DatechMan:


OK bro.

Morning my ogas,

Is Mazda MPV a good car?
Kindly advise on the mileage and the handling cos I will be using on some rough terrain.

A friend wants to sell @ 500k


Advice urgently needed.

Regards,

#GodBlessNigeria

cc: Gazzuzz, kingreign, lexusgs430, chynx, Siena, Ikenna351

Lexusgs430:


MPV - Multiple People Vehicle. Do you have needs for a 7 seater vehicle?
MPV - Would not do rough terrain. You need an SUV!!!
I know MPV sounds like SUV!!!

DatechMan:


I need not stress it that I'm not a fan of Vans. I ride alone 60% of the times.

Well, I'm sure I can't get an SUV for that price. What can one do? I have till tomorrow to make up my mind.

DatechMan:


OK bro.

Morning my ogas,

Is Mazda MPV a good car?
Kindly advise on the mileage and the handling cos I will be using on some rough terrain.

A friend wants to sell @ 500k


Advice urgently needed.

Regards,

#GodBlessNigeria

cc: Gazzuzz, kingreign, lexusgs430, chynx, Siena, Ikenna351

honmusa:

If you need to make any decision of buying second hand car especially Nigerian used ,try to invite a professional to check the car for you so that u don't repeat the same mistake .
You can call autologic @ 08061166316 for any car pre inspection check .
We perform a accurate check of the car complete systems for you with our latest state of the art diagnostics tool and submit a comprehensive report for you to make a good bargain and decision .

DatechMan:


Lesson well learnt bro.

The problem is just that I am located in Osogbo.
Nevertheless. I'll make sure I do my homework wellllaaa


Thanks

honmusa:

No problem about your location ,we can send one of our field engineers to do the inspection for you .

DatechMan:


OK boss. Still working on my options.

VW Passat 2006

Any info about this car. Is it strong for regular use. How is the mileage and maintenance?

GAZZUZZ:


please do not touch the mazda at that price, also do not touch the Passat at that price. If you have an offer for the toyota, sell it and rest. Getting a nigerian used car in perfect condition is possible, but very hard.

honsule:


I want to buy Toyota Camry 2001 LE. the guy is offering it @ #650k is that a good bargain and is that product a good one?
I just like Toyota products especially Corolla, but my budget is #600-650k

I will need your advice. Thanks

GAZZUZZ:


please do not touch the mazda at that price, also do not touch the Passat at that price. If you have an offer for the toyota, sell it and rest. Getting a nigerian used car in perfect condition is possible, but very hard.

DatechMan:

What about a Golf 4 for 500k?

Have you forgotten about what I said earlier. I can't do without a car. It's either I hold on to my corolla or sell off to get another car.

Thanks

mayor2013:


Why jumping from frypan to fire? All the cars you mentioned above must have being thoroughly abused considering they are Nigerian used. You wouldn't wana go near that passat would you? You have problems with just an ordinary corolla now you finking of vw passat. Its alright. I wrote previously am following this thread back to back. There is never a day I do not read this thread

DatechMan:

What about a Golf 4 for 500k?

Have you forgotten about what I said earlier. I can't do without a car. It's either I hold on to my corolla or sell off to get another car.

Thanks

GAZZUZZ:


call me let me give you a good deal.

chukel:
Datechman, let history not repeat itself.

DatechMan:
I don't want to create another thread so that people can know how we got here.

I have been using the car since last year after so many challenges. Here is the latest.

On a good Saturday. I was going to work with the car and suddenly after a 1km journey the car stopped. I thought it was fuel outage, so I rushed to buy a gallon of petrol. After pouring in the whole gallon, the car refused to start still. I soon discovered that non of the lights/indicators(e.g battery, engine oil, check, airbag) on the dashboard is showing. So I thought it was an electrical fault.

I called on a nearby rewire to help fix this. After he had spent 1+ hours troubleshooting, he said the fuse box is faulty(a black box on the left side of the steering). He went with it and came back in another 45 minutes. Although my battery had run flat and so we had to wait for another 45 minute for a friend to bring a battery. After he had install the fuse box, we tested the car with the new battery. These were the discoveries.
1. The car kicked
2. All the indicators on the dashboard showed but refused to leave even after the car engine was running
3. Removing the battery from the car immediately shut down the engine

As the battery was not charging, the guy after some minutes of troubleshooting said that the alternator is faulty.

Then I realized the guy might be incompetent. Then I called my usual rewire to come and help fix the car. Note that my usual rewire will take at least 1 hour to reach the car which was one of the reasons I didn't call him earlier.

After my rewire checked the car, he fixed the charging issue because the alternator was not actually faulty. He also fixed the dashboard lights and they were responding fine. But, a much bigger problem persists up till now.

When the engine is running, you cannot raise(rev) the car, it just behaves as if it wants to shut down the engine in like a way as if the fuel is not coming out or something. Since last upper week Saturday the car has been grounded.

The issue is not fuel pump as new fuel pump as been bought. Someone says the issue is brainbox( only if we can get one to test). I'm seriously confused.

Guru in the house abeg help a brother.
gazzuzz mayor2013 kingreign, lexusgs430, chynx, Siena, Ikenna351

GAZZUZZ:


when you scanned what we're the results?

I have fixed this same issue on corrola's, twice this year. Diagnosis is key before part replacement.

DatechMan:


They said the brainbox is not scanning

DatechMan:
I have been busy with life generally.

My car has been down for about 4 weeks now.

The technician (the guy that was recommended) (Atere in Osogbo) has informed me that the brainbox is faulty and we need to get another one.

He claimed the first guy that worked on the car must have destroyed the brainbox due to negligence/incompetence.

At first, when the car was towed to his workshop, he said he would need to work on the wirings before he can be able to read the brainbox. After a week, he has gotten back to me with this bad news.

I cannot but wonder how a small issue could have escalated to such a humongous brouhaha.

Worse still, it is claimed that the brainbox is scarce in the market.

I'm at my wits end.

Car is
VIN: JTDBR23E463183797
MODEL: ZZE122L-AEMDKV

pek mayor2013 kingreign, lexusgs430, chynx, Siena, Ikenna351

DatechMan:
I have been busy with life generally.

My car has been down for about 4 weeks now.

The technician (the guy that was recommended) (Atere in Osogbo) has informed me that the brainbox is faulty and we need to get another one.

He claimed the first guy that worked on the car must have destroyed the brainbox due to negligence/incompetence.

At first, when the car was towed to his workshop, he said he would need to work on the wirings before he can be able to read the brainbox. After a week, he has gotten back to me with this bad news.

I cannot but wonder how a small issue could have escalated to such a humongous brouhaha.

Worse still, it is claimed that the brainbox is scarce in the market.

I'm at my wits end.

Car is
VIN: JTDBR23E463183797
MODEL: ZZE122L-AEMDKV

pek mayor2013 kingreign, lexusgs430, chynx, Siena, Ikenna351

pek:
Your car may or may not be Brainbox. But if you give us the complete info, we may help. If you can't get the Brainbox in your place, send for it in Lagos.

DatechMan:


Which info do you need

pek:
In summary, what brought the car to it present state?

DatechMan:
I don't want to create another thread so that people can know how we got here.

I have been using the car since last year after so many challenges. Here is the latest.

On a good Saturday. I was going to work with the car and suddenly after a 1km journey the car stopped. I thought it was fuel outage, so I rushed to buy a gallon of petrol. After pouring in the whole gallon, the car refused to start still. I soon discovered that non of the lights/indicators(e.g battery, engine oil, check, airbag) on the dashboard is showing. So I thought it was an electrical fault.

I called on a nearby rewire to help fix this. After he had spent 1+ hours troubleshooting, he said the fuse box is faulty(a black box on the left side of the steering). He went with it and came back in another 45 minutes. Although my battery had run flat and so we had to wait for another 45 minute for a friend to bring a battery. After he had install the fuse box, we tested the car with the new battery. These were the discoveries.
1. The car kicked
2. All the indicators on the dashboard showed but refused to leave even after the car engine was running
3. Removing the battery from the car immediately shut down the engine

As the battery was not charging, the guy after some minutes of troubleshooting said that the alternator is faulty.

Then I realized the guy might be incompetent. Then I called my usual rewire to come and help fix the car. Note that my usual rewire will take at least 1 hour to reach the car which was one of the reasons I didn't call him earlier.

After my rewire checked the car, he fixed the charging issue because the alternator was not actually faulty. He also fixed the dashboard lights and they were responding fine. But, a much bigger problem persists up till now.

When the engine is running, you cannot raise(rev) the car, it just behaves as if it wants to shut down the engine in like a way as if the fuel is not coming out or something. Since last upper week Saturday the car has been grounded.

The issue is not fuel pump as new fuel pump as been bought. Someone says the issue is brainbox( only if we can get one to test). I'm seriously confused.

Guru in the house abeg help a brother.