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Car TalkRe: Is Toyota A Better Company Than Mercedes? by AmuDimpka: 10:27am On Feb 24, 2020
Vacora:
Why do terrorists and guerrillas use Toyota vehicles for their urban or field exercises? Let that sink in for a moment.
Becaause it's readily available and it's basics... terrorists aren't interested in luxuries and fine-tuning of engines and cars...they are interested in killing and any car that can move them from point A to B is welcomed

Benz is a car that transcends movements from point A to B , Benz owners understand that concept
Car TalkRe: Is Toyota A Better Company Than Mercedes? by AmuDimpka: 10:25am On Feb 24, 2020
MartinsD12:
Op you dey smoke garri, comparing Mercedes with Toyota is like comparing iPhone to tecno infinix, no try am again
That was my anger with the OP, Why is he even thinking and doing such a travesty...how can he compare Benz with Toyota

He should compare Toyota with Mazda, Subaru, Kia and Skoda

He should compare Benz with BMW, Audi , Lincoln, Aston Martin etc


He is busy comparing apples and oranges
Car TalkRe: Is Toyota A Better Company Than Mercedes? by AmuDimpka: 10:23am On Feb 24, 2020
You captured it author=Openbusiness post=86910884]
When the iPhone 4 was made, what was the equivalent android available, maybe the symbian android, then maybe the java blackberry. They're all dead, but the iPhone 4 is still here, could be updated up to ios 7 or 8 I think, and in that era the iphone 4 was "bragging material" just like the V-boot in its era was bragging material etc. But nobody is talking bragging rights here, I don’t know why you have brought that up into this conversation or what exactly you're driving at with it. We're talking the everyday misconceptions about certain brands of cars like the Toyota and Benz etc. Every car manufacturer produces a car in a certain segment, and by so, different cars from different manufacturers fall in the same segment and certain models fall within the same group and this establishes the grounds for comparison. For example, you can't compare an S550 Benz sedan with a camry, even though they are both in the same segment (SEDAN), they are not in the same group or class. But you can compare an E350 Benz with maybe a camry or avalon. Now, it doesn't matter how you look at it or grade it, it doesn't matter which year you consider, let's even say 2001 model, a E350 model of that year is more luxurious than a camry same year, and in that same era the man driving that 2001 camry still falls under the broke people category. If only we had a time machine to go back in time, say, 2001, and let's see the kind of people that "EXCLUSIVELY" own the 2001 E350 compared to those that "exclusively " own the 2001 Camry. Check their thinking, it's the same kind of mindset with the Toyota buyers of today: 'does it chop fuel', 'shey the parts full market', 'can baba Kazeem repair it' etc. But check out those buying benz, their mindset is how many HP on this baby, can it go 0 - 100 in 6 secs, what kind of tech is inside etc. And that's how rich people think when buying cars, they think LUXURY and Performance to guide their choice. But BROKE PEOPLE think fuel efficiency and maintenance costs as their deciding factor in buying a car. And that's why I said before that "MOST" people that own Toyotas and Hondas fall in the broke people category. It's not an insult, it's just an intelligent observation about consistent human behavior.[/quote]
Car TalkRe: Is Toyota A Better Company Than Mercedes? by AmuDimpka: 10:21am On Feb 24, 2020
BadBradley:
you see wetin I dey tell you?

Stop discussing about cars!!!!!!

Peugeot was only used government-wise in Nigeria.

We're talking 70% of the world's presidents use mercedes and you're talking about Peugeot...lolz.

Listen forget luxury or names.

Just get into the wheels of a Japanese car and drive it, then alight and get into the back of a Mercedes and drive it. The difference with envelope, arrest and unsettle you.

When you take both cars to the highway, you know why European cars are driven with more ease and comfort than anything out of Asia.

Once again, have you driven both cars?

Mercedes is the high priest of cars! Put some reverence and respect when you mention it.

Mercedes own too much car patent rights that if enforced, Toyota/Lexus will be paying Mercedes for every unit shipped!
Awesome, you have lectured them enough
Car TalkRe: Is Toyota A Better Company Than Mercedes? by AmuDimpka: 10:16am On Feb 24, 2020
maynation:
I know right. It was common back in the days, I remember my Dad and his friends driving 230E,V-boots and Co when I was much younger. But at a time I stopped hearing people talking about Mercedes until this era of G boys.
Benz has been a brand of repute and they rarely do advert because they know that they have loyal customers ....I am driving the second Benz... seriously I started with Japanese cars but as of today, I doubt if I can drive Japanese again

It's a personal thing ...I enjoy in Benz the handling
Car TalkRe: Is Toyota A Better Company Than Mercedes? by AmuDimpka: 10:14am On Feb 24, 2020
Smartchoiice:
Shuush I can't fight any agbero.... We have not even mentioned the Mercedes Benz luxury arm the Mercedes Maybach.
I You know I have been following this thread and i have seen the postulations of folks here. ..the truth must be said, globally Benz is a prestigious and luxury brand while Toyota is an utility car.... They introduced Lexus to measure up but still Benz is far from them, I am not even talking about AMG or Brabus or Maybach of Benz

Wait a minute! Who even in his right senses compared Toyota with a Benz ! Its crazy! Well this is what you get here

In the motoring world or auto industry, the test of performance and ruggedity of engines is a sports known as Formula 1 (F1) in this race, cars engines are pushed to the limit and it is the creme de la creme of cars participate in this sports! Engines are pushed to the limits , the best moments torques, powers, transmission and compression are brought to the bare! F1 is what it is and guess what ? Toyota, Lexus haven't ever won the race before ! In short Toyota had to leave F1 out of shame !

But Benz have won it over and over and even won it last year!

Let's bring this shìt home, how many times have you seen a Benz car on the road side spoilt! I mean how many times have you seen a Benz engine giving that blue smoke ! One thing about Benz owners is that they have come to appreciate and understand that there is more to owning cars , there is more to taking one from point A to point B, Benz owners understand that and they have transcended that !

Why argue ? Who argues! Benz is one of the finest engineered cars and not even every mechanic can touch it, I mean when you open the engine bay and see the craftsmanship in the engines the you realise the saying

The best or nothing
Car TalkRe: Is Toyota A Better Company Than Mercedes? by AmuDimpka: 10:03am On Feb 24, 2020
maynation:
Hahaha. Toyota demonic hype. grin grin grin grin
But for real ehn, I personally think Mercedes is only returning to limelight in this era of yahoo-yahoo. That car was as good as dead to many.tongue

God bless your wifey oo. cool
Benz has always been there even Biggy, Tupac etc sang about Benz and BMW
Car TalkRe: Is Toyota A Better Company Than Mercedes? by AmuDimpka: 10:02am On Feb 24, 2020
You know I have been following this thread and i have seen the postulations of folks here. ..the truth must be said, globally Benz is a prestigious and luxury brand while Toyota is an utility car.... They introduced Lexus to measure up but still Benz is far from them, I am not even talking about AMG or Brabus or Maybach of Benz

Wait a minute! Who even in his right senses compared Toyota with a Benz ! Its crazy! Well this is what you get here

In the motoring world or auto industry, the test of performance and ruggedity of engines is a sports known as Formula 1 (F1) in this race, cars engines are pushed to the limit and it is the creme de la creme of cars participate in this sports! Engines are pushed to the limits , the best moments torques, powers, transmission and compression are brought to the bare! F1 is what it is and guess what ? Toyota, Lexus haven't ever won the race before ! In short Toyota had to leave F1 out of shame !

But Benz have won it over and over and even won it last year!

Let's bring this shìt home, how many times have you seen a Benz car on the road side spoilt! I mean how many times have you seen a Benz engine giving that blue smoke ! One thing about Benz owners is that they have come to appreciate and understand that there is more to owning cars , there is more to taking one from point A to point B, Benz owners understand that and they have transcended that ! Benz owners have a philosophy and they understand that driving cars isn't all about MPG or some cheap parts! They understand that ! Not that Toyota isn't good, it is but Let us keep Toyota for taxi services and escort runs !

Why argue ? Who argues! Benz is one of the finest engineered cars and not even every mechanic can touch it, I mean when you open the engine bay and see the craftsmanship in the engines the you realise the saying

The best or nothing
FoodRe: Python Killed In Ovim Abia State, Used In Making Pepper Soup & Fried Meat by AmuDimpka: 9:12pm On Feb 23, 2020
Cavallari:
SNAKE OIL?

What do you guys use it for?
It is medicinal...if you have spots that refuse to go, original snake oil would clean up your skin...as snake shreds the skin, the way it shreds the spots ...
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 8:05pm On Feb 23, 2020
mammanbawa:
I didn't say it's illegal, it's just not logical cos it's the direct opposite of what she's used to, that's if at all she even drives. It doesn't make any sense to spend almost half of what the vehicle cost to export and import again.
PS: I'm a Benz fanboy, I use my number 6 though.
That is my position....it doesn't make economic sense to export and import the car again....
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 5:34pm On Feb 23, 2020
shortgun:
Benz actually started making cars with tiptronic around 2000.
You know Benz is always ahead with such features before other manufacturers will follow.
Was surprised then to see OBD port in my 1986 190E.
cheesy cheesy
You are right....most 2000 models of Benz have that feature
Car TalkRe: List Of 24 Cars You Should Never Buy By Nigerian Twitter User (Photos) by AmuDimpka: 4:30pm On Feb 23, 2020
UncutSk:
na to avoid nissan sha
Nissan� that car death with me years ago!
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 4:27pm On Feb 23, 2020
shortgun:
This is true.
Many people don't even know that such feature exists in their benz.
Also most naija mechanics will tell you never to use it...that using tiptronic will damage the transmission grin
Yes, for me , anything I don't get, I ask Google and use YouTube though not all Benz have tipronic I thinks it's from 2003 they stared having it as standard feature
CultureRe: I Am The Highest King In Yoruba Land, I Speak With Thunder In My Mouth – by AmuDimpka: 3:07pm On Feb 23, 2020
StreetFight:
Just the same way some Ozubulu drug pushers killed several of their brethren in South Africa and still chased others to Ozubulu to kill in the Catholic Church built with drugs money.
Are you daft...I am talking about the kings you are talking about some drug deals gone wrong

It is either Yoruba king slapping a other or some dìck measurement with some ooni or some Yoruba king in messy divorce issue

Or some Yoruba king blaming Alcohol on their crazies ....

It's so funny.
CultureRe: I Am The Highest King In Yoruba Land, I Speak With Thunder In My Mouth – by AmuDimpka: 2:46pm On Feb 23, 2020
Yoruba kings are drama kings

Give them oduduwa Republic watch them tear themselves into shreds In few years
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 2:36pm On Feb 23, 2020
I did a YouTube research and I have learnt the usage ...it's cool...I just put drive but with tipronic, I can control the speed of the car


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvrQyy0alpc
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 2:26pm On Feb 23, 2020
Tiptronic Transmission

The working mechanism of this system may seem a complex because it makes use the techniques of both transmission types. It’s a no-brainer to tell that it has two modes – automatic transmission and manual shifting.

The Automatic Mode – The car’s ECU controls the entire transmission system, requiring the driver to do nothing more than handle the brake and accelerator. This mode is suitable for amateur driver and when you are driving in a city. It will offer a hassle-free navigation through all the traffic.
The Manual Mode – It allows the driver to take control of the transmission, of the shifting of gears to be precise. There are steering-mounted pedals or a gear knob to make the switching of modes. When you use it, the internal transmission actuators change the gear to either upshift or downshift position.
#copied

Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 2:24pm On Feb 23, 2020
The unique benefits of Tiptronic technology are:

Gear controls can be performed by both the driver and the car’s computer system (ECU), which is suitable for both novice and experienced drivers.
Manual navigation of upshift and downshift allows a driver to have more control over the gear-shifting action.
To ensure safety, there’s a built-in safeguard to revert to automatic control if the driver overlooks the RPM redline.
Just like navigating an automatic transmission, it does not require much skill to operate a Tiptronic transmission. So, even the beginner drivers can drive a car with this mechanism.
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 2:24pm On Feb 23, 2020
Definition of Tiptronic Transmission

This particular type is similar to automatic transmission but has an option for the driver to shift the gears manually. It allows you upshift and downshift in that mode by using the gear lever or the paddles behind the steering wheel. It was developed with the idea of extracting the best performance from a vehicle.

In contrast to the semi-automatics, the technology in Tiptronic transmission utilizes a torque converter instead of a clutch. It also incorporates some manual functions in an automatic mechanism.
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 2:13pm On Feb 23, 2020
shortgun:
That's why I posted it here...it was actually a bait. grin grin grin
I know the trolls will jump on it saying it's not possible to drive a left hand vehicle in the UK. cheesy
I believe most of them are here to learn....let them learn in humility sha.

I have no problem schooling the Ignorant grin grin grin
When you have passion for ur benz u can kill for her grin
Let's leave the cost....since its possible she can do it.
Me for instance will not sell my disvirgined C320 for anything.

It's when one is broke or have a poverty mentality that they talk about cost all the time.
This is too expensive....language of the poor in cash and mind. grin grin grin grin
You are totally right! She wants to make a statement that she got a Benz as of trolls here.. take them serious at your own peril! Trust me bro

They are bunch of noise makers here so the best thing is that I ignored them! They can brag for Africa
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 12:54pm On Feb 23, 2020
mammanbawa:
I be Benz die hard but this one na nonsense.
UK na RHD vehicles dem dey use and this is just another stupid clout chasing by the empty headed lady.
. Don't mind Tasha she is trying to trend and make people understand she drives a Benz...I totally understand the prestige behind owning a Benz !

Trust me she wants to trend ! Shipping Benz from Africa to Europe the continent of the producers is madness and stupidity! Tasha has always demonstrated stupidity anyway

Though with permission she can drive that are in UK anyway ..but it's not worth it
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 12:52pm On Feb 23, 2020
shortgun you are extremely right about that tipronic, my mechanic taught me that ....when you get to drive, you tip the gear shift left a bit, a tiny tip, it enters one, another tiny tip, it enters 2 another it enters 3 another it enters gear 4 another it enters gear 5 ... It would be showing on the dashboard but the truth is that I have never seen the need to use it ..maybe you have to teach me when it would be used and how it can be used ...would the car be on motion or stationary ? I love driving manual so I can tip the gear well!

But the snag is that I am thinking If it's possible to use that in Lagos traffic ?

Car TalkRe: Which Is Better, Bose Or Harman Kardon, In Overall Sound Quality? by AmuDimpka: 12:47pm On Feb 23, 2020
Smartchoiice:
Good to read you in untainted language.
Car TalkRe: Which Is Better, Bose Or Harman Kardon, In Overall Sound Quality? by AmuDimpka: 12:47pm On Feb 23, 2020
Car TalkRe: Which Is Better, Bose Or Harman Kardon, In Overall Sound Quality? by AmuDimpka: 12:46pm On Feb 23, 2020
BOSE beta sound system is standard in Mercedes cars from 00 models

Personally Bose reputation precedes them...just like Bang and Olufsen or maybe Nippon

Car TalkRe: Which Is Better, Bose Or Harman Kardon, In Overall Sound Quality? by AmuDimpka: 12:37pm On Feb 23, 2020
Fentanyl:
vice president, merzedes noisemakers association

I see you just learnt a new word, niche, and you want to show it off

rubbish and merzedes

mark levinson or even lexus premium sound over any nonsense merzedes has to offer
Oh that is a new one, so niche is a new thing to you but, ...I have noticed you... Next

Abeg no dey mention me Oga Levinson .... Mention the OP
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by AmuDimpka: 9:46am On Feb 23, 2020
shortgun:
https://www.nairaland.com/5700598/tacha-ships-benz-uk-use
More heart breaks for benz haters
grin grin grin grin
Tacha is shipping her benz from Naija to UK.
Benz or nothing cheesy
Go girl
Let no low life quote me cos I dont respond to idiots and motor park touts
I think once you drive Benz it becomes addiction
Car TalkRe: Which Is Better, Bose Or Harman Kardon, In Overall Sound Quality? by AmuDimpka: 9:43am On Feb 23, 2020
Ejebleje:
They're all premium sound engineering brands, no one is necessarily better or worse than another.

What you should note is that they sometimes churn out products for niche markets,eg for music producers, percussionists and so on.

If you buy the wrong product, it may be deemed bad or inferior,so these days before you buy anything, even flip flops, do your due diligence and be sure it suits your needs.

But ,for emphasis, no one of these premium brands is ostensibly better or worse than the other. Stiff competition has them paying great attention to detail and the consumers are those who are better for it.
Cars like Benz , BMW, Range and Porsche come with premium speakers ! They are niche market cars
Car TalkRe: Which Is Better, Bose Or Harman Kardon, In Overall Sound Quality? by AmuDimpka: 9:41am On Feb 23, 2020
KINGreignn:
On most cars having BOSE as their audio system, I find the bass in BOSE over boosted and it distorts the natural sound because it is distorted. You can't get the pure sound and this is annoying. It's mostly for loud metallic rocks and hard core Hip hops.

But on Harman Kardon you get adequate levels of bass and also it gives a more natural surround sound especially with their pro logic 7. The system filters it's sound to suit a variety of music genres and speech.
My car comes with Bose speakers six of em! Its massive ! I don't loud it , the bass is awesome but the player has mode from classic to pop to raggea then hip hop ...it changes the sounds to your specifications
Car TalkRe: Which Is Better, Bose Or Harman Kardon, In Overall Sound Quality? by AmuDimpka: 9:40am On Feb 23, 2020
Originalsly:
Depends. If I need to throw a house party..... JBL. If I need a very small blue tooth portable/ speakers for the car/home theater system...... Bose. If I love listening to light/classical music on a home system...B&O/HK. If I love Reggae/Afrobeats...JBL....so for me... it depends.
Dude you got some taste !
Car TalkRe: Which Is Better, Bose Or Harman Kardon, In Overall Sound Quality? by AmuDimpka: 12:43am On Feb 23, 2020
In cars ...I would go for Bose ! Benz is what is it

In homes I would go for bang and okufsen
PoliticsRe: The Concept Of Belonging To An 'Ethnic Group' Is UnAfrican. Discuss. by AmuDimpka: 12:39am On Feb 23, 2020
I don't understand Yoruba


quote author=Rossinnki post=86877684]

The people!!!!!

Look, do you realise that 'Igbos' and 'Yorubas' are merely part of a much larger, ancient group that dispersed at some point in the past and found themselves in separate settlements, altering slightly over centuries of separation, the original common language they once spoke?

In fact, Igbo and Yoruba are virtually the same language, with a few pronunciation variations and word additions from other external cultural encounters.

LANGUAGE SIMILARITIES


Igbo Yoruba

Onu (mouth) Enu (mouth)

Imi (nose) Imu (nose)

Nti (ear) Eti (ear)

Gini (what) Kini (what)

Mbala (backyard) Abala (backyard)

Iba (fever) Iba (fever)

Agba (calabash) Igba (Calabash)

Okute (stone) Okuta (stone)

Aga (barren) Agan (barren)

Ise (amen) Ase (amen)

Ejime/Ejima (twin) Ejire (twin)

Osi (he said) Oso (he said)

Ka (big) Ga (big)

Siri (said) Soro (said)

Miri (water) Omi (water)

Odinma (it is good) Oda (it is good)

Ewu (goat) Ewure (goat)

Awi (grey hair) Ewu (grey hair)

Okunrin (man) Okenye (man)

Obinrin (woman) Aborun (woman)

Owambe (it is there) Onoeba (it is there)

Eniyan (person who..) Onye (person who...)

Were Eniyan (mad person) Onye Ara (madness)

Enyin (elephant) Erin (elephant)

Dimkpa (strong man) Igiripa (strong man)

Wambi (come here) Bia eba (come here)

Kurombe (go away) Puoneba (go away)

Kene (greet) Ki (greet)

Alusi (the gods) Orisa (the gods)

Ifufu (wind) Efufu (wind)

Nata (return) Pada (return)

Ofe (soup) Obe (soup)

Nwu (die) Ku (die)

Anwu (sun) Oorun (sun)

Ebe (place) Ibi (place)

Akpara (basket) Akpere (basket)

Ifena aku (what time it is) Akoko (time)

Aru (abomination) irira (abomination)

Ebe kibi (where do you live?) Ibo longbe (where do you live?)

Giwa kwan (and you?) Iwo nko (and you?)

Udu miri (water pot) Odu omi (water pot)

Ebe (where?) Ibo (where?)

Let it ( ko) Let it (ko)




Yoruba Are 99.9% Genetically Identical To Igbos – Study


Genetic research finds that there is little genetic difference between most African ethnic groups and less so when they are closer together. A study published in the Bio Medical Center found there was little evidence for significant population substructure in the four major West African ethnic groups, the Yoruba and Igbo of Nigeria and Akan and Gaa-Adangbe of Ghana.


The findings, according to the team, “although not entirely surprising given the geographical proximity of these groups, provide important insights into the genetic relationships between the ethnic groups studied and confirm previous results that showed close genetic relationship between most studied West African groups.”

The study was conducted by Adebowale Adeyemo, Guanjie Chen2, Yuanxiu Chen and Charles Rotimi of the University of Ibadan, National Human Genome Center and Howard university. Analysis of Molecular Variance, AMOVA was used.

Adebowale et al made the shocking discovery that whereas there was 99.9% within-population variance, the between-population variance was less than 0.1%. This means that Yorubas, Igbos, Gaa and Akan are 99.9% similar as populations, while within each of the groups there are differences/variations between individuals as high as 99%, i.e. One Igbo may be 99% variant to another Igbo, or one Yoruba to another Yoruba.

http://newsrescue.com/yoruba-are-99-adangbe-study/#axzz4EytOCs6T



In other words, FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING, greater genetic differences exist within the ethnic groups than between them!

This was why shared language was NEVER a unifying factor to our ancestors!!

It is a 100% colonial concept!!![/quote]

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