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I have refused it. He's willing to trade it in for a smaller car for me now.

Thanks guys

GAZZUZZ:
diportivo

Oga gazzuzz, surely you have some great experience to share. Epp ya guy

Haba. I can't sell it nau; we are still in this same Lagos. I don't even have where to park the damn thing sef. Lool. Stress. But he's been taking care of his gear box all this while. He's had the car since 2010. I have never seen him complain about any of his cars. And he's had quite a few over the years.

Asides the gear thing, what is the cost of maintenance?

diportivo:
Oga deathwing

That gearbox issue is real o

And dat oil whatever u av in mind might happen if u start using the rifey....sadly

But,it won't be fair on u to refuse a gift will it

Collect it......and sell it to me bros..I go buy am well

Keep rocking ur 96 German hatchback.....leave the Nissan for ppl like me dats in love with it

Whatyasay?

Hey guys.

I got a Golf 3 last year (Ikenna's response to my question about a necessity for a car set my mind on it, Bless your soul), learned to drive in it, and currently enjoying the hell out of it. I do pre-emptive maintenance every now and then to keep it in top shape.

But I've recently been offered a free 2003 Murano from a close relative because he doesn't want to sell it.

I respectfully voiced my concerns about the gearbox issues that I've heard so much about(The whole engine oil thingy), and he told me his car is perfect. And that he only repairs it with accredited car shops. He has another newer Camry he's been favoring for years, so he doesn't rock the Murano as much as he used to. The car still looks awesome though.

I don't want to use my mind to spoil this gift, because a 2003 SUV is better than a 1996 hatchback (I think), and I want to see this offer as a blessing, especially in this recession.

What do you guys think? Any 2003 Murano owners here? What has been your experience with the car as regards maintenance and reliability? Please provide details of maintenance costs if you can. Thanks guys!

'My experience in an interview session' without anything about your experience in the damn session. What a waste of space. smh

Headmaster055:
It was a lovely morning when I was called to report for an interview that was slated for 8am the next morning.....I was filled with joy for the opportunity to even be invited...I was unable to sleep throughout the night...I was busy wondering how it will look like and the nature of questions to expect...finally the day was here, I dressed up in my brown long sleeves packing shirt on top of my black trousers and my black shoe....I complimented it with my black slim tie...I was there before 7:30am. I went to the receptionist to ask for direction....she told me to sit down...while sitting I was praying and wondering how the interview will look like. A man came to where I was siting down....initially I thought he was the one that will interview me...not knowing that he too is an applicant like myself. I was there sitting until around 10:30 when a slip was passed round for us( 5 ) to fill our names and signature, later I was called in to a big hall with three persons for interview......it was tough...I was sweating.....but thank God....all went well....still expecting their call....Pray for me guys.

Since you havn't worked anywhere, you aren't a professionl.

y4code:
I'm a motion graphics professional I don't where to work to but was thinking of working in media or music industry I'm scared if they will accept me or not please can anyone point where I can work as a motion graphics professional

Congratulations. Please take some writing classes before you begin. Don't write like an illiterate in official emails.

feyidupe:
What can I say,than to say tank u Lord,tanks to narialand and every other site that I've been of help for the job seekers,jst sooooo happy,honestly I'm short of words all I knw s dat I got a job I didn't apply for,I base in ABJ and I got my job frm LAG,snd my approval letter to me,even asking mi if d job s okay by me,if God can ans my prayers he can also ans urs all u need to do,don't give up.God bless you all.

Golf 3, 1.4L, 1997

I came down from my car yesterday, tried to lock it with key, and discovered that the central locking pump has stopped humming.

Annoyed and confused, I had to make do with manually locking and opening each of the doors.


My central lock has failed before, but on that occasion, at least the pump still hummed ceaselessly, and the problem turned out to be a leak in the vacuum pipe which I fixed. Now, no sound at all from the pump .

I also can't figure out the central locking fuse, even after checking online . I could have sworn I knew it before.


Any ideas?

Sahara Reporters just posted this on twitter.

FLASH: #ArmsPurchaseScam ex NSA Sambo Dasuki disclosed he got oral approval from GEJ to convert N10b to dollars then share to PDP delegates

https://twitter.com/SaharaReporters/status/672780841500717056

Hello All,

I recently decided to change the tires of my Tokunbo Golf 3 because they're expired, but I also want to change the rims at the same time.

Right now, they are at 14inches, but I think they look too small and uncool

Looking to go higher, but not at the risk of handling and maneuverability. What do you think is a good size to upgrade the rims to?

The tires I'm looking for are those slim kind like the ones pictured.



PS: Does anyone have an idea of the price?

How does one locate this place from Yaba/ojuelegba area? It looks awesome!

Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepriye Alamieyeseigha is dead, SIGNAL can report.

A family source who confirmed the news to SIGNAL on Saturday disclosed that the former Governor had been ill, leading to the failure of his two kidneys.

After several hours in coma, Alamieyeseigha passed on, Saturday afternoon.

More details later.

http://www.signalng.com/former-governor-of-bayelsa-state-dsp-alamieyeseigha-is-dead/

GAZZUZZ:
For the clutch to be burnt after 2months of you driving it says a lot about your driving skills. You need to learn how to drive a manual vehicle.

LOL. But traffic is bad na I can barely get my feet off the clutch before I have to depress it in order to brake

Ill try to do better with the new Clutch

Lol. Someone just told me about the rear light thing. I have no idea how that could have come about.

I got the car about two months ago. It's my first car, and I used it to learn how drive. My teachers decided I couldn't burn the clutch because I picked up clutch control pretty quickly. I don't stress the car, I only mostly drive to and from work... Ten minutes away from home.

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. The clutch thing and rear light issue are the only problems right now. I recently fixed the disconnected vacuum pipe that a mechanic left open while fixing speakers in the door, so I'm not a total noob to the workings of a car.

Oh well... Guess I'll just get myself a new clutch plate tomorrow

PS. My passenger side rear light doesn't work. It doesn't come on at all. I have changed the bulbs and checked the fuse. The fuse box is fine. Ideas?

Just got home. The car stalled three times. Something began smelling burnt. Neighbor say na clutch

MY 1.8 VW Golf 3 can't seem to accelerate past 40km/h. The issue started this morning on my way to work. Any ideas? Changing into 2nd and 3rd gear is accompanied by a slight shudder. The 'idle' RPM is slightly lower.

Also just noticed switching on the AC tell a lot on the engine as the rpm reduces I'm in traffic now and afraid the car will stall

Fixed! Central lock now working. My hands are very sore. I had to fix it all over for three of the doors.

Each time I managed to get one harness sealed, the air would begin to escape from another. It was a good learning experience though.

Now my central lock is popping like normal. Goodbye to getting robbed in traffic while i sit powerless at the wheel.

Thanks everyone!My car is once again the apple of my eyes

I have rremoved the wires. Still very difficult to fit.

Also, the wires you see there were fixed by the mechanic because we discovered the floor wasn't provisioned for rear speakers. I had already bought them, so I just asked him to go ahead and fix them. I won't mind ripping the damn things off if they are the culprits preventing the hinges from latching.

Siena:
[color=Blue]Check the vacuum pipes, paying particular attention to where they pass through the door rubber grommets, into the car (hinge area). Also chech where the vacuum pipes physically attach to the door actuators (lock mechanism inside the doors).[/color]

I just came in from checking the car to see Sienas comment. I found that the thing which you called grommel (I have been googling since looking for the name) is unhinged on both sides of the door. The air has been escaping from there. I can patently hear the hiss.

I cannot, for the love of God, figure out how to connect the two sides together. It looks easy until you try to do it. Been battling for about an hour.

I am thinking I mah have to remove the cover of the car pillars to get at the thing easily. Jeez. Been sweating since.

One of the grommel thingy (not the one on the door) is always shaking. I'm hoping that's not how it was designed. That way, it's almost impossible to fit anything it because it always moves back into the car whenever it feels pressure

Good morning o mighty digital denizens of NL Car Section

I recently fixed speakers onto my 1997 Tokunbo 1.6 Golf 3, and it involved removing all the door panels on the four doors.
It wasn't until i got home from the mechanic's that I discovered my central lock had stopped working. Anytime I lock or open the driver's door(either with key or by pulling that knob), the driver's side, the pump can be heard buzzing loudly at the back for about a minute, but the other doors won't lock/open automatically.

I almost got robbed in traffic last week but thankfully, the robbers tried to open the only door at the back that i had remembered to lock manually.

I was thinking this would be an easy fix, since the pump is obviously still working. Could it be just a matter of connecting wires?
Is it something I can do myself from, perhaps, the driver-side door?

Havn't done a DIY before, but I'm not averse to trying. At the very least, I can remove the door panels.

Thanks!

yak:
@OP hw are u doing wit ur ride? hope u are enjoying it. I also believe u are now a PRO in driving

Yes o. I don turn pro. Would never have believed it if I'd been told I'd be a passable driver now. I don't need to get the Learners permit I had planned on. My clutch contro is almost perfect now, and I've begun dragging space with those lagos pblic buses.

Having a car has opened me to new realms of responsibility. Been hopping around mechanics but I've found the perfect one. The guy loves the car so much more than even I, the owner.

I'm totally in love with the AC of the golf 3. It gets so cold so very quickly, I find it hard to believe people had this kinda luxury in 1996! I have to shut it off every now and then while driving. Fuel economy is top notch. Haven't filled the tank yet tho.

Unfortunately I'm not technical at heart, would have loved to try some DIY fixes myself. Recently put it some security features. My window was smashed in the middle of one night last week, so now I have a battery guard and that 'fuel-lock' security, that once saved my father's mercedes 230e from being driven far by armed robbers in the early 1990s.

It's a Driftboard, not a Hoverboard. Don't you know what 'Hover' means?

Unfortunately, I'm not technical at all! I don't even understand +ve and -ve whatever in electricity. My brain's learning center shuts off that kind of learning. I'm never interested. I'm thinking of being more hands on with the golf tho, especially as youtube videos abound.

I forgot to mention..the car stalled yesterday again and absolutely refused to start

Finally got a Rewire who scanned the car. The cars says it's a Security problem. The car's fob key doesn't work, so I'm not sure how that's possible. The Rewire told me the issue stemmed from the brainbox. He has taken it to Iyana Itire for a scan and a fix. He just called me from Itire. Says a sensor in the brainbox is faulty, and that they're working on it. I hope I meet a working car this evening

fagbohun4j:
Golf 3 is a car good car cuz I own one. They can come up with faults any f**cking time. Have you throttle body checked and then the coil. Is it an auto or manual drive?

It's a manual. Turned out the plug contacts were weak. The new Rewire discovered that after 15mins despite three Rewires being baffled all day yesterday. I just have to change that and I'll be good to go.

fabiano09:
did u check your battery?

Yes. It's a new battery.

Golf 3 didn't come on this morning. Called a mechanic and he suspected the plug and/fuel filter. It's a Tokunbo, and I haven't really driven it.

He managed to bring the car online by pulling on a cable in the bonnet while I was revving it.

We drove it to his shop (Jibowu), I bought new plugs and filter, but the car still didn't come on as expected. In fact, the pulling of that mysterious cable isn't helping anymore. The mechanic has serviced the nozzles to no avail.

Basically, the car just coughs when we try to start it. Anyone have any idea?

A Rewire Is trying to solve by elimination, but no one really knows.

It's a 1.6 L golf 3.

It's my first car, and I'm getting terrified as to how cars can decide to ruin your days every now and then. I have done the Servicing.

alexlee50:
Wherever that is done,the people collecting this money are doing in on their own.It is not an official thing.There are just using that as a means of extorting money from people.

So when a judge tells a politician to post bail of 10million, the Judge is committing a crime?

alexlee50:
Bail is a conditional release given either by the court(court bail) or law enforcement agency(administrative bail)pending when a suspect trial commences in a case he is being charged with.Administrative bail is granted by the law enforcement agency pending when they are ready to charge the suspect to court.It is not supposed to be paid for.

So what of the ridiculous amounts being paid by people as noted in newspaper reports whenever they are 'granted bail'?

urchbarbie:
get d tickets and send mine before i do my bits

Why so cautious? Learn to trust.