Planning on getting my 1st car. Want a car that is affordable, easy to maintain, durable, good fuel economy, strong, has some nice interior and exterior features and can last for at least 5years. Initial cost of vehicle must also be considered as I'm an average civil servant. Please advice me on which product and model to go for.

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Jonecbosco:

Planning on getting my 1st car. Want a car that is affordable, easy to maintain, durable, good fuel economy, strong, has some nice interior and exterior features and can last for at least 5years. Initial cost of vehicle must also be considered as I'm an average civil servant. Please advice me on which product and model to go for.

Whats your price range /budget for the Car ?

Do you prefer SUV / SEDAN / COUPE / MINI VAN for the family sometime ?

My budget is a million Naira, prefer a sedan.

ur best bet will be the toyota camry model 99/2000 aka tiny light with 4plug engine,or if ur willin 2 come abit up the wider light will do just fine, they're durable and easy 2 maintain. 08028115668. cheers

Jaxxy, what of mazda 626 2001, honda accord/civic and volkswagen passat 2002. Want to be sure of a car that'll meet my criteria b/4 I make any commitment.

bro 4 low maintainace or durability u cant go wrong wit a toyota, mazada is ok bt not as strong, honda accord below 2000 is prone 2 to gear issues

the civic auto is ok 2 bt camry stil tops it by me and as 4 passat i love them beautiful ride bt just be prepared 2 take it for fixin of electical issue once in a while depending on how lucky u r.

personally i wud go 4 a passat bt the safest probably best choice is d camry, the widerlight if u can.

The mazda is equally a good buy option.
If you ever desire to head to Cotonou to view the available buy option and make a pick then call 08036363467 or email duduconsultt@yahoo.com

Bro, go for toyota camry, that is a car you can drive and you will have 24/7 rest of mind. Trust the name Toyota, I drive a 2000 model Toyota Sienna, and I know what I am talking about.

Thanks to you Jaxxy, Femmy, Redstone and Sonety2k for your valuable responses. I see toyota Camry is the car to go for. Between manual drive and automatic which one give less problem? Also which is preferable; Nigerian or Cotonou market?

Go for auto, it's the best you can drive especially in Lagos traffic. Then buy from Nigeria, and make sure it is Tin cleared and duty fully paid. If you buy from Cotonou, be sure that duty is paid to avoid unnecessary harassment from Police and customs.

Cheers.

well said redstone.