What the op have changed is part of what are change when doing basic service on a car. You're still inexperience with cars , even with new car you still need to change some of these things after many years of use. So be patient to learn

mjbaba:
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.

low mileage like?

rolled:
Ur pocket size makes you see him as forming

I LOVE THIS

when you buy a sophisticated vehicle then expect a sophisticated problem. I bought an Niger used simple car, changed the engine after 6 months...since then I never had any major problem and this is the 3rd yr

DidiLove1:
What exactly is the point of this post? You changed basic replaceable items in a car that cost next to nothing and that's a reason not to buy tokunbo cars?

I was thinking he would say the engine knocked and the whole car fell apart after just 2 days but instead his cousin is still driving the regrettable car as we speak.

Pointless/useless thread.

My dear I got a toyota corolla tokunbo car,nd am enjoying it real good.been using it for seven months now,only change oil@n put fuel. U were scamed by sharp guys.next time ask for help if u be mugu.

kullozone:


oga relax jare
ur just all ova d place...see as u dey para anyhow.Abi na u sell the ride to am?

y I no go para when he wan use him stupiidity spoil some people source of livelihoodAnd ‎u sef come carry ur mumuness dey encourage am

TheRainmaker1:
Lolz

Guy, Why're you hating now?

Even if I bought the car for #120k, it's still my money; I no steal am.

I deserve value for my money.

Don't worry, God that did mine, will do yours in time.

Hating ke For what na,I just have very low tolerance for attention seekers with little or no brains

fyneboi79:
y I no go para when he wan use him stupiidity spoil some people source of livelihoodAnd ‎u sef come carry ur mumuness dey encourage am

Boss,no vex.
you'll sell in Jesus name (amen)

DMerciful:
Bought a brand new Hyundai accent 2012 model and I have never done anything other than service for over 2 yrs . I have never topped d radiator and everything is functional. New car is d best....strive for it

On point!

This is the sole purpose of this thread!

Pictures of the cars stering wheel or its just an imaginary lie!

ollyruffy:
Used vehicles are sold, bought and re-used all over the world. The major problems with most Nigerian buyers of used vehicles are

1. We buy a vehicle that we know nothing about his past record of usage and maintenance from previous owner/s.
2. We do not carry out proper technical inspection of the vehicles before purchasing
3. Using the vehicle, we expect this vehicle to still perform perform like a new vehicle bought from a dealer with a waranty

True talk!

Oya make una enlighten us

mecussey:
when you buy a sophisticated vehicle then expect a sophisticated problem. I bought an Niger used simple car, changed the engine after 6 months...since then I never had any major problem and this is the 3rd yr

You changed the engine?

Isn't that supposed to be like buying a new car?

grayht:
Pictures of the cars stering wheel or its just an imaginary lie!

Hehehehehe

Thumbs up bro.
How come you're the first person to think about that?

All the others just dey look exactly where I want them to look, and see what I want them to see.

What if there's actually NO car?
...except in my imagination

TheRainmaker1:
So I decided to buy a car...finally!!! (did somebody say congratulations? Thank you)

I'd been saving towards that end, ever since I moved to Lagos started working, and experienced the horrible conditions of Lagos public transport system.

I couldn't decide whether to go for a 'small' brand new car, or a 'bigger', fairly used (Tokunbo) car. Based on popular advice, I opted for a 'clean' (at least it looked clean to me) Tokunbo Honda Accord "Discussion Continues" from Nigeria Ports Authority (Tin Can Island), Apapa.

However, I've spent a whole lot more than I bargained in fixing one stupid thing or the other in the car; from buying a new battery to replacing one of the fans, filter, wheel balancing & alignment, etc.

The worst part is that I have not even driven my car; haven't even as much as touched the steering wheel of the car; I've been too busy lately, preparing for a professional exam. Only my cousin has been driving it for the past two weeks.

I dont think I'll ever buy a fairly used car again, whether na Naija used, or UK used...if e like, make e be for moon wey dem use am.

Next time, even if na Golf or Picanto my money reach, I'm buying brand new.

Na God go judge all these oyibo people wey go buy brand new car, come use am for several years, then send am come Africa.

Shey we dey forbid brand new cars for Naija?

Lol....d guy don chop you well well. This post shows you are not street-smart (book worm?). Your cousin knows this and exploited you successfully.... lol.

erico2k2:

They don't offer same level of safety as regards the so called TOKS

OH WHAT SAFETY LEVEL ARE WE TALKING ABOUT BRO...INNOSSON HAS AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT WHICH EVERY OTHER MODERN CAR HAVE...THERE ARE CALLED PRIMARY SAFETY AND SECONDARY SAFETY.....


SO LET US ASSUME THAT INNOSSON DONT OFFER SAFETY SO MUST WE BE CONSUMERS OF WESTERN PRODUCTS INSTEAD OF PRODUCING....


THIS IS WHY THEY LAUGH AT US BLACKS......PLS CHANGE THIS ORIENTATION

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It is obvious that the OP has no experience about cars.

Brand new cars have recalls, etc.

Most importantly, won't he be driving the car on Nigeria roads?

Good luck!

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TheRainmaker1:



You changed the engine?

Isn't that supposed to be like buying a new car?

Engine is cheap...i didnt regret it

christopher123:


OH WHAT SAFETY LEVEL ARE WE TALKING ABOUT BRO...INNOSSON HAS AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT WHICH EVERY OTHER MODERN CAR HAVE...THERE ARE CALLED PRIMARY SAFETY AND SECONDARY SAFETY.....


SO LET US ASSUME THAT INNOSSON DONT OFFER SAFETY SO MUST WE BE CONSUMERS OF WESTERN PRODUCTS INSTEAD OF PRODUCING....


THIS IS WHY THEY LAUGH AT US BLACKS......PLS CHANGE THIS ORIENTATION

no need to type in upper case, let me ask you a question, do you drive one of these vehicles? Innosson or Kia?

Just to add to my argument, everyone shouting I bought brand new cars, I noticed its all Korean cars, I'm waiting to see who bought brand new Japanese ,European or American cars, I'm waiting,

I got a brand new honda accord,American spec
If u need pix I can send them to you
And anything too special abt European or American cars

Everything just boils down to pocket size
Pple loving tok's cars,they know why dey love it

erico2k2:
Just to add to my argument, everyone shouting I bought brand new cars, I noticed its all Korean cars, I'm waiting to see who bought brand new Japanese ,European or American cars, I'm waiting,

rolled:
I got a brand new honda accord,American spec
If u need pix I can send them to you
And anything too special abt European or American cars

Everything just boils down to pocket size
Pple loving tok's cars,they know why dey love it

You missed the point, they are expensive, twice the price of TOKS, if your Honda at toks is 2M new will be 4M, you confused me when you asked question about what's special about American and European cars, Answer, the are built to specifics according to motoring laws. Your car is an American car even though its Toyota.

erico2k2:
Just to add to my argument, everyone shouting I bought brand new cars, I noticed its all Korean cars, I'm waiting to see who bought brand new Japanese ,European or American cars, I'm waiting,

lol

You bought a Nigerian Used car branded as tokunbo. Its a very common thing in berger and even at the port where you claimed you bought the car.

idu1:
lol

why You dey laugh? na true nah lol

rolled:
I got a brand new honda accord,American spec
If u need pix I can send them to you
And anything too special abt European or American cars

Everything just boils down to pocket size
Pple loving tok's cars,they know why dey love it

I dey wait to see howmuch your car cost oh and what year since you say na brand new from America to 9ja cos that money fit buy highlander life.

God bless me with money to buy a tokumbo car

kullozone:


Boss,no vex.
you'll sell in Jesus name (amen)

‎u sef no vex for d para ,na wetin GEJ dey cos with him bad government dats y I want make we comot am make all dis para for stop.

kullozone:


Boss,no vex.
you'll sell in Jesus name (amen)

‎u sef no vex for d para ,na wetin GEJ dey cos with him bad government dats y I want make we comot am make all dis para for stop. no vex my man

Galadimabawa:
God bless me with money to buy a tokumbo car

you are almost there, think Big

erico2k2:

you are almost there, think Big

amin my brother

erico2k2:

why You dey laugh? na true nah lol

lol even if na indian TATA na new car......