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Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by lilkech(m): 9:19am On Jun 08, 2012 |
inspired_m: The Car is Popularly Called "BIG DADDY" or "BIG For NOTHING". i heared that the car does not sell overseas because once winter sets in the engine tends to freeze up and then knock up due to extreme cold temperatures hence the name ' big for nothing ' is this true ? |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by benodese(m): 9:37am On Jun 08, 2012 |
Dem say it's 2 big n nt gallant enuf.that weneva u travel n drive alone,u shud brrow 3bags of cement 2 go wit otherwis,h go capside oh! Seriously. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by baaliyah(m): 9:46am On Jun 08, 2012 |
I have seen more than 50 Big 4 Nothing this morning the exteriors are great and clean. It doesn t loose shape at all. The interior is not too bad if you dont compare it with honda. I appreciate reliability in cars not console or A/C vent or DVD. If you like the design go for it. A good second hand is about 900-950k which is not too bad. I dont know the cost of gear box. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by elviszzz: 9:49am On Jun 08, 2012 |
utenwuson: toyota s d one of d best car producing company... Bt i fink camry big daddy is dier mistake..formally call big 4 nofin. S 2 big,d body s nt strong, nt heavy n people ridicul it n dats y is very cheap... Ma aunt bought hers 4 850k........... who says toyota is one of the best car producing company? the most expensive n luxury cars in the world are european cars......European cars are for men while japanese are for boyzzz. 2 Likes |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Nobody: 9:55am On Jun 08, 2012 |
bisi16: Subsequent models of voltron from 2008 has an improved dashboard similar to the evil spirit.Let's just say the evolution of camry started from 07 till date.I prefer avensis 05 to this big daddy . 1 Like |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Tinyemeka(m): 9:56am On Jun 08, 2012 |
inspired_m: The Car is Popularly Called "BIG DADDY" or "BIG For NOTHING". LOL. Very funny. Your description of the car's trunk space. I like the car's exterior and spacious interior. However, I feel the car's dashboard looks too spartan and plain. Very few controls and frills. I believe that is why people refer to it as "Big for Nothing". 1 Like |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Nobody: 9:57am On Jun 08, 2012 |
elviszzz: ........... Which european cars ? Peugeot,volkswagen or mercedes ? 3 Likes |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Ozichim(m): 10:04am On Jun 08, 2012 |
lilkech: By default U should know that this is a makeup. It is serious lie. Every Car has special facility that takes care of freeze/cold issue. No car/engine can work well in overseas without such provision. And no Engine/car manufacturer takes this for granted. So it is a big lie. NB, Toyota "Big Daddy" is not selling well in Nigeria because people have given it bad name, and many people are follow-follow type. This car has lasted since 2002 and now. If it has such problem Toyota would have recalled it since, and the car won’t have lasted more than three years. I think it is only Nigerians that call this Camry model Big for nothing. |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by bolarine: 10:09am On Jun 08, 2012 |
Its just d size n simply interior, i ve driven the toyota orobo n toyota big daddy, big dad is super on express if u dont run above 150km/h. Anything above dat, it becomes very light n any bump or bad holes on d nigeria road might lead to accident. I had an accident wt mine last year june but because of GOD,the spacious interior n seat belt i escape unhurt. At top speed i.e 160km/h n above, the trunk takes control n car may be swerving in d direction d wind blows its trunk. But other dan this, big daddy toyota is for d big boys with its elegant look, n its easy to maintain 1 Like |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Nobody: 10:12am On Jun 08, 2012 |
Ileke-IdI: LOL |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by 989900: 10:19am On Jun 08, 2012 |
I used to own one. Reliable car. Nothing wrong with the car. I guess some are not just in love with the shape or something, which ironically some of us really love. On the flip side, poor maintenance culture and incompetent auto-mechanics can mess up any car. 1 Like |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Nobody: 10:19am On Jun 08, 2012 |
Ozichim: But on a serious note,big daddy is far better and cheaper to maintain than Eod especially the 4 plugs model.The only cons with the car is just the size that doesnt commensurate with the interior.From orobo to penicil light and fishlight,the interiors are no different from one another;poorly designed dashboard and gearstick. One would have expected an aggresive upgrade and improvement of the these models in big daddy but toyota really fuckedup ! |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by xreal: 10:56am On Jun 08, 2012 |
Yes, personally, I like its outer look and dislike the interior. The interior looks too 'empty'; most especially for a car made 2003/2004. Too much unecessary and empty space under the Dashboard down the gear. That's my own reason for the dislike. And yes 'Big For Nothing' is just right for it. 1 Like |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Chinom(m): 10:56am On Jun 08, 2012 |
dayokanu: Honda Accord series : HondaAllah, Honda Skirach, Honda bullet, Honda Bulldog, Honda Baby-boy, Honda End of discussion, Honda Discussion continues and the latest Honda evil spirit Hahahaha... stupid names Nigerians give cars.Nigerians drive only 2 brand of cars : Toyota and Honda. Now that pisses me off. I was in Lagos in April, i cannot believe the number of Toyotas i saw on the road. TOYOTA PURE WATER should be the appropraite name. Don't wanna drive one anymore.Will go for a BMW or Mercedes. Too many damn Toyotas and Hondas |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Nobody: 10:57am On Jun 08, 2012 |
sgsltd1: let be satisfy on all type of car we have,if not you will continue pursuing till u died,if you need Benz c-class for fee click my signature Humans are NATURALLY conditioned to be insatiable ! |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Nobody: 11:02am On Jun 08, 2012 |
Chinom: I think japanese cars are the best for Nigeria roads ! |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by lilkech(m): 11:05am On Jun 08, 2012 |
Ozichim: if you make first hand inquiries about this car from your friends or relatives living in europe and america they will tell you that ' this specific camry model is not being used at all in their countries because of their climate ' i know that cars have their engines equipped to withstand cold temperatures but that of this specific car is not really good at all. Out of 100% cases of their engine freezing up, in 90% the car refused to come alive again even after the engine has thawed completely i heard this from someone who has shipped many of them to nigeria from overseas after a massive recall from the japanese auto makers (abi u no sabi say 9ja na waste basket of the world nah) |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Lexusgs430: 11:10am On Jun 08, 2012 |
inspired_m: The Car is Popularly Called "BIG DADDY" or "BIG For NOTHING". How many large cows do you know? |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by pek(m): 11:24am On Jun 08, 2012 |
chiebube: Good morning comrades.depending ön your location and bargaining power, you can get it for 240k first grade. Thats what i got mine last year. |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by VIPICO(m): 11:30am On Jun 08, 2012 |
Neither here nor there! |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Claracuzio: 11:37am On Jun 08, 2012 |
Superb ride, been using mine a 2005 model since 2007 and no complains though wanna change the shock absorbers this weekend. Lovely ride no complains. 2 Likes |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Nobody: 11:41am On Jun 08, 2012 |
Chinom:Bro, fuel economyy is the name of the game. Who wants to spend #6000/day on fuel when the can spend#3000-#3500/day (and spend the remaining #2500 on peppersoup and guiness). Bros abeg na your own make you talk o. It is a fact that during the recent global economic disaaster that sales of Toyota cars went through the roof in the US, because people were economising, and we knoww that only the 'poor' in the US drive Toyota. 3 Likes |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Nobody: 11:43am On Jun 08, 2012 |
Claracuzio: Superb ride, been using mine a 2005 model since 2007 and no complains though wanna change the shock absorbers this weekend. By my guess. . . .If the 4 shocks is between 15-20k,then maintenance for this car is cheap. |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by bravedude(m): 12:03pm On Jun 08, 2012 |
How reliable is Toyota Avalon 2000 to 2004 model? |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by GeorgeD1(m): 12:46pm On Jun 08, 2012 |
hmmm! i almost went for big daddy before finally settling for a highlander. when it comes to cars, for me bigger is always better. so, there's really no big for nothing car at all. and big daddy toyota is definitely big for something! 3 Likes |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by tlife(m): 12:56pm On Jun 08, 2012 |
i changed my 4shocks(new original) for around 30k not too long ago. I also think general maintenance is not too costly. Parts are also readily available. |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by Diligence: 12:58pm On Jun 08, 2012 |
The design seems to be classless ... |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by mystikal(m): 1:29pm On Jun 08, 2012 |
Chinom: Love my 750i! fresh_dude: Bro, fuel economyy is the name of the game. Who wants to spend #6000/day on fuel when the can spend#3000-#3500/day (and spend the remaining #2500 on peppersoup and guiness). Bros abeg na your own make you talk o. It is a fact that during the recent global economic disaaster that sales of Toyota cars went through the roof in the US, because people were economising, and we knoww that only the 'poor' in the US drive Toyota. U talk true bro, thats why u need that everyday Toyota. |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by critic(m): 1:41pm On Jun 08, 2012 |
Ozichim: Bros, the response so far doesn’t sound reasonable, for somebody asking for reason not to buy a car, |
Re: Big Daddy Camry (2003 - 2006): Why Don't People Like It? by nairaman66(m): 1:59pm On Jun 08, 2012 |
Maybe because it is not really BIG! |
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