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Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by drololaaof: 11:31am On Nov 07, 2014 |
What happen is unfortunate but it seems is your luck.if some people buy brand new vehicle there will be one or two fault in it .Some people don't even visit mechanics until after a year, your choice might be an accident vehicle that's why you need somebody who knows about vehicle to help you inspect before you buy 1 Like |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by nijanigga: 11:32am On Nov 07, 2014 |
why are u blaming oyinbo? make una manufacture una own cars, abi? case closed. 1 Like |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by slymichael(m): 11:35am On Nov 07, 2014 |
I don't believe it Cuz, i bot a tokunbo end of discussion car and enjoy it to d fullest. Maybe d person u bot it from lied to u abt some things in d car |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by Nobody: 11:35am On Nov 07, 2014 |
[sup][/sup]...50 shades of 'broke' |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by christopher123(m): 11:37am On Nov 07, 2014 |
TheRainmaker1: A USED IS A USED AND A BRAND NEW IS GOOD IF YOU BUY A BRAND NEW CAR ATLEAST THE FIRST 4 YEARS YOU WILL NOT KNOW MECHANIC, ALL YOU DO IS CHANGE OIL AND FILTERS, WITH BRAKES THATS ALL, BUT TOKUBO...FROM THE PORT U WILL START SEEING WAHALA INSTEAD OF USIN 4 MILLION TO BUT A USED CAR BE IT USA OR UK USED, I WILL USE THAT MONEY BUY A BRAND NEW KIA OR HYANDAI I AM DONE WITH USED CARS...GOD HELP ME. I TALK FROM EXPERIENCE 2 Likes |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by christopher123(m): 11:38am On Nov 07, 2014 |
nijanigga: INNOSSON IS MANUFACTURING HIS CAR IN NNEWI....WHY DONT THEY BUY IT, INSTEAD THEY ARE USED TO USED DISCARDED CARS 4 Likes |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by daben1(m): 11:40am On Nov 07, 2014 |
''O.y.o'' |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by Eyop: 11:46am On Nov 07, 2014 |
miqos02: It has nothing to do with luck. The OP is inexperienced and knows little or nothing about cars and that's why he got into the mess. I will buy a used car over a brand new one depending on the brand. 3 Likes |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by femi4: 11:47am On Nov 07, 2014 |
TheRainmaker1:Just 13k, others wont cost you more than 5k. So, all together, you are yet to spend 20k My advice: Sell the car, if you cant maintain it. My tokunbo car is 5 years and still running smoothly.Your driving and maintenance culture is key 1 Like |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by Nobody: 11:47am On Nov 07, 2014 |
TheRainmaker1:lol..Na your kontiri people dey buy am kon sell for here. |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by momo22: 11:49am On Nov 07, 2014 |
TheRainmaker1:I can't see any sense in your post, it seems to me that you are a novice when it comes to cars. All what you mentioned are normal things to be done in a car except may be the fan. Imagine allignment and wheel balancing na wah! Even in brand new cars after some time you have to do your allignment and wheel balancing. That is not to rule out the fact that buying a brand new car remains the best. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by Nobody: 11:50am On Nov 07, 2014 |
When u went to buy, did u take any mechanic with u to ascertain the condition of the car? 1 Like |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by Truckpusher(m): 11:51am On Nov 07, 2014 |
Spending some cool millions to buy a tokunbo car is madness........unless somebody you knew that just bought a particular car and decided to sell it due to problems and you're well aware of the history of the car If you've been disappointed and dissatisfied by a tokunbo car you'll understand me. I'd rather buy and drive a Kia picanto car than spend money to drive a fairly used range rover sport. 4 Likes |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by MissTeaseMe(f): 11:54am On Nov 07, 2014 |
NEROSKY:I cldnt have put it better. 2 Likes |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by mjbaba: 11:54am On Nov 07, 2014 |
See, everyone knows that buying a brand new car is always better but if you consider the price difference, buying a tokunbo car may be very well worth it. I know people who also bought brand new cars and had issues in less than 2 years just as I know people who bought tokunbo and used it for 4 years without issues. When you're buying a tokunbo car, buy one in very good condition and with low mileage and have it at the back of your Mind that you may have to replace one or two things usually battery, tyres, and a few other things. 1 Like |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by hardbody: 11:58am On Nov 07, 2014 |
rhames: My first car was a Benz 200 that i personally went to Cotonou to pick. I drove it till i gave it out after like 5 years and that was when i did some work on the engine. I bought a Toks Montero American Spec off Berger Cement car sales area, that vehicle is still in my house very useful after more than 5 years of massive usage including inter state movements. The only reason i now use mint vehicles is because the company buys them for me as status vehicles. There is no way in hell i will use 18m to buy a 2013 pajero that was given to me in my former employment or use 8m to buy a ford edge as is the case in my recent job. Good Tokunbo cars still exist. If you do not know what to look out for, take along an experienced mechanic. I spent time acquiring that knowledge and by the time i went to buy, i was asking more meaningful questions and checking out stuff mire than my mechanic. Toks remains a good alternative to the common man. Indeed i have been eyeing this camry as a small car i can buy and be using occasionally. 1 Like |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by MissTeaseMe(f): 12:00pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
Eyop:Me too 2 Likes |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by Nobody: 12:01pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
TheRainmaker1: The mistake you made was buying from Tin Can.... na crash vehicle u go buy 1 Like |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by fyneboi79(m): 12:02pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
Dopeyomi:I tire for d overzealous mod wey carry dis rubbish come fp,when there r pressing issues to discuss. seun should know that his mods are a reflection of him |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by Eyop: 12:10pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
MissTeaseMe: Babe long time,hope you are good? |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by Nobody: 12:11pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
the real issue is due diligence most nigerian car dealers are a dishonest lot who will refurbish salvage cars and sell as lightly used there was a case in my office where an oga bought an official car - benz suv brand new. the car started having issues within a week of purchase a vin check showed the car was a flood damaged car sold as brand new thats the real issue, the frightening greed of our car dealers 1 Like |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by Nobody: 12:11pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
As a beginner, don't go for a Honda Accord (End of discussion and the discussion continues), or even Evil Spirit. You should have gone for Toyota Corolla, Camry (1999 - 2002), Volkzwagen Vento or Sienna. Honda cars usually have transmission issues, so if you haven't changed the transmission, be prepared to do so: 90k - 120k. Nissan (except Xtera) and Honda accord aren't good for a beginner. The best car for a beginner is toyota. Don't go for Benz or BMW if u are beginner, whether mint or tokunbo. Before u buy any car, seek for professional advice from xprenced people or search online for the car review. Lexus RS300 - RS350 usually have transmission issues; whether u buy it mint or tokunbo, its the same. Some tokunbo cars from USA aren't far from mint because America has excellent insurance system, so your problem isn't about tokunbo but wrong choice. 5 Likes |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by Originalsly: 12:12pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
OP.......is it really the car that is burning a hole in your wallet?...or is it your brother? You have never driven the car....your brother is the one doing all the driving...and the telling of the problems. You seem to believe without question what you are told....believe what the dealer told you...believe what your brother tells you. I think this is a case of booksmart vs streetsmart. .. 2 Likes |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by victor08(m): 12:14pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
The important thing is to buy clean cars with sound engine. If you don't know how to go about this...you can take a mechanic to help you and test the car. Even Oyibo people buy used cars so don't think its for common people alone in Nigeria. Just learn how to pick the right one and maintain it well. 1 Like |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by Dopeyomi(m): 12:16pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
fyneboi79: Yσυ d̶̲̅ε̲̣y mind all thOse moDe wey no learn wσяk from their oga well e remain 9months for those mod to graduate as professional! 1 Like |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by 9jatatafo(m): 12:17pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
Bros park well. I bought a benz second hand and it is 10 years now still firing and moving well. New cars have factory faults. If you like buy a brand new car, you will still spend money on it as maintenance so you must understand that buying a car is not an investment. Change your orientation towards cars. One other advice, I think you should have bought a smaller car first for experience before you going for a bigger car. Thanks 2 Likes |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by jeje123(m): 12:18pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
idu1:Why now |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by mrakin(m): 12:18pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
HOW MUCH IS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE NEW CAR? This is one of the the questions I expect to find answer to on this thread. Someone should please tell us the price range of new cars and where to go. I believe we are here to learn from one another. E.g. can 1.2m buy a new small car? 1 Like |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by Nobody: 12:20pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
op, you are so on point....God forbid say , I go buy tokunboh again ...Heavens forbid too ......no peace in it... always repairing this... repairing that... my saving account is always red ....will sell it off, if I have a reasonable offer.. I don taya. |
Re: Why I'll Never Buy A Tokunbo Car Again by Burger01(m): 12:22pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
TheRainmaker1: I wonder why you even bothered to buy the car when you were not really ready to drive it. What if your cousin been cooking up one fault or the other just to 'rake' some doughs off you? I mean, I just don't see your points of buying a car here 1 Like |
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