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themodernman: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. |
themodernman: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. |
themodernman: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. |
themodernman: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. |
themodernman:A Mercedes Benz E class is a luxury car bro. |
themodernman: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 |
Homguy: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.
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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. |
Jwonder:TRY TO BE REALISTIC. |
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. |
ZIMDRILL: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. |
ZIMDRILL: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. |
chuka5000: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? |
senator2k9: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. |
cisplatin: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. |
cisplatin: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. |
So autosbay made FP. Hooooraaaay |
AAinEqGuinea: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 |
SmartChoices:Oyamilenuuuuuu |
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 |
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. |
DGD1:L stands for lowest gear which is the same ad d1 |
fishleg123: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:[img]http://media./media/5ZXyJGVjUFBKM/giphy.gif[/img] 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. |
oluwaseunla: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. |
LegatusGlaber:406 still OK, but 607? That's a big NO NO. |
praxisnetworks:Correct guy. |
The pen is used for rewinding or fast forwarding the tape. |
ujuesther: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 |
SuperSuave: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. |
TheRainmaker1: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. |
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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.....you be Agbaya oh....if you really crave fairness then throw a 2005 S-class with this Acura lets