So, what do you guys drive?

[n00b13]

You probably wont qualify @n00b13
Its a special "James Bond" deal, you'd need a tuxedo and have to walk around telling folk you like your juice shaken not stirred.

Hahaha. Worst of all, I have never met Shaun, and you're making sense


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[Cobrali]

I always wonder how people are able to get such low premiums. Location? History? Age? How?

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A civic 1.8lxi is classified as a sports car.. plus age, driving years, location of vehicle parked, also drivers history..my mom gets my car on 500pm..

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[rogue zombie]

I see these go for nothing, the dealer said they use Astra engines so can't be too bad. Bit of gas guzzlers in town but do well on the highway. How's the service/parts costs seeing that they're relatively new?

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I don't actually know running costs. My father in law has had one since demo, with a maintenance plan. Hasn't spent much on it I believe outside the service plan.

But I also drive an American car, and I know with their big groups, they share parts widely. And therefore everything is reasonable. I'm always impressed with my Caliber, replacing this or that, always well priced.

I would assume the Chev group would be the same.

Seriously though, his is full house, other than a plastic'y interior, which is expected in that price bracket, I was seriously impressed. The only reason it's resell value is not great, is because the ZA market is so brand loyal, so "different" cars loose big. But if you pick it up after that major chunk of loss is done, you get a bargain.

I would imagine it's not great in town on diesel, because of the older generation auto box. But I don't think it would be all that bad considering the price and range of diesel.

 

[shaunnadan]

You probably wont qualify @n00b13
Its a special "James Bond" deal, you'd need a tuxedo and have to walk around telling folk you like your juice shaken not stirred.

hahahahahaha

 

[Riaz]

Shew now I'm thinking if I'm under insured lol

I pay a total of R1200 for:

Full comprehensive cover on a Honda frv
Full comprehensive on the Cbr
Household contents


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[Silver]

New Plates have arrived... popping down to have them fitted shortly!
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That is epic @Rob Fisher !!
So cool!
Congrats

 

[Marius Combrink]

I just want to find out and sorry for derailing but I might get an opportunity in the very near future to buy a 2011/2012 C180 at a steal.
But as always there is the risk of maintenance. Is there something I should look out for, or is it a bad idea to buy a used Merc?

 

[shaunnadan]

I just want to find out and sorry for derailing but I might get an opportunity in the very near future to buy a 2011/2012 C180 at a steal.
But as always there is the risk of maintenance. Is there something I should look out for, or is it a bad idea to buy a used Merc?

Buy the merc ! Suffer later in luxury . Hahahaha

 

[Marius Combrink]

Buy the merc ! Suffer later in luxury . Hahahaha

hahahaha thanks that gives so much clarity

 

[n00b13]

I just want to find out and sorry for derailing but I might get an opportunity in the very near future to buy a 2011/2012 C180 at a steal.
But as always there is the risk of maintenance. Is there something I should look out for, or is it a bad idea to buy a used Merc?

Nice cars if it's your type but pricey to maintain and fix should something go wrong


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[shaunnadan]

I just want to find out and sorry for derailing but I might get an opportunity in the very near future to buy a 2011/2012 C180 at a steal.
But as always there is the risk of maintenance. Is there something I should look out for, or is it a bad idea to buy a used Merc?

I'm guessing it's out of plan?

Maintaining a merc via the dealership is costly and small things can be a nightmare !

I have a problem that after the last east rand storm, my dim headlights stopped working. So I go and take it into merc and I find out the part I need is 8k! Excluding labor

That said, it's the only problem I have had on the car since I got it!

 

[Marius Combrink]

I'm guessing it's out of plan?

Maintaining a merc via the dealership is costly and small things can be a nightmare !

I have a problem that after the last east rand storm, my dim headlights stopped working. So I go and take it into merc and I find out the part I need is 8k! Excluding labor

That said, it's the only problem I have had on the car since I got it!

Yeah it will most likely be out of maintenance. Service I'm not to worried about (Father in law is a foreman at merc) It's just the parts that I am worried about. But in general these cars are pretty reliable or is that not the case anymore?

 

[shaunnadan]

Yeah it will most likely be out of maintenance. Service I'm not to worried about (Father in law is a foreman at merc) It's just the parts that I am worried about. But in general these cars are pretty reliable or is that not the case anymore?

Very reliable in my eyes.

Myself, gf and her dad all have the w204 c class

 

[Marius Combrink]

Very reliable in my eyes.

Myself, gf and her dad all have the w204 c class

cool cause ja its the w204 I am looking at. Saw a nice CLC as well

 

[rogue zombie]

Ya this is true re: Mercs and Beemers.

But, my folks bought a baby Hyundai out the box cash for their old age.

They needed to jump it once because the shitty little battery couldn't be off while a light was on for 5 minutes with the engine off. Jumping the car resulted in a popped radio fuse.

I phoned Hyundai - R200 and something Rand to fit a R20 fuse

My car, which was 3 or 4 times the price new as a baby Hyundai, break light goes. I pull it out, and it's this weird "slide in" light bracket thing. So I thought I would pay threw my ass.... R60.

So, I say its all random and you need to do your homework

Also the 'wear and tear' parts on a Merc will last longer, which is something to take into account.

 

[shaunnadan]

cool cause ja its the w204 I am looking at. Saw a nice CLC as well

It's a lovely car but I feel it's too small, lol

 

[shaunnadan]

Ya this is true re: Mercs and Beemers.

But, my folks bought a baby Hyundai out the box cash for their old age.

They needed to jump it once because the shitty little battery couldn't be off while a light was on for 5 minutes with the engine off. Jumping the car cause a popped radio fuse.

I phoned Hyundai - R200 and something Rand to fit a R20 fuse

My car, which was 3 or 4 times the price new as a baby Hyundai, break light goes. I pull it out, and it's this weird "slide in" light bracket thing. So I thought I would pay threw my ass.... R60.

So, I say it all random.

Also the 'wear and tear' parts on a Merc will last longer, which is something to take into account.

I had to replace one of the headlight bulbs for the gf's car.

so I pop into merc and 1 bulb costs R250ex vat !

But when you are driving at night and you get to witness intelligent lighting in action you realize it's all worth it

 

[rogue zombie]

I had to replace one of the headlight bulbs for the gf's car.

so I pop into merc and 1 bulb costs R250ex vat !

But when you are driving at night and you get to witness intelligent lighting in action you realize it's all worth it

But that bulb will last, no doubt.

 

[BumbleBee]

I'm guessing it's out of plan?

Maintaining a merc via the dealership is costly and small things can be a nightmare !

I have a problem that after the last east rand storm, my dim headlights stopped working. So I go and take it into merc and I find out the part I need is 8k! Excluding labor

That said, it's the only problem I have had on the car since I got it!

So you're saying that your car got wet and it cost you R8k?

Stuff like this really makes me appreciate my old "truck" even more

 

[shaunnadan]

So you're saying that your car got wet and it cost you R8k?

Stuff like this really makes me appreciate my old "truck" even more

so basic wiring circuit:

battery - fuse - relay - switch and then bulb.

bulb stops working and i need to change the entire fuse box because its electronic!

 

[BumbleBee]

so basic wiring circuit:

battery - fuse - relay - switch and then bulb.

bulb stops working and i need to change the entire fuse box because its electronic!

Dude, that's hectic, but I suppose that sort of thing comes with the territory.

 

[shaunnadan]

Dude, that's hectic, but I suppose that sort of thing comes with the territory.

and to think at one stage the lotus had only 1 wire to the coil. would hit the starter with a lead from the battery and then drive off. (it has since been given a full wiring upgrade)

 

[zadiac]

I just want to find out and sorry for derailing but I might get an opportunity in the very near future to buy a 2011/2012 C180 at a steal.
But as always there is the risk of maintenance. Is there something I should look out for, or is it a bad idea to buy a used Merc?

Second hand mercs are not expensive to maintain. I have a 2007 220 CDi. Services with a 3rd party certified garage is not that expensive. Only the tyres are quite expensive and I don't compromise on tyre quality. It's too dangerous.
Due to the age of the car you want to buy it's a waste of money to service at mercedes benz as it will cost you an arm and a leg.

 

[ettiennedj]

Hi Guys. So I was asked about my Avatar on the intro thread. My toy is 1967 Beetle. Series 5 Rotary Turbo with Scat Drag box. Too many mods to mention. Normal road driving on 95 pump gas makes 198 kw on the rear wheels at 0.6 Bar and on racing fuel at 1.2 bar makes 284 kw. Quickest quarter mile 12.18 sec. Normal road driving does 0-100 in 4.2 sec.

Stopped doing the 1/4 mile drags cos if you thought vaping was a bottomless pit try replacing a clutch etc every 2 - 3 months.

 

[BumbleBee]

Hi Guys. So I was asked about my Avatar on the intro thread. My toy is 1967 Beetle. Series 5 Rotary Turbo with Scat Drag box. Too many mods to mention. Normal road driving on 95 pump gas makes 198 kw on the rear wheels at 0.6 Bar and on racing fuel at 1.2 bar makes 284 kw. Quickest quarter mile 12.18 sec. Normal road driving does 0-100 in 4.2 sec.

Stopped doing the 1/4 mile drags cos if you thought vaping was a bottomless pit try replacing a clutch etc every 2 - 3 months.

She's a beauty man, but I think 1967 is a typo, this looks more like a 1976? Either way it looks like a beasty