Hello everyone.

In every thing one does, i believe knowledge is important no matter how much one knows already. That being said, i'd like to know which models for cars one can look out for when buying a car as a first timer.

We can agree that the most common brands to look at are the Toyota and Honda brands, perhaps nissan as well for the aspects of being maintainable.

However, i'd appreciate if some experts in the house can share more information about such.

As a first timer, a Mercedes benz G63 V12 biturbo 2021 with bullet proof is a very good first timer vehicle.

Just cost around 350million naira.

nurey:
As a first timer, a Mercedes benz G63 V12 biturbo 2021 with bullet proof is a very good first timer vehicle.

Just cost around 350million naira.

Nice, Nice.

Interesting suggestion mate..

nurey:
As a first timer, a Mercedes benz G63 V12 biturbo 2021 with bullet proof is a very good first timer vehicle.

Just cost around 350million naira.

lordkrato:
Hello everyone.

In every thing one does, i believe knowledge is important no matter how much one knows already. That being said, i'd like to know which models for cars one can look out for when buying a car as a first timer.

We can agree that the most common brands to look at are the Toyota and Honda brands, perhaps nissan as well for the aspects of being maintainable.

However, i'd appreciate if some experts in the house can share more information about such.

State your budget so people know how to advise you.

What about we that have max 500k?

having 2000 corolla or 2003 civic or 2006 yaris in mind.

excellent condition naija used oo. (scratches head)

Grupo:


State your budget so people know how to advise you.

Okay. Between 1m - 2.5m would be ideal

lordkrato:


Okay. Between 1m - 2.5m would be ideal

2003-2007 Volvo S60, a clean '08-'10 Honda Civic, Peugeot 407 in pristine condition

lordkrato:


Okay. Between 1m - 2.5m would be ideal

Whatever it is you do as a first time car owner, please stay away from Peugeot,Mercedes, and BMW vehicles..these Vehicles are for the most part, unecessarily complicated and thus prone to electrical issues that if care is not taken, can make you envy those trekking...

Stay very close to Toyota and Honda Vehicles..this is because their set-up is less complicated, their mechanics abound, and they are relatively forgiving towards abuse and lackadaisical maintainance..


Maybe when you have owned and maintained a vehicle for a while and honed your account balance and vehicle maintenance game, then maybe you can dabble into the murky waters of owning a Peugeot, BMW or Mercedes...


Nb...the above applies only if you plan to drive the said vehicle in Nigeria...if not, kindly ignore

buygala:


Whatever it is you do as a first time car owner, please stay away from Peugeot,Mercedes, and BMW vehicle..these Vehicles are for the most part, unecessarily complicated and thus prone to electrical issues that if care is not taken, can make you envy those trekking...

Stay very close to Toyota and Honda Vehicles..this is because their set-up is less complicated, their mechanics abound, and they are relatively forgiving towards abuse and lackadaisical maintainance..


Maybe when you have owned and maintained a vehicle for a while and honed your account balance and vehicle maintenance game, then maybe you can dabble into the murky waters of owning a Peugeot, BMW or Mercedes...


Nb...the above applies only if you plan to drive the said vehicle in Nigeria...if not, kindly ignore

And my intention is to buy the BMW M5 as my first car in future

skywalker240:
What about we that have max 500k?

having 2000 corolla or 2003 civic or 2006 yaris in mind.

Have you seen the prices of used cars lately lol
Go for 1999 civic


https://www.nairaland.com/6804496/naija-used-toyota-camry-orobo

ehmmy11:


Have you seen the prices of used cars lately lol
Go for 1999 civic


https://www.nairaland.com/6804496/naija-used-toyota-camry-orobo

Honestly Sir, i dont fancy that 1999 civic, but i prefer the 02/03 model above even a 2003 corolla

sad, would have to up my budget then. Thanks

skywalker240:

Honestly Sir, i dont fancy that 1999 civic, but i prefer the 02/03 model above even a 2003 corolla

sad, would have to up my budget then. Thanks

It’s not like your budget can’t get those cars but you will be having constant headaches on repairs

03 Corolla ? You would triple your budget

Good luck……

ehmmy11:



It’s not like your budget can’t get those cars but you will be having constant headaches on repairs

03 Corolla ? You would triple your budget

Good luck……

@ Bolded, i meant if i was offered a 2003 toyota corolla or a 2002 honda civic, i would gladly pick the civic.

and i know the corolla is quite expensive (overpriced imo though)

but you have spoken the plain truth, and thats what am battling my mind with at this moment. Constant headache on repairs i mean

this is what am contemplating now

buygala:


Whatever it is you do as a first time car owner, please stay away from Peugeot,Mercedes, and BMW vehicles..these Vehicles are for the most part, unecessarily complicated and thus prone to electrical issues that if care is not taken, can make you envy those trekking...

Stay very close to Toyota and Honda Vehicles..this is because their set-up is less complicated, their mechanics abound, and they are relatively forgiving towards abuse and lackadaisical maintainance..


Maybe when you have owned and maintained a vehicle for a while and honed your account balance and vehicle maintenance game, then maybe you can dabble into the murky waters of owning a Peugeot, BMW or Mercedes...


Nb...the above applies only if you plan to drive the said vehicle in Nigeria...if not, kindly ignore

Very good analysis mate.

I've gotten a recommendation that it's better to buy an SUV than a Saloon if you're running on Lagos / Nigerian roads as you'll avoid bumps to the bottom of the vehicle etc.

skywalker240:



@ Bolded, i meant if i was offered a 2003 toyota corolla or a 2002 honda civic, i would gladly pick the civic.

and i know the corolla is quite expensive (overpriced imo though)

but you have spoken the plain truth, and thats what am battling my mind with at this moment. Constant headache on repairs i mean

this is what am contemplating now

It’s good you tell yourself the truth majority of Nigerians only sell their cars wen it’s faulty only few sell based on honesty ..

You will exercise a lot of patience and seek for true owners not dealers also have in mind that you would spend money to put it in shape

Btw that 02 civic not common again why not up budget and get 06

lordkrato:
Hello everyone.

In every thing one does, i believe knowledge is important no matter how much one knows already. That being said, i'd like to know which models for cars one can look out for when buying a car as a first timer.

We can agree that the most common brands to look at are the Toyota and Honda brands, perhaps nissan as well for the aspects of being maintainable.

However, i'd appreciate if some experts in the house can share more information about such.

as a first timer, go and buy Lexus