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drake49:
i appreciate sir, the roads are good here in Abj. i thought about this camry also, popularly know as spider or muscle... do you mean i can get a clean foreign /tokunbo at that range?

Please if anyone offers you a 2010 Camry for N3.5m (at this period) ensure you run the vehicle's VIN before you part with your hard-earned cash

Stubborn82:
Hi car guru, please I want to know which is better between Benz Glk350 (2008 model) and Lexus Rx350 (2008 model) in term of:

1. Cost effective maintenance
2. Rugged n durability
3. Comfort n ballance
4. Fuel economy
5. General Peace of mind

Thanks,

You can take what I will tell you here to the bank;
1. Lexus wins this, because the Lexus would visit mechanic workshops a lot less frequently than the GLK

2. Rugged & Durability; the Lexus also wins this....it has a more rugged and reliable/durable. This is partly why the Lexus brand is the most reliable auto brand in the world at the moment

3. Comfort and balance; I will give comfort to the Lexus. From experience, Lexus seats are more comfortable than that of most Mercedes-Benz (except SEC lass of course).
I will give balance to the GLK.....

4. Fuel economy; the GLK wins this anyday. Both the Rx and the GLK are v6,.....Mercedes-Benz v6 engines are a lot more fuel efficient than Lexus v6 engines. If both full tanks were 80L, on the highway the GLK would give you an extra range (on the same full tank) of at least 200km above and beyond the Rx

5. General peace of mind; the Lexus Rx wins this....

I am a Mercedes-Benz enthusiast, ....and a realist as well

kulikuli45:


How about the Toyota 1Fz-Fe? Awesome engine too. I haven't seen it in a non-4wd vehicle though.

Kulikuli45, pls cud email me back? I sent u an anonymous NL email just so dt i can open a direct line of communication wit u. Thanks

Esseite:
That benz is gone... the repair cost would shoot nothing less than N3m to N3.5m

Nope! N1m to N1.3m wud fix dis car. Replace front bumper and its beam, replace bonnet, replace enger side front fender. The 2 headlamps seem to av escaped unscratched. Change radiator too, den paint d entire nose of d car (oven bake), at mist dt wud cost N100k.
Some AC components too wud need to be replaced; dryer bottle, condenser, and perphaps also a few pulleys and d belt. Perhaps d water pump too (N15k for toks,..... N25k for brand new).
This w212 E-Class can be fixed wit at most N1.3m, and d only tell tale sign dt wud remind anyone of d accident after all des repairs is d paint job. The painter can only try, cant be d same as follow-cum factory paint

Alvin007:

A bmw m3 is v6...never compare the accord to it!
So also is the w204 c300 and c350...they’ll both make your accord feel like it’s on the reverse gear.

Honda Accord v6 is a toy beside a Mercedes-Benz v6 (esp C280, C300, C320, C350, E320 and E350)

S320 is a v6 oga. This is a v6 12 plugs Mercedes-Benz........

StateNews:
Rabiu is a strong force in Nigeria politics no doubt about that

Yinmu....

Areaboy2:


Too much talk.. let me summarise my position..
This year of c class comes with either sports or luxury (trim)
With either trim.. you can have 4matic or not..

They both have standard features. On the c300, 4matic comes as standard.. on the 350, not..
When you Mercedes to buy either.. they'll give you optional extras.. on the 350, 4matic is one of the options..

To solve our disagreement.. show me one c300 of this year without 4matic..I'll respectfully concede if you do..
for my position.. the c350 in this post is not 4matic..

Yes.. 4matic is auto 4wd.. just like xdrive on bmw. 4motion on vw and Quattro on Audi..

For the record.. I do own a 2013 c300 sports 4matic..and a close friend owns a 350 sports without 4matic..

I must give it to u, dt u r largely right. Dou not 100% right.
2014 w204 has 10 trims (Mercedes-Benz is confused certainly);
1. Sport C250 4drs
2. Luxury C250 4drs
3. Base C250 2drs
4. Sport C300 4matic 4drs
5. Luxury C300 4matic 4drs
6. Sport C350 4drs
7. Sport C350 2drs
8. Sport C350 4matic 2drs
9. Base C63 AMG 4drs
10. Base C63 AMG 2drs

So, like u pointed out, its unlikely this 2014 C350 is 4matic.
Where u are wrong sir, 4matic is a trim, not an option. For options, u can twerk options wen buying d car brand new.
Another wrong assertion i made; for 2013 n 2014, C300 is 3.5L and not 3.0L. Same as d C350 which is also 3.5L. Although dis C350 has abt 302hp as against d 248hp of d C300.

Lastly, Areaboy2, lemme invite u to a Mercedes-Benz Whatsapp Group, pls dis whatsapp number (080***********) to be added to d Group.
We are 98% Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts, from d A-Class to d almighty S-Class.
Peace!

Areaboy2:


Okay.. Let's get it straight.
Standard c350's are not 4matic.. just like this one here.. it is an option that can be added by the buyer when brand-new..

Standard c300 is 4matic..

Finally.. 4matic is not a trim but an "accessory"
Trim for w204 should be luxury or sports

Its obvious u dont drive a Mercedes-Benz, and if u do, yor knowledge of what u drive is so limited.
First, do u really know what 4matic means? Means d vehicle has a driving shaft in front, like Toyota n Honda,.......and u call dat an option dat can be added by d buyer? Are u even aware dt d shock absorbers n legs for d 4matic trim is different frm dos of d Luxury n Sport trim?
I bet u also dont know dat for w203 and w204 (pre-facelift), d 4matic trim is 5speed whereas d Luxury n Sport trim is 7speed.
Mercedes-Benz w203 and w204 have 3 trims for dir v6 engines; 4matic, Luxury, and Sport (AMG body kit only,.....not pure breed AMG)
Secondly, nothing like standard C300 or standard C350. They both av d same engine, same chasis, same transmission, and same options etc. Only difference btwn dem is in d engine displacement (ie 'size of cylinder). C300 is a 3.0L, whereas d C350 is a 3.5L. because of d higher engine displacement, d C350 has a higher horse power rating (at least 268hp, C300 wont pack more dan 230hp),and therefore its a faster car dan d C300.
Lastly, pls consult google. If u data to cum argue on Nairaland, u sure av data to consult google.....

Areaboy2:
Nice car dude..
But I don't think 350's are 4matic.. they're just rear wheel drive just like the 250's..

4matic is only with the 300's when it comes to w204's

Happy sales

You r wrong sir. w204 has 4matic, Luxury, and Sport for both d C300, and C350.

Explorers:


But i will appreciate it if they don't mention names, pictures only.

Sir why dont u want names to be mentioned? Later we go mouth abuse Buhari dt his govt has refused to name treasury looters who av refunded money secretly......

jaxxy:
E350 Luxury

Hot ride. Confirmed 2009 w211 E350. Happy sales bro....

Boss, Michelin (made in Europe, esp Spain), or a gud madebin brand, or a gud made in Japan brand. 215/55 R16, 4 tyres. Price please

bigdeals:
You surely don't know about cars ,use the plate number get the year

Yea i dont know cars, i agree totally. But i know Mercedes-Benz relatively well. When u sell cars online, d least u shud try to do is be honest wit yor perspective buyers.
Happy sales bro.....

bigdeals:
thank bro but the chassis is late 011

Bros, if u r sure the chasis is late 2011, then please post d VIN here lets all see. This w204 C-Class is most most likely a 2008/2009 model, d side mirrors were merely upgraded to 2010 model.
I bet this car's odometer has bin rolled back, 44,000miles for a Naija used w204? Its near impossible.....

Its really surprising dt nobody has told u yet dt this is a 2003/2004 w211 E-Class. v6, 12 plugs. For every v6 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class and S-Class from 2005, they come wit d m272 engine which is a v6-12 plugs.
With yor engine (m112), and yor price,.....bros please be realistic.

2018 or perhaps 2017 Peugeot 3008, 1.6L turbocharged. This long and empty write up didnt tell us how many horse power d new 3008 packs, nor how many gears d tranny has. If i desire a luxury SUV, d 3008 wont feature on my top 20 list sef,.........a 2013 GLK 350 looks more of a luxury SUV dan dis 2018 3008!
The 3008 is certainly a bland 'luxury SUV'

lukaino:
AMG Bawo?

Dont mind d Op abeg. This is a 2005 w203 C240 (2.4L v6, 12 plugs). The interior and exterior is facelift w203. But this engine is preface lift. This car has nothing AMG on it at all......

mrvitalis:

85% for what?
Bro custom duty is 20%
I stand to be corrected though

Cost of 2016 model of Phantom: N260,000,000 (as per olx etc)
Customs charge per unit : (Luxury category treatment: import car - min 35% + 35% + 5%) or N195mil shocked

Legend:
CET Code: 8703.2319.00 (Other)
SU=System Unit, (U)
ID=Import Duty, (35%)
VAT=Value Added Tax, (5%)
LVY=Levy, (35%)
EXC=Excise Duty (0%)

Source; https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/4322014/olu-okeowos-home-raided-customs

mrvitalis:

85% for what?
Bro custom duty is 20%
I stand to be corrected though

You r so grossly misinformed!!! Pls ask questions from those who know when in doubt!

mrvitalis:

You want me to show you screenshots ?

And this are just asking price

My brother got one for $40k early this year Texas

Lets not be too quick to castigate someone's market. Sir do u know d cost of Nigeria Custom Duty for a 2015 S-Class? I cud be wrong dou, but from what i assume i know, its 85% the value of high end luxury vehicles (and dt is d class any Mercedes-Benz S-Class belongs too).
We have plenty dealers on dis Forum, let dem give us an idea of wat Custom Duty costs for a car like dis. 2009 C300 4matic (w204) is cleared in Lagos for at least N1.1m

hypertension:
Useless meeting

But wait oh..why did buhari send Osibanjo to Davos and rather decided to attend Adis Ababa

In Davos, world leaders and top business men/women, including billionaires are negiotiating and g new deals.

One would think at this time of slow nigerian economic growth and recovery, the president would need help from big investors.

To be frank eh, this Buhari guy na Goooat.

If we are object and truthful, Prof Osinbajo wud serve our interest as a nation better in Davos dan baba Buhari. Anywhere Osinbajo speaks, pple listen to him well, and accord him d respect of a president. Buhari shud limit his travels to near destinations and let Osinbajo do most of dis work!

kemiadebisi:
I dont believe in putting massive profit. The best deal you can ever get

Apart from this w203 C240, you also have a w203 C280 4matic up for sale. And in both cases, no engine photos were ed. Pls tell me this isnt deliberate......

"The bikes move at top speed, as much as 350 km/h".......


Op, whats d need for this exaggeration/blatant lie? Even if such a power bike were ever produced, can it ever be maxed out to 350km/h on any Nigerian road

BERNIMOORE:
Agreed, I have driven the s450 and s550 4matic jeep really they are machines, but my point is Benz are heavier yes with good tyre balancing but the Toyota is light and makes you feel like doing Nothing, when you drive these Benz you're looking serious because the way the gear transmits seems as if the car is about to fly of ground with a pu-pu-pu-rrrr bass-sound while Toyota would do the same thing without you hearing a sound, i prefer any Camry 2009 Avalon That balanced minimal sound fuel consumption with comfort.... Balance is the keyword here

Its clear as daylight dt u dont know anything Mercedes-Benz. What is 'S450 and S550 4matic jeep' abeg?
From 2006 a w203 auto has 7sp tranny (gear 1 to 7), and frm 2003/2004 6sp manual transmission. How many japs can boast of such dt early in d game? And dis is from a C-Class dt is at best entry level luxury, not d main main luxury or model. Compare japs to Korean or Chinese vehicles abeg, leave Mercedes-Benz out of this lame comparison....

kingreign:


forget driving dynamics. I'm talking real value in market now.

Boss, only 1 major thing determines value in d market,.....and dts demand. The fact dt a 2004 Corolla is about N2m now doesnt make it a better buy/or a better car than a 1999 w202 C230 Kompressor. Infact, a 2004 Corolla isnt half d car a w202 is, by whatever indices (not even fuel efficiency).

Leke Beecroft you should be the PRO of both Covenant University and Landmark University. Alternatively, you could as well be the PRO of Living Faith Church Worldwide (aka David Oyedepo Ministries International). Your true and only calling seems to be in this LFC thing.

.......please stop calling every dick and harry Nigerian politician 'Dr'. A honourary doctorate is just that,....honourary! If a man has not slaved/worked hard to earn a PhD please lets stop this practice of calling everyone a 'Dr'......even politicians with only a secondary school certificate in Nigeria are called 'Dr'. Call Hassan Dankwambo what he truly is,..... Alhaji Hassan Dankwambo, or even Mallam Hassan Dankwambo.......

Kbdon:
Prof bb shehu from Usman danfodio University sokoto, am really proud of my school, that man is damn good

Get your facts right bro. B.B.Shehu isnt from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS). He was Medical Director, FMC B/Kebbi, then Chief Medical Director, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto. Then Chief Medical Director, National Hospital, Abuja. Currently, he is d VC of Federal University, B/Kebbi. I cant recall him ever being a staff of Usmanu Danfodiyo University b4! Neither is he a product of UDUS. UDUS is under the Federal Ministry of Education, while UDUTH is under the Federal Ministry of Health.
Professor B.B. Shehu is a Neurosurgeon with a big name,.....but he is a small boy beside Prof. Shokumbi

2cato:

And bubu sorrounded him self with 40 gangs of thieves i just bought fuel 4 500 per litter what do you have to say to that
If you believe that chibok girls story is real click like
But if you know it is scam click share

Only a buffon wud still doubt that more than 200 teenage girls were kidnapped from a sec sch in borno under GEJ's watch. I wish u were a father, with at least 4 teenage daughters,......perhaps dt experience wud borrow u some sense.

Fhemmmy:


As promised . . . . Here is one 4Matic 2007 Luxury and you can take this beauty home at a cost of ONLY 3.7M Naira

Sorry Oga Fhemmmy, the fact dt dis C280 is 4matic means it isnt d Luxury model. 2006 and 2007 C280 has only 2 models (4matic-5 speed, and Luxury-7 speed). The C350 2007 has 3 models (4matic-5 speed, Luxury-7 speed, and Sport-7 speed wit AMG body kit n 17' rim).
I feel its necessary I make dis clarification

platypelloid:
BETWEEN BENZ E 230 2003, TOYOTA COROLLA 2004,AND TOYOTA COROLLA 2007 PLEASE HOUSE WHICH ONE SHOULD I GO FOR ALL ARE NIGERIAN USED.PLS IN OF durability. kindly Help WHICH ONE SHOULD I CHOOSE

Op get yor facts right first abeg, no Mercedes-Benz E230!