Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / NewStats: 3,194,758 members, 7,955,881 topics. Date: Sunday, 22 September 2024 at 05:44 PM |
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Car Talk / Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? (33942 Views)
I Need Your Opinion Here :honda E.O.D Or Toyota Camry Big For Nothing. / Please Tell Me About This Car / Guy In Lekki Lagos Designed This Car... (pictures) (2) (3) (4)
Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by milestonejnr(m): 2:44pm On Jun 13, 2015 |
I don't know the reason why people often refer to this car as 'big for nothing'. Pls, I need to know the reason why. Thanks guys
|
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by gragraboy: 3:04pm On Jun 13, 2015 |
It's second hand value is very poor 2 Likes |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Youngsage: 3:10pm On Jun 13, 2015 |
It has a biiig boot and very spacious interior, yet same 5 seated as other saloon cars. Yes, it is Big. For nothing 4 Likes |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by pipolad(m): 3:17pm On Jun 13, 2015 |
The dash is just so boring, its just a big box on four wheels. I think it was designed for our old Papa's 6 Likes |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by steffans(m): 3:32pm On Jun 13, 2015 |
heard it has poor manuvering on the road esp on top speed... but all dis names and reviews are from illiterate/uninformed Nigerians.. we just give cars names without checking the reviews or giving it a test drive. the first time i was driven in one of these cars... i was actually impressed bcuz i didnt think anything good will come from the car bcuz of road side lies abut it..but i was wrong. and bcuz of this name.. the car has a very bad re-sale value... 1999-2002 models even sell better. My 2 cents 5 Likes |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by aljharem(m): 8:54pm On Jun 13, 2015 |
steffans: Not necessarily @op it is called big for nothing because 1. It has a very boring dashboard 2. It gets disfigured easily when hit or scratched 3. This is the main reason. The engine was poorly built and it get spoil easily. You can change the engine up to 3times in a year. Thus the name, big for nothing. Please take these names seriously as they use it to describe cars so you know before you buy 1 Like |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Specialist900(m): 9:58pm On Jun 13, 2015 |
aljharem:Oga, how true are your assertions? I've a family friend who has been using this car since 2010 on same engine 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by lonelydora: 9:59pm On Jun 13, 2015 |
Unnecessarily bogus......... Too much space both interior and the boot. The engine fails anyhow. Toyota forgot the adage "Too much of everything is bad" when they were designing this car. In fact the designer needs 12 strokes of cane. 6 Likes |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Nobody: 2:11am On Jun 14, 2015 |
aljharem: Lies from hell's kitchen! 6 Likes |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Nobody: 2:21am On Jun 14, 2015 |
steffans: Lies from Zimbabwe's economy. Check 'tafheet' AKA arabian drift videos. Camry is king there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTwrEgTdegE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c4AK0YzXVA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTT7vpkvFdc |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Nobody: 3:11am On Jun 14, 2015 |
lomomike: http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/2005-Toyota-Camry-Reviews-c3956 http://autos.jdpower.com/research/Toyota/index.htm?modelGroup=Camry
|
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Specialist900(m): 8:06am On Jun 14, 2015 |
lomomike:thank you sir. I was wondering if the said camry has different types o |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by aljharem(m): 8:36am On Jun 14, 2015 |
lomomike: Well from your point of view na, go and buy it na Anyway you have been warned |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Nobody: 8:46am On Jun 14, 2015 |
aljharem:Have you ever used any toyota/Scion with 2AZ-FE? if YES, then tell me your Experience. If NO, then quit speaking ignorantly! FIY, I own a 2003 Highlander (which is basically a Big for Nothing Camry in SUV shape) with 2AZ-FE engine its been running for over 12 years on stock engine and transmission since it was produced. It hasn't lost the factory manufactured engine before. I know folks who have been running Big 4 Nothing for long as I can recall and they use it as a daily car and travel car not even an engine lost. @ OP, the Camry XV30 (2002-2006) AKA Big for nothing is one of the best Camry ever produced its built like a tank! Aljharem, STOP spreading lies from hell 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Readonee35L(m): 9:39am On Jun 14, 2015 |
lomomike: the last video is not real its an arabian game with physical simulation controls called lfs, though the arabs have what they do too kill boredom with cars they call it hagwalah while some call it drifting but its nothing close to drifting, its a situation where by they speed up to 220kmph or minimum of 170kmph and they steer left and right with there and handbrakes too in helping them swerv ,looks fun too watch but very risky |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Nobody: 9:47am On Jun 14, 2015 |
Readonee35L: Any car without good handling can't attempt such. I've heard and read where folks say Toyotas can't do 160km/hr conveniently I laugh at them. If a toyota in S. Arabia, UAE and other places could attain 220km/hr what's there to prove? Last week, I was with my oga Emperoh, he told me something which got me slightly shocked yet proved a point. He said his ES330 is heavy, he said he have attained the speed of *** km/hr on Murtala Mohammed Expressway AKA Kubwa-AYA expressway. I drove his car to Bwari back alleys, it felt balanced and nice but I couldn't push it hard SUV style driving had spoilt my driving style besides, it was getting dark and I did not use my glasses. Truth, Toyota may be bland, boring staid, but its an over kill for one to vilify them. |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Nobody: 10:04am On Jun 14, 2015 |
aljharem: Debatable. Since looks are subjective, I'll go with you on this one. aljharem: This is true of any car, not just the Camry. Does any car look good with scratches or dents? Your claim here is unsubstantiated. aljharem: Really? If this were the case, the Camry would NOT be one of the top sellers in its class in North America. The United States is the land of litigation. If the engine was as bad as you state, there would be Class Action lawsuits on an HOURLY basis. Anyone who has to replace the engine in their car thrice annually, even in the cheapest and most basic car, is a morön. They need to look at their "mechanics" and themselves, in terms of maintenance and driving habits. Your assertion the Camry engine is "poorly built", and "gets spoilt easily" is as baseless and empty as a hole in a wall. You have NO engineering background, and know NOTHING about an automobile, otherwise you wouldn't have made this statement. I challenge you to trawl the Internet, dig up all the proof you can to back up your claim, and I'll apologise to you, and eat humble pie. I'm not a fan of this particular Toyota Camry, but simply because I don't like the shape. Nothing else, and I would NOT castigate it. Have I driven this particular model? No. So I can't criticise it based on mechanicals and electrical system. Have I driven the 1997-2001 models? Yes. And I could NOT fault them. To be a good critic, you have to be impartial, which clearly YOU are not. 11 Likes |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by abatically(m): 10:54am On Jun 14, 2015 |
What the hell are people saying on this thread? This Camry has the same reliability and ruggedity of the pencil light Camry it replaced. It has quieter cabin and better suspensions which gives better overall driving. The only reason it is called big for nothing is its size and very very bland dashboard. 5 Likes |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Readonee35L(m): 12:22pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
lomomike:toyota are nice vehicles, i swear, boring aside, they are well built even that small Yaris will always get to its maximum speed 200kmph without flying, those speeds are meant for people with big balls not small minds thats why they put the blames on the car,about not being stable, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzNZVmkDX20 1 Like |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by abatically(m): 12:50pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Readonee35L: A yaris doing 200km/hr, bros u are on ur own. Count me out. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Nobody: 12:58pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
abatically: 124mph isn't that fast, and the Yaris copes well at that speed. |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by ubiquitousade(m): 1:52pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
milestonejnr:do you also know that it is called BIG DADDY. Its just about the size as its been pointed out. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Stancity(m): 2:08pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Siena:You just buried the guy with this reply and i dnt think he's gonna have the face to mention you.. |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Specialist900(m): 2:08pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Readonee35L:at night for that matter. i no follow o 1 Like |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Stancity(m): 2:17pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Specialist900:Hahaha why not? They have good road.. In case of casualty, rescue team are on standby.. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by nurey(m): 2:19pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Siena: on Nigerian roads, running this ride at those speeds may be risky, but I believe oyinbo wey do am knows it can survive at that speed but those japs cars especially the CUVS and mid size SUVs/space bus start to get lighter at 120km/h |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by abatically(m): 2:26pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Siena: I know it ain't that fast compared to what some cars can do. But with that rpm close to the red line, i can imagine the road noise, I won't feel comfortable. That's just me. |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Readonee35L(m): 3:12pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
abatically:lol.....fear fear man, You see ehh let me tell you something this life is meant for people that can go extra miles, Someone else is doing it doesnt mean u shud do it 1 Like |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Readonee35L(m): 3:12pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Specialist900:come now, let me take you for a spin |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by yousee(m): 3:17pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
I have come to understand that taking the street names of cars to classify them is just being ignorant. If we say this car is big for nothing in technical terms etc, can someone tell me what to say about Bulldog Evil spirit End of discussion Discussion continues Thank you daddy etc 1 Like |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by billy187(m): 3:40pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
I think Nigerians had been used to being crammed into tiny little econosedans for so long- so when the 2003 camry came along with its extra space, everyone screamed 'Blasphemy!' The slab sided profile + plain Jane looks didnt help matters either. I wonder what will happen when people start importing the Lincoln Town Car |
Re: Why Is This Car Called 'Big For Nothing'? by Specialist900(m): 4:17pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Stancity:and working street lights too. But I still prefer daytime 1 Like 1 Share |
Toyota Corolla Sport 2003 Model Stolen (Photos) / Japanese Or German Cars- Which Do You Prefer And Why? / Unending Delay: Please What Is The Issue With Grimaldi Line
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 65 |