Grandmeister:

Why not avail yourself of a simple google search?? You will see the year a particular model was launched and the year of discontinuation! You guys have smartphones but to use it for the simplest of information is huge task.

bros you are wrong. Avail me/us with proof of this. The proof i have is scattered everywhere on the worldwide web, even here on auto section. It is called VIN (not even the tag o, the number itself. It embodies numbers such as production months and dates, most dont know this and cant decipher it and think it is just a number. Which is why you have models every freaking year...also why some late year models are counted as part of the next year model when launched, cos roll-out time is usu considered. So you can see a car with vin date of october 2010 for example with car manual stating it as a 2011 model, but certainly not like 5 years apart! Haba. Show proof, we kuma learn everyday

Gilbertase:
bros you are wrong. Avail me/us with proof of this. The proof i have is scattered everywhere on the worldwide web, even here on auto section. It is called VIN (not even the tag o, the number itself. It embodies numbers such as production months and dates, most dont know this and cant decipher it and think it is just a number. Which is why you have models every freaking year...also why some late year models are counted as part of the next year model when launched, cos roll-out time is usu considered. So you can see a car with vin date of october 2010 for example with car manual stating it as a 2011 model, but certainly not like 5 years apart! Haba. Show proof, we kuma learn everyday

Do you even know the difference between a model and a unit?? A model can be produced in 2000 but have a unit(s) that was produced in 2003!
I used the w124 as an example..the model was produced from 84 to 97...meaning there were some units that were produced in 84, 89, 95 etc. that’s common sense naa.

Grandmeister:

Why not avail yourself of a simple google search?? You will see the year a particular model was launched and the year of discontinuation! You guys have smartphones but to use it for the simplest of information is huge task.

also to add, i believe you are still refering to generations. Generations span years, with models that usu have some things added ranging from minute details to largely apparent ones. Eg big daddy is a generation from 2003 to 2006, but in that generation there are two distinct types 03-04 (same look), 05-06 (very minute details added)..but each year model will still have its individuality based on prod date.. so a 2003 toyota camry model was made in 03 or in some case late 02 when it is launched like i explained earlier, but it cant be made in 05..talkless of say 2007. Then how would they code the VIN or how would anyone tell the year/model of a car if any production outfit did that?

Grandmeister:

Do you even know the difference between a model and a unit?? A model can be produced in 2000 but have a unit(s) that was produced in 2003!
I used the w124 as an example..the model was produced from 84 to 97...meaning there were some units that were produced in 84, 89, 95 etc. that’s common sense naa.

generation, generation!!! Volvo xc90 first generation also lasted for 14 years 02 to 16..but each year will still have it's individual year model! Not to mention there were various subtle adds made through that generation. The VIN makes sure of and identifies exactly that! I cant break it down anymore than that. If you get it, fine. If you wanna stick with your story of '3-5years apart', stick with it.

alpharoyalty:


I totally agree with you.
Had a similar experience last year.
Bought a fine looking car from Canada.
Had to apply anti-rust though.

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MikeMicheal:
Same thing applys to women.

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Grandmeister:

Why not avail yourself of a simple google search?? You will see the year a particular model was launched and the year of discontinuation! You guys have smartphones but to use it for the simplest of information is huge task.

Bro. there's nothing like that.
I don't think you understand what it means when a particular car is discontinued.
A model like Mercedes GLK has been in production since 2008 and was discontinued in 2015 to be replaced with GLC.
Since 2008 Mercedes has been producing GLK with different model and newer upgrade each year. So there's GLK 2012, 2013, etc.
I don't think you know and understand how to use your "smart phone"

Faith063:

The big deal is when you save up to buy a car and you started replacing and fixing parts when it has not even serve you. The thread is to advise others knowing fully well majority of Nigerians go for toks vehicle. Obviously I can't return it so lemme tell others in peace ooo

Since it's not a new car, expect to replace anything replaceable at anytime starting from the day u bought it

Grandmeister:

Cars are not phones, even phones are still produced for sometime before the company stops producing a particular model. I remember my mum’s Mercedes w124 popularly called V-boot. The w124 was launched in 1985 or so and it was produced till 1997 in Germany, India etc..the batch number and year of my mum’s car was 1989.

Not true.
It was produced till 1997 doesn't mean the one of 1985 is exactly the same with the one of 1997. Different model year.

Bobxin:


Oga, las las, they're almost the same price.
A car dealer in Texas I know sold to me at the same price with the prize in our market here.
Dealership in the U.S sells cars at lower prices the shipping and customs brings the price to the same level with out dealers here.

For U.S car dealers the prices depends on the mileage on the car.
The lower the mileage, the higher the price.
Higher mileage, lower price.

1st off its not just the mileage of a car one must watch cos a 200k miles car might have had the Engine recon so you are dead wrong there, service history is your best option,
2nd the age of your car determines how much duty you must pay as cars whether brand new or old cost the same thing to ship so you gain more by shipping a newer car than shipping a 20-year-old car. thirdly dealers can never sell cheaper than private sales reason they have overhead, they pay staff, pay rent, pay for utility security insurance etc.\the private seller declares his/her cr off-road and can come down cos of no overhead. At least we forgot, the dealer also would have bought the car from someone or as partex or from Insurance companies. You can check auto trader to see price variation btw dealers and private sales.

Wickedfacts:


Anyone who can't afford 3k for VIN check has no business owning a car. Let the person take whatever he sees like that that.

I meant buy direct from a dealer abroad.

erico2k2:

How old is this car?

The car is the 2008 model, engine and body are in great shape but the underneath is really rusted

SensualMan1, come in here .

Lawalmd:

The car is the 2008 model, engine and body are in great shape but the underneath is really rusted

Bro no disrespect a 2008 year car is an old car, your mileage in your car must be over 130k,take a look at a main gate at a compound after just 5 years if you don't see rust..What Im trying to say is simple once your car is above 10 years then the rest of its usage is management.If you check on your car's manual you will be shocked at what you need to change once your car passes the 100K mark, B4 I forget have you changed the ball joint?if not you better do it b4 you look like one of them cars you see in those sad situations!

Faith063:


Wish I could apply anti-rust too but this is beyond, see fuel tank for instance, I had to change the arm too and car was looking very attractive, engine is superb too, if not that I notice smell of petrol while driving and the vehicle seems to consume fuel than normal, I wouldn't have known something like that is underneath, ordinary finger will pierce iron in the arm.

Na so car dey catch fire anyhow o

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This is fraud na

DelTel:
SensualMan1, come in here .

A 13 year old car. The faults are not out of the ordinary.

The same 13 year old car, u can get with the underbody sucklicious, but at a price.

All boils down to history and maintanance.

Do ur routine checks well. I've. Seen couple of cars with rusts issues in the UK. That dnt mean cars here are all rusty.

Seller A can offer u a 13 year old car for $10,000

Seller B offers u at $6000

The choice is urs. U know and see what u buying.

We both know between seller A and B who the Op patronised.

Down there in Nigeria it's a different ball game, GAZZUZZ, even u my friend sells this kinda car with cosmetic cover ups here and there yet at a ridiculous price. That is my angst.

Here's my baby all out in the snow. Rust dey under?

Pic removed.

I remember when I want to buy my rx300
...
The car was exterior and interior neat as a whistle. I bargained for the car and got it very cheap.

I was all gadged up in my LV shoes and Zara Jean
.. I pulled one leg of my shoe, knelt on it to look underneath the vehicle...


Lo and behold, it was a rust nation.


I japa

erico2k2:

Bro no disrespect a 2008 year car is an old car, your mileage in your car must be over 130k,take a look at a main gate at a compound after just 5 years if you don't see rust..What Im trying to say is simple once your car is above 10 years then the rest of its usage is management.If you check on your car's manual you will be shocked at what you need to change once your car passes the 100K mark, B4 I forget have you changed the ball joint?if not you better do it b4 you look like one of them cars you see in those sad situations!

This is no excuse for excessive rust.

Faith063:
Most of us watch out for cars with good and neat engine before buying a car but truly truly I say to you, something worst is under, always check if the car has not been infected by rust, they said it is usually found in vehicles from Canada.

Pls tell me you didn't buy this car?

tonididdy:

Pls tell me you didn't buy this car?

Sorry to disappoint, I bought it out of ignorance, and that's why I'm informing others, at least it should help while negotiating or to run away from such if sighted.
Many suggested going with mechanics, most mechanic will not even look underneath, after looking at engine, check exhaust, throttle down, test drive, next is Oga, the car dey okay. So as buyer, you can as well suggest that your mechanic check under.
Can't imagine travelling with this because I just bought a direct toks vehicle (smiles)

SensualMan1:
A 13 year old car. The faults are not out of the ordinary.

The same 13 year old car, u can get with the underbody sucklicious, but at a price.

All boils down to history and maintanance.

Do ur routine checks well. I've. Seen couple of cars with rusts issues in the UK. That dnt mean cars here are all rusty.

Seller A can offer u a 13 year old car for $10,000

Seller B offers u at $6000

The choice is urs. U know and see what u buying.

We both know between seller A and B who the Op patronised.

Down there in Nigeria it's a different ball game, GAZZUZZ, even u my friend sells this kinda car with cosmetic cover ups here and there yet at a ridiculous price. That is my angst.

Here's my baby all out in the snow. Rust dey under?

So why begrudge some of us for advertising a good non-rusty vehicle higher than your beloved N1.2m .

Fact of the matter is that a large percentage (I dare say close to 95%) of Canada vehicles you cultly re-echo are not only rustic but also dangerous to be on the road; the reason the Canadian DMV refused to renew the license and ensure they are scrapped/dismantled and, of recent, allowed to be exported.

Conversely, 95% of USA vehicles are accident-vehicle which are repairable and will still pass DMV inspection for usage in USA.

Your so-called "cosmetic-cover-up-here-and-there" does not often render a vehicle dangerous for usage when compared to rustic vehicles.

Pls educate us how "History and maintenance" can be used to curb rust.

I believe you, my good frienemy, are a man of Valor, so desist from misleading people that only (low) price should be used as reason to buy a vehicle. .

MikeMicheal:
Same thing applys to women.

CHECK UNDERNEATH BEFORE YOU PAY BRIDE PRICE.

tonididdy:

This is no excuse for excessive rust.

that rust is not excessive.

Canadian imported cars are the worst culprits. I've never seen so much rust on cars like this before.

Caveat Emptor.

Amumaigwe:


This is fraud na

Really? SMH @your statement....why not do a lil search/research on car model upgrade rather than show your ignorance in a public forum.
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Faith063:


Sorry to disappoint, I bought it out of ignorance, and that's why I'm informing others, at least it should help while negotiating or to run away from such if sighted.
Many suggested going with mechanics, most mechanic will not even look underneath, after looking at engine, check exhaust, throttle down, test drive, next is Oga, the car dey okay. So as buyer, you can as well suggest that your mechanic check under.
Can't imagine travelling with this because I just bought a direct toks vehicle (smiles)

Checking the chassis undeeneath of any car is a habit for me.
I don't care how dressed I'm or how angry the buyer will seem but one knee must go down to look properly.

This is a bad bad rust infestation, I hope you get out of it

erico2k2:

that rust is not excessive.

You only saw the photo on page 1 aight
Click on the OP page and see his post of other rusted parts he posted.


That is a rust infection.

What of the high mileage on cars from those vast states.

EgunMogaji2:


Texas with snow and flood? Detroit with snow?

No thanks.

People from the least coast come to the best coast to buy used cars.

GEEBITE:
What of the high mileage on cars from those vast states.

I’ll rather buy a high mileage well maintained vehicle from California rather than buy some rust bucket low mileage pos from the east coast.