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Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by NotCool: 8:02am On Jul 09, 2023
unmask:
Depends. Made mine purely on the car I wanted. Didn't buy anything else till I could afford it. My rationale: Since nothing could change my mind about the car, no matter what car I bought at the time, I would still buy the car I want. Why not wait till you had enough money?

This is it, exactly what I want to know.
Do people just buy car or they have certain tastes when choosing car to buy.
In your own case, you knew exactly what you wanted and went for it.
The pleasure, the comfort and the satisfaction will all be there as you cruise around.
Thanks man
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by NotCool: 8:09am On Jul 09, 2023
DANIEL5050:


I personally think that, a person's decision to purchase a particular automobile is often the resultant of an array of factors, ranging from the buyer's self image and the actual performance of the vehicle

I won't agree any less bro
Only that you'll see some persons driving particular cars and wonder how they come up with such decisions.
But like you rightly said above, a person's decision is a reflection of his self image.

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Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Idaytesj29(m): 8:54am On Jul 09, 2023
grin grin grin
Jagermeister:


Fellow gang member 😂😂

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Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Jagermeister(m): 9:41am On Jul 09, 2023
Rikze:



Kai 🤣🤣🤣


I've never seen anyone say something good about Opel cars. They tend to be problematic or I don't know if it's our mechs fault that they can't just fix them.

The vectra' are okay. They were everywhere in the north back then and they were used for taxis and interstate commercial transport so I guess they were reliable. Even the minivan zafira might be okay and I know someone who swears by the Astra 1.8 that he's used for 3 years+. True. Maybe it was just the Omega that was terrible. Even Toyota and Honda has a model or two you won't want to touch with a 10-foot pole.

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Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Rikze: 2:49pm On Jul 09, 2023
Jagermeister:


The vectra' are okay. They were everywhere in the north back then and they were used for taxis and interstate commercial transport so I guess they were reliable. Even the minivan zafira might be okay and I know someone who swears by the Astra 1.8 that he's used for 3 years+. True. Maybe it was just the Omega that was terrible. Even Toyota and Honda has a model or two you won't want to touch with a 10-foot pole.


I see 🙈🤠

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Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Manuella4ace: 9:49pm On Jul 09, 2023
ITbomb:
I wanted a fuel efficient car.
Toyota dealers were making yanga, even my small budget no reach Honda.
Settled for a Nigerian used Hyundai Accent. the previous owner, a friend to a friend, assured me that the engine will last me.

And sure it has. Bought it at 75k millage, now approaching 200k millage and still overtaking Corolla

What year is this your using?
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Lawalemi(m): 9:14pm On Jul 11, 2023
JohnnA1:
So how did the car serve you?
I used it for three years
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by theadeola(m): 6:29am On Jul 13, 2023
I was lookingnfor a car to get before my wife gave birth, as I didn't want her to be flying bike with my kid. An acquaintance had a Toyota matrix he wanted to sell to raise funds from traveling abroad. I remember being so dazzled by the car. grin Life was just getting kind to me then, so it looked like manna from heaven.

I got the car without any form of inspection whatsoever, and boy did I pay for it. Changed engine and gear, changed suspension. (You can find the story here
https://www.nairaland.com/7638400/bought-lemon-now-want-use)

But the car runs great now, and my wife loves it. Me, I've moved to an Honda Accord 2008. Owner bought it near new in 2009, and only used it for 59k miles when I bought it recently. Couldn't believe my eyes.
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Aaaaarghmed(m): 8:47am On Jul 13, 2023
theadeola:
I was lookingnfor a car to get before my wife gave birth, as I didn't want her to be flying bike with my kid. An acquaintance had a Toyota matrix he wanted to sell to raise funds from traveling abroad. I remember being so dazzled by the car. grin Life was just getting kind to me then, so it looked like manna from heaven.

I got the car without any form of inspection whatsoever, and boy did I pay for it. Changed engine and gear, changed suspension. (You can find the story here
https://www.nairaland.com/7638400/bought-lemon-now-want-use)

But the car runs great now, and my wife loves it. Me, I've moved to an Honda Accord 2008. Owner bought it near new in 2009, and only used it for 59k miles when I bought it recently. Couldn't believe my eyes.
I remember this your thread..lol
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by BestTrades: 8:13am On Jul 19, 2023


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Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by pegix(m): 2:11pm On Aug 07, 2023
Rikze:



Kai 🤣🤣🤣


I've never seen anyone say something good about Opel cars. They tend to be problematic or I don't know if it's our mechs fault that they can't just fix them.
opel problematix?
Hahaha
Lemme assume you ve only lived in the southern part of the country
Cuz if u start to enter middle belt and some northerner Istates nothing comes close to opel on the road
I used the zafira in jos, very wonderful car b4 i sold it ,well built
The vectras are good also

Though u need a brilliant Electrician to handle opels
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Elxandre(m): 7:20pm On Aug 07, 2023
I wanted a basic car. Never really considered Toyota as I like to walk my own path most times.
Nearly got a Pontiac Torrent but ended up setting for Honda civic 2008.
I have loved it for nearly two years now but regret it once a while when I go to places with terrible roads.
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by iliyande(m): 9:03pm On Aug 30, 2023
pegix:
opel problematix?
Hahaha
Lemme assume you ve only lived in the southern part of the country
Cuz if u start to enter middle belt and some northerner Istates nothing comes close to opel on the road
I used the zafira in jos, very wonderful car b4 i sold it ,well built
The vectras are good also

Though u need a brilliant Electrician to handle opels

I am on my 3rd opel. Zafira 4yrs, another zafira 3mths and signum 3yrsplus now. I will still go for opel in my next car by God's grace
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Idemujoseph: 8:05pm On Feb 20
Good evening house
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Idemujoseph: 8:06pm On Feb 20
iliyande:


I am on my 3rd opel. Zafira 4yrs, another zafira 3mths and signum 3yrsplus now. I will still go for opel in my next car by God's grace
Good evening sir! Please, what is the best price I can get year 2000 to 2004 foreign use Opel zafira 1.8l manual drive?
Thanks in advance!
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by iliyande(m): 10:26pm On Feb 20
Idemujoseph:

Good evening sir! Please, what is the best price I can get year 2000 to 2004 foreign use Opel zafira 1.8l manual drive?
Thanks in advance!
Good evening sir. I have no idea bro, but with current exchange rate it will be on the high side. If you still think you are capable, let me know
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Idemujoseph: 10:33pm On Feb 20
iliyande:

Good evening sir. I have no idea bro, but with current exchange rate it will be on the high side. If you still think you are capable, let me know
Thank you for responding fast. I am hoping to buy one soon for commercial purpose

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Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Britishcoins(m): 11:39pm On Feb 20
I just joined the queue recently with Toyota pencil light, I was not planning to buy car this month, I was just having discussion with one man and he received a call, they where bargaining price of a car, he showed me and I like the engine, it was nearly used, that was how I paid for it... I want to oven bake the car before using it... I will comment late but everyone that drove the car fall in love with it... I don't know how strong Toyota pencil light is
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by iliyande(m): 1:10pm On Feb 21
Idemujoseph:
Thank you for responding fast. I am hoping to buy one soon for commercial purpose

ok
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Aaaaarghmed(m): 1:55pm On Feb 21
Britishcoins:
I just joined the queue recently with Toyota pencil light, I was not planning to buy car this month, I was just having discussion with one man and he received a call, they where bargaining price of a car, he showed me and I like the engine, it was nearly used, that was how I paid for it... I want to oven bake the car before using it... I will comment late but everyone that drove the car fall in love with it... I don't know how strong Toyota pencil light is
the car no bad for a first timer.Its good and reliable,if you bought a good unit.for person like me wey don drive cars,its very very slow for me.like say I dey force am to move.congrats .its a good car
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Caleycash(m): 11:53am On Feb 23
Britishcoins:
I just joined the queue recently with Toyota pencil light, I was not planning to buy car this month, I was just having discussion with one man and he received a call, they where bargaining price of a car, he showed me and I like the engine, it was nearly used, that was how I paid for it... I want to oven bake the car before using it... I will comment late but everyone that drove the car fall in love with it... I don't know how strong Toyota pencil light is
Hello Sir, I have the intentions to get a penicil light 1999 to 2001 model for my Dad, I need something very clean, I've checked on jiji but the ones I saw I don't really like them, can you suggest for me please where I can get a great one, thanks alot
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Britishcoins(m): 12:39pm On Feb 23
Caleycash:
Hello Sir, I have the intentions to get a penicil light 1999 to 2001 model for my Dad, I need something very clean, I've checked on jiji but the ones I saw I don't really like them, can you suggest for me please where I can get a great one, thanks alot
This particular one I bought was brought by a man direct tokumbo and has been parked because he has many cars, so he just recently want to sell it since he is not using it
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Caleycash(m): 12:49pm On Feb 23
Britishcoins:

This particular one I bought was brought by a man direct tokumbo and has been parked because he has many cars, so he just recently want to sell it since he is not using it
Can he get anyone for me?
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Britishcoins(m): 2:04pm On Feb 23
Caleycash:
Can he get anyone for me?
I paid 2.5m, people may say it is costly but I am OK with it..

I am a novice on car, and I can't assure of getting it for you... Just like I said earlier, I have never plan buying car this month, it is just came and I grabbed it
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Caleycash(m): 2:10pm On Feb 23
Britishcoins:

I paid 2.5m, people may say it is costly but I am OK with it..

I am a novice on car, and I can't assure of getting it for you... Just like I said earlier, I have never plan buying car this month, it is just came and I grabbed it
Okay bro, I understand... I just don't want to make mistake by buying a car that'll be in the mechanic always
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Aaaaarghmed(m): 3:00pm On Feb 23
Britishcoins:

I paid 2.5m, people may say it is costly but I am OK with it..

I am a novice on car, and I can't assure of getting it for you... Just like I said earlier, I have never plan buying car this month, it is just came and I grabbed it
😂😂😂😂.2.5m for a second hand 1999 camry.obviously you have being ripped,you kuku talk say you be novice for car.go collect your change abeg.lol.
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Britishcoins(m): 9:49pm On Feb 24
Aaaaarghmed:
😂😂😂😂.2.5m for a second hand 1999 camry.obviously you have being ripped,you kuku talk say you be novice for car.go collect your change abeg.lol.
I will not argue with you, it is better to buy old model that is neat and reliable than buying newer model with problems
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Aaaaarghmed(m): 3:11am On Feb 25
Britishcoins:

I will not argue with you, it is better to buy old model that is neat and reliable than buying newer model with problems
grin.guy ,go collect change.wtf 1999 ,second hand.2.5m
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Britishcoins(m): 5:08am On Feb 25
Aaaaarghmed:
grin.guy ,go collect change.wtf 1999 ,second hand.2.5m
Hahaha but I am so sure you have never buy motorcycle... The 2.5 is just like a 250k to me, if I can use 1.8m to buy haojue motorcycle that will not carry me from Lagos to onitsha while should I feel cheated to 2.5m car, I will advise you to visit any car stand and do little research...
Beside I want to learn with the car..
Ur naira is valueless, I can understand ur complain, you think u are still in 2020

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Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Aaaaarghmed(m): 8:35am On Feb 25
Britishcoins:

Hahaha but I am so sure you have never buy motorcycle... The 2.5 is just like a 250k to me, if I can use 1.8m to buy haojue motorcycle that will not carry me from Lagos to onitsha while should I feel cheated to 2.5m car, I will advise you to visit any car stand and do little research...
Beside I want to learn with the car..
Ur naira is valueless, I can understand ur complain, you think u are still in 2020
>: ;Dmumu,I bought my first car in 2018.naira no get value. That 2.5m will get you a very clean first grade fairly used big daddy 2003.you pack all your savings go by old cargo.1999 camry .wey second hand na 1.5m.oga go pay 2.5m.the seller really catch sure client
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Britishcoins(m): 11:22am On Feb 25
Aaaaarghmed:
>: ;Dmumu,I bought my first car in 2018.naira no get value. That 2.5m will get you a very clean first grade fairly used big daddy 2003.you pack all your savings go by old cargo.1999 camry .wey second hand na 1.5m.oga go pay 2.5m.the seller really catch sure client
U have car in 2018 and u are searching for a country to travel to with just 1.5m, better use the money to start farming... Stop worrying abt the car I bought.... It is my choice. Drinking panadol for my headache
Re: How Did You Choose Your First Car? by Aaaaarghmed(m): 2:32pm On Feb 25
Britishcoins:

U have car in 2018 and u are searching for a country to travel to with just 1.5m, better use the money to start farming... Stop worrying abt the car I bought.... It is my choice. Drinking panadol for my headache
you dull o.read when I opened that thread.it saddens me that you were ripped and given an old car. Old man rip you ,still give you old car join grin

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