sooperrescue:
That is true. The ignition coils for a range rover is not the same price with a Rav 4. But the coils in a Range Rover can last up to 70000 miles while a Rav 4 coil must have been changed more than 5 times before it gets to 70000 miles. Based on this comparison, are the coils not the same price?

sooperrescue:
Good inputs. Why then must the repairs of a BMW be prohibitive if it is that good? Does the idea of being a big boy mean that you should make your BMW mechanic a joint signatory to your account like Lejuen 3 once suggested to me concerning his Range Rover Sport?

sooperrescue:
Yes o. Land Rover is my passion too. It is easy to maintain unlike the BMW that listens and act like a robot.

abatically:


That is not true bro. As a matter of fact the parts of luxury cars tend to fail when unexpected, and fixing them costs a whole lot. And who told u the ignition coil of a rav 4 will not last 70,000 miles? This is why people only enjoy them when bought brand new and covered by warranty. But as soon as the warranty expires they sell them off. Buying a luxury car is one thing, maintaining it is another.

If I earn 150,000 naira monthly, I'd rather buy a brand new hyundai santa fe than a used bmw x6. I'm not comparing both cars, we all know the bmw is the far better car. But for the following reasons

1. Brand new car, under warranty which means for the next 2 years I don't have to visit the garage.

2. A powerful 290HP v6 , AWD, reverse camera, 3rd row seat , Bluetooth, usb/iPod integration, xenon headlights, etc. I know the bmw has more options but the santa fe is not a slouch either and its enough for a medium income earner.

I know maintenance is the key, but u can't take the bmw x6 to a local mechanic, they will mess with it. Take it to a reputable garage and they will cut ur neck. I know a lot of friends that have abandoned their range rover sports because of high maintenance and cost of parts.

My point is, unless I am well loaded, I see no reason buying a used luxury car when there are otber capable options that will be pocket friendly.

sooperrescue:
Beautiful response. From my friend's viewpoint, he might be right. Nothing compared to a new car. But it is not true that new cars dont visit the garages. Take a walk to Vw, Bmw and Benz dealerships and you will find a lot of these new cars gathering dust in their garages. Their owners are regreting their choice of cars. There was a guy who bought a brand nee passat years ago and one year later, the auto gear packed up and vw center gave a bill of N1m to change it. It was a long story. In the end, the car was sold for 150k after 4yrs. There are many Nigerians with such experience and they are hurting

sooperrescue:
But what if the damage is caused by the importation of a car that does not match the fuel specification in the country? If Nigeria is using Euro 4 spec of fuel, what is the ideal car Mercedes, BMW, VW are supposed to import into Nigeria? Is it Euro 2, 3 or 5?

FlyboyZee:
Tell your friend that there is absolutely no basis for comparism, both in price and quality/performance between the Beamer and The 'I wan Die'.

Advice him to compare his 'machine' (sic) lol to Toyota RAV 4 or Honda's CRV which is about the same price as his gongoni, but playing in a lower league.

Teach him never to mention BMW and Hyundai in the same sentence, even if he is just listing car manufacturers.

Let him understand that Banana Island and Ajegunle are both in Lagos State, but they are at the 2 ends of pole separated by the pole itself.

Tell your friend that we Nairalanders understand the euphoria he is basking in, as in buying a brand new car for the first time, but that is not enough reason to insult a BMW.

Explain to him that we apprecaiate the Koreans, they are trying, but BMW is way out of their league. Tell your friend to go and ask for the price of a used 2010 BMW X6 before he opens his mouth to talk in public next.

Thank you for understanding with me and advising your friend.

Siena:

To my knowledge, Euro 2,3,4,5 refer to the engine's emission level. Not the grade of the fuel itself...

sooperrescue:
FlyboyZee, Ajegunle and Banana Island are both in Lagos but the Ajegunle people nor get CCTV, Dogs and Alarm Center for them to fit sleep well for night. Na door bolt them take they lock their door for night. Comparing a BMW 2007 X6 with a 2014 Santa Fe is not good but in a true sense it is like comparing the tortoise and the dog to a race. Who will win knowing that the tortoise had arranged bones at strategic corners to distract the dog. BMW owners can attest to the fact that out of 365 days in a year, their cars were probably out of circulation for 60 days while the Santa Fe might just be out for 7 days in a year. In 1990, Sony and Samsung were not in the same category. Sony VHS was sold four times higher than Samsung. Samsung in Europe was for poor people who were not mindful about name. Today, Samsung is almost a par with Sony in all their products. That is the same comparison with the BMW X6 and Santa Fe

nissparts:
Hyundais are winning car awards in the countries you mentioned, even over German cars in some categories if I might add.

The Santa Fe has received several awards in several countries including the list below

2014

Winter Vehicle Award for Best Affordable Crossover, New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA), U.S.
2014

Best Car for the Money, U.S. News and World Report (U.S. News Best Cars), U.S.
2014

Motor week Drivers' Choice Award 2014, Motor week, U.S.
2014

Good Design Awards, The Chicago Athenaeum, U.S.
2014

Family Car of the Year, CARS.COM, U.S.
2013

The Australia’s Best Cars national awards for 2013, Australia’s Best Cars, Australia
2013

2014 Residual Value Award, Automotive Lease Guide, U.S.
2013

2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's, U.S.
2013

2013 Motoring.com.au Recommends Awards, CarSales.com, Australia
2013

Automan Best SUV of the year 2012, Automan, Oman
2013

Best Large SUV of 2013 award, Auto Express, U.K.

So, Hyundais are not only respected in Nigeria my good man. In the aspect of regular day to day driving, convenience, and reliability, Hyundais are a strong force to reckon with.

nissparts:
My comments were not directed at which of the vehicles is superior to the other as it should clearly show.
It was directed at your comments about foreign views of the Hyundai in comparison to Nigerians.

Please stay on topic.

FlyboyZee:
@Nissparts, I hope you also understand that Europeans are very traditional and as such prefer things they can trace down through history to traditions and customs unlike the Americans who are free-spirited and are always looking forward to innovations to change things from the status quo ante without recourse to whether there is an existing tradition or custom.

This alone affects a lot of choices Europeans make and they also try to persuade the rest of the World to attach the same or even more value than they themselves to such. In essence, the Hyundai might have improved so much that it would stand on the same pedestal with the BMW, but the European tradition and the fact that the BMW has been around much longer and proven itself over time. Consumers, especially high end (luxury car buyers) would invariably prefer the BMW to the Hyundai which would definately be preferred by the low end purchasers (hustlers and mid class peeps) who would be looking forward to be able to own a BMW one day.

These are just my thoughts anyway. What do you think Nissparts?