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Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by bravolad(m): 7:43pm On Jul 09, 2016 |
At exactly 5.00pm we crossed the border to Seme. Upon arrival, SaintJoel had made arrangements for the car to leave the custom parking lot. I did not spend upto 10 minutes at the customs yard in Seme before we hit the road. To achieve this, SaintJoel said he paid for express so I could leave. Apart from the additional ₦180,000.00 that I spent, I would say that SaintJoel is a trustworthy agent, straightforward and committed to what he does. Will I recommend him to others? My answer is an emphatic yes. Intending buyers should ensure that the appropriate fees are paid once. That additional payment shot the price of my car up. Indeed, going to Cotonou to purchase a car is the best option if you are not importing directly from the USA. The reason is that there is a conglomeration of brand of cars in each park in Cotonou. Again, ability to bargain is key to the transaction. In my case, the car is very clean, engine is neat and the drive is elegant. Car still has its original bumpers (front & back). I do not think any dealer in Lagos will import this kind of car. If they do, it would be much more expensive. I spent over 3 weeks running vin reports on cars in Lagos & none had a clean tittle. I'm also aware that some Lagos dealers buy slightly dented (bumper and/or fender) cars and sell. |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by aieromon(m): 8:45pm On Jul 09, 2016 |
Apart from the additional ₦180,000.00 that I spent, I would say that SaintJoel is a trustworthy agent, straightforward and committed to what he does. Didn't both of you negotiate and agree on the custom duty for a 2011 model? Why shifting all the blame to him? |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by conyema12(m): 9:19pm On Jul 09, 2016 |
I guess this saintjoel most be reliable..... I feel good whenever I hear about trustworthy Nigerians like Gazzuz... It makes me a proud Naija. Not those omilasss. 2 Likes |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by bravolad(m): 9:35pm On Jul 09, 2016 |
aieromon: We did. My target originally was a 2010. When we saw that one, we assumed it was 2010. So the additional payment wasn't planned for but I had to accommodate it because I had no choice. Just on a side note, this thread was essentially created to share my experience and inform prospective buyers that the Cotonou route is doable with a credible custom agent like SaintJoel. Ordinarily, I could have decided I wasn't going to pay anymore money but sometimes, you gain & other times, you loose. The happiest part for me is that, the car is very clean & I have value for my money. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by motemi111(m): 1:20am On Jul 10, 2016 |
@bravolad, congratulations on your car. How much does it cost to get your car to nigeria i mean cost of purchase and clearing with customs both in cotonou and seme. Thanks |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by bravolad(m): 7:23am On Jul 10, 2016 |
motemi111: I will give you an idea of cost of a similar car in Cotonou. Usually, clean tittle cars are more expensive. With 5,500,000 to 600,000 CFA you can get one. You may be able to get it slightly lower depending on the dealer. Then Cotonou duty is 500,000 to 530,000 CFA. Agents charge about ₦480.000 for a 2010 car and between ₦550,000 and above for 2011. So consider the prevailing exchange rate; plus or minus, will get you what you want. Note that I mentioned odometer rollback as prevalent in the market. Most cars you see as low mileage cars have indeed gone above 200,000 mileage. Especially the ones driven in Nigeria. A couple of days ago, a neighbour of mine was bragging about his car with less than 70,000 mileage. I challenged him to run a vin report. We agreed & the result was an original mileage of over 297,000 miles. He was shocked to the marrow. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:52am On Jul 10, 2016 |
Mr bravolad I Remember you |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by kingreign(m): 8:46am On Jul 10, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ:I remember him too |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by Nobody: 9:10am On Jul 10, 2016 |
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Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by bravolad(m): 9:12am On Jul 10, 2016 |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by saintjoel(m): 9:13am On Jul 10, 2016 |
bravolad: THE REASON I QUARELLED WITH DANIEL WAS BORNE OUT OF THE FACT THAT WE WILL NEVER INFLUENCE ANY CUSTOMER DURING THE PURCHASE PROCESS, THAT WAS WHY I INSISTED THAT YOU RUN THE CHECKS YOURSELF.THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL CASES WHERE CUSTOMERS WILL GET BACK TO NIGERIA AND TELL PEOPLE THAT IT WAS THE AGENT THAT TOLD HIM TO BUY A CAR, WHENEVER HE FLOUTS THAT RULE,HE ALWAYS BELIEVES THAT BECAUSE HE'S MY UNCLE, I SHOULDN'T CALL HIM TO ORDER AND I'M SO SORRY THAT THE SCENE WAS IN YOUR PRESENCE. IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO RUN VIN CHECKS, WE CAN RUN CHECKS FOR CUSTOMERS BUT THE DECISION TO PURCHASE/NOT TO PURCHASE IS LEFT TO THEM.... 1 Like |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by saintjoel(m): 9:53am On Jul 10, 2016 |
bravolad: THERE ARE ACTUAL DEALERS WITH CLEAN TITLED CARS WITH THE RIGHT ODOMETER BUT THEY TEND TO BE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE ONES WITH ONE OR TWO ISSUES. THE REASON WHY DAN AND EMILLE WORK WITH IS JUST THAT DAN KNOWS HOW TO CHECK A CAR AND WITHIN RUNNING A VIN CHECK, HE KNOWS IF THE CAR HAS MAJOR/MINOR ISSUES WHILE EMILLE IS ALSO A QUALIFIED MECHANIC TOO. WITH THE RISING COST OF EXCHANGE RATES AND CLEARING,CUSTOMERS SOMETIMES SEARCH FOR CARS WITH MINOR ISSUES COS IT'S CHEAPER THAN A CLEAN TITLED CAR, IT'S ONLY WHEN THEY CAN REALLY AFFORD,WHENEVER YOU TELL PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS THAT EVEN IN AMERICA, CLEAN TITLED CARS ARE ALWAYS EXPENSIVE,THEY THINK THAT YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING AND AT THE END OF THEIR TRIP INTO COTONOU, THEY TEND TOBSPEND MORE THAN THEY BARGAINED FOR. I HAD THESE ARGUMENTS WITH A PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMER AND AFTER ALL THE INSULTS, HE FELL INTI THE HANDS OF THE "CUSTOM AUCTION SCAMMERS" AND BELIEVE ME, IT'S ALWAYS A HUGE TASK TRYING TO GET BARGAINS FOR CLEAN TITLED CARS BUT WE'VE ALWAYS TRIED TO BE ABOVE BOARD..
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Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by saintjoel(m): 9:57am On Jul 10, 2016 |
saintjoel:
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Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by Specialist900(m): 11:39am On Jul 10, 2016 |
This op been put fear inside out body at first. . Thank God your deal was successful |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by saintjoel(m): 1:34pm On Jul 10, 2016 |
bravolad: LIKE I STATED EARLIER, IT WAS AN ERROR,I WAS UNDER A LOT OF STRESS, I HAD SOME CARS COMING I THROUGH THE PORT INSIDE COTONOU, ANOTHER MATRIX AND AVALON AT THE BORDER, YOU WERE DOWN WITH FEVER AND I HAD NEEDED TO RUSH THOSE JOBS UP SO THAT YOU COULD LEAVE IN TIME. WE NORMALLY USE THE LAST SIX DIGITS FOR PROCESSING, FROM HACKING TO CPC, IT WAS EVEN AT CPC THAT THE ERROR WAS DEDECTED. THERE WAS NO TIME THAT I CONNIVED WITH CUSTOMS,WE WERE ALL TRYING TO CUT EXPENSES BACUASE OF WHAT YOU'VE SPENT INSIDE COTONOU. YOUR CAR WAS SUPPOSED TO SPEND TWENTY-FOURS WITH NCS BUT I HAD TO PAY FOR EXPRESS SERVICE AND THE LEAST AMOUNT FOR EXPRESS IS N80,000. EVERY DIME YOU PAY AGENTS GOES TO CUSTOMS NOW, EVEN ON THE ROAD TOO. I'M ALSO SORRY FOR THE EXTRA EXPENSES TOO, IT SHOULDN'T HAVE COME UP IF NOT FOR THE ERROR. |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by Nobody: 1:51pm On Jul 10, 2016 |
I was a bit concerned at the way Bravolad started the thread. Because, I know quite a few people, who have used SaintJoel's services, and they've been satisfied. Joel's never failed to deliver, he's one of the good guys. Just one thing, SaintJoel - could you please write in an acceptable manner, rather than all block capitals? Besides being a major irritant, it actually depicts shouting, and goes against Forum Rule #11. This aside, keep up the good work. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by saintjoel(m): 2:03pm On Jul 10, 2016 |
Siena: Thanks so much for the compliment sir and I'll also stop using block letters, thanks once again sir. |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by saintjoel(m): 2:09pm On Jul 10, 2016 |
bravolad: Thanks sir and the jelad crew hails you. This is the first time that a client will spend days with us inside COTONOU and you were literally feeding us,at least twice in a day and even offered to pay my hotel bills. Seriously, I will really wish you come back to Cotonou like you promised and we will organise a great welcome for you sir.... My appreciation also goes to luomomike, he has also remained a great friend and customer.. Thanks and God bless you sir. 1 Like
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Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by bravolad(m): 2:22pm On Jul 10, 2016 |
saintjoel: SaintJoel, frankly speaking I had a nice time with you and your team. I will always recommend you to buyers I know. Already, I have given your number to another person who wishes to buy soon. |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by bravolad(m): 2:30pm On Jul 10, 2016 |
Siena: @Siena, you have all my respect. The thread was meant to create suspense first before the real gist. That also makes it interesting. As you rightly stated, SaintJoel is a credible agent & more so, he has a formidable team in Daniel & Emile. I have also tried to relate all that happened during the transaction. I bear no grudge against him or anybody. If I want to buy another car tomorrow, SaintJoel remains my agent. |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by auhanson(m): 11:45pm On Jul 10, 2016 |
Saintjoel, i must commend you because i'm always very proud of sincere Nigerians. Each time i traveled out, i usually tell foreigners that there are many sincere Nigerians, but it was quite unfortunate that they dealt with the wrong ones, and they usually believe this by my actions. Please maintain this good attitude worthy of recommendations. God bless you. |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by FLAKARIBE(m): 10:09am On Jul 11, 2016 |
Why must there also be a 'coma' during such deals. Why can't most peeps just be plain, simple and truthful. Trying to play funny every now and then. A good name anytime over coins.... CONGRATS, PLS COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE, TRACKER ETC. ETC ENJOY YOUR RIDE. DRIVE SAFELY. |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by bravolad(m): 9:37pm On Jul 11, 2016 |
FLAKARIBE: Thanks brush. One of the reasons for this thread is to educate intending buyers who wish to go this route and to also let people know that there are credible agents like SaintJoel. However, I deliberately brought that up so such mistake can be avoided in the future. |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by Nobody: 3:55pm On Jul 12, 2016 |
Kindly help me out with Tokunbo (Cotonu) and Nigeria car dealer price of Toyota Camry (big daddy) 2006 and 2004. This will guide my budget. Thank you sirs n ma cc: SaintJoel |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by saintjoel(m): 7:37am On Jul 13, 2016 |
auhanson: Thanks sir.. |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by Nobody: 12:04pm On Jul 14, 2016 |
saintjoel: Kindly help me out with Tokunbo (Cotonu) and Nigeria car dealer price of Toyota Camry (big daddy) 2006 and 2004. This will guide my budget. Thank you sirs n ma Kindly drop ur contact so that i can call you. |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by jordanice007: 7:40pm On Jul 14, 2016 |
@Saintjoel would like to get a Nissan Armada Jeep (LE or SE). 2005 upward. +2348176119029 |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by saintjoel(m): 6:03am On Jul 16, 2016 |
jordanice007: Okay sir.. |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by TEEPEEs: 2:09pm On Jul 16, 2016 |
@Saintjoel I would like to get Lexus sedan (ES 330) 2006. +2348051672905. Thanks |
Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by saintjoel(m): 1:26am On Jul 17, 2016 |
bravolad: JELAD ventures has signed an agreement with two technicians for on the spot scanning of vehicles and car tracking after purchase sir, so when next you're in Cotonou,you won't spend much time searching for a car.
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Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by saintjoel(m): 6:46am On Jul 18, 2016 |
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Re: My Successful Experience With Saintjoel Of Nairaland In Buying A Car Frm Cotonou by saintjoel(m): 4:04pm On Jul 23, 2016 |
bravolad: Thanks once again sir and your thread as given jelad ventures the opportunity to deliver another accident free 07/08 Camry LE......
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