[center]Guys,
Does it really worth it for Out of naija young dude to send a car worth 3million naira home without a house of his own? We all know that using a flashy car invite the robbers and selling this car there after would definately reduce the cost. I am trying to advice my friend here from sending his jaguar home but he need a cogent reason why he shouldnt. I have been trying to convince him to enjoy his pay in uk instead of home. There are lots of comfortable cars and vans that are less expensive at home and raise no eyebrow.
What do you think guys? does it make sense to park so an expensive car at home after departing to base? He is sending a Jaguar Car.

Thanks as you contribute.[/center]

Well, it's not a bad idea if you intend selling it when leaving.
At least, you have relatives that could keep the car for you till it gets sold and remit the money back to you in your base.
As for the issue of robbers, don't let people scare you like shit. Yes, there are robbers, but they are not like sands on the road. You just have to know your routes, time your outing and pray before any outing. If you know/do these well, you wont have a problem

Well i think its worth it, one has to do what makes him happy. It depends on what he wants, if that is what makes him happy then so be it

In most cases on my own experience with naija. You end up selling the car undervalued if not begging them to buy at the end, eheh praying and fasting b4 taking ur car out or been limited to ur street? then why buying the car?.
@Viperman . I have read lots of your post .keep it up. The car in question is a Right Hand Jaguar S type. Viperman what would be the value in naija 2000model 3.0liters full optional.
I am on phone with him . I am still insiting he keep enjoy the car here rather than lagos.

yo awo,

First, thanks for the complimo.
Well, since it's a right-handed drive, i would advice you either convert it over there to a left before shipping down or sels, you wont be able to sell it here at a good rate. Most people are scared of right-left converted cars. Especially those done in nigeria.

eheh first wahala rightyyy, well i will inform him of dat now now, u know d monetary value back home?

monetary value for changing right-left? or for the car?

the car itself, v6, 3.0litre , full optional ,2000model . jaguar stype.

Good car, wrong market.Buy a daily driver like a Lancer,sentra, civic or upscale Bimmer, Benz, Audi,Passat.Something that can be maintained easily

@ awolumate: I wouldn't even consider shipping my RHD car to Nigeria, not even if I was staying fo 6 months.

the short answer is, no it makes no sense.
The long answer is that he would be that if he likes throwing money away he should go for it, it's a RHD Jag, it will be worth about N200k in the Nigerian market.
The S class Jag is a pile of rubbish IMO I hasten to add, it has absolutely no redeeming features.

If he must (can afford to) then he should buy a decent LHD Benz, BMW or Lexus.

Finally is the reason he wants to bring it home that he paid £40,000 for it new and now it's worth £2k not N3m (£12k)

@ Maestro


Jaguar is no where as expensive as a Mercedes. Reliability?! Thanks to Ford for making it a pile of scrap metal.

@Awo


The vehicle is x by wire. It is SAE’s breakthrough on multiplexing Euro Automobiles at the time.  What x by wire details bulky and mechanical systems/components being replaced by complicated electrical systems.  The outcome of this is more efficiency and increased performance. 

This is a field under Control Systems.

You'll only need to buy a left-hand dash and transfer everything to the left side and replace the headlights since they are reflected to the left.  It's going to be a plug and uplug task.

X by wire relating to the Jaguar is steering by wire, brake by wire, throttle by wire and they could be easily translated without heavy labour.

Most manufacturers have adopted this method in manufacturing, since it cuts costs but the disadvantages aren't funny.  If your friend is savvy, it could do it because it's been prewired.

@ Viperman and everyone,

What would be the monetary value of this jaguar in Naija after conversion from here ? 2000model stype.
Thanks all.

gazzuzz