Whether to buy Mercedes-Benz C Class or not

[consigliori]

Mercedes Benz and "maintenance cost?" Ahem ahem!

[Alir1]

Why not take a look at toyota crown?

[Adeelnm]

Don't even use the word TOYOTA please. And I don't want to talk about my second choice as it doesn't follow this thread. If you have any information about Toyota Camry like why you said, please keep it to yourself

[21ucheema]

The next-gen C-Class will come sometime in 2021, so I would advise against buying a C-class as of now...

[sameerulhaq064]

Would the next gen C class cost 1 crore?

[Adeelnm]

Yes. Waiting for the next generation. That's why I am preparing my mind to ask a lot of questions before spending 10 million.

[sameerulhaq064]

1 or 10 million?

[mhaderaziz_official]

The current C180 with AMG package costs 1.37 crores brand new. The new generation will be 140+

[Xulfiqar]

What abt taxi spec?

Meaning wheel cap wali

[sameerulhaq064]

Shahnawaz doesn't import them

[mhaderaziz_official]

The cheapest is the C180 Exclusive (previously called Elegance) for about 1.30 crores currently. They don't import the taxi spec. I think those are only limited to Europe; I have seen some grey-import w204 taxis being sold here.

[Xulfiqar]

Ive seen the older models with hubcaps and vinyl/fabric seats in Pakistan

Which were imported by shahnawaz, they may have changed their standing now as everyone wants atleast alloy wheels on their new marsaree (marsdeez)

[sameerulhaq064]

Alloy wheels and panoramic roof. These 2 options are available in every Benz sold by Shahnawaz now

[Adeelnm]

I am willing to go one step forward ( spending more) but then again comes to the point where I should be mentally prepared to spend hefty amount on its maintenance. I am okay with periodic maintenance and I like to wax my car myself after wash. That's why I have wax and micro fiber cloth and all that. I even use many social media platforms to ensure myself that koi hengi bengi to nhi kar rha, in other words, that is it the right way to apply wax?
Bas mjhay tasalli chahiye hoti hai har kaam karne mai.
In the end I'd just like to say is that I am a hard worker and I am willing to spend that much. Just clearing my confusion before making a bold step

[mhaderaziz_official]

I've seen them too especially with the w210, w203 and some w204 model eras. The w204s I've seen have analogue gauge clusters as opposed to the digital ones more commonly seen and have black fabric seats.

Shahnawaz now sells what it calls as its "own" spec. It basically comes with the panoramic roof, parking sensors, beige interior, 4-way powered seats and entry level COMAND system. Anything above and beyond these features is a paid option.

[syedfaizan1]

Bro you got a very deep knowledge of these cars and thanks for helping everyone and posting your experience here to help everyone either if they wana go for it or not GOD Bless you for this sadqa jariah !

[Xulfiqar]

panoramic roof is an invitation to madness in Pakistan.

vinyl seats
hubcaps
HD taxi suspension
underguards
HD cooling system
basic comand (dont care)
power seats with fine adjustment - yes (but manual will also do)

now we are talking

[Xulfiqar]

you seem to be lost to be honest.

car waxing etc is not considered maintenance in my books - you can shine up a dead car and have it sit in your garage too doesnt make a difference that its dead.

[Adeelnm]

Hmmm point! Ok I'll have to research thoroughly again ; how, why, when, where etc

[harrissaeed89]

Wow before stumbling upon this forum, I never thought waxing was that heck of a job....jolly good fella'