The might of the American CIA stems from its agents being able to move about and mingle with its target in a rather inconspicuous manner. A bunch of highly trained individuals watching over their target sometimes for moths and years without their 'prey' ever having a whim of just what danger lies ahead.
The C280 Elegance 2000 model fits the description above perfectly. A deadly weapon that is totally underrated. In today's Nigeria, driving a Mercedes of any sort is a rare privilege. Unlikely as is the case of a repeated thunder strike at the exact same spot, it sometimes happens. I get a chance to drive what i consider to be the best value for 'money car' in Nigeria, The 95-2000 generation C class.
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| C280 Elegance |
This weeks test car packs a 2.8L V6 with a punchy 194Hp**Just about the same power as a V6 2000 Camry or Baby boy**, a 5speed automatic transmission, 1 touch up/down power windows, Central Lock, cloth seats and 1 button touch rear head rests recliners. Mercedes Benz made the internal combustion engine, technically it means they made what we know as cars. That edge is still evident even after 1 century.
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| Mercedes Benz C Class Elegance 2.8L V6 |
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Entry to the car is strictly via remote access. in the event, the battery's in the remote access suddenly goes dead, there's a key embedded in the Key fob with which you may open the drivers door after which you slide the Fob into the slot and turn lightly. You'll be greeted with the sound of a pleasantly sounding V6. Shifts between positions are short and precise. Proponents of weight loss should buy this car. It takes a fair amount of effort to actually depress the accelerator pedal. Unintended acceleration which plagued Toyota a few years back can never exist in this Merc, a reasonable amount of effort is need to get the accelerator pedal to travel any distance.
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Flooring the accelerator pedal is a very rewarding experience. You're thrown back into your seats that grip you rather well and you suddenly are hurled towards the horizon. The acceleration in this car is very, very potent. As fast as you can say GEJ, you're already over a 100Km/H. Stopping is probably more fun, Mercedes has spared no expense to fit very good brakes on it. You get a definite reassuring feel that these brakes can be called on time after time.
Verdict: Great value. Cheap to purchase and affordable to run.A registered very well used model goes for about 600,000 naira
Pros: loads of power, great handling
Cons: Tiny glove box
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Couldn't agree more...that's still a testament to the guys from Merc's unrivalled prowess...
ReplyDeleteA very biased write up if ask me. we all know mr biodun has a preference for german cars, especially mercs.
ReplyDeleteWhat would you say to a 2005 toyota avalon that doles out 280hp or an equivalent acura RL from honda that churns out 300hp? do u think ur merc can keep up? have it at the back of your mind that the equivalent c-class of that year gives out a paltry 215hp!!!! and its a 3.2L V6. while the avalon and Acura are both 3.0L V6 engines!!!
Loooool! @ "Proponents of weight loss should buy this car. It takes a fair amount of effort to actually depress the accelerator pedal". Did I hear someone say "Jigga" :-)
ReplyDeleteForgot to ask; Did the owner throw up around the pedals??? ehn! Jigga?
ReplyDelete@ Jigga, naaaa.. 1's Love for an item will always have an effect on their opinion. However, the C class featured here is a great car. i doubt any1 will have less praise to give.
ReplyDelete@ G.B.O: no, u did not hear anyone say jigga. My thots exactly, its a great car no doubt. I'm more for speed and all that horsepower, i can attest to what the 2000 camry V6 can do @ 194hp!!!
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