Bobxin:


What else do you want to do in terms of 'servicing' than changing fluids and tyres?

tmtech:


BMW is a more complex car to fix.
You must buy a very expensive car reader to fully diagnose the car.
Parts are expensive
As they age, they gulp money , that is why most owners drop them , same goes for Audi and many other luxurious brands

erico2k2:

Wrong and you think the Jap cars do not require complex machines? Look the up to date mechanics are not cheap, the road side ones are, however they will soon be faced out like radio mechanics we have in the 80s if they refuse to upgrade and update their tools. You see all these new garages popping up, they are the future, these days if you own any car from 2014 upwards, never allow anyone touch it if they do not have a scanner that can read and program cos from the way its going ordinary change of battery requires programming and even change of injectors requires coding

erico2k2:

Not true, its the lack of knowledge on the part of the owners

Born2conquer:

2013/2014

Awoo88:

If you buy that car you will spend twice that amount on maintenance in one month

tmtech:


BMW have dedicated scanner which are most prefered to diagnose the car and are very expensive.

Toyota for instance can be scannered thoroughly with a good China made generic scanners.

BMW put a lot of tech into their cars which make them fun to drive when the electronics and other components work, but when they break, it cost a fortune to fix.
The drop in resale value is not only peculiar to Nigeria , BWM cars have high depreciation value

SocialJustice:
E no get car when Nigeria dey favour, right from the moment they enter into the country from the docks, mechanics and electricians will start their guess work even on your jap mobile, bad roads dey one side to make sure say the car can never normal again.

Normally if no be pride when dey kill us, Nigeria suppose be like Vietnam where everybody dey ride bicycle or scooter because we no advance reach to take care of cars properly.

Agbor, Obiaruku and people for Delta North wise sha, them know wetin fit the country.

beejay85:

That's not true....am using the 3rd BMW...just get a very reliable mechanic and if u r in Lagos...do as I do.. I designate a day...take my car to ladipo...all issues LL be resolved,serviced that I might not need any major maintenance for at least 8 months just minors like service engine,change Tyre occasion tye rod bla bla

tmtech:


The facts are all over the internet and from reputable car reviewers

BWM is definitely more high tech than most japanese cars, And high techs cost more to fix when it breaks

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.

Bobxin:


These stuffs are simple google or YouTube can give you the correct names of oil and even parts. Names of oil especially cuz that's the one I've checked. The correct oil for MB GLC 300. People are running away from German cars and I'm here planning to to add an MB to my Lexus.

Bighead9:


Using one for 8 years now and still counting. When you change a particular part, you might not change again after years of usage. I only changed my break parts ones, the automatic gearbox is still in its top condition, engine superb. Unlike Japanese that you'll have to change most parts weekly or monthly.

I use mine mostly for my long journeys. By month end, I'll leave Owerri to Benin then Abuja, Jos, kaduna, Kano and back to Owerri. I do this with my BM ones in two to three months. But 8 years ago, mechanics and friends warned me not to buy this Car. Most of them have spent more in fixing their Cars while others have changed their Cars severally within this period.

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.

erico2k2:

No they are not, they just put more quality into it, not high tech.the Japs mass produce the Germans do not

princeogbeide1:


Don't ever say German cars are not rugged.

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?

JustforMen:


Hmmm... what caught my attention is that you are able to travel this much on land.
Fear no gree some of us move one inch ooo
May God continue to protect and prosper your efforts.

Tzar:
The reason is that aside from Coscharis, there is hardly any credible BMW or Jaguar mechanic in Nigeria. These cars have mini computers controlling almost everything and sadly our mumu and lazy mechanics refuse to upgrade OR use high end and specialized scanners. They do the usual trial and error and end up messing up the entire system of the car. These cars become almost useless scraps after 1 or 2 years in the hands of Nigerian mechanics. BMW like Benz is still a highly priced vehicle abroad. BMW only becomes junk when it enters Nigeria because mechanics have killed the car. Benz has a long history in Nigeria and you still find many mechanics that have sufficiently upgraded their craft. These Benz mechanics only charge an arm and a leg for their services.
RUN from Nigerian used BMW if you haven't invested in a high end specialized scanner (costing 200k and above) to diagnose the fault. If the scanner does not read ANY code after being driven in Nigeria, also run! They must have tampered with the car. Our lead ladden fuel alone should pull out a code.

Shellsploit:
My neighbor bmw, na 5 litres e dey use every morning to warm the car.

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?

SKINDOGGY:

Pls, How is it serving its purposes in terms of fuel consumption maintenance and so on...


I want to get a ride before this year runs out but I'm a novice in car talk it will be my first time owning a car, I have been eyeing benz GLK 350 2015 lately,

erico2k2:

bro thats wrong if you say HUb, I thin u picked up the wrong part to drive home your views. Let me tel you the gospel truth,JAP car parts are not cheap rather fake Jap car parts are cheap!