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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 7:50pm On Sep 22, 2019
timifakay:


It is foreign used, imported for sale...
Pictures attached. Currently at Painter's

Great ride ...the 12 plugs 4matic is awesome
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by baaliyah(m): 11:30pm On Sep 22, 2019
AmuDimpka:


No

You compare Benz with brands like Audi, BMW, Fiat , Bentley and all not Toyota or Honda

Who does that ...do you ever know what handling is all about and what cornering means

You are just jumping up and down. He never compared Benz with Toyota, but with a Lexus and Acura.
He actually corrected the op.

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Ayodaygee(m): 7:51am On Sep 23, 2019
AmuDimpka:


No

You compare Benz with brands like Audi, BMW, Fiat , Bentley and all not Toyota or Honda

Who does that ...do you ever know what handling is all about and what cornering means



cheesy Yes sir.
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 9:36am On Sep 23, 2019
baaliyah:


You are just jumping up and down. He never compared Benz with Toyota, but with a Lexus and Acura.
He actually corrected the op.

Lexus is a rebranded and repadded Toyota with the same engine

Acura is a rebadged Honda ...so what's the difference

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by 9icetoo(m): 1:25pm On Sep 23, 2019
I'm yet to see a Benz thread where Toyota and Honda doesn't get mentioned.
And FFS, c180 and corolla are in the same category in car classing.
Argue with your keyboard on that.
Lest I forget, there is no Benz that can give the op what he wants. At least not any Benz made after after the bean counters took over.

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Eddee(m): 2:23pm On Sep 23, 2019
AmuDimpka:


Great ride ...the 12 plugs 4matic is awesome

You mean this? You can add her to that impressive collection you have for a small token grin grin

9icetoo:
I'm yet to see a Benz thread where Toyota and Honda doesn't get mentioned.
And FFS, c180 and corolla are in the same category in car classing.
Argue with your keyboard on that.
Lest I forget, there is no Benz that can give the op what he wants. At least not any Benz made after after the bean counters took over.

Big man, reduce your voice abeg I dey try sell my Benz, make I gather light change go join Bimmer thread. Edit this your post talk good things about that 14 year old v6 12 plugs, hybrid (my benz no dey use fuel ask Kingreign and Nurey) 4matic set up wer I post so.

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by kingreign(m): 5:02pm On Sep 23, 2019
Eddee:


You mean this? You can add her to that impressive collection you have for a small token grin grin



Big man, reduce your voice abeg I dey try sell my Benz, make I gather light change go join Bimmer thread. Edit this your post talk good things about that 14 year old v6 12 plugs, hybrid (my benz no dey use fuel ask Kingreign and Nurey) 4matic set up wer I post so.


See as oga 9icetoo just dey shake tables upandan embarassed

AmuDimpka:


Great ride ...the 12 plugs 4matic is awesome
Bug man, we get sharp clean nice 12plugs 4matics . see am wey @big man eddee post.

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Nobody: 5:52pm On Sep 23, 2019
Hi
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Nobody: 7:33pm On Sep 23, 2019
AmuDimpka:


Lexus is a rebranded and repadded Toyota with the same engine

Acura is a rebadged Honda ...so what's the difference

The difference is that one is luxurious while the other is not. Mercedes Benz don't make basic cars like Toyota. It is the case with most Japanese car manufacturers. Toyota and Lexus, Nissan and Infiniti, Honda and Acura, hyndai and Genesis. Benz is Benz. How can u say Lexus is rebranded Toyota? Does Toyota Corolla and Lexus IS have anything in common?

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by timifakay(m): 8:10pm On Sep 23, 2019
AmuDimpka:


Great ride ...the 12 plugs 4matic is awesome

Yea. But the 2005 Toyota Avalon, yes Toyota Avalon is more awesome...
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Nobody: 9:10pm On Sep 23, 2019
greenhulk:


The difference is that one is luxurious while the other is not. Mercedes Benz don't make basic cars like Toyota. It is the case with most Japanese car manufacturers. Toyota and Lexus, Nissan and Infiniti, Honda and Acura, hyndai and Genesis. Benz is Benz. How can u say Lexus is rebranded Toyota? Does Toyota Corolla and Lexus IS have anything in common?
Who makes the maybach

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Nobody: 9:59pm On Sep 23, 2019
Smartchoiice:

Who makes the maybach

That's is totally different. Mercedes Benz actually didn't create the maybach, they acquired it as a stand alone ultra luxury car section and it didn't become a sub brand of Mercedes Benz until 2015. Those cars are ultra rare and are limited edition ultra luxury cars, abi how many maybach cars have u seen before? Totally different from the Toyota Lexus thing.

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Nobody: 10:16pm On Sep 23, 2019
greenhulk:


That's is totally different. Mercedes Benz actually didn't create the maybach, they acquired it as a stand alone ultra luxury car section and it didn't become a sub brand of Mercedes Benz until 2015. Those cars are ultra rare and are limited edition ultra luxury cars, abi how many maybach cars have u seen before? Totally different from the Toyota Lexus thing.
Kindly compare Toyota and Honda henceforth.

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Originalsly: 1:29am On Sep 24, 2019
Ayodaygee:
Well, the main aim of the thread is to give everyone an idea of the most reliable, economical and affordable Benz brand.

In doing so, let us know:
* Your average repair cost yearly
* What gets damage often
* Engine and gear cost
* Any other important repair details.

Acceleration and speed not priorities.


This is just to help people like me pick a model and year brand that my humble pocket can carry
grin

Mercedes Benz is not for humble pocket people period....not even in the US where competent mechanics... prescribed fuel... new and used parts are all readily available. Just saying.

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 8:05am On Sep 24, 2019
timifakay:


Yea. But the 2005 Toyota Avalon, yes Toyota Avalon is more awesome...

No before I bought my Benz few weeks ago, I was presented with Avalon 2008 model...the car is still there till date at a cheap price...bros I no take that car...I just tired for Japanese and I am done with Japanese cars

I went for Benz and I am not regretting it. That Avalon is still there ....the problem with that Avalon is electrical faults ...it's too much

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 8:11am On Sep 24, 2019
greenhulk:


That's is totally different. Mercedes Benz actually didn't create the maybach, they acquired it as a stand alone ultra luxury car section and it didn't become a sub brand of Mercedes Benz until 2015. Those cars are ultra rare and are limited edition ultra luxury cars, abi how many maybach cars have u seen before? Totally different from the Toyota Lexus thing.

I wonder why they compare Lexus of Toyota to Benz...it's like using monitor lizard to compare an alligator...yes they are reptiles, yes they look alike but gator is more intense and immense


Also...Benz maintenance isn't that high...trust me, the plugs of Benz is just 1k , the oil filter of Benz is just 1,500, the shocks is about 25k for the four....and coming from Japanese background they are the same ...the only thing is that in Benz ...once you change the parts you can go to rest ! But Japanese every 5 months you do the changing....do you know the compressor for my Benz is 25k unlike Lexus that is about 60k , the catalyst is 30k for the four but in Honda pilots it's 50k , the power steering pump in Benz (ML) IS 25K While in pilot it's 28k

So tell me how it's high and also in Benz it is built to German standard and be rest assured that it would last unlike these Asian brands

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 8:11am On Sep 24, 2019
Smartchoiice:

Who makes the maybach

Benz makes Maybach

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 8:13am On Sep 24, 2019
greenhulk:


That's is totally different. Mercedes Benz actually didn't create the maybach, they acquired it as a stand alone ultra luxury car section and it didn't become a sub brand of Mercedes Benz until 2015. Those cars are ultra rare and are limited edition ultra luxury cars, abi how many maybach cars have u seen before? Totally different from the Toyota Lexus thing.

Talk what you know

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 8:18am On Sep 24, 2019
greenhulk:


The difference is that one is luxurious while the other is not. Mercedes Benz don't make basic cars like Toyota. It is the case with most Japanese car manufacturers. Toyota and Lexus, Nissan and Infiniti, Honda and Acura, hyndai and Genesis. Benz is Benz. How can u say Lexus is rebranded Toyota? Does Toyota Corolla and Lexus IS have anything in common?

Chairman Lexus is basically padded Toyota ...they are from the same company and the only different is the body which look alike somehow ...After all, both brands come from the same source, Toyota Motor Company. Instead of breaking the mold, so to speak, with different parts, the automaker shares quite a few of them between different models. This means there's some crossover between Toyota and Lexus vehicles.


Yes for some parts they are especially if they have same platform (drive & power train / chassis or unibody) . Even some of their minor parts are same in different flat forms. And it is cheaper to buy it as a Toyota part than a Lexus for the simple reason that Lexus is the luxury tag (brand) of Toyota.


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/performance-and-maintenance/853655-are-lexus-and-toyota-parts-interchangeable.html
Iga

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Nobody: 8:32am On Sep 24, 2019
AmuDimpka:


I wonder why they compare Lexus of Toyota to Benz...it's like using monitor lizard to compare an alligator...yes they are reptiles, yes they look alike but gator is more intense and immense


Also...Benz maintenance isn't that high...trust me, the plugs of Benz is just 1k , the oil filter of Benz is just 1,500, the shocks is about 25k for the four....and coming from Japanese background they are the same ...the only thing is that in Benz ...once you change the parts you can go to rest ! But Japanese every 5 months you do the changing....do you know the compressor for my Benz is 25k unlike Lexus that is about 60k , the catalyst is 30k for the four but in Honda pilots it's 50k , the power steering pump in Benz (ML) IS 25K While in pilot it's 28k

So tell me how it's high and also in Benz it is built to German standard and be rest assured that it would last unlike these Asian brands

The plugs of Benz is just 1k lol. Even the plugs of a Camry is not 1k, but with this comment of urs I rest my case because it would be pointless to argue with u. So tell me, u drive a luxury car and buy spark plugs of 1k. Says enough.

Out of curiosity, what model of ML are u talking about?

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Nobody: 8:35am On Sep 24, 2019
AmuDimpka:


Talk what you know

Who be this one? So eyes no gree u read well and see that I was actually right. Since u have decided to use Wikipedia let me use the same source for u.

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by islandmoon: 9:16am On Sep 24, 2019
Ayodaygee:



This is really cute. Looks like the C180 W202.

Another point is...are their parts readily available in Naija
that car is the most reliable Benz, go for espirit c180 if you need one in that range, but they are actually old and out of style
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by timifakay(m): 9:48am On Sep 24, 2019
AmuDimpka:


No before I bought my Benz few weeks ago, I was presented with Avalon 2008 model...the car is still there till date at a cheap price...bros I no take that car...I just tired for Japanese and I am done with Japanese cars

I went for Benz and I am not regretting it. That Avalon is still there ....the problem with that Avalon is electrical faults ...it's too much

To each his own...

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 10:08am On Sep 24, 2019
greenhulk:


The plugs of Benz is just 1k lol. Even the plugs of a Camry is not 1k, but with this comment of urs I rest my case because it would be pointless to argue with u. So tell me, u drive a luxury car and buy spark plugs of 1k. Says enough.

Out of curiosity, what model of ML are u talking about?

Oga that is the cheapest plug which is NGK..Bosch is higher and that is what Benz demands but that doesn't make NGK Bad though but Bosch is preferable which is about 2,500 and that is recommended.

Also...is only spark plugs only what you saw....why bringing in Camry in a discussion of Benz...you can talk Camry in the discussion of Honda Mitsubishi and Subaru not even BMW, Audi, Benz and Chrysler conversation bro

There are leagues so we all must play in our various division....bro

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 10:10am On Sep 24, 2019
Ayodaygee:



This is really cute. Looks like the C180 W202.

Another point is...are their parts readily available in Naija



Bros don't listen to naysayers...Benz parts are available and doesn't cost that much as people would say and the engine is rugged trust me

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by 9icetoo(m): 10:19am On Sep 24, 2019
Originalsly:


Mercedes Benz is not for humble pocket people period....not even in the US where competent mechanics... prescribed fuel... new and used parts are all readily available. Just saying.
Simple. It's is what it is. It's not for the average income earner. You need to be okay to drive a Benz.
You can't afford a Benz on a corolla salary. It goes beyond fuelling it.
I like Mercedes Benz. Yes I said that but I've got better things to do with my money right now. If I have a lot more disposable income, why not, I'd buy an e class. I love them. But not now.
If you ever open a thread asking if you should buy a Benz, then you aren't ready to own one yet.

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by Nobody: 10:53am On Sep 24, 2019
AmuDimpka:


Oga that is the cheapest plug which is NGK..Bosch is higher and that is what Benz demands but that doesn't make NGK Bad though but Bosch is preferable which is about 2,500 and that is recommended.

Also...is only spark plugs only what you saw....why bringing in Camry in a discussion of Benz...you can talk Camry in the discussion of Honda Mitsubishi and Subaru not even BMW, Audi, Benz and Chrysler conversation bro

There are leagues so we all must play in our various division....bro

Lol , oga that ur car dey suffer oh. For ur information ngk spark plugs are not sold for 1k for even Platinum abi na copper plug u dey use for ur Benz? And the way u call brand shows u know nothing about cars. There are different types of spark plugs, u can't just say ngk is 1k and Bosch is 2k5. There are some ngk iridium spark plugs that are more expensive than Bosch and vice versa. U just need to use the one recommended for ur car. But eat oh, 1k plugs for a Benz, omo I no go want drive that kind Benz.

Meanwhile, in which of my comments did I compare a Camry to any Benz? Is Camry the only car that Toyota make? Buy car according to ur needs and power. I don't even drive a toyota. U are just disgracing other Benz owners on this thread with ur 1k spark plugs.

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by chukel(m): 11:54am On Sep 24, 2019
AmuDimpka:


We have various types of ML From 320 (1999 model to ML 350 2004 ) Then we have 350 2007 to 2013 model ....I bought mine 2.8 milli 2004 model ...that car is amazing ...you can get a good Nigerian used for 1milli


I have always been a Benz man shaaaa....it's an addiction
this is fucking expensive

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by chukel(m): 11:56am On Sep 24, 2019
AmuDimpka:


No before I bought my Benz few weeks ago, I was presented with Avalon 2008 model...the car is still there till date at a cheap price...bros I no take that car...I just tired for Japanese and I am done with Japanese cars

I went for Benz and I am not regretting it. That Avalon is still there ....the problem with that Avalon is electrical faults ...it's too much
not true. I have used my 05 avalon for close to 6yrs now. Not a single issue.
Try to make enquiries from true users who actually maintain and not abuse their vehicles

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Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 4:48pm On Sep 24, 2019
chukel:
not true. I have used my 05 avalon for close to 6yrs now. Not a single issue.
Try to make enquiries from true users who actually maintain and not abuse their vehicles
ok....but i was told that by the seller, I meant 08 not 05
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 4:49pm On Sep 24, 2019
chukel:
this is fucking expensive
You can get a great Nigerian used for half the price bro
Re: Which Benz Model Would You Recommend If Reliability &cheap Parts Were A Priority by AmuDimpka: 4:52pm On Sep 24, 2019
greenhulk:


Lol , oga that ur car dey suffer oh. For ur information ngk spark plugs are not sold for 1k for even Platinum abi na copper plug u dey use for ur Benz? And the way u call brand shows u know nothing about cars. There are different types of spark plugs, u can't just say ngk is 1k and Bosch is 2k5. There are some ngk iridium spark plugs that are more expensive than Bosch and vice versa. U just need to use the one recommended for ur car. But eat oh, 1k plugs for a Benz, omo I no go want drive that kind Benz.

Meanwhile, in which of my comments did I compare a Camry to any Benz? Is Camry the only car that Toyota make? Buy car according to ur needs and power. I don't even drive a toyota. U are just disgracing other Benz owners on this thread with ur 1k spark plugs.

NowI never said that I am a mechanic, I am just a lover of benz and that is What I have been driving and this is my second so If I go by the mechanic advise, do not blame me...but benz recommend Bosch but I dont know which one is Iridium, I started driving Benz with C180 nad apart from Airflow meter, I have never had any issues and the SUV is amazing...it rocks


Thats what it is...I don't know what you meant by disgrace ...dude, abi make I no talk my mind...been busy lately bro. I would research, we learn daily

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