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What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by JaaizTech: 12:15pm On Aug 18, 2013 |
The talk about mileage is always paramount in the search for a tokunboh car, some say mileage is just a number and that actually maintenance is key, this seems not to be far from the truth. I have seen many post cars with over 300,000 miles and say it is still going strong, but the issue is these cars were used in the US, so guys how far in terms of miles have you flogged your car in Nigeria. N.B: if you bought it as tokunboh, subtract the mileage from the mileage at the time you bought it. I have got a 2008 Toyota Hilux, with <b>183902km</b> on it, not sure to say it is still going strong, but still very functional. AC works great, never repaired, changed fuel pump twice, changed CAT once, changed clutch plate once, changed power steering pump once. Every other thing still working perfectly. My 2005 Avensis has got 81942km on it. Only the AC has ever developed a fault, still drives very strong. |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 8:49pm On Aug 18, 2013 |
My '95 Audi Coupe S2 had 543,000 miles when I sold her back in 2008. I replaced the turbo and head gasket during my ownership. There was nothing wrong with the OEM turbo, I just fancied an upgrade from the small KKK-24 to a more manly KKK-27. The head gasket was also fine, but it was easier to pull the cylinder head to get better access to the turbo. I service the car annually for the lady who bought it off me. I last serviced it in June this year, and mileage then was 704,000 miles. I replaced the clutch at 622,000 miles, alternator at 626,000 miles and both catalysts, power steering pump and high pressure line at its service last year with 622,000 miles on the odometer. Engine and gearbox still going strong. 5 Likes |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 9:01pm On Aug 18, 2013 |
W202 C180 490,000km. 304,536 miles. Still moving without hassles! |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by JUO(m): 9:35pm On Aug 18, 2013 |
oga siena am scared of these figure you put up there. are they actually in km or mileage, bros how come a new Toyota hiace bus can't last more than 3 years in Nigeria? (transportation ) |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 9:58pm On Aug 18, 2013 |
JUO: oga siena am scared of these figure you put up there. are they actually in km or mileage, bros how come a new Toyota hiace bus can't last more than 3 years in Nigeria? (transportation ) The odometer values I posted are in miles. |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 12:25am On Aug 19, 2013 |
Siena:Humbled by your figures 1 Like |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by ZIMDRILL(m): 1:17am On Aug 19, 2013 |
JUO: oga siena am scared of these figure you put up there. are they actually in km or mileage, bros how come a new Toyota hiace bus can't last more than 3 years in Nigeria? (transportation ) simple without going into more details just overloading kills those commercials vehicles the same overloading that kills people when a simple accident occurs |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by JaaizTech: 9:06am On Aug 20, 2013 |
Siena: My '95 Audi Coupe S2 had 543,000 miles when I sold her back in 2008. I replaced the turbo and head gasket during my ownership. There was nothing wrong with the OEM turbo, I just fancied an upgrade from the small KKK-24 to a more manly KKK-27. The head gasket was also fine, but it was easier to pull the cylinder head to get better access to the turbo. @Sienna did you use these cars in Nigeria, the post is most concerned about cars used in Nigeria i.e under the Nigerian conditions |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by JaaizTech: 9:18am On Aug 20, 2013 |
smartchoice: W202 C180 490,000km. 304,536 miles. Still moving without hassles! Did you buy this car brand new or tokunboh and for how many years have you used it |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 9:46am On Aug 20, 2013 |
JaaizTech: @Sienna did you use these cars in Nigeria, the post is most concerned about cars used in Nigeria i.e under the Nigerian conditions No, I didn't use my Audi S2 in Nigeria. However, my contribution is no less valid; as you stated, this thread is "most concerned about cars used in Nigeria." So the "most" in your comment would suggest this thread is not about Nigerian cars, to the exclusion of others. 1 Like |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by JaaizTech: 4:18am On Aug 21, 2013 |
Siena:Cool. How often did you service? Those miles you put on are some of the highest have ever seen. |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by JaaizTech: 4:24am On Aug 21, 2013 |
Got an entry from a friend's car Honda Civic 1993, original engine and transmission still present, services car every month. MILEAGE: 339541km or 203724.6miles |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 9:36am On Aug 21, 2013 |
JaaizTech: I carried out a major service once every 12 months, with an oil change (minor service) in between every 6 months. |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 8:39pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
was bought tokunbo (not by me) 7 years still counting JaaizTech: |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by JaaizTech: 5:05am On Aug 22, 2013 |
Siena:Many people in Nigeria service every 3 months, in fact I have got a colleague(the guy with honda civic 1993 on 203724.6miles) that services his car every month. But our cars still don't last as much as those abroad |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by peterjero(m): 9:54am On Aug 23, 2013 |
1989 toyota camry with 293339 km as at this morning it was bought 2002 at 90512km so that's a good car and still going Strong . Major works done are radiator change. Spark plugs have never been changed, engine never touched but power steering oil keeps leaking so I top it eVery other day. STRONG CAR |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 10:25am On Aug 23, 2013 |
peterjero: 1989 toyota camry with 293339 km as at this morning it was bought 2002 at 90512km so that's a good car and still going Strong . Major works done are radiator change. Spark plugs have never been changed, engine never touched but power steering oil keeps leaking so I top it eVery other day. STRONG CAR You haven't replaced your spark plugs in 11 years? You've used them for 202,000 kms (126,000 miles)? Please don't take this the wrong way, but that's plain daft. Spark plugs should be replaced annually, or every 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Longlife or platinum plugs will be fine for 20,000 miles, but 126,000? Plugs are service items, unless you're saying your car hasn't been serviced in all that time... ...Or I've read your post wrong. As per your leaking power steering fluid, I would the find the source of the leak, and get it fixed. That's a poor way to run a car, just because it still drives doesn't mean all's well. And oil spraying onto a red hot exhaust manifold WILL cause an engine fire. 1 Like |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by peterjero(m): 12:47pm On Aug 23, 2013 |
Siena:Thanks for your observation but 1. I bought a new power steering box all to no avail, it didn't stop the leak. I serviced it no way. 2. I bought plugs for it and it misfired so I put the old ones back, surprisingly I placed an order for thru my brother in Germany to get a platinum plugs for me. 3. I do routine service every 3000km because of its age and I use TOTAL 5000 oil. Please you need to see my car a/c still steams , though I rarely use d a/c. I won't sell that car for 3m and its the truth, lovely ride 2 Likes |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Gee2728(m): 11:24pm On Aug 26, 2013 |
2000 W202 C230 kompressor; bought her last year october,with about 154000miles and as at this week we are geting close to about 187000 miles.ever since I replaced a blown mosfet in the ECU all the car problems jst seemed to go away. No any sorth of check lights on. The car feels great and still kicking. Hoping to put some more miles on her then sell her off by december and move on to hopefully any german with no less than 300 bhp. 1 Like |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by chucky234(m): 7:20am On Aug 27, 2013 |
My Honda accord reads 175,000 miles My 2007 Corolla reads 40,000 miles,bought it from a company last year and havent done a single repair as the car was bought brand new by the company. |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 3:55pm On Aug 27, 2013 |
Bought my camry at 161000 miles. It now reads 172,000 miles. I bought it in Sept 2012. |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by israel007: 6:05pm On Aug 27, 2013 |
Mine is Jaguar X-Type 2005 109,000 It's for sale though. |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by DICKtator: 6:08pm On Aug 27, 2013 |
The mileage of my legs read............................. 3 Likes |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by tellwisdom: 6:09pm On Aug 27, 2013 |
Who is mileage?? |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 6:11pm On Aug 27, 2013 |
Mine is a BMW sports; currently at 190,000 miles. A detailed service once a year...never had any problems with it and working fine... |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 6:11pm On Aug 27, 2013 |
Love Jaguars...mind me asking why you're selling? israel007: Mine is Jaguar X-Type 2005 |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by dridowu: 6:13pm On Aug 27, 2013 |
Noting to contribute right now cos the car i have now is leggedis benz.............so no mileage 1 Like |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Bryancrox(m): 6:13pm On Aug 27, 2013 |
I will comment when i buy my car,4 now no mileage.My shoe na Allstar 2012 model 5 Likes |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Babsadediji(m): 6:16pm On Aug 27, 2013 |
Mine already stop reading, can it be repaired ? |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 6:16pm On Aug 27, 2013 |
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Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 6:20pm On Aug 27, 2013 |
A BMW would do just fine... Gee2728: 2000 W202 C230 kompressor; bought her last year october,with about 154000miles and as at this week we are geting close to about 187000 miles.ever since I replaced a blown mosfet in the ECU all the car problems jst seemed to go away. No any sorth of check lights on. The car feels great and still kicking. Hoping to put some more miles on her then sell her off by december and move on to hopefully any german with no less than 300 bhp. |
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 6:21pm On Aug 27, 2013 |
Siena: My '95 Audi Coupe S2 had 543,000 miles when I sold her back in 2008. I replaced the turbo and head gasket during my ownership. There was nothing wrong with the OEM turbo, I just fancied an upgrade from the small KKK-24 to a more manly KKK-27. The head gasket was also fine, but it was easier to pull the cylinder head to get better access to the turbo. 704,000 miles? No offense that piece of whatever is not suppose to be on the road not even in a junkyard. |
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