Itsrm:


I don't know if it's to split your head into two and put what I'm saying in it at this point. That bad vehicle did not breakdown because you took it on the highway, it still would have broken down in town given the same conditions that made it happen on the highway. A bad car is a bad car.

Vehicles operate optimally at high speeds and not in stop and go traffic. Battery is well charged, engine operates at normal temperature, transmission goes to the highest gear and stays there for long, no constant changing of gears like in the city, brake pads, steering, shafts, shocks experience less usage on the highway and less wear and tear.

Everything I've stated here is a statement of fact. I'm surprised anyone with a working brain can even argue this.

northbird:

The oniwaya /oba ogunji trap has been documented here already.

HonourablePomk:


Was there a page for that? Please direct me to go through traps in Lagos. If I had stopped for them na another story

TheNewAgeFarmer:
Not true. When last did you buy. Toks is around 25k new one between 40 to 60k. All depends on the quality.

Pearl1910:


Lolz...oya pity her and return N300 abeg. make she no cry again.

Ghost1994:
Good day everyone. I need advice:-

I have a 6 speed manual classic Nissan TIIDA 2008 sitting at home everyday. Everything is intact but wifey doesn't know how to drive manual.

Also, I'm not currently not in naija I'm planning on buying auto car for her which she can be using for her businesses and kid(s) runs.

Sir/ma, is it advisable to give this car on rental/hire purchase, or make I kuku leave the car at home sitting idle (this Uber is what I used in owning my first Car through hire purchase which I sold and use in japa) although God has blessed me not that I have billions but I'm very comfortable.

Also I've bought 3 bikes 🚲 for hire purchase which I put my Dad in managing it of which I later regretted it had to tell him to take all the bikes so that I won't get frustrated cos too many complains of not having remittance and all.

I don't really wanna sell the car because the car is my first profit I made over here and I feel is just like I'll be uplifting someone from problem(s).

I'm very afraid to trust people again especially drivers/riders.

I'll appreciate your inputs

id4sho:

What signs did the oil pump gave you? I use same car. Thanks in anticipation

HonourablePomk:


Was there a page for that? Please direct me to go through traps in Lagos. If I had stopped for them na another story

pope191:


I go text the guy to send em account say both ask me to dash him 300

ReadaDream:
I wonder how guys that ply Ogudu/Alapere - Berger/Opic cope on daily basis.

Earlier I was taking an offline client to Ibadan from Lekki, got to Ogudu around 730, as at 905am we got to that diversion for Ikorodu exit. I suggested to my client that we should use Ikorodu - Ogijo - Sagam and head to IB. She agreed as she was already running late for her appointment.

That was our only saving grace..because If we stayed on the normal route, I'm sure we'll still be there by now, that traffic goes as far as Opic!

My only mistake was not using map from lekki. I'd have suggested we use Epe route.

Pearl1910:


Oya let's bet 20k. I will deliver a brand new Camry 03/04 oil pump to you for 25k.
U will still have 10k change from your estimate.

obinoral1179:
careful for that road oooooo.... That road show me shege when I just start driving..... I wanted to pick a client at the left turn in agunbiade or so but I joined the queue turning back to pen cinema or going to ogba/Ikeja first mistake, went back again decide to stay on the first lane right thinking I'm on the right path only to see that those turning always make two lane and it was difficult to switch to the third lane,went back again but before I reach the traffic light rider don cancel the order I just jejely dey go house...

Pearl1910:


It's not usually like this. Surprisingly, From 7am till now there is still traffic from thirdmainland bridge to Berger as if it is closing time. Today there was no traffic into thirdmainland bridge from d mainland, I was thinking my Google map was still hanging from yesterday's trip.
That Berger traffic is now more than mad. I can bet 70% of people that came home in that traffic yesterday couldn't wake up early to go to work on d island today again.
For me ones I leave Ojodu-Berger axis in d morning, nothing will make me come back till my last trip in d night.

Pearl1910:


As a science student (except u are not) u should know that any machine or system that works at high rate is dispensing more energy and doing more work.
In d case of a car, driving 120-140km/hr for hours, is definitely different from within town driving. Ur engine and every part of the car is strained from covering more miles within a short time frame.

Have u asked why cars that where formerly used for interstate movement are relegated to Intrastate after some years of service? Have u asked why a car that u will be using for months without issue will suddenly break down on d highway when u carry it to travel?

How can u say d only difference between highway travelling and within town movement is tyre wear and tear??... U dey amaze me o!!!

sunnymighty:


Oil pump indicator always blinking red, till we later discovered the oil pump is bad i.e not supplying the engine the required quantity of oil for lubrication.

obinoral1179:
how far it's been long, how is indrive rider treating you?

id4sho:


My own flicker when kick starting, could this be a symptom?

Ghost1994:
Good day everyone. I need advice:-

I have a 6 speed manual classic Nissan TIIDA 2008 sitting at home everyday. Everything is intact but wifey doesn't know how to drive manual.

Also, I'm not currently not in naija I'm planning on buying auto car for her which she can be using for her businesses and kid(s) runs.

Sir/ma, is it advisable to give this car on rental/hire purchase, or make I kuku leave the car at home sitting idle (this Uber is what I used in owning my first Car through hire purchase which I sold and use in japa) although God has blessed me not that I have billions but I'm very comfortable.

Also I've bought 3 bikes 🚲 for hire purchase which I put my Dad in managing it of which I later regretted it had to tell him to take all the bikes so that I won't get frustrated cos too many complains of not having remittance and all.

I don't really wanna sell the car because the car is my first profit I made over here and I feel is just like I'll be uplifting someone from problem(s).

I'm very afraid to trust people again especially drivers/riders.

I'll appreciate your inputs

obinoral1179:
why text,bolt already sent you an account or you wan rip the guy....this aspect of bolt is the best...one client don carry my #1300 run for indrive claims he sent it and he has refused to pick calls......

Jibwillz:
I don’t know much about cars oo, but I don’t agree with your opinion on this.

Pearl1910:


Lolz...okay I don hear. Make I carry my coconut head pass one side before u break am for me.
But before I go let me ask, if u have a fan that u have never put on speed 5, u only use it for gentle breeze 2 or 3 and another one u always leave on speed 5 from morning till evening, which of these two fans do u think will last longer?

Pearl1910:


Our experience here in Nigeria is such that a car that is used for Interstate travels gets damaged faster than a car used for Intrastate commute. Examples are all over,

Pearl1910:


All those points are valid, but it isn't practical in all my years of driving experience. Maybe our own highway in Nigeria is different from highway overseas. Our experience here in Nigeria is such that a car that is used for Interstate travels gets damaged faster than a car used for Intrastate commute. Examples are all over, so I will not really depend on a white man's experience overseas to describe or explain a phenomenon which might be unique to my own environment. If I can get answers to my questions, my opinion might change. But till then... I will rather buy a car that has been used mainly within town for d last 5years than buy a car that has been running Lagos to Abuja for the past 3years.

northbird:


Welcome back.
Memories on this thread sha. I remembered one of your posts about how you and the rider abruptly delved into a topic involving speaking in tongues in the car... how you narrated the scenario stills makes me smile when I recall it.

Viking07:
Boss you’re trying to compare Apples with oranges. I think the dude is very correct with his assertions. Just accept and concede. 😁🙏🤪

interstate/highway driving is less stressful on the engine than intrastate/town service.

Viking07:
This is not true. Can you compare GIG or peace park vehicles with your usual Lagos traffic molue?

I have a friend that does only airport trips. These are usually long distance trips. 45km+. I can’t even compare his car with mine. He can easily sell his car as DB and the buyer would believe while my Corolla is looking like a world war 2 artifact.

Jibwillz:

When we factor issues of massive potholes, speed breakers, checkpoints etc on our roads, these are the obstacles that justifies ur choice and it’s very understandable.


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Pearl1910:


Thank you.
I know someone who used to run Lagos to Asaba with a Corolla 2006. He services his car every month alongside shocks, linkage and brake pad replacement. He used to buy tyre almost every week. Now, that car cannot embark on that trip cos the engine is weak. That engine lasted him less than 3years.

Jibwillz:

When we factor issues of massive potholes, speed breakers, checkpoints etc on our roads, these are the obstacles that justifies ur choice and it’s very understandable.

The only thing that contradicts your point is ”Environment”. Other than that, intercity cars doesn't come close to highway cars in terms of performance output, durability and it’s lifespan. Manufacturers/Users test has proven this overtime.
And nah Buhari I blame sha😂

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Pearl1910:


Lolz...At the end u also compared apples with oranges.



Doing 45km trips isn't long distance travel, ur friend is just using his car mildly. If u see my car, u will not believe it has been on ehailing for 4years plus. I have never opened the engine to do any work. If that car was used for even Lag to Benin daily that engine would have needed change or be long replace by now.

U aren't getting my point. Okay, buy a brand new Hummer bus put one on within town work and the other on Lagos to Onitsha route. Maintain both cars as very well necessary, barring any factory defects, I can say with all certainty that the interstate vehicle will need more maintainance or overhaul before the within town vehicle.