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Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by JaaizTech: 9:27pm On Aug 27, 2013
Let me sound a note of caution: Some cars may have higher mileage than what is being posted, because many Tokunboh cars have reduced mileage on them.
In my own case my Honda Accord 2003 was about 74000 miles when I bought it late last year, but after I had the VIN checked out I got to find out that the car was 214000 miles at the time it was sold on auction. So now, even though my car reads 80529 miles, in reality it has done about 220000 miles already. Can't find anything wrong with the car though, it has got no check engine light at the moment. I have had to change A/C condenser, fix a leaking seal issue with the A/C compressor, changed air filter, changed brake pads and about to change serpentine belt because of cracks on it. Just added a bottle of Techron into it and waiting to see how much improvement I get...
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Burger01(m): 9:28pm On Aug 27, 2013
Some car owners are actually car terrorists.. sad
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by JaaizTech: 9:29pm On Aug 27, 2013
Roland17: 2012 Nissan Rogue : 37, 578

2000 Toyota Camry: 175, 688

Pls. state whether it is in Miles or KM
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Roland17(m): 9:44pm On Aug 27, 2013
JaaizTech:

Pls. state whether it is in Miles or KM

Miles bro, I modified my post.
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by don33310(m): 9:55pm On Aug 27, 2013
DICKtator: The mileage of my legs read.............................


grin grin grin grin
Pls,don't kill me with laughter,lol. What's the mileage of your legs. Back to the topic,i will check my later.

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Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by kilo88: 10:03pm On Aug 27, 2013
my mileage reads 50006
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by BTT(m): 10:11pm On Aug 27, 2013
Peugeot 207 2007 - cs46,000km
Infiniti Qx4 1997 - cs189,000mi
Infiniti G20 2001 - 225,444mi (just this evening)
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by BTT(m): 10:35pm On Aug 27, 2013
JaaizTech: Let me sound a note of caution: Some cars may have higher mileage than what is being posted, because many Tokunboh cars have reduced mileage on them.
In my own case my Honda Accord 2003 was about 74000 miles when I bought it late last year, but after I had the VIN checked out I got to find out that the car was 214000 miles at the time it was sold on auction. So now, even though my car reads 80529 miles, in reality it has done about 220000 miles already. ...

This is one of the tips I suggest to buyers of used cars: A 1995 car running smooth with a mileage of say, 100,000 should be suspicious. Worst if it's American- (forget that clitche of 'American specs'; with that crazy driving culture?)

ie The older the car, the higher the mileage, except of course it has been tampered or has been stationary for long (rarely so) or both.
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by kenny1911: 10:36pm On Aug 27, 2013
HONDA ACCORD 2004
BOUGHT IT IN 2011
ODOMETER 123,321KM
THINGS DONE
OIL CHANGE EVERY 7000KM
OXYGEN SENSORS
TYRES
ENGINE SEATINGS
CAR IS RUNNING VERY FINE
PUT IT ON SALE OVER HERE SOMETIME AGO BUT JUST CANT LET IT FLY BC I LOVE THE BABY.
HOWEVER, IT MUST FLY EARLY NEXT YEAR
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Nobody: 10:47pm On Aug 27, 2013
Honda Accord 2010,

56,000 miles wink
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by AceVentura: 10:54pm On Aug 27, 2013
My Honda Pilot 2003 is approximately 190,000km & I never enjoyed the car due to bad roads in my area but all the same, it's a good car with plenty of power under the hood.

Just bought a 2004 Toyota Avensis about 3 months ago with a mileage of about 80k & she's a real beauty. Serviced it with Mobil 1 engine oil & she's been a real life saver. I'll use it for another 8,000km - 10,000km before servicing compared to the 5,000km for basic engine oil.

Mileage doesn't matter provided you attend to your car on a regular basis. I boarded a cab in Dubai last year with a mileage of 750,000km & it still looked sharp. The state of the roads also contributes immensely to the life span of your vehicle.
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by pannyman(m): 11:22pm On Aug 27, 2013
Ace Ventura: My Honda Pilot 2003 is approximately 190,000km & I never enjoyed the car due to bad roads in my area but all the same, it's a good car with plenty of power under the hood.

Just bought a 2004 Toyota Avensis about 3 months ago with a mileage of about 80k & she's a real beauty. Serviced it with Mobil 1 engine oil & she's been a real life saver. I'll use it for another 8,000km - 10,000km before servicing compared to the 5,000km for basic engine oil.
Mileage doesn't matter provided you attend to your car on a regular basis. I boarded a cab in Dubai last year with a mileage of 750,000km & it still looked sharp. The state of the roads also contributes immensely to the life span of your vehicle.




I don't get it. I thought the SUV would serve you better due to the poor state of the roads in your area.

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Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by awolols(m): 11:28pm On Aug 27, 2013
JUO: oga siena am scared of these figure you put up there. are they actually in km or mileage, bros how come a new Toyota hiace bus can't last more than 3 years in Nigeria? (transportation )

Cos of the way and manner they are driven. Moreover our roads are too bad
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by awolols(m): 11:32pm On Aug 27, 2013
Ace Ventura: My Honda Pilot 2003 is approximately 190,000km & I never enjoyed the car due to bad roads in my area but all the same, it's a good car with plenty of power under the hood.

Just bought a 2004 Toyota Avensis about 3 months ago with a mileage of about 80k & she's a real beauty. Serviced it with Mobil 1 engine oil & she's been a real life saver. I'll use it for another 8,000km - 10,000km before servicing compared to the 5,000km for basic engine oil.

Mileage doesn't matter provided you attend to your car on a regular basis. I boarded a cab in Dubai last year with a mileage of 750,000km & it still looked sharp. The state of the roads also contributes immensely to the life span of your vehicle.

Let me ask u something.
Did u check the grade of the mobil 1 with the recommmended grade for ur car? I'm sure not same. I'd rather go for a 20w-50 and service after every 3k miles than the 0-20w mobil 1 which ends up like a fake oil after 2k miles
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by awolols(m): 11:33pm On Aug 27, 2013
08 accord
Changed oil and O2 sensors
82k miles
Transmission and engine are awesome
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by firedaman1(m): 11:36pm On Aug 27, 2013
Bought my 2001 Toyota Camry last year August at 190000miles and its at 204000miles. have travelled long distance with it three times and make sure I change the engine oil at every 4000miles. I've never changed the plugs(not planning to),and I thank God, the car serves me very well without headaches.
The only little issue I have is the suspensions which is as a result of the road conditions in Nigeria.
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by maphed: 12:20am On Aug 28, 2013
Neye1973: Pls I need a help for volvo jeep.

I have a volvoxc90,it keeps going off as u drive it. They said its fuel filter I have done that and its doing the same thing:going off is you drive along.

Pls I need a help

Remove the air filter and dust it properly by hitting against the wall...its dat foam like stuff. Had same issue,with a toyota though
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by DisGuy: 12:22am On Aug 28, 2013
JaaizTech: Got an entry from a friend's car Honda Civic 1993, original engine and transmission still present, services car every month. MILEAGE: 339541km or 203724.6miles

when you say service every month--- what is service in the Nigerian context?

oil service, interim service or full service every month? shocked shocked shocked
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by DisGuy: 12:27am On Aug 28, 2013
Ace Ventura: My Honda Pilot 2003 is approximately 190,000km & I never enjoyed the car due to bad roads in my area but all the same, it's a good car with plenty of power under the hood.

Just bought a 2004 Toyota Avensis about 3 months ago with a mileage of about 80k & she's a real beauty. Serviced it with Mobil 1 engine oil & she's been a real life saver. I'll use it for another 8,000km - 10,000km before servicing compared to the 5,000km for basic engine oil.

Mileage doesn't matter provided you attend to your car on a regular basis. I boarded a cab in Dubai last year with a mileage of 750,000km & it still looked sharp. The state of the roads also contributes immensely to the life span of your vehicle.

hmmm
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by jjgirljay(f): 12:36am On Aug 28, 2013
z4 6255miles and my e vogue 5025 miles
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by piagetskinner(m): 1:44am On Aug 28, 2013
JaaizTech: Let me sound a note of caution: Some cars may have higher mileage than what is being posted, because many Tokunboh cars have reduced mileage on them.
In my own case my Honda Accord 2003 was about 74000 miles when I bought it late last year, but after I had the VIN checked out I got to find out that the car was 214000 miles at the time it was sold on auction. So now, even though my car reads 80529 miles, in reality it has done about 220000 miles already. Can't find anything wrong with the car though, it has got no check engine light at the moment. I have had to change A/C condenser, fix a leaking seal issue with the A/C compressor, changed air filter, changed brake pads and about to change serpentine belt because of cracks on it. Just added a bottle of Techron into it and waiting to see how much improvement I get...
chai! Thats naija 4 u o...the dealers go 4 cars wit very high mileage @ auction sales...when they get to nigeria,they now reduce it to attract buyers..btw, y didnt u chek the vin b4 buyin it?
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Tinyemeka(m): 7:21am On Aug 28, 2013
Honda Accord '99. Bought it at 103,000+ miles. Two years down, it's currently reading 120,362. The major repairs I've done so far are fuel pump replacement, firing switch in the injector and air filter (which wasn't even there when I bought the car).
Ride has been serving me wonderfully.
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by 0Dynamic0(m): 7:53am On Aug 28, 2013
03 Infiniti fx35. Bought it 3 years ago at 54,700 and now has 86,214. Oil change, water pump and radiator replacement but the car's still as good as new.
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by DaWhiz: 8:15am On Aug 28, 2013
Sunymoore: 0000000 because it's brand new

Smh! Brand new cars dont have 0000000 mileage...pants on fire tongue!!
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by DaWhiz: 8:23am On Aug 28, 2013
dejijohns: Presently, my legs= my car...

Get an iPhone or S4 and record your mileage angry, then come back and tell us wink cheesy grin
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by redsquare(m): 8:36am On Aug 28, 2013
2001 Toyota Camry: 172955 when i bought it March 2013. Reads 176620 now. A friend bought same model of car with a milage of about 32,000 or so. Is it really possible for a 12 year old car to have such low mileage? Ironically, mine with a mileage of over 178,000 is looking better than his with a mileage of 32,000.
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Jesuspikin87(m): 9:36am On Aug 28, 2013
tellwisdom: Who is mileage?? sad

Michael Scoffield's cousin in the series 'Prison Break'
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Elose11(m): 10:09am On Aug 28, 2013
Well, mine is Toyota Corolla, lift back, 1993 model. Bought it 2009 when d meter was reading 283860. It is now 382620. Private use. I have changed the engine and have severally changed the shocks. Just repainted it. No money for a new one yet.
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by LeStylo: 10:15am On Aug 28, 2013
The problem is, most cars have their ODO tampered with. I got a friend with a 2002 Sienna with barely 10,000km at purchase. So previous users bought and kept it? Riding less thank 1,000km per annum?! Stop kidding me!
ODO mean little in this part of the world.
My Hyundai SantaFE is 174,000km and it strong as a horse. Cant stand the AC - badt!
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Alenkakent(m): 10:40am On Aug 28, 2013
What is miliage and how do ♠ check it...does its value cause any problem to my car?
Re: What does the Mileage On Your Car Read.??? by Tupacx: 10:52am On Aug 28, 2013
Honda Accord 2004, V6 mileage : 90,875

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