MPVGoddess:


if you own a premium vehicle, you need a driver who can do more that take it from point A to B

You need a driver who understands the cockpit instrumentation and how to respond to its issues and warning

I cannot say how painful this story is at $1=N430

Hope he doesn't get to take the pilot seat anymore once this is sorted out (in fact hope he is sacked)

Common it's purely ignorance and human error that caused this mishap.

If I am to use my SUV as reference the first warning starts when the reservoir is low and that will keep beeping till refilled. The car is supposed to be serviced by a tech every couple of months and low coolant would have been fixed. A maintenance system failure.

Time to update training of employees on modern technology

sultaan:


Common it's purely ignorance and human error that caused this mishap.

If I am to use my SUV as reference the first warning starts when the reservoir is low and that will keep beeping till refilled. The car is supposed to be serviced by a tech every couple of months and low coolant would have been fixed. A maintenance system failure.

Time to update training of employees on modern technology

A rule of thumb, I check my fluids once a month regardless.............

Lexusgs430:



A rule of thumb, I check my fluids once a month regardless.............

Rule of the thumb, open my bonnet everyday and check all fluids before cranking in the morning.
Although, I've not had any course to top any fluids in between fluid change or any issue but I should be very observant about the state of my engine and fluids and also about the lights in my cluster.

kingreign:


Rule of the thumb, open my bonnet everyday and check all fluids before cranking in the morning.
Although, I've not had any course to top any fluids in between fluid change or any issue but I should be very observant about the state of my engine and fluids and also about the lights in my cluster.

That ur everyday routine, pass my power. But ur rules r ur rules.............

You don't necessarily have to be very stringent but the gauge cluster are there for a reason!

What gets me is that the driver ignored it!

USAutoBuy:
You don't necessarily have to be very stringent but the gauge cluster are there for a reason!

What gets me is that the driver ignored it!

The question is, does/did he understand the instrument cluster and error messages ?

Lexusgs430:

The question is, does/did he understand the instrument cluster and error messages ?

Too late now. Does nothing but blew a ginormous hole in the pocket of the owner. He is either too stupid or too careless to know what is going with the car he is driving. Either way, he is gotta go.

Owner is in a big dilemma, fix or cut loose? Expensive decision either way.

Lexusgs430:


It simply means, I DON'T own the car and DON'T care. Oga's problem, not MINE.................
Just tow home and keep searching for a replacement engine.
Its going to be a capital intensive project and time searching.................

The signs are obvious. It's gonna be a long and hectic waiting period. Considering that the dollar is out of the roof, as mentioned by someone $1-1=N=430! I cringed.

USAutoBuy:


Too late now. Does nothing but blew a ginormous hole in the pocket of the owner. He is either too stupid or too careless to know what is going with the car he is driving. Either way, he is gotta go.
Owner is in a big dilemma, fix or cut loose? Expensive decision either way.

You can't cause this tsunami in one's pocket and continue to receive salaries n allowances therefrom again. NO! Thinking how much it will cost to sale 'AS IS'! To reduce BP!

mandmis007:

The signs are obvious. It's gonna be a long and hectic waiting period. Considering that the dollar is out of the roof, as mentioned by someone $1-1=N=430! I cringed.

It looks like the $ is trying to catch the £. $430 & £540. This are not really pleasing figures.........

mandmis007:

You can't cause this tsunami in one's pocket and continue to receive salaries n allowances therefrom again. NO! Thinking how much it will cost to sale 'AS IS'! To reduce BP!

To sell 'AS IS', would almost be bought like scrap value. To fix it, is like a tsunami to one's pocket. Big decision days ahead..........

I don't know how long this change in Nigeria is going to last but I will advise the op to go and store the car. I didn't say tow it home only but store it till miracles happen.

The only issue you have is the car is a one off and shares engine with high end expensive cars. If you can wait and be patient when a rich dude bashes his car beyond repair and decides to bless you with his engine.

On a lighter note, I am offering 50k AS IS

nurey:
I don't know how long this change in Nigeria is going to last but I will advise the op to go and store the car. I didn't say tow it home only but store it till miracles happen.

The only issue you have is the car is a one off and shares engine with high end expensive cars. If you can wait and be patient when a rich dude bashes his car beyond repair and decides to bless you with his engine.

On a lighter note, I am offering 50k AS IS

LOL. Did you forget to add some 000000's to your 'AS IS' offer?

mayor2013:
Your statement is void. You say bmw parts are not expensive. You call ladipo a spare part market. Never am I going to blame you for any reason basically because you are not an automobile engineer. Recently I bought a used eps (electric power steering rack) for bmw528i 2012 xdrive for 850k. Brand new cost 1.2m. Coscharis requested for 1.35m and here you are talking. Pls tell me if that is cheap. I always make a mockery of them when I request for bmw parts from ladipo. Never call bmw cheap pls

No car part is cheap, only fake parts are cheap

Lexusgs430:


LOL. Did you forget to add some 000000's to your 'AS IS' offer?

the op is transferring heart ache, sleepless night, wahala and buhariconomics to me , and you are still expecting me to add more zeros nah, lets leave it AS IS

Lexusgs430:


To sell 'AS IS', would almost be bought like scrap value. To fix it, is like a tsunami to one's pocket. Big decision days ahead..........

To cut ur loses I think one has to gamble, take the risk. @ N430=$1 it translates to roughly between N2.1m to N3m for a replacement engine of between $5000 to $7000. Can't go lower than this!
How much do u think selling 'AS IS' might be Pls?

Lexusgs430:


LOL. Did you forget to add some 000000's to your 'AS IS' offer?

I think he has actually forgotten to add the other zeros. Probably, two of 'em.

Lexusgs430:


LOL. Did you forget to add some 000000's to your 'AS IS' offer?

MIRACLES! Mhhhhh! 2019, that's good 2yrs. I think to sale sounds d better option.? I am equally thinking of what may happen where it's parked. I pray nothing happens to the wiring.

mandmis007:

To cut ur loses I think one has to gamble, take the risk. @ N430=$1 it translates to roughly between N2.1m to N3m for a replacement engine of between $5000 to $7000. Can't go lower than this!
How much do u think selling 'AS IS' might be Pls?

I think you should have the car valued (in a pre and post engine damaged state)
Compare total of repair (with a few boob for inconvenience). And you might just arrive at an 'AS IS' valuation.

mandmis007:

MIRACLES! Mhhhhh! 2019, that's good 2yrs. I think to sale sounds d better option.? I am equally thinking of what may happen where it's parked. I pray nothing happens to the wiring.

If damage can be contained at engine only, it's best.
Once wiring and brain box issues start to set in, that would spell doom for any saleable position.
Tow it to a safe storage location and weigh your options.
You might just eventually turn out lucky............

mandmis007:

I think he has actually forgotten to add the other zeros. Probably, two of 'em.

My bad, OK have added the two zeros 00.50,000

Lexusgs430:


If damage can be contained at engine only, it's best.
Once wiring and brain box issues start to set in, that would spell doom for any saleable position.
Tow it to a safe storage location and weigh your options.
You might just eventually turn out lucky............

Precisely my point n fears.

nurey:


My bad, OK have added the two zeros 00.50,000

This is value for a scrap metal!

This is the saddest thread on cartalk right now

noxide:
This is the saddest thread on cartalk right now

Not saddest but whackiest.

mandmis007:

This is value for a scrap metal!

.my oga sir, I am not really interested in buying the car, I was trying to put smiles on your face. Just thank God, cut your losses and move on.

If you can store it good, watch and wait, someone may need the whole shell but I doubt if you can get a million for that car in Nigeria here, as nobody cares about classic or one off vehicle they will just want to rip you off

Wish you the best

I am really surprise that you are really thinking of scrapping as is!

If you can afford to buy a 760Li and can't afford to replace an engine, $5k isn't really a problem to those who drive that type of car; its just the price of an old Corolla so would you rather buy a Corolla or put another engine in that BMW

Timaya just crashed his Bentley I am sure it will be scrapped, and so will a lot of people driving high end cars on Nigerian roads without proper know how.

sultaan:
I am really surprise that you are really thinking of scrapping as is!

If you can afford to buy a 760Li and can't afford to replace an engine, $5k isn't really a problem to those who drive that type of car; its just the price of an old Corolla so would you rather buy a Corolla or put another engine in that BMW

Timaya just crashed his Bentley I am sure it will be scrapped, and so will a lot of people driving high end cars on Nigerian roads without proper know how.

It's not the cost that's my problem but the fact that it's taking 2 long 2 identify 1, n whether the engine and other instruments will work perfectly.
Note; it might be stored for 6 months to 1 year.

mandmis007:

It's not the cost that's my problem but the fact that it's taking 2 long 2 identify 1, n whether the engine and other instruments will work perfectly.
Note; it might be stored for 6 months to 1 year.

Somebody is suggesting I try UAE. What's ur opinion & or suggestions?

mandmis007:


Somebody is suggesting I try UAE. What's ur opinion & or suggestions?

You must be open to any good suggestions, I know there are high end cars there. If you can get a link to do the leg work for you and give you a quote.

mandmis007:


Somebody is suggesting I try UAE. What's ur opinion & or suggestions?

If UAE can supply the goods, why not? But if the sent engine is bad, yawa go gas o................
Any SUPPLIER that is not SUPPLYING any form of warranty, you should run from (but if buying from abroad, how do they honour the warranty (just incase)?

mandmis007:


Somebody is suggesting I try UAE. What's ur opinion & or suggestions?

You can also try Japan. Those Japanese also love their big engine cars.