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Car TalkRe: This, This Or This by abatically(m): 3:01am On Apr 06, 2015
themodernman:
Oga wetin you dey talk nah?

A C200 has 1.79L & is compact just like d CIVIC. I think my comparison is fair enough man
Ok then, a Toyota Rav 4 with 3.5L v6 should be compared with a Range Rovers Sports v6 right? Oh let me guess, the Rav 4 is even higher since it has a 3.5L v6 vs the range rover with 3.0L v6.
Car TalkRe: This, This Or This by abatically(m): 2:29am On Apr 06, 2015
themodernman:
Dat simply means d Benz beat the Honda on all model den..

A civic should be compared with a C-class

An Accord with an E class

This Acura with an S class

And the Acura MDX with d Benz GL

Oga na master any which way man!
Oga, only a person that doesn't know about cars would put a 1.7L compact car like Honda civic against a C class. Even an accord no reach c class. Honda never made rye civic to go head to head with the c class, both cars were made for different class of people.
Car TalkRe: This, This Or This by abatically(m): 2:18am On Apr 06, 2015
themodernman:
Its not d highest bro...there's still S550 & S600 to trade up to.

Know your Benz bro.
I actually meant s class in general. S500, 550 and 600 are identical. The main difference is engine size and maybe a few more gadgets in the later.
Car TalkRe: This, This Or This by abatically(m): 1:59am On Apr 06, 2015
themodernman:
All Benz are luxury but throw in an S500 if you want game.
Yes all Benz are luxury (except maybe an A class). Even a c class packs more luxury than an accord, Camry or altima. So putting a Honda accord against an E 320 is suicide. I can't put the S 500 against an acura RL.... S500 is on a different level of luxury... A full class luxury bro, that's the highest luxury u can find in a sedan. Its just like putting an acura MDX against a Mercedes Benz GL.
Car TalkRe: This, This Or This by abatically(m): 1:49am On Apr 06, 2015
themodernman:
Throwing a 2005 luxury model over a base model of an 04 benzhuh.....you be Agbaya oh....if you really crave fairness then throw a 2005 S-class with this Acura lets

see which ride doffs its hat...

And why do I feel your throwing a shade on me?
A Mercedes Benz E class is a luxury car bro.
Car TalkRe: This, This Or This by abatically(m): 11:59pm On Apr 05, 2015
themodernman:
Compare phones to automobiles & ds is what you'll get:

1. Tecno- Kia (just beauty & flashy-flashy)

2. Samsung- Honda (flashy but a bit more durable)

3. LG, HTC- Toyota, Peugot (not too flashy but durable & long lasting)

4. Iphone- Mercedes-Benz, Porsche etc (flashy, durable, exotic & last forever).
If cars were mobile phones, this is what they would look like.

PEUGEOT =BLACKBERRY: They made some good cars in the past, were on top and then relaxed and now they are on the decline. They struggle to get a good market share and only die hard fans buy them. Now they are doing everything to try to catch up just like blackberry released the passport to challenge the competition.

TOYOTA= SAMSUNG: Started as underdogs before moving to the top. Biggest automaker in the world just like samsung. They have cars for everyone from the very small Toyota yaris to big Landruizer and full size trucks like Tundra. They even have a supercar in Lexus LFA. Typical Samsung releasing hundreds of phones in a year. Lots of recalls recently and they are back to the drawing board to correct their faults before the Koreans (Hyundai and KIA) take over. Same way Samsung redesigned the galaxy s6 because the s5 was a flop.

HONDA= HTC: They pay more attention to details than Toyota. They also have lots of models but not like Toyota, same way HTC has fewer models than Samsung but their products are more premium.

MERCEDES BENZ/BMW= IPHONE: one word, premium premium premium. They don't make cars for everyone, they make cars for the rich and those that appreciate luxury abs performance. Their products are quite pricey and normally owned by the rich.

CHINESE CARS (SSANYONG, FOTON, GEELY, ETC)= TECNO: Those Chinese cars come in different shapes and sizes and are very cheap
Car TalkRe: This, This Or This by abatically(m): 11:44pm On Apr 05, 2015
Homguy:
Abatically and co would definitely provide 1001 reasons why those Hondas, better, a Toyota should be choosen over the merc. Btw, when are you getting another classic for restoration, if only you don't dispose of it before its completion like poor old Tessy.
Different cars for different conditions bro. If u are running a taxi business, (not limo), would u rather choose a Benz for ur business over a Toyota or a Honda? I guess u know the answer. Also I wouldn't advice an average income earner who is looking for a simple and presentable car to use for his daily running around to buy a 2004 Mercedes Benz E320 over same year Honda Accord. Don't get me wrong, the Benz handles better, more premium and performs better but it comes at a price too. Maintenance is much more than the Honda, and its not as if the Honda is slow or doesn't drive well. Trust me if everyone is rich, then everyone would buy a Mercedes over a Honda, but unfortunately, all fingers are not equal. A brand new E320 costs almost twice the price of a brand new Honda Accord.... and the Accord is more reliable and easier to work on.

Back to the topic, if all things are equal I will choose the Benz over the 08 and 05 accord. C'mon we can all see the Benz is more beautiful an made out of more premium materials. But this is an unfair comparison, why not throw a 2005 Acura RL in there then we have a fair comparison.

PoliticsRe: Nigerians Comment On Fr Mbaka After Buhari Is Declared The Winner by abatically(m): 11:05am On Apr 01, 2015
Aw cmon peeps, we all know it was going to be between Jonathan and buhari. It is easy to predict, either head or tail, very simple. Both are potential candidates. Getting a simple prediction like this right doesn't make someone a good or false prophet.

This just shows how Nigerians fall gullible to spiritual prophets. Just one right prediction or one planned miracle and everyone would flood after them.
PoliticsRe: Aliyu Congratulates Buhari, Declares Curfew In Niger by abatically(m): 11:58pm On Mar 31, 2015
Jwonder:
Am so happy for Buhari, he got a well deserved win. SAI Buhari!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


But still on the matter!!!


APC and Buhari should remember all their promises! We don't want excuse ooh!!!!!

1: Stabilize world Oil Prize[b]>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>IMPOSSIBBLE


2: Make 1$ equal One Naira >>>>>>>>>>IMPOSSIBLE (AT LEAST NOT WITHIN 4 YEARS)

3: Eradicate Corruption >>>>>>>>>>PLAUSIBLE (CORRUPTION CANNOT BE COMPLETELY ERADICATED WITHIN 4 YEARS, IT CAN BE REDUCED THOUGH)

4: Eradicate Boko Haram >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>VERY POSSIBLE

5: Uninterrupted power supply >>>>>>>>>>> VERY POSSIBLE

We don't want to hear story after four years oh! Cause Jonathan was only given 4years too so better start looking for how to fulfill all your promises[/b]
TRY TO BE REALISTIC.
CelebritiesRe: Afrocandy: ''I Won't Visit Nigeria If Buhari Becomes President'' by abatically(m): 7:02pm On Mar 31, 2015
So it is ok for people in south south and south east to vote Jonathan but it is not ok for people in the North to vote Buhari? Some people no get common sense.
Car TalkRe: Automatic Transmission by abatically(m): 2:03pm On Mar 28, 2015
ZIMDRILL:
i expect him to use the recommended oil or any other oil which is fake

there is no point to shoot yourself in the arm i.e every 3 months change of oil and here we are not talking of public transport vehicle
Using Dino oil is not a crime for old and high mileage cars. In fact synthetic oil is not recommended for high mileage cars. Dino oil degrades faster than synthetic hence the reason for 3-4 months change interval.
Car TalkRe: Automatic Transmission by abatically(m): 12:20am On Mar 28, 2015
ZIMDRILL:
no no no

it doesnt matter with kind of oil

if its oil that you can change after 3 months then why trust oil that you change after 3 months when on average manufacturer always say 1 year to 1 and half years or average 7 -10000miles

it simply tells you that the oil is rubbish qaulity why dont you buy better one from well know quality oil suppliers


ask yourself why would by such oil ? you are just doing more harm to your car than good either go got manufacturer's oil or well known genuine brands like mobil, castrol, shell etc
So which oil do u call 'BETTER OIL'?. So if I drive a danfo bus u expect me to use synthetic oil for my service? Op is talking about a 1995 Camry (that's a 20 year old car), u don't expect him to use synthetic oil especially if the seals are worn out.
Car TalkRe: Can You Imagin This? THE BEST CAR TUTORIAL EVER by abatically(m): 3:43pm On Mar 27, 2015
chuka5000:
Download tha fccking video n put it here
How is that even possible? Its not like u can attach videos on Nairaland, u can only post the video link. Let's even assume he downloaded the video and post it here, u still need data to play or download it. So yes, what difference does it make?
Car TalkRe: Urgent.....toyota Corolla 2009 Transmission Issue (sienna. Gazzuz.lomomike) by abatically(m):
senator2k9:
Good day nairalanders . Pls I seek your expert opinion. The oil in my transmission is smelling like it's burnt. The car is a 2009 toyota corolla . Pls i browsed and saw that the recommended oil is ws toyota transmission fluid . I've checked all over my vicinity and some few pple in lagos but I still can't get it. Pls where can I get this tranny oil huh And in case I can't get it in nigeria, which oil can i use to substitute it. Pls urgent replies is needed before my tranny gets damaged. Pls experts help me.i reside in benue
Be careful when changing a burnt atf, if u don't do it right then changing it might lead to the transmission getting fried.

Flushing the burnt fluid directly and replacing with fresh fluid might lead to transmission failure. The old burnt fluids has already broken down and creates vanish deposit throughout the transmission. The fresh fluid will disolve those vanish which might lead pressure leak. The best way is to drain a few quarts of the old fluid, then top up with new fluid, drive ur car around for about an hour. Then go back, drain a few more quarts, refill, drive for another hour, drain , refill. Do that for about 3 to 4 times and u have less risk of having transmission failure.
Car TalkRe: Automatic Transmission And Gear Repairs In Nigeria by abatically(m): 9:05am On Mar 26, 2015
cisplatin:
Thank for this info. But I do not think it makes much sense to spend 200k - 500k (average 350k) on one repair for a car whose re-sale value averages 400k

I will do my best to ensure the ATF from the used tranny is not smelling burnt tho. Thanks
Now u get the drill. That's more reason why Americans prefer to sell their cars once they notice any transmission problem rather than rebuilding them once the warranty period is over. Rebuilding transmission in the USA costs between $1,500 - $5,000.
Car TalkRe: Automatic Transmission And Gear Repairs In Nigeria by abatically(m): 9:17pm On Mar 25, 2015
cisplatin:
Thank u very much. So u advise I change it outright instead of trying to rebuild it?

Pls do you have an idea how much it could cost
It is a lot cheaper replacing with a used transmission than trying to rebuild it. Rebuilding a transmission with genuine parts would cost between 200k -500k(or even more depending on the car) but the gear will end up being like a brand new tranny with warrantee. Buying a used tranny might not cost more than 100k and they do work (with a little bit of luck they might last a couple of years so far u check if the oil is not smelling bunt before buying ).

If anyone tells u he will rebuild ur transmission for less amount then be sure it will never be a clean job ans such jobs don't last up to e months before it goes back to square one.
Car TalkRe: Photo: Can You Tell What Toyota Car This Is By Looking At Its Interior? by abatically(m): 9:18pm On Mar 24, 2015
So autosbay made FP. Hooooraaaay
SportsRe: See What Someone Sent To Footballer Emenike On Twitter by abatically(m): 12:47pm On Mar 24, 2015
AAinEqGuinea:
I highly doubt similar behavior from a non-black player would have warranted being called "a monkey". no one would have gotten the joke if a fan called a non-black player a monkey. When you're black, that word (among other, more poignant racial epithets) remain in many peoples' front pockets itching to be used once a black man shifts more into acting more spontaneous, believing that somehow if only he acted more "civil" he would have overted the equally uncivil racist backlash.

There are many ways to vent frustrations of an athlete without reviving age old epithets. Maybe Emenike played foolishly, but that guy tweeted foolishly as well.
The guy tweeted foolishly, but hey, that might just be a kid behind a computer, that's whst u get from social networks. For me I don't rake such things online too seriously as people can choose to be anything online.

However, emenike acted more foolishly on the pitch. Just because fans were booing him because he played badly, he lost his head, removed his shirt and tried to sub himself. Which player has ever done that? He is a disgrace to all black players to be honest. If u watch the video u will agree with me. Better players like bale have been booed and called monkey while on the field, but they didn't lose their mind, they play on. The el clasico last Sunday, Ronaldo was booed throughout the match, he didn't lose his mind, he proved himself by scoring a goal. Emenike has a lot to learn
Car TalkRe: How Reliable Is Peugeot 607? by abatically(m): 6:49pm On Mar 23, 2015
SmartChoices:
Is this thread about 406?
Oyamilenuuuuuu
SportsRe: See What Someone Sent To Footballer Emenike On Twitter by abatically(m): 4:36pm On Mar 23, 2015
First of all, I'm a Nigerian and I do not support racism, it was very wrong for a fan to send this to him, but then the internet is where u get lots of things, if u can't take it then stay off the social network.

If u people actually watched the match, then u will realize EMENIKE truly behaved like a monkey. Yes the fans were booing him because he was playing poorly, but is he the first person to be booed by the fans? The fans are the ones that pay ur wages, u have to be tolerant as a professional footballer. Gareth Bale has been booed several times at Real Madrid, they even threw bananas at him, but he keeps playing. But what did Emenike do?

He tried to substitute himself just because the fans were booing him, (not even a racism chant). He became very angry and removed his shirt (like a real monkey), then went out of the pitch substituting himself. It took the efforts of his manager and officials to get him to calm down. Lots of superstars have been booed but they prove themselves on the pitch by putting up good performance. Ronaldo, Bale, Van Persie, Suarez, etc have all been booed but none of them behaved like a monkey.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8d5MH6R7N4
Car TalkRe: 10 Cheapeat Cars To Maintain....click To View Them... by abatically(m): 11:22pm On Mar 22, 2015
Take ur scam elsewhere dude, nobody is interested in clicking ur link. It is a phishing website which makes unsuspecting user download some kind of virus that steals their info. Same thing with ur other thread. I wonder why the mods let this thread stay.
Car TalkRe: What Are The Functions Of The 'd', 'd3', 'd2' And 'd1' Of Automatic Cars by abatically(m): 11:15pm On Mar 22, 2015
DGD1:
mine also is D 2 L
pls, help us out
L stands for lowest gear which is the same ad d1
Car TalkRe: How Reliable Is Peugeot 607? by abatically(m): 10:07pm On Mar 22, 2015
fishleg123:
ikenna, is a special person. we need to appreciate and encourage people like him. imagine if there is no ikenna, many people that are enjoying their lions today will not.
To some extent yes, maybe if he can stop being too biased then maybe some people will take him more seriously. To the new comers on cartalk he might look like a saint, (with his long boring essays), but to older members we all know he is overly one sided and too emotional.


fishleg123:
for me, Peugeot is the best car on Nigeria road.
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Ok u drive a 406, that can be forgiven.

Peugeot 406 is about the last great car built by Peugeot. You can't say the same about the 607, 407 or every other cars they have built in the last 10 years.

Come to think of it, why would I buy a car that only one person (Ikenna) understands, so that means I'm screwed whenever he is not available huh. If I want something simple and reliable, I'll get a Toyota. If I want something simple yet sporty, beautiful and reliable, I'll get a Honda. If I want something luxurious and not too expensive to maintain, I'll get a Lexus or Acura. If I want to go all out luxury and performance, I'll get a German (Mercedez Benz, BMW). If I want to go exotic, I'll get a Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini or an Agera. So really there's no room for Peugeot.
Car TalkRe: How Reliable Is Peugeot 607? by abatically(m): 4:42pm On Mar 22, 2015
oluwaseunla:
I agree with you that people who know about the Peugeot are not so much, but I think that depends on your environment. I live in a small town and we don't have any good German mechs either, but then a lot of people use those cars here and maintain it. It all depends on how far you can go to get what you want.

My wife drives a Nissan, and three times I took that car to the 'best' mechs in town, I end up regretting it, cos they end up complicating issues. That's the so called japanese car. Now what do we do? We read up on our cars and know them well. We do preventative maintainance to ensure those cars don't break down suddenly. I have the factory service or Haynes manual of every car in the house. The auto technician we use is over 80km from where we live. More expensive than an average tree shade mech, yes, but I've come to find them cheaper in the long run. And yes, he knows about Peugeots and the mercs. Will we now say because we don't have good mechs in my town, we'll be riding bicycles?

About engine and timing belt issues, the question still is, how well are you maintaining it? Why on earth should your timing belt cut if you change it as at when due, with quality parts and right technicians. In the over 15 years I've been driving in this country, I've never lost an engine, and one of the cars is over 10 years old, and it's NOT a Toyota.

My summary is, it's not about the car, but the owner. A Toyota abused will eventually become problematic.

If you say a japanese tolerates more abuse than a Peugeot, I may agree, but saying Peugeot cars are problematic is what I'm calling you out for. Are you now telling me you've not seen one of those almost twenty years old Peugeots , still going strong?
U don't seem to get it. We all agree Peugeots made great cars in the past. The 505, 504 , 404 etc were great cars. They have lesser electronics so easy to handle. The problem is with their newer cars, they are more complicated and those electrical fail too easily, u just can't deny that. To start with, can u tell us the Peugeot brand ur neighbors are using? Probably not the 607 or 407. Any car will give problems when abused, but some cars can take heavy abuse than others. An older 505 will take more abuse than a 2005 Camry. But a 607 will not take half the beating a Camry of the same year would.
Car TalkRe: How Reliable Is Peugeot 607? by abatically(m): 8:15am On Mar 22, 2015
LegatusGlaber:
I rock a Peugeot 406 bro and the phobia is just what it is; phobia.

Ruggedity, fuel economy, reliability, to mention but a few are the things you are missing.

Why not give it a trial bro
406 still OK, but 607? That's a big NO NO.
Car TalkRe: How Reliable Is Peugeot 607? by abatically(m): 11:31pm On Mar 21, 2015
praxisnetworks:
What ever you do....do not I repeat do not buy a peugeot....except you have excess dough and ready 4 long hours at the mechanic shop!
Correct guy.
Car TalkRe: Age Test(pic) by abatically(m): 10:17pm On Mar 20, 2015
The pen is used for rewinding or fast forwarding the tape.
Car TalkRe: An Expert Advice Is Needed For My Honda 2002. by abatically(m): 6:07pm On Mar 20, 2015
ujuesther:
May I know who Kazeem is please?
So u don't know who kazeem is? Lol. Anyway u need to reset the maintenance required light urself (since ur Mech kazeem doesn't know he had to do that). First turn off the car, then press and hold the reset button on ur instrument cluster, keep holding it then turn ur key to 2 position (don't start the car, just then the key to the standby position where all the lights on the dashboard comes on). Keep holding the reset button for about 10 seconds and the maintenance required light will go off
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz C200/c220 Or Just Stick With Good Old Toyota Brands ? by abatically(m): 5:54pm On Mar 20, 2015
SuperSuave:
My guy Dont buy benz c-220, I dont know about c-200. My brother bought one c-220 December last year, the electrical fault the car has can't be extinguished even tho its very comfortable. Its automatic with alloin ream,full ac, it doesn't consume fuel I mean unlike other cars, but the kick was the problem, even after changing it several times. We bought if 950k+100k for custom paper, we sold it last week for 850k even though we could have gotten more money but my bros was in a hurry.
So because ur brothers car had problems means all Benz c220 have problems? Typical Nigerian. Even the way u wrote 'alloin ream' shows u know nothing about cars. Benz are not for the weak minds, u need to treat them right. If u are the type that remove thermostat and run fans directly, or change to double cell radiator, or use only water in ur radiator, or use abro atf, etc. Then stay away from Benz.
Car TalkRe: What Are The Functions Of The 'd', 'd3', 'd2' And 'd1' Of Automatic Cars by abatically(m): 10:45am On Mar 20, 2015
TheRainmaker1:
That means you can change gears while the car is in motion, right?

I'm asking, cos you know for Manual cars, you have to 'clutch down' before changing gears.

So for automatic, if I'm moving at, say 120km/hr on 'D', I can just change to, say 'D2' without stepping on the brakes, and the car will slow down automatically?
Yes u can. U don't need brakes to shift from d- n- d1 - d3. The only time u need to push the brake is while shifting in or out of park or reverse.
Car TalkRe: What Are The Functions Of The 'd', 'd3', 'd2' And 'd1' Of Automatic Cars by abatically(m): 9:49pm On Mar 19, 2015
To add to the points already made by emekan, the d1, d2, d3 can also be used for engine braking. That is u can use it to downshift when u are going down the hill or nearing a red light and u don't won't to use ur brakes, just like in manual. If u are moving say in gear 4 and u shift to d2, ur car will downshift to gear 2, likewise ur car will downshift to gear 1 if u shift to d1. This is useful in slowing down the car in case of brake failure.

Also professional drivers use this to control when they want their cars to shift to lower or higher gears at the right rpm. A professional driver who knows how to handle auto gears will outrun an ordinary driver even when they are both driving the same cars with the same auto tranny. If u watch fast and furious 6, most of the cars they used are automatic but the drivers controlled when they want the cars to shift.

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