This will be a slow burning one unfortunately.
Not enough time (and $$$) available like in the past.

Enough excuses! So what do we have here?

Let's start with the equipment and specs as she left the factory in August 1995.
Princetom1, she needs a name; what do we call her?

Quarter right side front and rear.
Body very straight.
Very minimal rust.
Rear right door has apparently had a makeover

nice!

Front, front left quarter side.
This vehicle was made with glass headlights. A rarity these days.

Totally useless fact alert: Did I mention that this vehicle is older than more than half of the population of Nigeria?

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Left side.
Straight too.
Missing body trim near the wheel arch

OEM 16" wheels with plenty shock absorbing profile
235/60 R16

Who high profile help?

Shagati:
Front, front left quarter side.
This vehicle was made with glass headlights. A rarity these days.

Totally useless fact alert: Did I mention that this vehicle is older than more than half of the population of Nigeria?

Some people won't like this o

Boss, when next I'm in Lagos na to test this behemoth

Make I park well. Abeg Oga Gazzuz where our popcorn?

bros

we will change the engine

transmission

headlamps

rear right door

rim

tyres

roof lining

brake p.............

following..

Following.

kingreign:


Some people won't like this o

Boss, when next I'm in Lagos na to test this behemoth

Oya come na

diportivo:
bros

we will change the engine
transmission
headlamps?
rear right door
rim
tyres
roof lining
Suspension + struts
Audio system
brake p..........etc etc...

Broda you wicked o!
Inside this Buhariconomy you are just calling engine and tranny anyhow like dat?
There you go; fixed!

Shagati:


Broda you wicked o!
Inside this Buhariconomy you are just calling engine and tranny anyhow like dat?
There you go; fixed!

oya no vex

we can't wait sir....we simply can't

Shagati:


Broda you wicked o!
Inside this Buhariconomy you are just calling engine and tranny anyhow like dat?
There you go; fixed!

he is a demeanor

Shagati:
Front, front left quarter side.
This vehicle was made with glass headlights. A rarity these days.

Totally useless fact alert: Did I mention that this vehicle is older than more than half of the population of Nigeria?]

I saw 1995, and then the bolded, sorry, what do you mean please?

SirAbdulthe1st:


I saw 1995, and then the bolded, sorry, what do you mean please?

Yes sir. Car is 22 years old.
Median age in Naija is 17.9 years (see below)
Means half of the population is 17.9 years old and below and the other half is older than 17.9 years old.
Understood?

Statisticians, shay my definition of median is correct??

Shagati:


Yes sir. Car is 22 years old.
Median age in Naija is 17.9 years (see below)
Means half of the population is 17.9 years old and below and the other half is older than 17.9 years old.
Understood?

Statisticians, shay my definition of median is correct??

Understood.

So apart from the nostalgia, what are some jaw dropping facts about the car, like wow facts?

Why not the 1985 BMW 323i or the 1972 m/Benz 230E.

Sorry, not trying to be rude, just want to learn about the car, read about your superbike trip and enjoyed it.

Following and anticipating the interior and engine bay.

Make I answer present here

Shagati:
This will be a slow burning one unfortunately.
Not enough time (and $$$) available like in the past.

Enough excuses! So what do we have here?

Let's start with the equipment and specs as she left the factory in August 1995.
Princetom1, she needs a name; what do we call her?

Its a machine.... And we are Nigerian.... Still thinking. Trying to find a name that fit... Hmnnn... Something like baba EgunMogaji Brutus. Am here in the mean time. I love classics

SirAbdulthe1st:

Following and anticipating the interior and engine bay.

Here you go!
Engine bay to follow in subsequent post

Interior in very very good nick for her age.
Original SCHWARZ LEDER!

All dash wood trim in place
Cassette player missing.
That 50% may not know what a cassette player is

6x CD player in trunk. Pics of this later

Engine bay
Very uncluttered by today's standards

Shagati:


Here you go!
Engine bay to follow in subsequent post

Interior in very very good nick for her age.
Original SCHWARZ LEDER!

Nice one. These Toyota's wey full everywhere can't reach this age retaining this state. I gbadun your swags

Nice leather n interior. Interior lighting package still top notch. All hail the Germans.

The best way to drive this fuel guzzler, is from the rear......

If you eventually employ a driver, ensure he understands all the dials + warning lights......

We cannot shout o.. Nah so one bros driver wreck hin 7 series (760), due to overheating.......

Following bumper to bumper

I'd really love to cruise this ship full throttle at midnight sha o

Ps, wish it were a manual transmission just for my said cruising

SirAbdulthe1st:

Nice one. These Toyota's wey full everywhere can't reach this age retaining this state. I gbadun your swags

Stop comparing Toyota to this bro except you're comparing them to Toyota crown majesta which are JDM stuffs.

Toyota America or mass market appeals to low and medium income earners and can skimp on quality, fit and finish to stay within price range, this bmw appeals to high income earners and must be top notch in fit and finish to appeal to its intended market.

mike070:
Nice leather n interior. Interior lighting package still top notch. All hail the Germans.

You have quite an eye.

All Main electrics still functioning!

4x one touch up/down power windows
Power mirrors
Power seats
Sun visor automatic vanity lights
Power metal sun roof
All head and tail lights
Speedo, fuel, temp guage and tachometer

Audio doesn't come on though
AC cooling at maybe 20%
Instrument cluster suffering from pixelisation (pic below)

Pics of the other lightings to follow. I am not near the car now

Lexusgs430:
The best way to drive this fuel guzzler, is from the rear......

If you eventually employ a driver, ensure he understands all the dials + warning lights......

We cannot shout o.. Nah so one bros driver wreck hin 7 series (760), due to overheating.......

Driver dey, he just won't come within 100 yards of her.
Maybe to change tyre and wash the exterior.
Can't even allow him top up the coolant or wiper wash fluid.
Before he goes and presses the spoil button

Shagati:


Driver dey, he just won't come within 100 yards of her.
Maybe to change tyre and wash the exterior.
Can't even allow him top up the coolant or wiper wash fluid.
Before he goes and presses the spoil button

LOL....... Does this Be My Wife, have a spoil button? I hope it is hidden beyond reach?