minibus is that small bus that looks like a danfo but can only contain 7 persengers and a driver....
My fellow Nairalanders,
which product of the minibus is recommendable?....how strong and durable is the minibus and is the sparepart available and easy tto get down here in Naija.....most importantly.... How is is the cost for a tokunbo clean minibus?...
Am intending on resigning from my current company and use my pay off to buy the bus and run it for the main time till what am processing clicks so your knowledge abt the bus will be helpful and useful ...
Thanks!

the last tym i took the mini bus aka 'korope' was when i was schooling in offa.
Buy it ops

Notin does u

still searching for info.....................

Y dont u just buy something like a previa. how do u get parts for this one?

dont waste ur money. buy something you know about and can resell in the future

Regards

US-AutoBuy:
Y dont u just buy something like a previa. how do u get parts for this one?

dont waste ur money. buy something you know about and can resell in the future

Regards

gratitude
i made a researched on "previa" and this's the pic i got.... (below)....
Dont you think this Toyota-Previa will be too expensive and fragile to be used as commercial mini-bus.... Apart from that, the structure dosn't fit....
#just trying 2 examine it#

Buy this type of previa in the pic attached.

Costs about N800k. (This one is actually available for sale) Rugged and highly popular.

Its 4 cylinder engine.

Good luck

Hmm
if i have 800k i would have just go for a clean vanagon or volkswagen Danfo instead of a mini-bus.
Maybe i'll snap the kinda mini-buses i've been seeing around mile2/festac/rainbow......

When you say commercial, it really depends on where you want to be plying. These types of previa only work best in long distance journeys. Lagos - Akure, Lagos - Ilorin, Lagos to Abuja types of deal.

If you are looking for the type of mile2, oshodi etc. You are better off with Vanagon and L28 types of bus.

Look at where you want to be plying and buy the type of buses everyone else is using in the area. Much better. It will be easier to fix when you have a problem cos thats what everyone is using.

Mind you, be prepared to pay between 700 - 800 for a Grade1 Vanagon bus. The only way you can get it cheaper is that if that has some issues or its not Lagos Cleared. You can get away with cotonue cleared if you are withing Lagos and will not venture out for a long time after registering the vehicle. But you never know. These customs people can be unpredictable at times but you can be prepared.

That type of bus you pointed out in the beginning will not cut it anywhere. And i can bet you bottom dollar that it will be almost impossible to sell when you want to dispose it.

And just to let you know, its will be more that N1m to buy brand new. You believe that. cos its small does not mean small price. No brand new bus in Nigeria will sell under N1m

Good luck in your search.

US-AutoBuy:
When you say commercial, it really depends on where you want to be plying. These types of previa only work best in long distance journeys. Lagos - Akure, Lagos - Ilorin, Lagos to Abuja types of deal.

If you are looking for the type of mile2, oshodi etc. You are better off with Vanagon and L28 types of bus.

Look at where you want to be plying and buy the type of buses everyone else is using in the area. Much better. It will be easier to fix when you have a problem cos thats what everyone is using.

Mind you, be prepared to pay between 700 - 800 for a Grade1 Vanagon bus. The only way you can get it cheaper is that if that has some issues or its not Lagos Cleared. You can get away with cotonue cleared if you are withing Lagos and will not venture out for a long time after registering the vehicle. But you never know. These customs people can be unpredictable at times but you can be prepared.

That type of bus you pointed out in the beginning will not cut it anywhere. And i can bet you bottom dollar that it will be almost impossible to sell when you want to dispose it.

And just to let you know, its will be more that N1m to buy brand new. You believe that. cos its small does not mean small price. No brand new bus in Nigeria will sell under N1m

Good luck in your search.

Hmm!!!
True talk.....
...
This is the kind of bus am talking about...(below)
its smaller than Vanagon-danfo but bigger than tricycles.....
It has 7 seters plus one driver's-seat (8-total)
this particular one i uploaded is Kia product called "kia-Towner"

My question to you is this:

How many have you seen on Lagos street for commercial purposes on the area where you want to ply?

Are your 7 passengers not going to have load all the time?

These types of vehicle is quite common in Osun State (Bedford Rascal, Suzuki Carry etc)

But yet to see any on Lagos street for commercial purpose. I may be wrong tho

US-AutoBuy:
My question to you is this:

How many have you seen on Lagos street for commercial purposes on the area where you want to ply?

Are your 7 passengers not going to have load all the time?

These types of vehicle is quite common in Osun State (Bedford Rascal, Suzuki Carry etc)

But yet to see any on Lagos street for commercial purpose. I may be wrong tho

Yeah!!!
These kinda buses are commonly found in other S.western states but furtunately, the bus now plys major route in Lagos just like the tricycles (keke napep)....
The problem now is how much can i get it......and which brand or product is recommendable....?

Not sure how much to get it for. However, you can get the Bedford Rascal. I have seen quite a few of those around and they seem to be strong. They tend to come mostly from the UK, hence you will have to convert. Conversion is not terribly expensive.

Here is a picture of the Bedford Rascal below

Good luck in your search.

Bedford rascal..... Hmm the name also sound rascal...hehehe...
Thanks Sir...
I so much appreciate your effort in calculating what to say, burning ur kilobites and spending your precious time in typing........
i appreciate ur helpful gesture
mesi boku...... Gracios

I have a previa i want to sell for 350k. Negotiable. who is interested?

Op, have you started?

OCTAVO:
Op, have you started?

you wan buy?

those buses go for 450k to 550k, and you might also need to convert the wheel drive.

EnterPRO:


you wan buy?

those buses go for 450k to 550k, and you might also need to convert the wheel drive.

Boss wey sure pass...
I'll chat you up.

Hello EnterPro...do you know where they sell the mini buses/kekebu/korope in lagos?

Pillows:
Hello EnterPro...do you know where they sell the mini buses/kekebu/korope in lagos?

Ladipo spare parts market is your best bet in Lagos.

you can also search online.

starnuel:
I have a previa i want to sell for 350k. Negotiable. who is interested?

specifications bro ? is it manual ? ac ? engine litre size ?

Any 8 seater bus still available. Direct toks please

Philipsdael:

Hmm!!!
True talk.....
...
This is the kind of bus am talking about...(below)
its smaller than Vanagon-danfo but bigger than tricycles.....
It has 7 seters plus one driver's-seat (8-total)
this particular one i uploaded is Kia product called "kia-Towner"

please can I have the name/brand of that bus.. I've searched the internet using "small shuttle bus" but it doesn't seem to be it.

Readonee35L:
SUZUKI EVERY

Also called :
Bedford Rascal
Holden Scurry
Maruti Omni
Maruti Versa
Mazda Scrum
Autozam Scrum
Ford Pronto
Wuling Rongguang
Daewoo Damas
Chevrolet CMV/CMP

thank you
do you know the price its sold at?

MajorWarren:


thank you
do you know the price its sold at?

No sir,
check olx.
Or go to places like festac, they are available there

Which of dose korope do you think Its best

anyone who is looking for someone to drive his korope for him should call me on dz number

08066594912
I am willing and ready to abide with any terms rules and condition

starnuel:
I have a previa i want to sell for 350k. Negotiable. who is interested?

Do you still have it for sale, I am interested, please i need your response, very urgent.

aboxyl:
Which of dose korope do you think Its best

I will rather go for the Bedford and Mazda. I am no car expert but I will want to go with the brands I mentioned above

Guys am abt to venture into the minibus business because of dis recession issue .... Pls I need ur candid reply is it vest to give it out on hire purchase or I shud drive it as a commercial mini-bus driver after doing my daily business @ nite... I need money and not trouble

9janinja:
Guys am abt to venture into the minibus business because of dis recession issue .... Pls I need ur candid reply is it vest to give it out on hire purchase or I shud drive it as a commercial mini-bus driver after doing my daily business @ nite... I need money and not trouble

Abeg drive am yourself. You can do evenings and weekends with peace of mind

Cost about 650k now at ladipo market. You buy and it will be converted for you right there. 650k is the total cost. Some come with A. C