that Nigeria is quite unsafe...


however, when the leader keeps shouting on how prudent he is, how simple he is, how others are wasteful because they want good things & other issues that give the impression that he is a humble man, then such expenses can be called into question because it is at variance with the man's self stated ideals...


a bullet proof Peugeot or Innoson vehicle would have been a better choice for a man who continually preaches simplicity & using home grown/made resources...

please dont say that , how do you expect our bubu to go to inauguration with innonsense keke.

Yet the country is poor, No fuc from here

mtchewww...liars

an 'exotic dealer' told u??.....a highly professional dealer wouldn't leak such info inorder not to lose customers.

Nigerian government isn't that dumb to purchase presidential car from a dealer, instead they will purchase it from the company directly

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