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Ojukwu4real:
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
But I advised you from the previous thread that you should confirm if the 2013 model is in good shape before paying bcuz the 2008 model consumes too much fuel
But I still don't understand how I can buy a car without testing it round,What's the hurry For?

I really can’t fathom the kind of hurry I’m always hurrying, eg. I have an S24 ultra and 13 pro max, but the day I wanted to buy touch light, I could not sleep all night, I was awake and restless for dawn to arrive so I could go.


I have a deep freezer already, but the day I bought my standing fridge, I couldn’t sleep all night, and when it was dawn, I was already there before the store opened, same experience with my inverter purchase, reason I was sold bad batteries for 788k, batteries that only lasts for 43 mins to an hour before going off, and a whole host of others that I can’t mention here. My life is so messed up, always filled with endless regrets. 🥹



I have posted pictures of the car above.

tripoli007:
I wanted to be harsh in my reply but no need, how are you buying a Nigerian used without going with a mechanic or a scanner to scan faults .You didnt test drive a car you bought for 10-12m or more

look for a reliable workshop , where they have a scanner,scan that car properly and see the faults ,stop throwing money around to kazeems ..

I would do as u said…

2cribz:
I think the OP is just catching cruise.he is always in a hurry to buy Nigerian used cars. From what I understand,he is in trauma,the Toyota muscle he bought Nigerian used is what he is using as a yardstick. He did not buy any useless camry 2013 model.he is still driving g the useless camry muscle and it's been giving him issues cos he refused to buy toks engine and kazeem has eaten him deep .he is a liar. Check his threads.ita always abt camry camry camry.in reality,it’s thw muscle.

Intresting

Sheuns:
You shouldn’t have been in a haste to buy the car when your mechanic said he isn’t available or busy.

Cars are not something you buy hastily.

I’m sorry but a lemon was sold to you.

Yea, a regrettable mistake, wish I could turn back the hands of time 😳

lilvicky68:
From reading your posts I just understand say different people get different issues.

My advice would be to also purchase a mechanic when you get another Nigerian Used car because I know say you go still buy another one.

If I would be buying another, I won't ever buy a Nigerian used car ever again, I might take the risk and sell both 2013 and 2008 camry to buy a direct Belgium 2012/2013 camry, lessons learnt and I learnt It the hard way.

Hello Nairalanders, I got a Nigerian used 2013 Camry yesterday for 12m, I initially wanted to buy a direct Belgium but I was short of funds, I was Informed that direct Belgium Is 15m to 16m. I had no choice other than to go for Nigerian used, I went to a car stand to seek for Nigeria used, I went alone to buy It, my mechanic said he was busy so I couldn't wait, and went all alone.

The mistake I made was not drive test It before making payment, I didn't bother to test It because the engine was clean without oil stains. I recently discovered and was told that the seller washed the engine with chemicals, and that's the reason It was clean.

To cut long story short, after making full payment, I decide to test the car. While testing, the car would make a loud cranking sound whenever I passed speed breaker or gallop, I notified the seller and he called a mechanic, the mechanic charged 17k but the seller refused to pay, so I paid, but the problem still persist, another mechanic was called and he said it's from the steering that it'd be worked from the bottom, he charged 40k which I paid and the problem was solved. I also spent 40k to buff the car. Next, I negotiated with the seller boy, regarding what he'd charge to deliver the car to my location, he charged me 40k, I paid and went home, as It was getting dark. I was told that the police already know him on the road, that they won't disturb him even without papers.

Next day, the seller boy drove the car to my location and left, about an hour later I decide to test the car, but I noticed that the AC wasn't working, I opened the bunnet and I saw that the engine belt has totally cut off, I went to a nearby mechanic and he helped me to buy another belt for 16k and helped In replacing It, Workmanship was 6k, the work didn't take any time though.

While testing I was careful, observing the road for fear of police stopping me and asking for the car papers, as I'm yet to do my papers.

To cut long story short, barely 15 minutes after driving I smelt something burning, I came down opened the engine and I saw steaming smoke coming out of the engine, I was confused, because the engine and everything regarding the burnet was so extremely hot.

I opened the radiator and saw It was completely empty. There was no water around, so I bought a bag of water and used it to fill the radiator, In a space of 4 minutes drive, the water has completely dried up again.


I was confused and riding straight to my mechanic because the car was very hot, I was almost close to my mechanic when the car started jerking and engine switched off on the middle of the road, I tried to start the car multiple times but it'd not start. I got help and we managed to push the car to my mechanic workshop, he Inspected It and told my that my top gasket has burnt, he charged 140k to have It fixed, and I pleaded for 120k, he said he's going to change oil, after fixing the gasket. So I made a deposit of 80k balancing 40k, he told me to come next week Wednesday, that's when he'd be able to finish the work.

Right, now I regret buying this car, In all my life and day to day existence, I have never regretted anything as much as this ever before, I told my mechanic that I would sell It, but he advised me not to that I won't sell It more than 10m that I would short 2m, just like that. I'm still using my 2008 camry, until Wednesday when the newly bought 2013 camry would be fully ready, I'm really so devastated.

Ojukwu4real:
If the 2013 is in good condition I advise you go for it bcuz the 2008 model consumes too much fuel

Exactly, the 2008 consumes too much fuel. I have bought It already, Just waiting for my papers to come out, so I can test run it.

RichIgboBoy:
does your car have thermostat?

No it does not, the fan is connected directly, does that affects fuel consumption?

RichIgboBoy:
let me advise you, from a sincere point, if you have 12m to purchase that 2013 Camry use that money to get a Tokunbo 2010 Camry instead (do your checks and test running very well, I can send someone to help you).
Just so you know, this your 2008 Camry is a fuel guzzler, I use 10k fuel for about 110km (2009 Toyota Camry) so you see the difference abi

Mhen, the difference Is a banger, so much difference, I feel so down right now.

I have been burning 45k for fuel every 5 days all for nothing, the fuel consumption Is really so horrible.

EmiloCorn:
Someone uses nylon of N43k to wrap chair? Same nylon they used to wrap agege bread I bought this morning

You actually think It's a nylon like the ones they normally use for bread? I'm talking about a thick nylon here. It last long and very durable.

NokiaN8:
Invest your money in other things.. since your carmy is working well . Enjoy it.. Because money is a visitor, be wise. Make investment

I would invest after buying the 2013 camry and selling my camry, that's my plan.

I posted some weeks ago, regarding a used 2008 camry that I bought, I also complained about It's fuel consumption, nevertheless no need beating around the bush, I would just go to the point.

After buying the Camry, days later I inserted both catalysts, changed oil, all 4 coils, all spark plugs, fuel pump and 02 Sensor, my fuel consumption became a bit better than It previously was.

I have spent a lot on this 2008 camry, aside the above mentioned things that I made mentioned I wrapped the seat 155k, also used nylon to wrap it 43k, changed all 4 tires, changed the dashboard screen to Android, bought spare tyre and wheel, and other things I might have forgotten to mention here.

Right now, the camry fuel consumption It's quite better than It was before, I bought 45k fuel which Is about 50 liters of fuel and the car went 98 miles, which Is 159 kilometers before the fuel indicator went back to the exact place, before I bought the fuel.

This morning someone posted a clean used 2013 camry on his status, selling for 12m. I texted him and pleaded for a reduction of price, which he plainly refused insisting on 12m as it's last price, I was highly interested, so about an hour later I went to the location the camry was packed, it's a SE edition, also has open roof, and It's also first body, which my 2008 doesn't have any of the above mentioned. I don't have anymore funds, I would have went for a direct Belgium. Still camry is okay, it's been 3 years since It was imported to Nigeria.

Regarding the testing, the engine Is as silent as my 2008 camry, you'd barely know or hear the sound when powered on. Also, It's not instantly as responsive as my 2008 camry when you throttle, but still, It's fast and very okay, most especially the engine that's very silent.

So, I'm seeking an opinion here if I'm making the right decision, I have spent a lot on the 2008 Camry, and the engine is extremely sharp and flawless, these are my only drawbacks of letting It go.

Also, I love the 2013 camry, it's size, the interior and the sharp silent engine.

I would greatly appreciate each and every of your opinions, I would truly greatly appreciate, as I intends buying the 2013 Camry this evening or tomorrow morning at most.

I don't want to make a wrong decision that I might later regret, please I need y'all opinions.

afobam:
You took my advice finally. I am so proud of you. Since you are a toyota fan anyday anytime with your love in tokyo for Toyota . camry 2014 i4 thumb-start would do well. Please join keyless gang😀

My corolla Is equally thumb start.

hollas2jnr:
From your feedback, if no other code shows up on OBD scan and your tyres are within spec, I'll advise you revert to using thermostat in your engine because this would allow your engine to reach it's optimum temperature on time (and maintain the temperature as well).

But this might cost you alot if the engine has been on direct fan for a long time. Hence, i would advise you continue with the direct fan.

Moreso, i forgot to add that your recommended oil is synthetic 5w30 and not 20w50 or the likes. This has a lot of role to play too.

From your feedback, if no other code shows up on OBD scan and your tyres are within spec, I'll advise you revert to using thermostat in your engine because this would allow your engine to reach it's optimum temperature on time (and maintain the temperature as well).

But this might cost you alot if the engine has been on direct fan for a long time. Hence, i would advise you continue with the direct fan.

Moreso, i forgot to add that your recommended oil is synthetic 5w30 and not 20w50 or the likes. This has a lot of role to play too.[/quote

Yes, no other code showed up during the scan, and I think that the engine has been direct on the fan long ago.

Also, below is the pic's of the kind of oil I'm using. Is it okay and recommended?

[quote author=hollas2jnr post=135377282]From your feedback, if no other code shows up on OBD scan and your tyres are within spec, I'll advise you revert to using thermostat in your engine because this would allow your engine to reach it's optimum temperature on time (and maintain the temperature as well).

But this might cost you alot if the engine has been on direct fan for a long time. Hence, i would advise you continue with the direct fan.

Moreso, i forgot to add that your recommended oil is synthetic 5w30 and not 20w50 or the likes. This has a lot of role to play too.[/quote

Yes, no other code showed up during the scan, and I think that the engine has been direct on the fan long ago.

Also, below is the pic's of the kind of oil I'm using. Is it okay and recommended?

So touching.

hollas2jnr:
1. Does the engine still have it's thermostat in it?

2. What tyre size is on the wheel?

3. Have you done and OBD scan on the car?

1...No, I don't think the engine still has its Thermostat on it. Because whenever I start the motor, the fan normally start turning immediately, and from what I have read lately, If the thermostat Is on it, it's not supposed to turn instantly.

2...The tyre size on the wheel Is 215/60/R16 but three of them has filed up, so I changed all 4 tires with my corolla tyre's 205/60/R16 and input the Camry tyre's on my corolla.

3...Yes, I have done an OBD scan when the speedometer stopped reading, It was the sensor on the tyre, it was replaced and the speedometer start working perfectly fine again.

emmyN:
You seem to have a lot of spare money. Stop replacing car parts randomly. Get a diagnosis at an auto diagnostic center.

I have place both cars for sale, with intention of buying a direct Belgium, after selling both.

AceRoyal:
What number can I reach u on?

Firstly, it depends on your location, where are you located?

thinkmoney:
Yes
I have a 2010 Corolla that I need a catalyst for

Mine is 2012, I don’t know If It uses the same catalyst with the 2010 Corolla, u should ask a qualified technician and revert back to me.

AceRoyal:
You want to sell the catalyst?

Yes, only the Corolla catalyst Is available.

thinkmoney:
Can I buy the catalyst from you?
You got the three?

I got the Corolla catalyst, only.

Kaymaxi2222:
come buy my civic I will guarantee you 440km to 35k fuel

Where are you located??

afobam:
Just buy Honda crv 2006. You can get tokunbo for a good amount. There is nothing wrong with Hondas to be very Honest. All these Toyota is just unnecessary hype. From Ibadan to Ekiti with crv, 20 liters will go. I don’t know any Toyota car that can give this. Another car you can consider is Honda civic. It doesn’t give the issues that accord gives (leg pulling out). For now, just make sure there are no major repairs and pray to be able to make money to afford petrol. All those reviews you see here are exaggeration. You said a venza went 490 miles with 40 liters. That could have been an high way trip. Start and stop motion of driving will consume a lot of fuel that’s why most recent cars now have eco mode. In the end, Old Toyotas are not it especially those with a very high milleage.

I'm done testing the Toyota Camry, I bought 25k fuel to test It, It went 55 kilometers before the fuel finished. Whereas on my corolla, 30k fuel normally goes 150km on average.

I love the camry, it looks bigger has more power, coupled with the fact that have spent a lot on it, I bought catalyst on it, I bought seat wrap, also used nylon to wrap it, I spend 54k yesterday to raise it, so that whenever I'm passing speed breaker the center of the car won't be touching ground, I bought a new compressor for the AC and also filled it with gas, I changed all 4 spark plugs, all 4 coils, I changed the engine oil yesterday, I bought new air filter, also jarbox oil and break fluid.

If I had known I would have tested the fuel consumption before doing all of these, it's such a pity that I wasted all these money all for nothing, now I intend selling it and continue using my corolla.

Elsueno:
I hope Ur corolla did not come with big engine sha, cause their is a difference in fuel consumption of 1.8 & 2.0 engine

I would snap the engine later, I really don't know if it's a big or small engine.

honda001:
mine is far better than yours.

110 miles is about 176 km for 20 liters while your is 30 liters for 150km according to your write up

Oh, so sorry. I misinterpreted your text, you said miles but I misquoted and calculated yours as kilometers.

praxs:
I own two cars: Camry 2010 and corrolla 2006 model. Both cars always have full tank, so I never really measured the fuel consumption the way the poster stated. However, the Camry obviously consumes more fuel than the corrolla. The corrolla is rugged, stands the test of time and once you repaired it, it tends to not give any issues for a while. I imported my Camry directly from US in 2022, so I never had issues with it till date aside oil change and brake pad. I consider it relatively new, but I can tell it wouldn’t withstand the ruggedness of the corrolla. Although I enjoy it more than the corrolla because it’s softer and sweet to drive.

You're so very right, my corolla hasn't give me any single issue ever since I bought it.

HarunaWest:
chill first. Use the vehicle and observe. A sound engine is the key thing. Catalyst doesn't really influence fuel consumption as such. Probably a litre or 2 difference.

I have already bought it, I will test the car fuel consumption as soon as my papers are out. Nevertheless, I should have tested the car without the catalyst before buying one.

Below are pictures of the catalysts that was replaced.

HarunaWest:
My camry has no catalyst. So far, fuel consumption is fair and I always turn on the AC whenever I drive it. Mine has a sound engine. It was purchased tokunbo and it isn't compromised yet.

I'm supposed to be buying a catalyst for my camry today, but with your comment, I think it'd be wise for me to at least have some patience and test drive it without the catalyst to observe it's fuel consumption, before deciding if I'd be buying the catalyst.

honda001:
My 2010 corolla can covered 110 miles with 20 liters of fuel on town driving and i am still looking for means to increase d fuel efficient.

I have not time to calculate high way driving.

Catalyst intact and no check light.

Your corolla consumes fuel, just a slight difference of consumption between mine and yours.

2cribz:
Excessive fuel consumption.
Bad 02 sensors
Bad and carbon filled plugs
Bad coils
Too many short trips
Excessive idling
Hard acceleration
Catalyst will allow u drive a distance of 2km on 1liter
Exhaust flex net leak leads to Excessive gas usage

Immediately I got my corolla, the first thing I did was change all 4 plugs and oil, I also bought a catalyst, but the mechanic that loosed my older one out, told me that my corolla catalyst was intact, so I kept the new one I bought, and until date it's of no use to me. I changed 02 Sensor after a scan displayed 02 Sensor as a problem of the car, I changed 2 of 4 of the coils. I don't accelerate hard, and lastly, my exhaust Isn't leaking, but still my corolla consumes fuel, with an average usage of 150km per 30 liters of fuel, whereas those using V6 including Mercedes can go 300km per 30 liters of fuel.