₦airaland Forum

Juicysam:
thanks bro.. It worked.. I hope it's not a temporary fix though

No

If u are using the follow come charger, change the cord

GAZZUZZ:
really confused.

Boss I f 1 is to buy a Naija use EOD what shud he watch out for or change to turn the ride to almost new

Tnx a lot. Pls shud I unzip the file. Hope no bug

Bro how u take do am

Very likely. Believe me GEJ will win.

basilo101:
Ifeanyi Uba should buy Osun state now. Lol

5% and 95%, are they mates. Na wa for you na

Whats the mileage and what is the AC fault

And u follow dey insult Lie Mohammed

OP am a marketer. I heard that news 2 weeks ago. But nothing happened. Pls hw credible is ur source cos Govt can't afford any increment now

dickrider:
Instead of yobo to look for a club he is busy playing politics. When hunger wire am his gold digger wife will flee to the next rich man

you are among the teenagers wey full NL now

Conte or Guardiola

I doubt this

So Oyegun is older than PMB abi? Mk una kontinu there is God oh

He shud also ask God for increase in tithe cos he just got himself a fuel guzzler

Rip to him. Obviously he didn't do a good job advising the buffoon we have as C in C

Themandator:
Only 2 Igbo men owns oil block? Wake up.. . From Anambra alone I know of this two :ABC Ojiakor of Seplat, Arthur Eze minus Offor

Nna only 2 igbo men own oil bloc Offor and Uba. Then only 1 in South South Peter odili. Arthur Eze own no be Nigeria

Explain the plan. Mk I sub am and hv u feedback

Instead of SH to concentrate on how PMB is destroying the nation's economy, they now write false articles to retain relevance. Apart from Offor's investment outside the country, Offor is among the only 2 igbo men that owns an oil bloc in Nigeria. Offor owns the South East Electricity Distribution Company EEDC. Afonjas sef

HungerBAD:
Intelligent write up.

I am very impressed with the way you penned this write up to the wailers,and wailers wannabe in Nigeria.

Nearly everybody complaining of the Country,were still the same complaining of everything for the last 16 Years.

Bring down an Angel from Heaven,and Nigerians will still complain there is no money. Those that work or do business are doing well in Nigeria.

Which brings me to those crying always. Have you guys ever heard the term HARD WORK?you guys act like the Government owes you anything,or should bring money into your bedroom.

This is the after effects of the PDP,which has made many Nigerians lazy,and always looking for shortcuts to making it in life.

Look at the Lazy Militants expecting to get paid every month for doing nothing.

Lazy people,with lazy mentality.

I am a Nigerian,and doing very well in my chosen field without waiting for an handout from anybody. Those waiting for free fall from the Government are the problems of Nigeria.

You think you are the only one doing well in ur field. If you had a million which could sustain u for a week and suddenly that 1 million barely lasts for 2 days cos of inflation, does it mean u are waiting for handouts frm the Govt? If you are going to be a zombie, at least have little sense. I follow support Buhari, and I ve released he is a mistake. And to think we ve 3 more years of this stubborn, clueless man as president mks me weep. Honestly we were scammed big time. If only our legislators will do the needful. This is the time we need them most. Posterity will not forgive those of us that voted this man

I wish u luck with the sales

"I vote for iamkingzlee
Cc: NLjega"

I VOTE IAMKINGZLEE

CC NLjega

I don't know any sane person that will vote APC. The fooled us last year but Never Again

webhostbiz:
I am about to buy this car C180 Sport 1998 model, i need an advise. Thanks

bro did you get this ride. How wz it? Fuel economy and maintenance cost

Trac:
To be square with you, the vehicles are quite old and lots of bushes will have to be changed.

For the C, I'll suggest the very last year and avoid the supercharged variants.

For the CLK, why 1999? No matter how much you save, it is not a wise decision over the 2000 - 2002, that is in engineering, aethesitcs and extras.

Both models are prone to catastrophic rusts and I won't recommend them to you for this reason and its age. Itis an issue when the sheet metal of the body begins to rust and areas too that are concealed. It is another issue when structural and structural supporting members are rusting. This is cognitively unacceptable. The pre-2000 of the CLK/E left a lot to be desired and it is not a well-thought-out compromise to the refreshed models. A lot of parts and components were upgraded.

To avoid being too detailed and prevent this post from being lengthy, I'll refrain from the pre-refreshed version of the C Class. The 230 variant is the least problematic and the choice of many of all the normal series in that class. This is because of the blend of power and agility for the engine range. The 180 should not be considered. It is underpowered.

For the CLK, I can't tell you much about the lower displaced engines. The engine generation is newer and I never got acquainted with them (for they are not sold where I am). It is true I said the V6's should be avoided on any Mercedes. That is true but to a "new" extent. A 60 degrees V is now into production and from the Mercedes design information that I have on that engine, it has been built from ground-up with innovations and grounds that haven't been covered ever in motoring has been conquered. This debuts currently on the 2012 C Classes. Besides this newer engine from the oven, the other V6's should be avoided. They were not built but concluded upon as an after-thought. The extent also to which the conclusions were engineered to only puts the burden upon the consumer as time elapses. It is not a best buy both in cost and and logic. One of the archilles heels is the balance shaft ripping out of the engine because it barely cancels out the rocking motions. Mercedes engines cannot be rebuilt on this generation due to its design and this occasion was never factored in. This kind of repair will never be as it would have been without this failure. This leaves you with the V8. This is the engine designed in its real actuality. The v6 incarnate is nothing but sectioned-off V8. A v6 in its inherent nature is a defective engine. Imagine adding one notch to the defect. There is nothing economical between the v6 and v8. The difference between the two engines is 1 mile to a gallon. The performance you get over the v8 is overwhelming to the asthmatic v6.

There are repairs homologous to the normal series. They can be overwhelming. The nature of these cars are a bit "discriminating" (-- for lack of a better choice of words). When a major problem occurs (i some cases, minor), the ECU in some cases would limp the vehicle or shut it down till the problem is fixed before normal operation begins. There are some electrical issues that are quite expensive to repair/replace (e.g. instrument cluster, A/C, climate controls, pneumatic related issues etc) and they go bad.

Maintaining a Mercedes will cost some money. Owning one also cost money to upkeep. Buying a Mercedes and considering mileage on gas is not acceptable. It is a different thing when you are using too much power (fuel) with little to no performance. If you needed such feat, a Mustang would offer that to you gracefully for a fraction of the cost. 'having said so, this leads me to the other phase.

The electrical gremlins are not found in the AMG series. They aren't prone to rust either. They are hand-built and some of the control-systems and electricals are HWA parts (not MB). These engines and transmissions are rock-solids and I would recommend it to anyone that I feel like talking "merc-y" to. You might be considering gasoline efficiency. The engine and transmission is adaptable and learns your driving style and detunes itself to match your pattern. Keep in mind that this is a car with a split personality and it will display its naughty side without warning if tempted. As long as it is not provoked, it will always remain in docile behaviour. The number of repairs per time period are seriously lower than the normal series. AMG's can take abuses and they are still loyal to you. Normal wear and tear should be expected. To tell you how rugged AMG-tuned MB's are, you can race all day on a race track without any modification to the vehicle and still drive the car home on its brakes and tyres (provided the tyres are not wornout) and still be going to work on Monday morning. Under time-trial, the chassis/suspension is taken a serious beating and under undue stresses. If you aren't swayed by the cost of replacing the tyres and track cost, you can return the following week or a few times a year but service life will be compromised. You'll be bunkers to take a regular Merc over an AMG-tuned Merc if you had the understanding and opportuned.

If a Benz has been neglected, don't buy it. It is not worth it. It'll be expensive to put it in order. HWA parts are significantly expensive than the regular Merc parts but you rarely replace them. It's just as the traditional ownership of a Mercedes; expensive parts - but twice or x-times the regular interval period. I'm not saying it is problem free but areas that might pose some issues are the inherent Mercedes parts that were unchanged at the Afaltebach plant. With the C Class, the C43 (if you opt for the AMG route) would be your engine choice. It is the closest car to the Porshe-built 500E in driving dynamics and feel. I won't recommend a c36. For the CLK, the CLK55. Be very careful of funny AMG's sold. Some people go through great lengths to make their vehicles AMG. You should look out for these kinds of phoney vehicles. Since the AMG's of this era were handbuilt, the interior are of two natures. They are either black or two-toned black and light-beige white. If I can recall, they were either black or silver in colour. Open the engine and look for the engineers name on the engine (though some are orphaned but the AMG is unmistakened). A 430 AMG is not AMG-tuned and warrants no cost beyond what its due. Some Mercedes were assembled with AMG trinkets and that is where the fun stops. Within the range you have asked, AMG's are more rare than today's.

If you will be importing from the United States, some engine adjustments would have to be done (fuel timing). Do not listen to anyone that tells you otherwise. The engineers that designed the vehicle explicitly stated it in the owners manual that premium only and in situations were premium cannot be gotten, half tank of gas and no more than 3000rpm and less than full cargo capacity.

Avoid any MB with modified suspension or deduct the cost. You cannot improve a Mercedes. What you buy is what you get. If you can get a repair history, it's a plus. If you can't, have a mechanic inspect it.

Whatever your choice of flavour is, do not rush your purchase. It might take you months but it is better. If you find a well maintained early to mid-90's E Class (LH Jetronic/HFM), it's a good consideration. The normals series are excellent as well and better than the choices you originally asked for.

This is the best I can give to you in a nutshell. I believe it has been presented best considering age and possible maintenance possibilities.

All the best in your choice.





Edits:

I had written this before I realised that you stated from 1999 upwards. That's a bit harder for me because I am not really acquainted with the C Class (w203) and higher. The 2003 generation CLK class is not impressive and I would tell you to avoid them. The repairs are in excess and not the cheap kinds. I was told that 2007 - 2009 were pretty much worked out. I never ventured into the CLK's because I'm an E person and of recent, I developed a practical interest in coupes. I have my reserved comments about Mercedes these days.

Oga Trac pls I need your input. When u say that the 180 is underpowered, what do you mean. Cos I was looking to get one thanks

emyworld:
Please house, i need to you to give me feedback on the C class below. I want to buy it. Please Siena and kuntash reply also. i need info on the fuel economy and engine.




Mercedes-Benz C230 Elegance Automatic 1998 Black: PP-HF-26 CREAM LEATHER INTERIOR
Chassis Number: WDB2020231F484942
Color: Metallic Black
Weight: 1335Kg
Model: 1998

Power: 110 kW / 150 HP
Emissions Sticker:4 (Green)
Fuel consumption combined: ca 9.4 l/100km
Fuel consumption (urban):ca 13.1 l/100km
Fuel consumption (extra-urban):ca 7.2 l/100km

Bro did you later get the ride. Was the fuel consumption as u stated? What is the ride like?

kuntash:
Thanks Trac for ur contribution.

I have actually looked for this coolant, but couldn't find, I understand the colour is yellow. what I use currently is Green, (HOLTS), there's another colour RED made by ABRO, I ve looked for the MB coolant, No way.
From your comment, I will flush it out and use another whose properties meet that of Zerex

from what I read, they say this is MB approved coolant- see pics.

Question: where can one buy this in Nigeria? alternatively, what other products matches its properties?


Suffice it to say here that I did 300miles with 50 litres, both urban and highway, with 75% of usage was with A/C. before now it wasnt so, I still think there could be room for improvement. .
I am convinced many people do not get such mpg with their cars, whether MB or another of its kind.

I know 300miles on 50 litres of fuel is still poor, but considering the kinda fuel we get here etc, I think my effort in trying to get the best out of this 13+ yrs old car seem to be paying off, NOTE: this was before the thermostat change, so I am still expecting better mpg. lol

huh!! how I hate wastage ,

What model of engine is that

Most times I wonder, so u guys knw she will be healed hence the before and after pictures

Pls what are the differences in MB trims Classic, Espirit, Elegance and Sport. Am about to buy W202 year 1999 or 2000. I love the Sport trim cos of the interior look. Pls are all the trims the same in terms of engine, handling, maintenance culture? What are the things I should know about this particular trim? Pls I need urgent answers thanks for your time

My fiance hit her head accidentally on concrete wall causing a wound close to the eye brow. The wound is healed for months now, but it left a scar. Please i need creams or ointments that is guaranteed to remove the scar. Thanks guys

Chanchit:
I heard jumia has made about $124m lose this year already, adding some few more to the lose won't be a bad idea.

who dash them that kind money? Nigerians and quoting of million dollars