edozie04:
Don't know about where you are talking about but here in lagos to enter transport to work cost approximately 500 but to fuel a car I will spend 1500 a day (residents of iyanoba to orile lagos can attest to this) So tell me, if I earn 100k and spending 1500×5, you tell me how much it is, the truth should be said, for a guy at his age and status car is a luxury to him, why not he saves that money or invest and when he can earn 150 or even 200 then he is good to afford such luxury

nurey:


What you are saying doesn't still correlate. I have a neighbor who works with a bank branch at Apapa and lives at ikoyi, we all know how that apapa is and the traffic madness. Prior to that, he was using the first generation rav4 when it didn't pay him, he sold it and bought a brand new kia picanto. What did he do, he cut his cloth according to his size.

You know the area where you are living and you can measure the time used in traffic all the intending car buyer has to do is factor this in and get something good on gas picanto, micra, yaris have a robust fuel economy.

coolluk:


I spend like 18k on transport and feeding monthly, my office is close to where i stay and i still stay with my folks and i can comfortably save 60k monthly

Hope that's enough

MIB1:


Bro u already said ur office is close to where u live.. IMO leave that car first .. I earn more than u earn now (for bout 20 months now) and I no dey reason motor, I have peeps I join to work tho.

Guy leave that motor matter first cos if motor do u sometimes esp as its not brand new. Apart from the maintenance , some unexpected failures will happen after all its a machine.

edozie04:
You can't measure the time used in traffic in that route, beleive me you can't
We are drifting off, point said the man does not need the car period

nurey:


Bros I know but 1500 is loke 17litres haba, except you are in holdup for close to 3hrs with AC. The op as if 100k salary a month can maintain a car and you were against it. I still maintain my stand that 100k earner can.

Op my sister was also in this same dilemma as yours, though not a salary earner but during her houseman ship, she was paid a huge sum of money and her thought was to buy a car and her work place was so close that with heavy traffic it was just 30mins drive and she seldom encounter such. If you are a man, once you buy the car, be ready to foot a lot of bills in the house no be boy dey buy car nah man o.

Investment I don't understand this they said u shud buy land, hope you know how much it cost to buy land in lagos (they may say land plenty for Ikorodu) ok without 2m you can't build a single room with adequate security now after building house at ikorodu, if u don't want to die young u need a car to make transportation easy from that far away investment to civilization.

My two kobo

coolluk:


U feel cool joining in someones car, fuel, AC, radio, comfort, but no owing yours??

elewedu:
I bought my first car while earning arround 100k.I must confess it didnt change much in my spending pattern,since I bought a very small one (toyota paseo) with extremely low fuel consumption and maintenance cost. I am on my second car now, a bigger one, but very reliable one again. I spend a little above 2k weekly, and I have not had to do any major maintenance for the past 9months. My advice is that, at that level of income, the best that can happen to you is to buy a very reliable one with very low fuel consumption. Beware of cars with expensive parts and crazy fuel consumption...and finally beware of Niger used, dont be penny wise pounds foolish. Cheers

coolluk:


Thanks, does an accord fit that bill? Fuel and parts?

chucky234:
2000 - 2002 Accord are fuel efficient, cheap to maintain and sweet to drive.

coolluk:
Hi Guys

I have a job and i earn 100k per month and i am thinking of getting a car(been on the job for a bit), but i am planning maybe year ending, i want some advise from my good people in the house if it would be advisable.

P.S - i dont have much responsiblity at the moment i am 25 and i am also bettering myself with some certifications.

Thanks as you advise and not insult me, lol

coolluk:


U feel cool joining in someones car, fuel, AC, radio, comfort, but no owing yours??

ogawisdom:

No mind him na brain man riding on another man's back

Raymie:
OP's issue is similar to one I responded to here on NL. www.nairaland.com/2111020/car-piece-land-which-buy/1#30132346 Nonetheless, can @OP's salary keep up with a car's maintenance, yes. Does OP need a car, its up to him.

blackfm:

In as much as the above is true, ild advice u go for a corolla or yaris. Honda can't take as much abuse as toyota and judging by your tone, ure looking to not spend much on maintaining a vehicle.
There's also the issue of fuel economy. My 05 corolla Le auto tranny (bought 9ja used) that even needs an O2 sensor replacement( this will improve fuel economy) still averages 30mpg when the manufacture spec is 35mpg for combined city/highway driving. I don't see any accord beating that. 2k fuel takes me through the week with AC and enough leftover for weekend movement. That said, all u gotta do is service with max 15k if u want to stick with manufacturers recommendation( 5w30 oil-7500, denso plugs-3k, oil filter-1500 and labour) and ure good to go.
The Honda is certainly more luxurious, It took a lot of will for me to decide on the corolla but I gotta tell u it was d better choice.

Specialist900:
it's not proper to compare fuel economy of corolla and accord. They come with different engine capacities. Compare the corolla with civic on fuel efficiency.

blackfm:

The more reason why I advised he goes for a corolla instead of a accord. Less cost, it get you around and frankly, it's not bad to look at

coolluk:


U feel cool joining in someones car, fuel, AC, radio, comfort, but no owing yours??

blackfm:

The more reason why I advised he goes for a corolla instead of a accord. Less cost, it get you around and frankly, it's not bad to look at

coolluk:


I really like the honda accord 03- is the maintenance and fuel cost that much compared to a corolla

Siena:


It's not about feeling "cool", it's about being practical.


Your statement alone tells me your reasons for owning an automobile are more to do with showing off, being "cool" when really you could do without one.

FlyboyZee:
I bought my first car ever when my salary was N64,000.00/month. That was a/an '03 Honda Accord (EoD) that's in my profile pix. By the time ny salary was about N93,000.00/month, I was already driving my 4th car, a Mercedes Benz 190 E. Now that I'm earning about N160,000.00/monthly, I am driving a 2009/10 Honda Civic Coupé and it costs me next to nothing to keep her running.

If I can keep the car running with additional responsibilities such as house rent, school fees and other supports for younger siblings, then you can do it also. Do not mind those who are discouraging you. Please, follow your desires.

blackfm:
On a 160k income, I gotta commend u. U should open a thread on your savings culture