Really need advise on best choice, preferably not a toyota car

danny devito: Really need advise on best choice, preferably not a toyota car

I'm also an architect nd I drive a Honda babyboy but I'v been in a lot of situations that I wished I had a pick-up truck but I figure an SUV is the ideal middle ground. I was goin to say "Toyota!!!" For either a car or pick-up b'cos they're peerless when it comes to durability and maintainance ( Not necessarily drivin pleasure ) but u culd try Nissan SUVs lyk Xterra if that's your taste.

7man like ur advice but i dont plan to fluant myself now moreso its a first car

I get u. Its your budget that will determine your final choice in that case.

ba7man am looking at not more than 750k and it shoild be rugged.
a dealerfriend of mine is oferring me a 99 ford mondeo wagon 4cyls 1.8ltr auto tranny for 20% below, but not sure on its durability and low cos maintainance

I love the Ford mondeo. Its actually the best car in its segment which includes Camrys, Accords and Passats. I'm not too sure bout the availabilty of its parts or costs. Honda accords and Toyota Camrys are the default choices in Nigeria due to availability of parts and durability. Another car I admire is the Golf IV. Manual gear(auto is problematic),4-door with a 1.6 liter engine. Once it runs smooth and the interior trim is neat, I'm good to go. At that price there are more options u culd still explore though.

ba7man thanks for ur advice, golf 4 to me is too delicate i ingend researchin on parts availabity for mondeo, have test driven d car & its very okay queitbeta dan t e regular brands

The Ford Mondeo is a good choice provided parts are affordable and available. And, hey its not as if cars break down everyday. U culd confirm its manufacture date on the lower part of seatbelt. It has a very good drive, almost like a BMW i hear.

Ford mondeo is good. i presently use ford escort which has been performing for the past 7 years,and am looking at upgrading to mondeo. the parts are available and durable. you will love it. its also fuel efficient.

That's good to hear. Had distant thots of upgrading to an early to mid 2000 model due to hondas and toyotas being toooooo common, I lyk a bit of individuality. Do u hav info on availability of parts on that particular type??

A 2003 toyota tacomma truck.... A solid truck for ur architectural fields
Strong,durable n a very simple engine for our road side mechs

aasunmoh: A 2003 toyota tacomma truck.... A solid truck for ur architectural fields
Strong,durable n a very simple engine for our road side mechs

yeah,wish i had that. i'll definitely make a truck my second car.

asuunmoh thanj i know how good d truck is but i prefare tundra, in as much i woukd love to a lil quiet for now

hentech r u using auto or manual presently have an offer for a 99 mondeo auto tranny, thats my main check how good is d auto tranny. thanks i love ur advice.

Get a Honda civic. U can beat it and punish it and it will always keep going. Buy a tool box and FSB ( factory service bulletin) and you can learn how to do general maintenance on it. Most drivers in Nigeria cant differentiate between engine and transmission fluid.
Then u can move up to whatever u want. U have to remenber that buying a car is the easiest part, the trick is keeping it running forever...

Try the Nissan Frontier, or Sentra if you looking for econobox