My Mercedes Benz, C Class W204 Elegance

[hamza_xeg]

Got it done from shahnawaz or INH ? What was the cost if you don't mind me asking?

[mhaderaziz_official]

Got it done from shahnawaz or INH ? What was the cost if you don't mind me asking?

Sorry for the late reply. Was caught up in my studies (IGCSE student lol).

Shahnawaz obviously. INH is in Lahore.

I don't exactly know the cost because they gave the bill to my father. I think it was around Rs. 250k or so.

[mhaderaziz_official]

Recent visit to Shahnawaz. I don't usually take pictures, but this was an exception.

W204 vs the W205.
They let me see the car from the inside too but I didn't take an pictures. Will post a review soon.

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[mhaderaziz_official]

The W205 is jaw droppingly gorgeous. You can see why it won the best driver's car awards last year.

The interior is very improved.

Review coming up soon.

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[mhaderaziz_official]

I have a few more photos. Will post them when I get free from CIEs (IGCSE student lol).

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[SherDil]

@mhaderaziz_official how has been your overall experience of C-180 2007? specially with respect to its maintenance, driving pleasure, etc.

If you are given a chance to buy a car now in same budget, which one will you buy?

thanks.

[mhaderaziz_official]

@mhaderaziz_official how has been your overall experience of C-180 2007? specially with respect to its maintenance, driving pleasure, etc.

If you are given a chance to buy a car now in same budget, which one will you buy?

thanks.

The experience is going great. I love every moment of driving it.

Maintenance has been good so far. The car is in mint condition right now and therefore doesn't need any major maintenance.
So far, I've had new transmission fluid put in, new engine oil, new oil filter, new air filter, new cabin filter, new brake pads and some other general maintenance items. I also put in new coolant when I bought the car, just for peace of mind.
The car is running flawlessly right now and I'm very happy that I bought it.

The driving pleasure is incomparable to any other Japanese or local car in the market. The day I bought the car, I absolutely fell in love with it. It drives smoother than any BMW or Audi in the same category. The seating position is spot on. Everything about it has a certain level of perfection to it even though its a C Class. The seats are very comfortable, the steering response is great, the throttle responds quick and most of all, it rides very smooth over almost any kind of road. Even the doors make a deep 'thud' sound when you close them instead of the hollow bang that PKDM cars make. The engine sounds great and has a deep note to it during hard acceleration.

All in all, the experience so far has been very delighting.

If I were to buy a car in the same budget now, it would be a facelift, petrol BMW 7 Series E66.

I'd be glad to answer any more questions you might have.

[SherDil]

The experience is going great. I love every moment of driving it.

Maintenance has been good so far. The car is in mint condition right now and therefore doesn't need any major maintenance.
So far, I've had new transmission fluid put in, new engine oil, new oil filter, new air filter, new cabin filter, new brake pads and some other general maintenance items. I also put in new coolant when I bought the car, just for peace of mind.
The car is running flawlessly right now and I'm very happy that I bought it.

The driving pleasure is incomparable to any other Japanese or local car in the market. The day I bought the car, I absolutely fell in love with it. It drives smoother than any BMW or Audi in the same category. The seating position is spot on. Everything about it has a certain level of perfection to it even though its a C Class. The seats are very comfortable, the steering response is great, the throttle responds quick and most of all, it rides very smooth over almost any kind of road. Even the doors make a deep 'thud' sound when you close them instead of the hollow bang that PKDM cars make. The engine sounds great and has a deep note to it during hard acceleration.

All in all, the experience so far has been very delighting.

If I were to buy a car in the same budget now, it would be a facelift, petrol BMW 7 Series E66.

I'd be glad to answer any more questions you might have.

Very nice to know that you are still enjoying your ride ... best of luck and stay blesses! Thanks a lot.

[ahmeduzair85]

This has been most helpful. Good luck with your studies.

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[mhaderaziz_official]

This has been most helpful. Good luck with your studies.

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Thank you.
Will try my best to update the thread regularly.

[adil5855]

I recently bought C200 2007. Its fuel average is very bad what could be problem?

[mhaderaziz_official]

Fuel average could be bad to a number of reasons. Do you have a check engine light or any sort of error on the instrument cluster display?
It should be between 9-13 km/l In city.

[adil5855]

Fuel average could be bad to a number of reasons. Do you have a check engine light or any sort of error on the instrument cluster display?
It should be between 9-13 km/l In city.

No errors or malfunctions.

[mhaderaziz_official]

Check if the air filter is dirty. It's fairly easy to open. Just 4 screws and you can check if it's dirty.
Do you know what engine oil is in the car? How much is the car driven? The catalytic converter also needs to be checked.

[adil5855]

Check if the air filter is dirty. It's fairly easy to open. Just 4 screws and you can check if it's dirty.
Do you know what engine oil is in the car? How much is the car driven? The catalytic converter also needs to be checked.

Its 68k miles driven. I will check its Air filter & what engine oil do you recommend? Previous owner was using Mobil 1 5w-50

[mhaderaziz_official]

5w50 is fine, but 0w40 or 5w40 is better. Shahnawaz pours 5w50 into almost all C180/C200 cars because they believe it will prevent leaks and prolong the life of the timing chain, but its not the case. Go to the Mobil 1 website and enter your car's details and you can see what they recommend. Use the UK website since the international/US website doesn't display the normal C Class line-up. I have been using 0w40 since the past 4 years in my C180K and it's been performing very well. Check if the oil filter was changed along with the oil. The oil filter requires changing during every second oil change, but most people do it every oil change. I've been doing it with every single oil change, but I've seen people at Shahnawaz do it at every other.
Check the spark plugs too, but you'll need to be able to pry the plastic cover open and then remove them.
68k miles is fairly low (110,000 kms), so there isn't much to worry about. The car has an adaptive TCU and when it's adapted to your driving style, it will automatically achieve good fuel economy. Driving in comfort mode helps too.

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[ryu.iori]

MASHALLAH bade khobsurt gadi hay apki bhai g. Allah SWT or day apko. baithnay k lye pichay wali seeto pay kitni jagah hay? matlab agr long drive waghra karni ho? rang boht he zabrdst hay. asa rang aam gadio may nhi ata.

[SherDil]

As Salaam O Alekum,

Haider do you still have that C180?

How was your experience up till now?

I am considering to buy one for my son, what is your advice about it, the other option I have is Civic 2019-20.

[tjalal]

I'm also looking into buying an old c180 mainly due to lack of budget and want of a good car. I'm not sure where to get a shahnawaz maintained car. Guide me please.

[adil5855]

I'm also looking into buying an old c180 mainly due to lack of budget and want of a good car. I'm not sure where to get a shahnawaz maintained car. Guide me please.

Whats ur budget?