hezsquirt:
As an experienced car dealer and an automobil lover, having used both cars u mentioned, I'll advise u go for the 06/07 honda civic.Trust me, you'll have no ball joint issues like accord.. I have used two Honda civic and I tell u that that model of Honda is very reliable.
The parts are very easy to get and they aren't as expensive as camry (big daddy's) parts.
Also it comes with an IV-TEC engine and the fuel consumption is very nice.
Not saying the 05 camry is a bad choice tho, but your budget could get u a toks standard honda civic and would only get u a regular (not grade A) standard toyota Camry.

what of honda accord 2009/2010

Do they have those ball joint issues too?

Trustme2:

Let me teach you free of charge

chai.. Muta nwoke eji eme gini?


If na your fellow man, you go teach am for free? Simpness

yesloaded:


Both cars of your choice are fine, but ensure that you do thorough checks before you buy any of them. Check the engine and gear. For the gear, please remove the gear oil gauge, smell the oil if it's not smelling burnt, and if it does, please avoid such cars. If the gear oil also looks too brownish or black, that's a sign of badly maintained gear, and it's not advisable for purchase to avoid spending heavily on repair. 


If the rpm moves to 4k - 5k before it return to rest n pick up, it's sign of weak transmission, it supposed to return to rest & pick up before or at exactly 3k.

Each time it returns, it means the vehicle has moved from one gear to the next
 

Ensure that your technician scans the vehicle and certifies everything is fine; let him be your trusted technician

Above, if your entire money na 1.8m presently I advised you have 200k extra cash before you buy that 1.8m car boss. To buy car no hard, maintenance na the koko

for the weak transmission any remedy of that.

FIZZBEE:
for the weak transmission any remedy of that.

Sometimes replacement but we have competent engineer who repairs

If you are buying Naija used cars, avoid the one with weak transmission

My Honda gives me no headaches so I’d advise you to stick to Honda and the fuel consumption is moderate

Yes, they do

Cutehector:
what of honda accord 2009/2010

Do they have those ball joint issues too?

kodab:
You dey save 5k per day till e reach 1.8 mil

Anyway as mechanic concerns don't go and buy Benz ooo because maintenance alone go dey chop 10% of ur hard earned money,so my advice for u is to buy Toyota corolla 2007 model
The car get economic very well
1. Low consumer of fuel at the rate of 50litre per 150km
2.spare part full every mechanics market and e cheap
3.maintenance money na 2% of ur hard earn money

1. Wrong on that, you know that the car is not healthy at all oo.
2007 Toyota Corolla, 50litres should cover from ojo Lagos to Onitsha.

What about 05-07 Matrix?

Branduche:


Just go through this thread: https://www.nairaland.com/4696641/official-car-comparison-recommendation-thread

And get Heavenlybang and Nurey to help there with choosing your first car. There are also great people on the thread though.

For me I will only recommend Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris and Honda Civic 2008 as first car.

yak:

What about 05-07 Matrix?

Its a Corolla in another body, but it's spacious inside tho.
I recently drove a 2010 Yaris hatchback 5door 1.5l 1nz-fe engine, automatic, very zippy on petrol, portable car, honestly I fell in love with the Yaris.
Just a simple funky car.

dmgr:
Toyota Camry

Low cost of maintenance
Availability of spare parts
Average fuel consumption
Durability

1. Is Toyota maintainance really low cost?
Nowadays, I notice that replacement parts of Yota are on the high side if you choose the original OEM over Chinese
2. You get spare parts of the Honda in virtually every city in Nigeria
3. Fuel consumption of the Civic is incomparable with the Camry. Camry is a much bigger engine than Civic .
4. I think the Camry should be more rugged but then, what he's doing with the car will determine that. If just a regular 9-5 guy, no need for the bigger Camry unless he travels intermittently

Manuella4ace:


Its a Corolla in another body, but it's spacious inside tho.
I recently drove a 2010 Yaris hatchback 5door 1.5l 1nz-fe engine, automatic, very zippy on petrol, portable car, honestly I fell in love with the Yaris.
Just a simple funky car.

I'm also considering that 1.5 litre Yaris.
I expect removal of subsidy but Nigerian used is quite scarce

post=121767077:
You have nice choices.

One of us @ wan do Give away with the below o....
For one lucky reader....
You not gonna pay a dime.
Na Baba God do am!

E clean shey? 😉
Clean and in perfect condition.
The Air condition is outta this world 🌎 mehn!
Our favorite part of the car for this hot season.


God is the Ultimate Boss sir.

Mention the name and model of the car and 'e fit be u ooooo'

Nissan Altima 2012

Madebyme:


Can you deliver to Asaba?

What quantity do you need

I think a Mercedes Benz slk 230 will suit you well

Tidal23:
I think a Mercedes Benz slk 230 will suit you well

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How much?

Sirchiboy:
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How much?

it depends on the year but the price range is from 1.2mill to 2.8 mill

sweetkev:
I will give you my Toyota Camry (big daddy) 2003 for 1.7m. Very sound engine and very good gear selection. Chilling AC and everything working perfectly. Since it's your first car you need to enjoy your money without stress. TRUST ME

pictures

uzoexcel:


pictures

Gone

Dear Landers,
Pls I need your utmost advice.
I am planning of getting my first car and I saw this Honda accord 2008, the present guy bought it few months ago from a dealer and he his relocating. Due to distance(car is in ABK while I live in Lagos), I asked my uncle to go check the car and was satisfied with the body and interior, engine looks cool but then, the seller said the driver side leg makes sound when driven over a long distance and central lock has issue aside that, it’s first body while bumper has been sprayed before he got it. Pls your candid advice will be appreciated.

The car look good

dharmyt:
Dear Landers,
Pls I need your utmost advice.
I am planning of getting my first car and I saw this Honda accord 2008, the present guy bought it few months ago from a dealer and he his relocating. Due to distance(car is in ABK while I live in Lagos), I asked my uncle to go check the car and was satisfied with the body and interior, engine looks cool but then, the seller said the driver side leg makes sound when driven over a long distance and central lock has issue aside that, it’s first body while bumper has been sprayed before he got it. Pls your candid advice will be appreciated.

No be JuJu be this!

dharmyt:
Dear Landers,
Pls I need your utmost advice.
I am planning of getting my first car and I saw this Honda accord 2008, the present guy bought it few months ago from a dealer and he his relocating. Due to distance(car is in ABK while I live in Lagos), I asked my uncle to go check the car and was satisfied with the body and interior, engine looks cool but then, the seller said the driver side leg makes sound when driven over a long distance and central lock has issue aside that, it’s first body while bumper has been sprayed before he got it. Pls your candid advice will be appreciated.

If eye no pain me, e be like say dem don panel beat that door... Looks panel beated and painted

Germanhunter:
So when I carry My Car come house today ,
I will post pictures and everything so I can be bashed or praised (anyhow )

I will not jam
It won’t be my coffin
I will upgrade higher from here on
I will not use it to kill anybody or anything. Congratulations so which car did you later settled for? How has been your experience since you bought it?

I JUST BOUGHT MY FIRST CAR

(I see the important message and thy will surely get credited )

Thank you nairaland/ers

With great pleasure to share this you all

. Congratulations! So what car did you later settled for and what has been your experience since you bought it?

RoadMozart:

If eye no pain me, e be like say dem don panel beat that door... Looks panel beated and painted

exactly..the panel did a shoddy spray job on this right side

Good morning house. I just want to buy my first car. The brand i have in mind is TOYOTA. In this current economy, which Toyota Saloon/SUV (Tokunbo) one can get for ₦2.5M-₦3M max?. The car is just to be used after close of work for just like 5-15mins drive once in a while (E.g. To go and buy my meal, or visit my tailor and so on)

Mofetemi:
Good morning house. I just want to buy my first car. The brand i have in mind is TOYOTA. In this current economy, which Toyota Saloon/SUV (Tokunbo) one can get for ₦2.5M-₦3M max?. The car is just to be used after close of work for just like 5-15mins drive once in a while (E.g. To go and buy my meal, or visit my tailor and so on)

I no sure this your budget can get a toks.

Hi Nairalanders, please I need a honest advice from a professional on a good car for a starter (male) with classy design, easy maintenance and most importantly fuel economical. Budget between 2-3k usd (not in a hurry)

Mofetemi:
Good morning house. I just want to buy my first car. The brand i have in mind is TOYOTA. In this current economy, which Toyota Saloon/SUV (Tokunbo) one can get for ₦2.5M-₦3M max?. The car is just to be used after close of work for just like 5-15mins drive once in a while (E.g. To go and buy my meal, or visit my tailor and so on)

You can only get good Nigerian used with this your budget. Most car dealers are now dealing with Nigerian used because of increase in exchange rate cost and unfriedly custom charges.

My baby and i still going good .. bashed just once (learning stage) .. korope don show me , okada(aboki)too but my baby and i are survivors ..looking to upgrade in the new year tho …

Volkswagen cars r gud & fuel economy..parts cheap too..
Jetta,Passat etc .