2. Never ever buy a Nigerian used car to start the business no matter how neat or cheap it is.

1. Know the route you want to ply and the kind of vehicle that ply such route.
For example, most buses plying Port Harcourt to Bayelsa are Mazda.
And most cars plying Mbiama to Ugehelli are siennas.

I was on this forum months ago seeking for advice on the kind of vehicle to buy and start up a transport business.

I eventually bought it and the business kicked off two months ago.
Before I share my pain and gain in the business, I'd like to drop some key things to know before venturing into transport business.

Your advice is highly appreciated.

Was it also greed that makes a seller to use a female profile and an app to change his voice to a female's voice?

antagonist:


believe this nonsense by an ethnic jingoistic and tribalistic fo.ol at your own peril

Should I send u the dealers contacts? To confirm?

Chimaokigwe I was told here to budget 2.5 for 06 Sienna. I saw that 06 Sienna on Naijauto @ 3m. We bargain price till we landed at 2.8. I proceded to make a deal only to discovered dat it's a scam. I got dat same 06 at 2.2 at a car stand. Is this what u call greed?

kingphilip:
are you sure of olx

I've sold things on olx before and all the transactions were made on face to face basis and in these kind of transactions there's nothing like scam because you see what you want to buy and if possible test before buying

A seller on olx used a female name and picture on his profile. Uses an app to change his voice to female. I later discovered it..

Guess you were lucky.

Chimaokigwe:


That's because you're a greedy clown trying to get more for less like my neighbour who went with his wife in public transport to buy brand new freezer for 20k from a 'Customs officer' in Badagry.

For automobiles alone, I've bought 2 SUVs and 1 car on Jiji. I've transacted businesses worth millions of Naira on Jiji.

However, I have a simple rule: don't be greedy and all transactions must be face to face.

I said Naijauto not jiji.

Please can you explain how am I greedy?


I wanted to buy cars for transport business and I had Honda or Toyota in mind. I came to this forum and was advised against Honda. I opted for Toyota.

I was also advised to get toks.

The cars I wanted to buy were Nigerian used. After being advised against Nigerian used on this forum, i came back to this forum to ask the price of toks which two guys here gave me a budget price.


I went to naijauto and olx and saw the Toyota sienna cars toks at the same price I was told on this forum.

I contacted the seller and later discovered it's a fraudster this goes on and on.


Please explain how am I GREEDY?

GREEDY for trying to do business online or what? Because those cars I saw were never cheap cars. Some were even more expensive than the price I was told on this forum.

All the car dealers I've met on Naijauto.com and Olx.com are fraudsters. One uses an app to change his voice to a female voice. I almost got scammed.


The best is to walk down to a car stand and buy a car which I just did.


Naija isn't a safe place to do e-business.

cooooooks:

Available for 3.2 mil.

Let me see d interior

cooooooks:

Available for 3.2 mil.

Let me see d interior

cooooooks:


Try my Mazda 5. I drove for 7 months in Canada. It is in perfect condition. Had it checked and fixed only the shock absorbers in CANADA, not Apapa. Great fuel efficiency, same size as Sienna & Odyssey, very comfortable. Both rows of rear seats can be folded down for more room. Great car! Comes with everything: jack, spare tyres, etc.

drop more pics

cooooooks:


Try my Mazda 5. I drove for 7 months in Canada. It is in perfect condition. Had it checked and fixed only the shock absorbers in CANADA, not Apapa. Great fuel efficiency, same size as Sienna & Odyssey, very comfortable. Both rows of rear seats can be folded down for more room. Great car! Comes with everything: jack, spare tyres, etc.

What's its value?

Tadeus:
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what is the cost for Sienna 2012, 2008, 2006 with all cleared papers including custom paper?

Thanks

Pls what's d cost of clearing Toyota Sienna 2012, 2008 and 2006? Thanks

pairs2kay:
I have one @ 1.9m and it's genuine

Hey! I sent u pm

CarGuideNG:


That would be ideal, but in the absence of the report from the dealer you could get your independent report to aid your decision.

Please send us a direct message Sir.

https:///+2347011116171

expect my call

meezynetwork:
Not a fair deal. It shouldn't exceed 1.8m and not more than 150k in mileage. I bought one for 1.7m

thanks

CarGuideNG:




Hello Sir

You can request the VIN from the seller, and forward it to CarGuideNG via WhatsApp for the report:

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+234-701-111-6171

If you have physical access to the vehicle, you can get the VIN from the vehicle yourself. It's a 17 digit number. The most common location is shown -



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How much do u charge to run a VHR? By right it's d dealer that should pay for VHR.

slap1:

Request is from the dealer.

Blessed u bro

CarGuideNG:



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Tested and very trusted -

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So how can I get VIN report of the said car?

jibbish:


I must say the deal is OK. If the interiors are fine and mileage doesn't exceed 150k. I think you are good to go

Thanks man.

pairs2kay:
Toks

May I see some pics of d car? Where is d car location?

pairs2kay:
I have one @ 1.9m and it's genuine

Is urs a Naija used?

funshow247:
Go for the Sienna jeje

Thanks

Hello dealers. Pls I met with a car dealer and he's giving out a 2006 Toyota Sienna for 2M. Is the deal fair?

The car is direct Belgium.

K00da:
Go for sienna b/c of the following reasons
1. Ground clearance: 2002 sienna has a ground clearance of 5.9 inches as suppose to 2006 odyssey's 4.3. Knowing fully well that most 9ja roads are not in perfect conditions.

2. Mentaince & reliability: Toyota cars are easily mentainable as parts are easy to find even in small towns. This is mostly due to the high numbers of Toyota products in Nigeria.

3. Resale value: After some years of use, u can decide to sell the sienna @ a great price compared to the Odyssey. e.g used 2002 sienna still has price of used 2006 Odysea (see that price of 2002 odyssey will be too low by now).

4. Durability: Watch the road u will still see 1990s Toyota cars flying up and down like Jet Li, this is because their cars are very durable and made to last almost a life time

Thanks. Pls do u have idea how much is Tukunbo Sienna? Not Naija used o

dondaddycares:


I can sell you Peugeot 307 2005 model direct Belgium at a cheaper rate than you'd pay for the sienna or Honda

it's not maintence friendly.

Thanks to everyone on this thread specially ShenTeh. I'd made a grave mistake today. I really appreciate u guys...

Kollysmith:
Toyota Siennna is better off due to fuel economy, it’s very easy and cheap to maintain. It’s also very strong and rugged too. It can survive well on Nigerian road. The 2002 Toyota Sienna carries a VVTI engine...
Can help u get a sound Toyota Sienna if u wish Call/WhatsApp: 08092575429

I need tokubo. Not naija used again..

honayoplenty:
@ Op, Toyota sienna is Okay for this business because of the availability of Toyota product parts and also they are not expensive like the other ones.

but I'll advice you not to buy Nigerian used Car for the business because of the dangers attached to it. I won't advice you to buy Nigerian used vehicle because we DONT know the condition/state of the vehicle. if you want to enjoy this business, please try buy Tokunbo.

Thanks. Do u know d price of tokubo sienna 2005 and 2006?