ikeyman00: @@@@@@@@

to who wana listen; choice

take your car down to ladipo lagos to get it done;

london forget that side; 

i had honda done last year nov 2009; it was done really good; really good

now emm just like most of yall in here i felt like i needed to trade on caution; i was even recommended to the man i never seen yet it was done well in lagos

the man self na pastor; he even go begin pray for u when u surface.

if anyone want his number i can source it out for u

as always the ball is on your court; well haaaaaaa for now

ikeyman00: @@@@@@@@

to who wana listen; choice

take your car down to ladipo lagos to get it done;

london forget that side; 

i had honda done last year nov 2009; it was done really good; really good

now emm just like most of yall in here i felt like i needed to trade on caution; i was even recommended to the man i never seen yet it was done well in lagos

the man self na pastor; he even go begin pray for u when u surface.

if anyone want his number i can source it out for u

as always the ball is on your court; well haaaaaaa for now

Nicholdave: So far, no one could tell exactly how much it takes to do the conversion for various cars mentioned.

I'm here seriously contemplating getting a RHD Peugeot 407 from the UK and converting it in Nigeria: how much would that cost please?

Also, I hear many stories about the issues associated with the 407 and need to confirm from Nairalanders who REALLY know.

Any objective opinion would be appreciated.

Thanks.

erico2k2:
The honest answer is this, dont try it, its a waste of time and efforet, it will take up to 4 weeks minimum to do and do you have the time to spend in Lagos? moreso it will cost you nearly 200K in all, add that money to the original cost you are as good as buying the LHD from the EU, and one disturbing issue is that you are going to lose the heater motor and the OBD11 wiring loop as the wiring is going to be re routed, I have done it before with my passsat back in 2008 never again.The o nly car which defiles this rule is the Landrover freelander.

Nicholdave: So far, no one could tell exactly how much it takes to do the conversion for various cars mentioned.

I'm here seriously contemplating getting a RHD Peugeot 407 from the UK and converting it in Nigeria: how much would that cost please?

Also, I hear many stories about the issues associated with the 407 and need to confirm from Nairalanders who REALLY know.

Any objective opinion would be appreciated.

Thanks.

djfiki: i forgot to mention that good conversions cost about 350K. You can get a clean 407 from the UK at about 3000 pound (750k). shipping of about 500 pounds (125k) clearing at about (150k).

Your total landing cost should be about 1.4m or slightly higher

lungwun:

Very to the point write up. However there are a couple of discrepancies.

407's can be had for as little as 1500 quid if you dont mind changing your own cogs.

Clearance of said 407 is a lot closer to 300k not 150k

i agree with all your other points conversion of a 407 is pretty easy as the master cylinder does not need to be redlocated from the right hand side to the left hand side.

Nigerians are still scared of the conversions. But i will add this little tidbit. do not skimp on conversion. this is the most important part get someone who will do it well and pay the money to have it done.

I have converted 6 cars so far, some for myself and some for friends who rode in mine and saw the level of workmanship done to them. Got several more cars on the way from blighty for friends of friends who also spread the word virally.

Good luck

Nicholdave:

Thanks for your candid advise, eriko2k2.

But do you know from which source in the EU I can get a proper RHD vehicle, which country and/or website?

I generally like getting my things from abroad myself and I've been pretty successful with some items. I'd like to arrange a second car by myself without engaging needless intermediaries.

Your quick response will again be appreciated.

Thanks.

djfiki:

peugeot 407 conversions from RHD to LHD are problem free, I have seen several converted 407's that work well, u dont loose obII functionality or anyother functionality for that matter. I have 3 friends that drive converted 407's

The only problem i have noticed is that the car still refers to the right passenger seat as the driver so you get the seat belt alarm when the seat belt is not plugged in. Im not sure there is a solution to this, however for the price difference between converted and original LHD which can be from 500k to 700k, i think its not a big deal.

Wish u luck

erico2k2:
The honest answer is this, dont try it, its a waste of time and efforet, it will take up to 4 weeks minimum to do and do you have the time to spend in Lagos? moreso it will cost you nearly 200K in all, add that money to the original cost you are as good as buying the LHD from the EU, and one disturbing issue is that you are going to lose the heater motor and the OBD11 wiring loop as the wiring is going to be re routed, I have done it before with my passsat back in 2008 never again.The o nly car which defiles this rule is the Landrover freelander.

lungwun:
Very to the point write up. However there are a couple of discrepancies.

407's can be had for as little as 1500 quid if you dont mind changing your own cogs.

Clearance of said 407 is a lot closer to 300k not 150k

i agree with all your other points conversion of a 407 is pretty easy as the master cylinder does not need to be redlocated from the right hand side to the left hand side.

Nigerians are still scared of the conversions. But i will add this little tidbit. do not skimp on conversion. this is the most important part get someone who will do it well and pay the money to have it done.

I have converted 6 cars so far, some for myself and some for friends who rode in mine and saw the level of workmanship done to them. Got several more cars on the way from blighty for friends of friends who also spread the word virally.

Good luck

erico2k2:
OK fare anough, Now tell me what you do to the heater Box, its usually bellow the Glove box as this has to be removed to make space for the pedal box and steering bracket seating.

Nicholdave:
Hi erico2k2,

Thanks, lungwun; I see you got your facts right about the price of a nice used 407 in the UK.
Sone questions though:
1. How much for a real good conversion?
2. How long does it take?
3. Any answer to negate erico2k2's fears about the heater box under the glove compartment?
4. Any known electrical fault subsequently associated with this model?

Thanks.

lungwun:

Hi Erico, I am not a converter so I have no idea what they do to the heater box. I am guessing it will be switched over to the other side.

Siena:

It can't be switched over. It will require a LHD HVAC assembly, which is a mirror image of the RHD unit.

Siena: Prices of LHD cars has dropped, to the point converting a regular mainstream model from RHD to LHD is no longer financially viable. I have converted just 3 cars this year, compared to 8 this time last year. But I have sourced more LHD models from Europe - 7 this year, compared to 3 this time last year.

Times are changing. That said, the series 1 Landrover Freelander I convert for very little money.

lungwun:

Hi Erico, I am not a converter so I have no idea what they do to the heater box. I am guessing it will be switched over to the other side.

lungwun:

Good conversion varies from model to model. I have had converted 2 53 reg Honda accords and they set me back 250k each.

Both accords had their heating moved from the left to the right and work flawlessly.

The Peugeot will be more expensive due to the monopolization of spare parts by PAN.

I have no idea on the cost of conversion of the freelander but if I remember correctly, that car was quite problematic.

Nicholdave:
Hi erico2k2,
Please is the Landrover Freelander in the photos here same as the one you say can be gotten right all the way at conversion? I'm almost fixated on this and need to decide quickly so as to beat the January 10 effective date of the new car importation duty & levy rates.

Yes its that one, as a matter of fact this is the only car you can convert at meaningfull cost from the Uk, it takes just a week to do and its a matter of switching, I even thinkg you dont need to switch the rack cos this one is that easy.But who ever does it for you should get a LHD wiper motor for you v important as some sharp practices take advantages of novis.


Thanks, lungwun; I see you got your facts right about the price of a nice used 407 in the UK.
Sone questions though:
1. How much for a real good conversion?
2. How long does it take?
3. Any answer to negate erico2k2's fears about the heater box under the glove compartment?
4. Any known electrical fault subsequently associated with this model?

Thanks.

erico2k2:
Bro I do nt mean to dis you but no need lying to conffer ur knowledge, however, I stand to be corrected you can never ever switch the heater box as these have L and R shapes, there would be limited leg space for the front passanger, the only way round this is like waht seinna said a full conversion with OME Box, ie Buy a LHD Heater box.I did convert honders at ladipo 2008 to 20011 so I know what Im chatting about.

lungwun:

Hi Erico, I am not a converter so I have no idea what they do to the heater box. I am guessing it will be switched over to the other side.

lungwun:

Bro I never expressly stated I had any knowledge on conversion all I did was refer to the fact that I have had several cars converter for me. As I stated in the post I quoted below

To which Siena stepped in and put me right. All I said regarding the actual conversion of cars up to the point Siena corrected me was plain conjecture.

To even insinuate I'm lying is borderline ridiculous and insultive. What would be my motivation for lying?

The mind, baffles!

If you go over to this thread, you will see examples of 2 cars I have had converted and priced to sell.
https://www.nairaland.com/1407619/2003-european-honda-accord-sport

And this is another thread where i discussed about the merits of converting a weekend car in which Siena participated and gave his input
https://www.nairaland.com/1418746/rhd-audi-468-weekend-driver

Medukarage:
Hello, I am currently using a baby honda and just got a good offer for a BMW 3 series 2004. the issue is the car is a right hand drive and would need a conversion to LHD. I am also concerned with possible issues that may arise from using a beemer cause as I here maintenance and parts are not so cheap compared to honda and toyota.

I just want a honest review from someone who has done a conversion before on the maintenance of the car and performance after the conversion has been done .