MB100, Ssangyong/Daewoo Istana [ARCHIVED]

**OTEP** · January 9th, 2007 01:16 PM

Our '97 is 110k++, I think (wala siya dito ngayon).

Kahit coding, it's still in use. No rust yet. Didn't get casa rustproofing also. But it does have undercoat and is washed everyday. May mga body panels lang na hindi masyado match ang color due to not-so-good touch ups and repairs. Otherwise, all is well.

Madami siyang parts. You can get parts from the Mercedes Benz parts dealers or from the Korean parts dealers. Hindi ka talaga mauubusan. hehehe.

**acenie** · January 9th, 2007 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by OTEP

Hello, welcome to the boards. There are other MB100 threads here. Use search and the keyword 'mb100' (no space) and you'll get about 10 threads.

Have a '97 since new. No problems with it. Pioneer HU, basic AV set up. Had all the recall items fixed by CATS (door handles, air intake, A/C plumbing).

Basically stock and running on Goodyear Wrangler tires.

Originally Posted by OTEP

Our '97 is 110k++, I think (wala siya dito ngayon).

Kahit coding, it's still in use. No rust yet. Didn't get casa rustproofing also. But it does have undercoat and is washed everyday. May mga body panels lang na hindi masyado match ang color due to not-so-good touch ups and repairs. Otherwise, all is well.

Madami siyang parts. You can get parts from the Mercedes Benz parts dealers or from the Korean parts dealers. Hindi ka talaga mauubusan. hehehe.

CMC ba ang tawag sa mga local Mb100, mga ilan naman ang km/li fuel milleage nito?

**predo** · January 9th, 2007 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by acenie

CMC ba ang tawag sa mga local Mb100, mga ilan naman ang km/li fuel milleage nito?

we have 97' model CMC...fuel mileage around 11km/li highwway driving (Cagayan Valley) without A/C, and 9km/li with A/C..and yes, with proper care and maintenance, this van will surely satisfy you in as far utility/ownersip/service is concerned..our initial headache back then was sourcing of the spare parts..but once you get to know where to get one, its surely a breeze owning this van..Some complain about the weird design, things like you have to remove the dashboard or pull down the entire rear ceiling in order to reach the evaporator..c'mmon,you're not the one going to do that right?..leave it to your mechanic,..he may,though, charge a tad higher than what he would have for L300 or Besta's or Grace..but that's just it. it equates greater comfort than the latter would have to offer...

as OTEP said, the engine is proven already, as this design have been around since the 70's..

**SELEGNA_35** · January 9th, 2007 03:26 PM

wow! iba nanamang thread tungkol sa MB!!

to nga pla ang nabili kong MB 1997 sariwa pa 44 lang mileage istana all stock very reliable 10/klm city driving malamig ang aircon ng MB so far wla pa naman nasisirang major!! last oct. ko nga pala to nabili araw araw kong gamit.

**oliver1013** · January 9th, 2007 03:32 PM

Anong difference ng may MB badge dun sa may sasasasangyong badge? Same body ata?

**OTEP** · January 9th, 2007 06:21 PM

CMC ba ang tawag sa mga local Mb100

Yep. CMC stands for Commercial Motors Corporation

Anong difference ng may MB badge dun sa may sasasasangyong badge? Same body ata?

They're the same vehicle. The Ssangyongs are usually more uplevel than the locally sold MB badged units. But if you were buying them brand new, the MB units had full dealer support whereas all Ssangyong units came from the gray market. A lot of Ssangyong units were also rebadged by their dealers into MB's. But it's pretty easy to sniff a local unit from an import once you get the hang of it (I posted the differences at the other MB100 thread). The giant side mirrors were exclusive to import units, btw.

**badkuk** · January 9th, 2007 06:31 PM

mga sirs, san po mabibili ang MB100? sam shops that sell bestas, graces, etc(e.g. along mindanao ave.)?

**OTEP** · January 9th, 2007 11:28 PM

Yup. There are Korean surplus Ssangyong Istanas from the same dealers. No brand new units, though.

Personally I'd prefer acquiring from the actual previous owner than from a Korean surplus yard.

**SELEGNA_35** · January 10th, 2007 09:44 AM

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Personally I'd prefer acquiring from the actual previous owner than from a Korean surplus yard.[/quote]

I agree with doc Otep, if you want to buy an MB go to the previous owner than to a surplus yard and read the thread here it will help a lot. be a wise buyer, choose the best dont rush or else you will get a stone instead of gold. one more classified adds from the internet will help also do not buy from a buy and sell agent as much as possible.
nowadays ive been seeing lots of MB on the road, it seems like it was just released yesterday, well good for us MB owners the parts are very well available.