Good morning car gurus and car lovers,
Firstly a happy New year to everyone of us. I pray that this year will usher in joy and more financial upliftment

Pls kindly advice between Honda Civic 2001-05 and
Nissan Sunny 03-07, prolly naija used.
Point of consideration includes ruggedness, availability and cheapness of parts, durability and availability of knowledgeable mechanics etc
Secondly I heard the Civic is prone to transmission (gear) failure. Is it simply a case of poor main and wrong oil use or it is a defect.
Pls car gurus, users give your valuable experience.
CC: kingreign, nurey, Gazzuzz, diportivo and the other bosses, please come and assist.
Thanks all
Durability and dependability is top on my list of concern

Pls still waiting for response

Both are OK, I have used the sunny before and my sister uses the civic currently. The civic I will pick because of after all the beating and bashing, the body will still be solid, the sunny will start deteriorating and is prone to rusting.

The civic doesn't have leg issues like other Honda and the transmission is solid. Pick the Honda not because I said so because I have experience with both rides.

nurey:
Both are OK, I have used the sunny before and my sister uses the civic currently. The civic I will pick because of after all the beating and bashing, the body will still be solid, the sunny will start deteriorating and is prone to rusting.

The civic doesn't have leg issues like other Honda and the transmission is solid. Pick the Honda not because I said so because I have experience with both rides.

What about the famed transmission issue. I even saw some post on nairaland about tran that fails easily.
Thank you for your response.
The sunny 08 is not bad o shape wise

Mr shege315, pls your knowledge is needed here

Brasstop:

What about the famed transmission issue. I even saw some post on nairaland about tran that fails easily.

The Honda civic has no transmission issues from factory, when you pour wrong transmission fluid into any car transmission or refuse to change the fluid as at when due the mechanical part will fail. Most car owners in Nigeria lack information and refuse to seek it reason why we have high car part failure. You have done the right thing by seeking for knowledge and I am telling you the civic whether manual or automatic is a solid car all round.

Brasstop:


The sunny 08 is not bad o shape wise

The sunny you are talking about is the N16 made from 2000 to 2010, a greater percentage on Nigerian roads were bought brand new in Nigeria so don't expect custom papers but the European sibling badged as almera was imported the engine in that car was built to last, the only issue the engine has is the camshaft and crankshaft sensor, once this 2 sensor fails and you don't detect on time, it will get you stranded other than that, the car is a solid, low maintenance ride. Doesn't give leg problem, engine problems, electrical problems but if the body is pressed, no panel beater can reshape it back, and it's body is prone to rust and disfiguration

A 2005 civic tokunbo will set you back by 1.2 while a clean tokunbo sunny/almera (with navigation) 2010 will cost 1.2 but getting the almera in saloon form will be hard it comes mostly in hatchback.

For Nigerian used, the sunny is costlier as majority been put up for sale are 08 to 10 model years.

nurey:


The Honda civic has no transmission issues from factory, when you pour wrong transmission fluid into any car transmission or refuse to change the fluid as at when due the mechanical part will fail. Most car owners in Nigeria lack information and refuse to seek it reason why we have high car part failure. You have done the right thing by seeking for knowledge and I am telling you the civic whether manual or automatic is a solid car all round.



The sunny you are talking about is the N16 made from 2000 to 2010, a greater percentage on Nigerian roads were bought brand new in Nigeria so don't expect custom papers but the European sibling badged as almera was imported the engine in that car was built to last, the only issue the engine has is the camshaft and crankshaft sensor, once this 2 sensor fails and you don't detect on time, it will get you stranded other than that, the car is a solid, low maintenance ride. Doesn't give leg problem, engine problems, electrical problems but if the body is pressed, no panel beater can reshape it back, and it's body is prone to rust and disfiguration

A 2005 civic tokunbo will set you back by 1.2 while a clean tokunbo sunny/almera (with navigation) 2010 will cost 1.2 but getting the almera in saloon form will be hard it comes mostly in hatchback.

For Nigerian used, the sunny is costlier as majority been put up for sale are 08 to 10 model years.

Tnx chief. You hit the nail on the head. You guys rock!

nurey:
Both are OK, I have used the sunny before and my sister uses the civic currently. The civic I will pick because of after all the beating and bashing, the body will still be solid, the sunny will start deteriorating and is prone to rusting.

The civic doesn't have leg issues like other Honda and the transmission is solid. Pick the Honda not because I said so because I have experience with both rides.

pls Nurey,i need ur advice on the 2002 Honda civic as I'd love to get it sometime soon. how's the maintenance n fuel economy? also parts availability and affordability? Tnx sir.

Brasstop:
Good morning car gurus and car lovers,
Firstly a happy New year to everyone of us. I pray that this year will usher in joy and more financial upliftment

Pls kindly advice between Honda Civic 2001-05 and
Nissan Sunny 03-07, prolly naija used.
Point of consideration includes ruggedness, availability and cheapness of parts, durability and availability of knowledgeable mechanics etc
Secondly I heard the Civic is prone to transmission (gear) failure. Is it simply a case of poor main and wrong oil use or it is a defect.
Pls car gurus, users give your valuable experience.
CC: kingreign, nurey, Gazzuzz, diportivo and the other bosses, please come and assist.
Thanks all
Durability and dependability is top on my list of concern

Hello bro, which one did you finally get? and how is d experience so far?

Olumyyde:

pls Nurey,i need ur advice on the 2002 Honda civic as I'd love to get it sometime soon. how's the maintenance n fuel economy? also parts availability and affordability? Tnx sir.

Bros if you can ascertain the sample you are interested is in good working condition, buy it as you won't regret you made that choice

nurey:


Bros if you can ascertain the sample you are interested is in good working condition, buy it as you won't regret you made that choice

Tnx a lot bro.