Hello,

I want to buy two cars for my staffs that would be used weekly for interstate errands, super rugged cars with efficient fuel consumption, easy maintenance, and ubiquitous parts and repair access that is durable for the Nigerian roads. And oh, beautiful enough that they could use personally, as well.

Perhaps I could send the cars from Europe or the US, but don't want to experience the hassle with clearance, etcetera Any recommendation, please?

roteblomen:
Hello,

I want to buy two cars for my staffs that would be used weekly for interstate errands, super rugged cars with efficient fuel consumption, easy maintenance, and ubiquitous parts and repair access that is durable for the Nigerian roads. And oh, beautiful enough that they could use personally, as well.

Perhaps I could send the cars from Europe or the US, but don't want to experience the hassle with clearance, etcetera Any recommendation, please?

Toyota Camry 2006 XLE in excellent condition comes to mind, especially to fulfill some beauty for their personal use.

Perhaps you could add (around ₦200k each) to get Camry 2007 LE .

Go for big daddy that's camry 2006 or the 2007 but that will be slightly above 2m.the full option models for both. Or try a Corolla, Hydunai Sonata.

Remove sonata from the list. For an office commuter car, the interior won't hold up.
Consider the following:
1. The almighty 2003-7 Corolla. Ticks all your boxes
2. Honda civic 03-07. Same with Corolla. This uses a timing belt and I think is an interference engine so you have to up and doing on maintenance. You don't want it towed back with a blown engine.
3. Camry 02-06. Commonly known as big for nothing(good car by the way). Ticks all your boxes as well. Suspension is known to be quite soft and fails often but cheap to replace.
4. 2007 -2012 Honda city. Very fuel efficient. Body doesn't quite hold up to hits and bangs from other road users. Otherwise a good car.
5. 07-10 Honda fit. Same as above but with a former body. These I believe come with regular
automatic transmission while the city comes with a cvt.
5. 07-08 Camry. This will be very very difficult at the moment to get within this price range unless you are willing to consider Nigerian used (Nigerian used is not a good idea unless one of the known and trusted guys her can precertify it for you).
6. 1999 -2005 toyota sienna. Good as ever. Get the 4 cylinder version.

Interstate with badroads PEUGEOT ALL THE WAY

9icetoo:
Remove sonata from the list. For an office commuter car, the interior won't hold up.
Consider the following:
1. The almighty 2003-7 Corolla. Ticks all your boxes
2. Honda civic 03-07. Same with Corolla. This uses a timing belt and I think is an interference engine so you have to up and doing on maintenance. You don't want it towed back with a blown engine.
3. Camry 02-06. Commonly known as big for nothing(good car by the way). Ticks all your boxes as well. Suspension is known to be quite soft and fails often but cheap to replace.
4. 2007 -2012 Honda city. Very fuel efficient. Body doesn't quite hold up to hits and bangs from other road users. Otherwise a good car.
5. 07-10 Honda fit. Same as above but with a former body. These I believe come with regular
automatic transmission while the city comes with a cvt.
5. 07-08 Camry. This will be very very difficult at the moment to get within this price range unless you are willing to consider Nigerian used (Nigerian used is not a good idea unless one of the known and trusted guys her can precertify it for you).
6. 1999 -2005 toyota sienna. Good as ever. Get the 4 cylinder version.

Sienna comes in 6 cylinders. 1997-2003 3.0 liter engine. 2004-2006 comes in 3.3 liters engine and from 2007 comes in 3.5 liter engine. All are 6 cylinders.

seanfer:


Sienna comes in 6 cylinders. 1997-2003 3.0 liter engine. 2004-2006 comes in 3.3 liters engine and from 2007 comes in 3.5 liter engine. All are 6 cylinders.

Thanks. Just realised it never came with a 4 cylinder engine. But I swear I've seen one somewhere in pH. �. Kazeem handwork I suppose. �

9icetoo:

Thanks. Just realised it never came with a 4 cylinder engine. But I swear I've seen one somewhere in pH. �. Kazeem handwork I suppose. �

Our PH kazeems are something else. Especially those guys that don’t have shops at Ikoku. They can convert 2az inside Lexus ES 350. They’re wicked naturally. ���

9icetoo:

Thanks. Just realised it never came with a 4 cylinder engine. But I swear I've seen one somewhere in pH. �. Kazeem handwork I suppose. �

2011 upwards sienna 3rd generation has a 2.7L i4 engine fitted as standard.

But op can do a previa if he can easily find direct LHD

I highly recommend La Ferrari

Bonatheripper:
I highly recommend La Ferrari

Now wahala. Where I fit buy am for that price?

6. 1999 -2005 toyota sienna. Good as ever. Get the 4 cylinder version. [/quote] when did Toyota start doing 4plug Sienna vehicles.

03 - 07 Corollas
02 - 06 Camry. Avoid 07-08 like a plague.
Honda civic 03 -05 07- 09

DelTel:


Toyota Camry 2006 XLE in excellent condition comes to mind, especially to fulfill some beauty for their personal use.

Perhaps you could add (around ₦200k each) to get Camry 2007 LE .

I though 07 Camry has fragile gearbox..

dfos2k:
03 - 07 Corollas
02 - 06 Camry. Avoid 07-08 like a plague.
Honda civic 03 -05 07- 09

Is 09 a good car to buy.. 09 Camry? How about Honda accord 2010 model..

captainking:

I though 07 Camry has fragile gearbox..

I have heard about that somewhere too sha

captainking:

Is 09 a good car to buy.. 09 Camry? How about Honda accord 2010 model..

2 beautiful units available

https://www.nairaland.com/6129972/2009-toyota-camry

https://www.nairaland.com/6109220/2009-toyota-camry