kingreign:


I thought he's referring to only Infiniti G35 or M35 o. Never knew he was talking about M35 and GS350.

I'd do a GS350 lexus over the M35 any time any day any where. The GS350 is a better luxury car by miles. It's a proper sleeper car. It's more luxurious, and not an in your face annoying manner, it's quieter and faster, more quality materials build and material fit and finish. More reliable. Much higher resale value also.

note pls am comparing only infiniti not lexus... my comparism is btwn GX35 infiniti 2007 model and M35 2007 infiniti.. pls

kingreign:


I thought he's referring to only Infiniti G35 or M35 o. Never knew he was talking about M35 and GS350.

I'd do a GS350 lexus over the M35 any time any day any where. The GS350 is a better luxury car by miles. It's a proper sleeper car. It's more luxurious, and not an in your face annoying manner, it's quieter and faster, more quality materials build and material fit and finish. More reliable. Much higher resale value also.

You drive a Lexus, I drive an Infiniti. Let's agree to disagree.
Also, I don't think the GS is that much more luxurious than the M, tbh. Top trim M's can be pretty loaded.

If he's buying an M, I'd advice him to go with an 09. HR engine + 7 speed auto. Will run circles around the GS350.

Like I said, it depends on what he's looking for. A smoother, quieter, more comfortable ride? GS. A wilder driving experience? M35. It's a tough question, tbh, and he needs to drive both cars to be able to make a choice.

picaso313:
sorry GX35... not the lexus GS350... Heavenlybang am sure u use the GX35

The G35? Very different car from the M. Way more driver-focused. Again, depends on what you want. Would I trade in my G for an M35? Definitely not. I would for an M56, though.

For what it's worth, you won't regret buying a G. Has my stamp of approval.

HeavenlyBang:


You drive a Lexus, I drive an Infiniti. Let's agree to disagree.
Also, I don't think the GS is that much more luxurious than the M, tbh. Top trim M's can be pretty loaded.

If he's buying an M, I'd advice him to go with an 09. HR engine + 7 speed auto. Will run circles around the GS350.

Like I said, it depends on what he's looking for. A smoother, quieter, more comfortable ride? GS. A wilder driving experience? M35. It's a tough question, tbh, and he needs to drive both cars to be able to make a choice.



The G35? Very different car from the M. Way more driver-focused. Again, depends on what you want. Would I trade in my G for an M35? Definitely not. I would for an M56, though.

For what it's worth, you won't regret buying a G. Has my stamp of approval.

lol... a wilder driving experience will be appreciated.. dnt like it quite.. like it loud agile n rough...so Heavenlybang.. u will prefer the M35 to the G35? and please i will like to know the diff btwn the 2007m35 and 2009 m35.. coz the look same apart from the front grail n possibly trim

picaso313:
lol... a wilder driving experience will be appreciated.. dnt like it quite.. like it loud agile n rough...so Heavenlybang.. u will prefer the M35 to the G35? and please i will like to know the diff btwn the 2007m35 and 2009 m35.. coz the look same apart from the front grail n possibly trim

I will definitely not take an M35 over a G35.

2007 M35: VQ35DE + 5 speed auto
2009 M35: VQ35HR + 7 speed auto

HeavenlyBang:


I will definitely not take an M35 over a G35.

2007 M35: VQ35DE + 5 speed auto
2009 M35: VQ35HR + 7 speed auto

thank u... So u advice the G35 over the M35... and which year of G35 will u recommend.. Hope 07 is ok.. cos the price seems ok

picaso313:
thank u... So u advice the G35 over the M35... and which year of G35 will u recommend.. Hope 07 is ok.. cos the price seems ok

07/08 G35 sedan. Get a RWD model.

HeavenlyBang:

07/08 G35 sedan. Get a RWD model.

ok... u reside in lag?

picaso313:
ok... u reside in lag?

No.

HeavenlyBang:

No.

where in East do u reside....

picaso313:
where in East do u reside....

Awka. I'm currently not around, though.

HeavenlyBang:


Awka. I'm currently not around, though.

hahaha... are u cerious... n I come to Awka ones in awhile coz i graduated from NAU yrs back

picaso313:
hahaha... are u cerious... n I come to Awka ones in awhile coz i graduated from NAU yrs back

Good man. Anytime you enter town, alert me.

HeavenlyBang:


Good man. Anytime you enter town, alert me.

no wahala... abeg find way push ur mobile contact give me

@nurey, I appreciate your wonderful analysis as well as other car gurus. My question isn't about comparison but ask about pros & cons of Mercedes Benz E350 in terms of (maintenance /ruggedness /fuel consumption /spare parts etc). I will appreciate your pin point analysis.

nurey:


The rio is ok just note that the compressor gives way easily also the engine is the most expensive of the lot just ensure you don't used wrong oil and don't let engine overheat you will be fine.

The corolla is a good buy too but a robber magnet.

The C-class is a respect luxurious car and that year you are looking at is ok too.

any you are choosing ensure you inspect it well

keemzy1:
@nurey, I appreciate your wonderful analysis as well as other car gurus. My question isn't about comparison but ask about pros & cons of Mercedes Benz E350 in terms of (maintenance /ruggedness /fuel consumption /spare parts etc). I will appreciate your pin point analysis.

Maintenance costs: Expensive. Not extraordinarily expensive but expensive. If you can't cough out 150-200k on a whim for a fix, you shouldn't be looking at one of these.

Ruggedness: It's a Mercedes. Don't drive it carelessly. Mechanical parts will start breaking down at high mileage, though. Speed Darlington owns one (W211), you can see how much he spends. A lot, and he's a very careful person.

Fuel consumption: It's a 3.5L V6. Don't expect more than 16mpg. 7km/L.

Spare parts: Available.

keemzy1:
@nurey, I appreciate your wonderful analysis as well as other car gurus. My question isn't about comparison but ask about pros & cons of Mercedes Benz E350 in terms of (maintenance /ruggedness /fuel consumption /spare parts etc). I will appreciate your pin point analysis.

You didn't put a year but on a general breakdown

Maintenance wise the E350 is a trouble free vehicle due to its quality control and testing before been pushed into the market, the major cons here is the price of replacement part as luxurious vehicles are generally expensive to maintain and with the inclusion of special parts failure interval could be frequent.

Ruggedness The E350 is a salon car, not the brightest for off-road experience but strong enough to take on potholes and uneven roads, the under carriage is well padded for protection against knock from rocks and road scrapping. As long as you don't hit potholes at very high-speed and drive it above the recommended limit it won't fail to deliver.

Fuel consumption, the E350 has a base engine of V6 accompanied by a 3.5L, it is a mid performance Engine of the Eseries the fuel economy won't be friendly in city driving but would ease the wallet for highway driving.

Spare parts are always available for the Benz both in tokunbo form and brand-new but it won't be cheap but can be moderate depending on model year and where it's been sourced from.

In general an E class is a well built master piece and Benz are known for their hardened parts in very rough roads but an E class is an Executive luxurious vehicle, someone intending to buy more recent models should organize their financial capability before purchase to avoid constant parking due to repair cost

Thanks for your time and the explanation, however pardon me for not stating the year to be reviewed.
2010 to 2014 model is in view.

HeavenlyBang:


Maintenance costs: Expensive. Not extraordinarily expensive but expensive. If you can't cough out 150-200k on a whim for a fix, you shouldn't be looking at one of these.

Ruggedness: It's a Mercedes. Don't drive it carelessly. Mechanical parts will start breaking down at high mileage, though. Speed Darlington owns one (W211), you can see how much he spends. A lot, and he's a very careful person.

Fuel consumption: It's a 3.5L V6. Don't expect more than 16mpg. 7km/L.

Spare parts: Available.

Thanks bro, am thinking of year btwn 2010 to 2015. However, given your analysis which MB will your advice, I have seen C280 but am not sure of its ruggedness and other variables in Nigeria context. Please

nurey:


You didn't put a year but on a general breakdown

Maintenance wise the E350 is a trouble free vehicle due to its quality control and testing before been pushed into the market, the major cons here is the price of replacement part as luxurious vehicles are generally expensive to maintain and with the inclusion of special parts failure interval could be frequent.

Ruggedness The E350 is a salon car, not the brightest for off-road experience but strong enough to take on potholes and uneven roads, the under carriage is well padded for protection against knock from rocks and road scrapping. As long as you don't hit potholes at very high-speed and drive it above the recommended limit it won't fail to deliver.

Fuel consumption, the E350 has a base engine of V6 accompanied by a 3.5L, it is a mid performance Engine of the Eseries the fuel economy won't be friendly in city driving but would ease the wallet for highway driving.

Spare parts are always available for the Benz both in tokunbo form and brand-new but it won't be cheap but can be moderate depending on model year and where it's been sourced from.

In general an E class is a well built master piece and Benz are known for their hardened parts in very rough roads but an E class is an Executive luxurious vehicle, someone intending to buy more recent models should organize their financial capability before purchase to avoid constant parking due to repair cost

keemzy1:
Thanks bro, am thinking of year btwn 2010 to 2015. However, given your analysis which MB will your advice, I have seen C280 but am not sure of its ruggedness and other variables in Nigeria context. Please

Anybody who can comfortably cough out 7m plus in this era wouldn't have issues with maintenance, I will recommend a C class if you don't stay in Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, kano and you are married and have only 1 wife.

If you are married and you are through with child birth then an E350 is good enough to spoil yourself and it isn't that common compared to C class.

If you are still young and wanna feel the thrill of missed teen hood then an AMG variant of the E class would do I am assuming you have a substitute vehicle to put the Benz in a Once in a while joy ride category

keemzy1:
Thanks bro, am thinking of year btwn 2010 to 2015. However, given your analysis which MB will your advice, I have seen C280 but am not sure of its ruggedness and other variables in Nigeria context. Please

Like Nurey say, if you can afford the car, you should be able to maintain it.

Thanks for your time.

nurey:


Anybody who can comfortably cough out 7m plus in this era wouldn't have issues with maintenance, I will recommend a C class if you don't stay in Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, kano and you are married and have only 1 wife.

If you are married and you are through with child birth then an E350 is good enough to spoil yourself and it isn't that common compared to C class.

If you are still young and wanna feel the thrill of missed teen hood then an AMG variant of the E class would do I am assuming you have a substitute vehicle to put the Benz in a Once in a while joy ride category

Hello gurus in the house,I have a budget of 1.5 -2m for a car,and my friend has been telling me that its between rav4 2006 and Camry 2010,so which one of this cars is better.and if you have any other car in mind,I will appreciate

chidekings:
Hello gurus in the house,I have a budget of 1.5 -2m for a car,and my friend has been telling me that its between rav4 2006 and Camry 2010,so which one of this cars is better.and if you have any other car in mind,I will appreciate

Toks Honda Civic.

HeavenlyBang:


Toks Honda Civic.

Please can you give reason for this and which model year do you prefer

chidekings:

Please can you give reason for this and which model year do you prefer

Within your budget, cheap to maintain, decently stylish.
06-09.

HeavenlyBang:


Within your budget, cheap to maintain, decently stylish.
06-09.

Ok but between this and the 2010 Camry and rav4 2006 which of them is preferable

chidekings:

Ok but between this and the 2010 Camry and rav4 2006 which of them is preferable

I'll always prefer a toks car over a Nigerian used Toyota.

If you feel a Civic is too basic, try and get an Acura TSX (06-08) toks.

HeavenlyBang:


I'll always prefer a toks car over a Nigerian used Toyota.

If you feel a Civic is too basic, try and get an Acura TSX (06-08) toks.

The earlier mentioned cars are toks oo,he helped my best friend buy is250 2011 model for 3.1m. Reason I wanted to use him for the purchase.
Among the two earlier cars which one is preferable.


Offkey:been following your thread from Boston to Nigeria and your little squabbles with cityngr

chidekings:

The earlier mentioned cars are toks oo,he helped my best friend buy is250 2011 model for 3.1m. Reason I wanted to use him for the purchase.
Among the two earlier cars which one is preferable.


Offkey:been following your thread from Boston to Nigeria and your little squabbles with cityngr

2011 IS250 for 3.1m. Impossible. He didn't pay duty on that car.

Beware Greeks bearing gifts. You absolutely cannot get a 2010 Camry for 2m.

Haha, glad to hear that my thread earned your interest.

HeavenlyBang:


2011 IS250 for 3.1m. Impossible. He didn't pay duty on that car.

Beware Greeks bearing gifts. You absolutely cannot get a 2010 Camry for 2m.

Haha, glad to hear that my thread earned your interest.

U getting me confused the more.

Been a follower of car talk and the famous deleted thread of legalwealth

MotorGuru:


There is a reason why the Camry is the Top selling sedan in the US world....

FIXED IT!

HeavenlyBang:


2011 IS250 for 3.1m. Impossible. He didn't pay duty on that car.

Beware Greeks bearing gifts. You absolutely cannot get a 2010 Camry for 2m.

Haha, glad to hear that my thread earned your interest.

Hehehe doxxing me? You sound hilarious.... Good to know you want to be me so badly... I could give you better tips though... Coining the moniker legalo is kinda batty even for you...

I am always happy to know that I give you relevance.. not just not on Mercedes Benz thread but you very existence