dadabashua1:
What you said its the truth,especially when it comes to second value, 'most'Nigerians preferred Japanese cars when compared to German cars,when you see the second hand prices of accords,Camry, civic and corollas most especially from 2013 model years,then compared to their German counterpart of volks,BMW and Benz,you will pity those brands,yesterday a dealer was ready to drop 2010 tiguan 2.0t clean,very clean for 2007 accord(which i know the reason behind it anyway),a lot of reasons why it is so but I'm not ready to go into that conversation.

Holybwoy:



Please what's the reason ooo.. I don't want to assume

dadabashua1:
most German cars are complex for our mechanics to understand when compared to the Japanese counterparts,so its easier to fix an accord or corolla or civic or Camry than a Benz or bimmer to an average mechanic in Nigeria,then secondly the electrical set up of most German cars is also a pain in the a*s to our rewires here,like I've always said,I won't drive Japanese car if I'm outside Nigeria,but to save myself the stress I will pick the jap mobile when I de naija,so in summary no be say German cars no make sense o,just that our environment no favor dem..lol

vertueptime:
The have complex electronic and electrical systems,
they are not Rugged,
enter one big pothole light don off for dashboard,
they are low profile with expensive low profile tyres that are ​not ment for Nigerian roads,

Need Special mechanics and elctrictians
Cost of parts are outrageous,na big man car,
Fuel consumption.
If it breaks down on the road it will take the grace of God before you can even push it to the shoulder,

Holybwoy:



Why should mechanics now lie that their parts are expensive or that they break down easily..

Can I go for a BMW as my next car then?

Aren't bimmers strong and rugged?

Holybwoy:



This one shook me to the liver ooo...

Quite eye opening! But a Benz is all of this and more..

What makes a Benzo better?

Holybwoy:



This one shook me to the liver ooo...

Quite eye opening! But a Benz is all of this and more..

What makes a Benzo better?

Holybwoy:
I mean.. I have never owned a BMW nor a Benz but from what I see on the road, a BMW is fine fine and fast fast..

I saw a 2014 over-sharp Nigerian used BMW car going for 1.9 million.. 2014!!! Is the seller mad? He's defo not a scam but is he crazy

a 2014 Benzo costs 5 times that price Nigerian used or not!

I am pained..

Before I settled for my mumu all for everyone camry 2011, I had a BMW in mind.. na mechanic tell me say NO NO..

No tangible reason ooo but I con dey fear..

Weyrey fit never even own proper honda accord for him life.

Holybwoy:



Why should mechanics now lie that their parts are expensive or that they break down easily..

Can I go for a BMW as my next car then?

Aren't bimmers strong and rugged?

Meotoka:
Many reply here have actually said enough but just a little thing to add. I was a fan of German cars, my first car was Golf 4 while my second was Passat 2007 model, both are smooth, lovely ride and very strong too but my conclusion is, we are not ripe to drive those cars in this type of environment like Nigeria. My worst experience concerning my Passat made me changed my mind to go for Japanese cars. I put my Passat on sale for almost 6 months in fact, I later sold it like begging the buyer for just 400k, I won’t want to go in to details. So I decided to buy Lexus Es330 but something happened and I later settled for Tokunbo EOD 2005, settling for the Honda was d best decision I ever took cuz I enjoyed d car so much that I hardly spend money on repairs. I travelled to Maiduguri with d car 4 times, Abuja and Kaduna I lost count and I came to Ibadan once. I used the car for almost 2 years and I sold it in less than 2 hours that I put it on sale. German cars are difficult to repair especially in the north where I reside but they are sweet on the road that I can guarantee. In fact, if German cars are to enjoy the same privilege that Japanese cars are enjoying in terms of parts and repairs, few pple will go for Japanese cuz in terms of safety, cool ride, stability and d rest I give it to German but they don’t have resale value and better mechanics. If u want to sleep well at night, my brother, go for Japanese cars. I rest my case.

dadabashua1:
What you said its the truth,especially when it comes to second value, 'most'Nigerians preferred Japanese cars when compared to German cars,when you see the second hand prices of accords,Camry, civic and corollas most especially from 2013 model years,then compared to their German counterpart of volks,BMW and Benz,you will pity those brands,yesterday a dealer was ready to drop 2010 tiguan 2.0t clean,very clean for 2007 accord(which i know the reason behind it anyway),a lot of reasons why it is so but I'm not ready to go into that conversation.