The all-new 2022 Mercedes S580 is one of the most popular cars in Nigeria you’ll mostly see driven by the wealthy in the country. Owning this vehicle in the current Nigerian economy will cost N170,000.
However, paying this amount is not all there is to this vehicle. There are some hidden costs of owning this car in Nigeria you’ll need to know.
In this article, we share with you some extra costs you’ll encounter after buying this car in Nigeria.
- The Headlights of the Mercedes S580
The headlights of this vehicle are the part that easily gets damaged during an accident, and to replace it, you’ll need N900,000 for each of the headlights, while the grilles of the vehicle cost N800,000.
- The Mirrors of the Mercedes S580
The mirrors of this car are another expensive part of the vehicle it costs N600,000 for the side mirror and N150,000 each for the actual mirrors of the vehicle.
- The Taillights of the Mercedes S580
Another expensive part of this vehicle is its tail lights. Interestingly, the vehicle has both inner and outer taillights. The inner part costs N180,000 while the outer part goes for N300,000 each.
- The Tires and Wheels of the Mercedes S580
The tires and wheels of the Mercedes S580 are ridiculously expensive with the tires costing N210,000, and the wheels costing N210,000, while the brake pad costs N200,000 for four. The brake disc costs N140,000 each.
- The Suspension System of the Mercedes S580
The Suspension system of the Mercedes S580 costs N5 million to get replaced. That’s the entire amount you’ll need to purchase a decent used 2005 Toyota Corolla in Nigeria today.
- The Steering of the Mercedes S580
The steering of this vehicle is another expensive part owners should be aware of, as it costs N5,000,000 to replace the steering in Nigeria.
- The Screens of the Mercedes S580
There are two display screens in the Mercedes S580 2022–the tachometer screen and the MBUX screen that cost N1.2 million and N2 million respectively for replacement.
Conclusion
Knowing the hidden costs of owning a car is essential before you decide to purchase the vehicle. These hidden costs are maintenance costs, and to maintain this 2022 Mercedes S580 costs an amount that will be spent on over 4 2005 Toyota Corollas.
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