rhames:
anytime you decide to buy a tokunbo car,always make a budget for the engine replacement. They are sold to you without a guarantee and are very problematic.

rhames:
anytime you decide to buy a tokunbo car,always make a budget for the engine replacement. They are sold to you without a guarantee and are very problematic.

DidiLove1:
What exactly is the point of this post? You changed basic replaceable items in a car that cost next to nothing and that's a reason not to buy tokunbo cars?

lagcity:
I don't know how much parts and labor cost in Nigeria. But in US, things like battery, filter, fans, wheel balancing & alignment are very minor issues and don't cost much. In fact, all of those things can be replaced within an hour by a mechanic who has tools. So, it is usually a good idea to buy used cars and fix it yourself.

I understand you, Mr. OP. Cars can be huge headaches.

deor03:
I bought a brand new car in 2009. Apart from the brake pads that I changed at 25km and 50 km, I have not done anything else other than service.

I don't have any mechanics number. Ooo I changed 4 tyres after 3 years

Tokunbo is a risk and now with the ever closing gap between "clean" Tokunbo and brand new, I will advise anyone to choose brand new (personal experience )


You're right Man. This is my first car. Lemme learn from the experience. Next time, I'll definitely get a brand new one.

ukandi1:
I have my own sore experiance dear: even worse than urs.
I bought a tokunbo toyota hiace 6Y from berger in Lagos. As i got to enugu, d axle was making noise. I had to buy a new axle was 35k.
I had not started using it fully when d oil pump started showing danger which i had to replace with 30k. I had to buy tyres for 56k( 4 no ) as well cos FRSC have booked me before cos of it.. Its been asking for cash almost on daily basis. I don tire.

deor03:
I bought a brand new car in 2009. Apart from the brake pads that I changed at 25km and 50 km, I have not done anything else other than service.

I don't have any mechanics number. Ooo I changed 4 tyres after 3 years

Tokunbo is a risk and now with the ever closing gap between "clean" Tokunbo and brand new, I will advise anyone to choose brand new (personal experience )

ukandi1:
I have my own sore experiance dear: even worse than urs.
I bought a tokunbo toyota hiace 6Y from berger in Lagos. As i got to enugu, d axle was making noise. I had to buy a new axle was 35k.
I had not started using it fully when d oil pump started showing danger which i had to replace with 30k. I had to buy tyres for 56k( 4 no ) as well cos FRSC have booked me before cos of it.. Its been asking for cash
almost on daily basis. I don tire.

TheRainmaker1:
So I decided to buy a car...finally!!! (did somebody say congratulations? Thank you)

I'd been saving towards that end, ever since I moved to Lagos started working, and experienced the horrible conditions of Lagos public transport system.

I couldn't decide whether to go for a 'small' brand new car, or a 'bigger', fairly used (Tokunbo) car. Based on popular advice, I opted for a 'clean' (at least it looked clean to me) Tokunbo Honda Accord[b] "Discussion Continues" from Nigeria Ports Authority (Tin Can Island), Apapa.[/b]

However, I've spent a whole lot more than I bargained in fixing one stupid thing or the other in the car; from buying a new battery to replacing one of the fans, filter, wheel balancing & alignment, etc.

The worst part is that I have not even driven my car; haven't even as much as touched the steering wheel of the car; I've been too busy lately, preparing for a professional exam. Only my cousin has been driving it for the past two weeks.

I dont think I'll ever buy a fairly used car again, whether na Naija used, or UK used...if e like, make e be for moon wey dem use am.

Next time, even if na Golf or Picanto my money reach, I'm buying brand new.

Na God go judge all these oyibo people wey go buy brand new car, come use am for several years, then send am come Africa.

Shey we dey forbid brand new cars for Naija?

rattlesnake:


Unfortunately too much redundancy in your post

i suspect this post has an ulterior motive.....LADIES PLEASE DON'T VIEW COS WE HAVE A PREDATOR HERE

if i knew ur house i will like to see your modem

u are a danger to urself and the society

and try and keep a responsible haircut...if u pass by my house with plaited hair .....i will order for your arrest with NO CHARGE

TheRainmaker1:
Battery alone na #13k

You can guess about some of the others.

TheRainmaker1:
So I decided to buy a car...finally!!! (did somebody say congratulations? Thank you)

I'd been saving towards that end, ever since I moved to Lagos started working, and experienced the horrible conditions of Lagos public transport system.

I couldn't decide whether to go for a 'small' brand new car, or a 'bigger', fairly used (Tokunbo) car. Based on popular advice, I opted for a 'clean' (at least it looked clean to me) Tokunbo Honda Accord "Discussion Continues" from Nigeria Ports Authority (Tin Can Island), Apapa.

However, I've spent a whole lot more than I bargained in fixing one stupid thing or the other in the car; from buying a new battery to replacing one of the fans, filter, wheel balancing & alignment, etc.

The worst part is that I have not even driven my car; haven't even as much as touched the steering wheel of the car; I've been too busy lately, preparing for a professional exam. Only my cousin has been driving it for the past two weeks.

I dont think I'll ever buy a fairly used car again, whether na Naija used, or UK used...if e like, make e be for moon wey dem use am.

Next time, even if na Golf or Picanto my money reach, I'm buying brand new.

Na God go judge all these oyibo people wey go buy brand new car, come use am for several years, then send am come Africa.

Shey we dey forbid brand new cars for Naija?

lagcity:
Here is the lesson: If you have 1 million Naira, don't go and buy 1 million Naira used car. Buy N850,000 and keep the rest for repairs.

TheRainmaker1:
So I decided to buy a car...finally!!! (did somebody say congratulations? Thank you)

I'd been saving towards that end, ever since I moved to Lagos started working, and experienced the horrible conditions of Lagos public transport system.

I couldn't decide whether to go for a 'small' brand new car, or a 'bigger', fairly used (Tokunbo) car. Based on popular advice, I opted for a 'clean' (at least it looked clean to me) Tokunbo Honda Accord "Discussion Continues" from Nigeria Ports Authority (Tin Can Island), Apapa.

However, I've spent a whole lot more than I bargained in fixing one stupid thing or the other in the car; from buying a new battery to replacing one of the fans, filter, wheel balancing & alignment, etc.

The worst part is that I have not even driven my car; haven't even as much as touched the steering wheel of the car; I've been too busy lately, preparing for a professional exam. Only my cousin has been driving it for the past two weeks.

I dont think I'll ever buy a fairly used car again, whether na Naija used, or UK used...if e like, make e be for moon wey dem use am.

Next time, even if na Golf or Picanto my money reach, I'm buying brand new.

Na God go judge all these oyibo people wey go buy brand new car, come use am for several years, then send am come Africa.

Shey we dey forbid brand new cars for Naija?