Just took a loan of say about 650k; I intend to invest in drop/cab kinda enterprise.
I need urgent..serious advice of what product I can purchase with this budget that will totally serve the purpose
..durability, fuel-efficiency and comfort being top of the list of wish-lists; in that order.

Guys, help a bruva out.

I will advise you go for a toyota product, reason been that its easier to maintain,parts are cheap and its durable and since with your budget you can't get fresh toks of a higher grade you can purchase a fairly used toyota camry pencil light..or you can get a toks golf 3 its equally a good car but stay away frm audi 80.

Mazda or Nissan will be good for a cab. That's the most I see those cab drivers use. Its for their durability and fuel efficiency.

I think Nissan sunnys are good

The most preferable car here is
jetta, golf 2 or 3 and nissan cars on hire
purchase you buy the car 500k it will pay
1m it is not an easy business but it's worth taking the risk.

bybj: Just took a loan of say about 650k; I intend to invest in drop/cab kinda enterprise.
I need urgent..serious advice of what product I can purchase with this budget that will totally serve the purpose
..durability, fuel-efficiency and comfort being top of the list of wish-lists; in that order.

Guys, help a bruva out.

You did not state whether you are the one to drive the taxi or another driver. But either way, a golf 3 1.6 or 1.8 liter engine should be just good for that business. It's economical in terms of fuel consumption, affordable parts and reliably available mechanics all over the place for maintenance. With your budget, you should be able to get the direct TOKUNBO of this spec in Lagos. It is also a very strong car for this purpose as well as a good resale value.

Nissan sunny 1.4 or 1.6 liter engine is also another good option, but I doubt your budget can get you one in Lagos, except you want do the Cotonou thing. It's also reliable, fuel efficient, parts are cheap and mechanics are available with a good resale value.

You cannot go wrong with either of them, but you can get the golf 3 seamlessly with your current budget.

I hope this helps.

please i just want use this avenue to ask if any one can tell me the use and appropriate time to engage 'L' in auto drive?

when u r towing somebody.....or driving through thick mud...gives u more engine braking power..and torque.
in everyday driving its not needed..just keep it in drive and go!

Have you bought the car now, i can even put a tracking device on it to monitor your car anywhere it is and to guard against armed robbers