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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Nobody: 3:57pm On May 20, 2022
WhrightJr:
Get a neatly used 2008-2010 Lexus es300 or 350 and thank me later
Or get Camry se 2010

He can also get a Benz c300, talking from experience, it's a really sweet ride

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by pickatyouu: 4:00pm On May 20, 2022
Any suggestions on bmw 328i

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by tintall(m): 4:00pm On May 20, 2022
You’re right, but XLE stands for Executive Luxury Edition ��

dadabashua1:
very very wrong Sir, LE mean luxury edition NOT limited edition with limited option,some rate LE above SE,they debate that till date,what the SE has over LE is the little extra HP,that more sporty looks the added or padded bumpers(note in Corolla's case its just the padded bumpers no extra HP).
CE-Classic edition
SE-sport edition
LE-luxury edition
XLE-xtra luxury edition

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Henrybyk(m): 4:01pm On May 20, 2022
BigTableShaker:


Seconded!

OP, whatever you buy, make sure it's not a Corolla because that overrated toy-car is for sad boys.

Best choice Sedans are;

1. Lexus ES 350, 2010 upwards
2. Toyota Camry 2010 upwards.
3. Honda Accord. 2012 Upwards.


Godspeed.
Honda Accord 2012 up …. Themnnn good …. Ghost

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Qatar2022: 4:02pm On May 20, 2022
BigTableShaker:


Seconded!

OP, whatever you buy, make sure it's not a Corolla because that overrated toy-car is for sad boys.

Best choice Sedans are;

1. Lexus ES 350, 2010 upwards
2. Toyota Camry 2010 upwards.
3. Honda Accord. 2012 Upwards.


Godspeed.
Oga you wicked, I don't know another person hate that car like me
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by pak: 4:02pm On May 20, 2022
My only advice is to avoid Honda for now.

Until you have more money
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Nobody: 4:02pm On May 20, 2022
grin grin
frankpro27:
Planning on getting my first car soon. Budget is 3-4m. What will be your recommendations pls


Before you buy your first car, ask yourself if you can afford two of that same type with your current earnings. If not, get a car you car get the two type. Like this na Honda Accord 99CRV I dey eye grin grin

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by largeman4u(m): 4:03pm On May 20, 2022
A Toyota Corolla or Camry are very good cars for starters.

Check my signature for Tokunbo Cars

Twit @largemanmotors

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Dmacqh(m): 4:04pm On May 20, 2022
The kind news I love reading . Till it’s my turn , I’ll keep on clapping for others .
Congratulations boss .

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Nobody: 4:05pm On May 20, 2022
pickatyouu:
Any suggestions on bmw 328i

Let me know if you get answers
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by OBALOLA55(m): 4:05pm On May 20, 2022
GO FOR 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX OR 2007 HONDA CIVIC

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Terrence99: 4:05pm On May 20, 2022
frankpro27:
Planning on getting my first car soon. Budget is 3-4m. What will be your recommendations pls

Toks 2006-2008 Civic
Toks 2008 Accord
Toks 2010 Camry
Naija used Camry 2012
Toks 2008 Corolla
Toks 2008 Rav4
Toks 2005 Highlander

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by doshiyad1: 4:09pm On May 20, 2022
kernniejay:

Remove Corolla from your suggestions otherwise, theives may continue to monitor the car everywhere until they lay hand on it.

Absolutely correct and it is overrated too. Know this and know peace

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by aklion: 4:10pm On May 20, 2022
Go for innoson motors... Ivm. Preferably ivm umu. Parts available here in naija no need begin fear to get parts n you can easily communicate with there customer care service incase of any challenges...

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by olaniyilukman(m): 4:13pm On May 20, 2022
WhrightJr:
Get a neatly used 2008-2010 Lexus es300 or 350 and thank me later
Or get Camry se 2010
There are two types of used oh, we have Nigerian used and foreign used, so which one are you talking about
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by dedunji: 4:14pm On May 20, 2022
veektoh:


Matrix is a good choice as well, uses the same engine with corolla.
2006 camry also good too. Both cars you mention are perfect and easy to maintain. Wondering why I didn’t think of matrix sef.
lie Corolla runs on 31 mpg while matrix runs on 24mpg how can same eng
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by UglyPeople: 4:15pm On May 20, 2022
You have no money to buy any car....stop disturbing people jare undecided
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by mojounited(m): 4:15pm On May 20, 2022
Apologies to the OP.

Can someone recommend a good mechanic for me please. My car starts to vibrate once the speed gets to 40-60km/h. Diagnosis does not show any code related to this problem.
Car is a 2007 Lexus GS350.

Thanks and regards
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by ussv: 4:19pm On May 20, 2022
Buy a Honda or Toyota. Any model from 2010 and up will not send you on unnecessary visits to the Mechanic

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Twob: 4:22pm On May 20, 2022
mojounited:
Apologies to the OP.

Can someone recommend a good mechanic for me please. My car starts to vibrate once the speed gets to 40-60km/h. Diagnosis doe not show any code related to this problem.
Car is a 2007 Lexus GS350.

Thanks and regards

First check tires one after the other. One of them might have wobbled or twisted.

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by NohurryInLife: 4:22pm On May 20, 2022
Darealudeme:
Na this kind news I dey like read. More blessings
Na why blessings go everly dey show your side. You be confirm man.

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Jefferyhi86(m): 4:25pm On May 20, 2022
Were una de see moni, mk una show person d way na

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Cutehector(m): 4:27pm On May 20, 2022
litigator:
grin grin


Before you buy your first car, ask yourself if you can afford two of that same type with your current earnings. If not, get a car you car get the two type. Like this na Honda Accord 99CRV I dey eye grin grin
honda accord 1999 crv cheesy lmao. How much? 500k?
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by chatinent: 4:27pm On May 20, 2022
But what do robbers seen in Corollas?
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Bayraf: 4:30pm On May 20, 2022
Benz C300




correct guy.
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by veektoh(m): 4:32pm On May 20, 2022
dedunji:
lie Corolla runs on 31 mpg while matrix runs on 24mpg how can same eng

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by mojounited(m): 4:32pm On May 20, 2022
Twob:


First check tires one after the other. One of them might have wobbled or twisted.

Thanks Twob. But tyres are all okay, wheel balancing and alignment properly done (sorry, I failed to mention these).

Any other suggestions please?
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by dadabashua1(m): 4:35pm On May 20, 2022
tintall:
You’re right, but XLE stands for Executive Luxury Edition ��

yea you are right.
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by kcstyle40(m): 4:38pm On May 20, 2022
Pls is it advisable to go for tokumbo or used Rave 4 toyota as first car ??
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by tuoyoojo(m): 4:39pm On May 20, 2022
abrahambest:
I am in similar shoes, looking to get my first ride. I have been watching a lot of reviews on the toyota camry lately and I am really glad to hear from experienced users. Seems toyota camry 2010/2011 is a great buy for foreign used. I admire the SE of these models
Started with a 2007 European model Gli collora but now using xle 10 camry.
The only down side is the fuel economy but if u like speed and performance, camry is your go to car. Just make sure say u buy better car with no obvious engine problem,do routine maintenance. You go enjoy am. When ever u wan start car, e go answer

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by maasoap(m): 4:42pm On May 20, 2022
mojounited:


Thanks Twob. But tyres are all okay, wheel balancing and alignment properly done (sorry, I failed to mention these).

Any other suggestions please?

First determine where the vibration originates. Is it from the engine or from the wheel(s).
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by tuoyoojo(m): 4:42pm On May 20, 2022
gbolahan1:
. Why the SE over the other trims? Kindly enlighten me cos I’m about getting the 2011 LE
I prefer the i4 to v6 xle for obvious reasons...fuel consumption. Xle is 2.5l with a horse power of a little below 170hp while the 3.5l xle gives more power than the sport edition. I stand to be corrected though

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