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| Re: Buying My First Car by Otilaw: 6:41pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
Germanhunter: I can help you get a very clean Nigeria used Camry 2004 because i deal with car dealer and their agents here in Lagos. i also have Camry 2012 SE a very clean and neat Nigeria used for sale but it goes for 5M last price. |
| Re: Buying My First Car by DesireV: 6:41pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
Icon4s:Germanhunter, print this post and paste it on your door, so that you can be seeing it each time you're going out of your house. No matter what, don't buy a naija used car if you don't know the owner personally. If you must buy a naija used, then avoid any dealer/agent with any of the following lines "clean title, nothing to fix, used by a woman/banker, barely driven, ** months used etc". If possible, buy only from direct owner and be very certain of why he's selling. Also, avoid random mechanics. It's easy for them to get induced by the seller just to offload the junk to you. Shitty mechanics full this Nairaland too, it's not only by scanner. With the cost implications of getting a replacement, I doubt anyone whose car isn't giving him problem will want to sell except if they're traveling out, or financially distressed or not very likely, an upgrade. Imagine someone who got a sound toks 2005 camry at 1.8m in 2021 who has maintained it well till date and the car is still sound. If he sells it even at 2.5m today, 2.5m can't get another toks 2005 camry today, whether sound or not. If he adds 2m to it to make it 4.5m, he'll sweat to get a toks muscle that will give him the kind peace his 2005 camry dey give him. So, nobody go tell him to be using his 2m to be drinking yogurt while cruising his peaceful 2005 camry jejely Strive and aim for a toks with a detailed usage history from d country of origin. Better make you they climb bike with peace than buy a car that will pieces your peace. If car stress you for a day, you'll hate cars. All the best 16 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Buying My First Car by lordaltruist(m): 6:43pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
post=121767077: Nissan Altima 2015 Model |
| Re: Buying My First Car by ahmedio2017(m): 6:43pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
Why not go for Opel zafira bro Try it out n you won't regret it |
| Re: Buying My First Car by sholikay(m): 6:45pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
post=121767077: This should be Nissan altima 2015😄😄.. Nice interior though.. |
| Re: Buying My First Car by nwetadinobi042(m): 6:49pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
I go say make you have more patience and save more make the money go up small but please 🙏🏾 what are you into or doing that is giving you the 5K daily to even save. Help a brother Germanhunter: |
| Re: Buying My First Car by Westwood2580: 6:49pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
saphiere: |
| Re: Buying My First Car by olakrim(m): 6:50pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
post=121767077: 2015 Nissan Altima 2.5 |
| Re: Buying My First Car by Sirchiboy: 6:50pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
realogk:. Paid 35k for one month at Beacon driving school in ph. I regret I swear |
| Re: Buying My First Car by blackgold2018(m): 6:53pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
Engrchoko:it’s not true Unless you are lucky. I bought my 2006 Nigerian used Camry at 1.7 last year. I was just lucky the car was and still in a good shape. |
| Re: Buying My First Car by BrutusOj(m): 6:55pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
fixitbyjal:If you like sell your ancestors join. Go and do something legitimate to feed yourself and stop disgracing your generation online. 1 Like |
| Re: Buying My First Car by boldtruthalways: 6:56pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
candyguyofficia:Good advice. How much can be saved more to get the clean one? Pls advise. |
| Re: Buying My First Car by EnterpriseMan: 6:58pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
Germanhunter: Go for a camry or Corolla, you can then register for uber partners and earn alot of extra cash monthly. Within a year or 2 from the uber funds, you can then get a benz of your choice. Starting with a benz isn't recommended. Benz is a luxury car which is very expensive to maintain. wish you the best bro, your dream is going to come through sooner than you expect. Keep grinding 👍👍 1 Like |
| Re: Buying My First Car by FireUpNow(m): 6:59pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
Don't buy Naija used but tokunbo is your best bet |
| Re: Buying My First Car by fixitbyjal(m): 7:00pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
BrutusOj: Ill feed your family for a lifetime I work you lost soul I was only joking about the 1k I make a decent income ozuor This nl na cruise I swear Or you want me to screen shot my account balance for you so you will know I just dey play |
| Re: Buying My First Car by KarinaSlim(f): 7:01pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
Sirchiboy: Yeah. I believe going to the driving school will help build that required self confidence and I would be taught all u have outlined above. I also know it's takes practice too to be perfect. Thanks alot. And yeah....I base in Lagos. |
| Re: Buying My First Car by Wambiz(m): 7:07pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
post=121767077: Nissan Almera 2010-2015 Model Mostly used as official cars |
| Re: Buying My First Car by BrutusOj(m): 7:10pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
fixitbyjal:  ..when a perpetual beggar is bursted on a public forum, he starts forming cruise. The play, if you like don't go and hustle to eat. Hunger will damage your intestine  2 Likes |
| Re: Buying My First Car by Ylink4sure: 7:12pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
Nissan Ultima 2.5, year 2013 model post=121767077: |
| Re: Buying My First Car by fixitbyjal(m): 7:14pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
BrutusOj: Na iphone I dey sell I don make your entire salary for the year on just a phone deal Oyah ....kill yourself |
| Re: Buying My First Car by Dirtyyansh: 7:14pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
Tokunbo Toyota camry 2004 will cost nothing less than 2.5m. Keep the money in the bank and save up. 1 Like |
| Re: Buying My First Car by IMMUNO1(m): 7:19pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
Congrats bros. It is not easy to save money in such way these days. Well, if I may contribute, there are a lot of factors that will influence the choice you make on your first car Viz: 1: Your nature of income. Steady or flexible. If it is steady, then hold on till like this midyear and get a direct tokumbo car. If it is flexible, then, plan towards emergency repairs and unannounced needs for servicing, so you don't leave the car on the road one day and trek for 2 weeks. 2: Age and future plans. What is your age. Have you settled down already? What are other things that will unavoidably demand for the attention of your money in the nearest future? That's going to inform your choice of the first car cos you may end up with it for years. 3: Possibilities for your income growth. What is the source of your money? Do you see your financial strength doubling, tripling or even catapulting in the next 2-3 years. If yes, you can get whatever you want now but if no, you need to get something that can carry you for the next four years or more. Advice: Don't rush just to buy a car with this income in your hands now. Pretend you still haven't completed the money while you look for opportunities to get a great car at the cheapest rate you never thought possible. Place more emphasis on the body strength of the car than the engine. You can always replace the engine but not the body. Wishing you all the best. 5 Likes |
| Re: Buying My First Car by anomaly20: 7:27pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
post=121767077: Nissan Altima 2016 model it is a sedan |
| Re: Buying My First Car by anomaly20: 7:28pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
post=121767077:Nissan Altima 2016 model it is a Sedan |
| Re: Buying My First Car by MalbakOscar(m): 7:29pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
THESE ARE ADVICE I'M GIVING FROM EXPERIENCE on things I believe a 1st timer should know before paying for that car. My 1st Advice: DON'T BUY A NIGERIAN USED CAR IF IT WAS DRIVEN IN LAGOS. ESPECIALLY ON THE MAINLAND. Most Lagos used cars are sold because the driver can't keep up with the maintenance and wants to quickly sell it off. i.e. Bad roads, mechanics wahala. Keep your search to places with less terrible roads and states that have more of a civil servants dominated workforce. The further up-north the better. The seem to have better roads and because of the weather there, cars won't have had flooding problems. 2nd Advice: Being a first time owner, focus on Toyota cars. Hondas are good but you don't have the experience to recognise faults by the sound a makes. With that budget, you can actually get a Tokunbo Camry 2001(Pencil Light). If that's beneath you then look for a clean Matrix 09-10. Both the 03-07Corolla & Camry are good choices. Please avoid the 07-10 Camry(Muscle) as a first timer(runaway from the Hybrid). If you see one and you want it then please go with someone who owns one or has owned one recently. Muscle has different models and country variant. You need someone who has used it to be able to understand the differences. 3rd: Don't buy the Base Model/Trim of whatever Toyota car you see. Go for the CE, LE, XLe or S Trim. They're the ones that have better options (car seat, Audio system, Bluetooth & Aux, even the AC Vent are better). 4th: Check the plate number of any car you're checking on the VIO website to ensure it's not owing fines. After the Mechanic/Rewire scans the car(electronic diagnosis), take it for inspection at VIO Office(inspection is free). Their inspection(mechanical) is always well detailed and usually spot things the mechanic might have missed. 5th: Don't pay for the car on the 1st inspection. Go a second time with a good AC mechanic to check it out. Compressor, Condenser, Evaporator, Radiator & Fan. Some cars AC don't work under pressure. So if you just put it on it will work at 1st but it's actually faulty. 6th: Whatever the car options you see, ensure you have 300k extra for miscellaneous. REPLACE ALL OILS AND FILTERS and if possible shocks and tires BEFORE YOU START DRIVING it as the new owner. 7th: Only buy from whose name is on the Vehicle particulars to avoid "Stolen Vehicle" wahala with the Police. 8th: If the glasses are engraved, it reduces the value of the car. So negotiate the price lower. Police will disturb you over it REGULARLY. When registering the car, use the engraved number as previous Licence Number. That's all that comes to mind for now. Anything else. Just ask. 19 Likes 6 Shares |
| Re: Buying My First Car by GentlePEACE: 7:30pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
Germanhunter: Try and save upto 2m, i can get you a clean Camry Muscle between 07 to to 010.... I'm a Dealer and i own one. My base is Ogba, Lagos.. Your (mine) Mechanic would inspect before you pay... if you are interested, PM me through nairaland, there we exchange numbers. I also have whatsapp group where i drop cars that the owners are selling coz of relocation or distress only. Still buzz me if you still want camry 06 or corolla 04 with your budget. 2 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Buying My First Car by Monday60655(m): 7:30pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
Icon4s:You just nailed the whole point. 2 Likes |
| Re: Buying My First Car by GentlePEACE: 7:35pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
DesireV: Stop generalising like that when you are not in car business.... See, there are alot of good cars selling cheap because the owner needs money or they are relocating, some sell to upgrade, not all cars are bad as u speculated.... No matter the sweet mouth, take your mechanic along, let him inspect or ask a rewirer to scan it. i still bought a distress sale (Honda City) this month. 1 Like |
| Re: Buying My First Car by Cutehector(m): 7:40pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
fixitbyjal:boss abeg vex feed me..  |
| Re: Buying My First Car by Greenscientist: 7:42pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
silibaba: He should not forget to save it in dollars too |
| Re: Buying My First Car by WhoDeyThere(m): 7:43pm On Mar 15, 2023 |
Nissan Altima 2014 SV( standard value) post=121767077: |
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