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tojahh:
You have a clear business sense. No doubt Dru... No doubt!!

My brother we dey try thats all ......

fabiano09:
for how much ?

1.5m last last....

valarinz:
You're confused sire, you are asking people to buy your volvo, yet in same sentence you tell them that your mechanic had a terrible experience with the car, which side of the fence are u on? Make up your mind

Jay z said " Do you fools listen to music or do you just skim through it". What I posted was that the volvo was a v8 engine xc90 .. The v8 engines are not very popular in Nigeria. The complains that people complain about volvo is electrical issues.. I stated that from what I witness is that you need to find the rite person that knowns how to fix those type of cars.. And apart from that volvos are good cars ... Read between the lines...... Stay bless up bro.....

Gentlelife50:
If I have the means of buying and shipping cars to Naija like you I for leave Uber, I will rather bring my cars and sell of then make instant profit as the case may be.

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My brother honest truth ...car is business is not easy at all bro .. I only ship cars when I see a good deal .. At times it's like a hobby to me .. The profit margin is not all that great bro ...but I look at it like as passive income ..... You also need a business that brings in cash flow.. Uber does that for me ...so my brother uber is not bad at all .. It is tough at times ,but it's ok ..also not all drivers are lazy .. U have people out there that are willing to work as long as you give them the tools to wrk
For me for example I might joke on nairaland and act like a thug.. It is all fun to me ,but when it comes to business I try to be fair and objective with people... one of my biggest motivation is my female uber driver .. She started with me with no experience at all.. Till today she is the best driver have had si far. Not that other drivers I have are bad or anything like that.. But for the fact that she is female ,and she is on point makes her the best..... So I will choose uber business over car business anytime and any day ....

captainking:
some.of them got great mpgs

Well .. The 07xc90 is a 3.2liter engine v6 ... I think mpgs is fair enough.. You can't have it all ...but the 05xc90 is 5cyclinder engine ,which is not bad at all

eherbal:
do you expect dru to start complaining about his challenges when he's always trying hard to make the business still look profitable? unless he's the luckiest partner in the industry,he's in sifia pains,he's just masking it with ginger

Luck is a product of hard work ....we dey try small small.... Please I get 04 Camry coming next month .......get your money ready .......


Ps.. This are not rusted or auction cars o ...nothing wrong with auction cars or rusted cars .. As long the buyer is aware

Continue .....so fresh so clean .....

[quote author=eherbal post=82039842]do you expect dru to start complaining about his challenges when he's always trying hard to make the business still look profitable? unless he's the luckiest partner in the industry,he's in sifia pains,he's just masking it with ginger

My brother we dey try small small... since u are so worried about my pains. I have xc90 05 coming in and also 07 xc90 at the same time ..the red xc90 has made part payments... so help me with my profit margin and buy ....The 05xc90 just 1.7m naira ........

PS.. This no be auction cars or rusted cars......

pope191:
Well its just my opinion, either tokunbo of naija used, [b]u just said one of ur tokunbo is over heating [/b]and another you change gear, I honestly don't like talking about cars cos I believe staying on the side line open me up to learning. About using 15 rim, even with that won't stop d back side slighting under pressure, I know some ppl left dia own or Change the shock to bigger one thats why I mentioned shock.

The car was bought at an auction and it was rusted....try to take time and read bro.. I should have not bought the car at the auction to begin.. I started that even when the car got to Nigeria my mechanic looked at it and said too much rust... if you know anything about auction cars .. It is basically u taking a 50/50 chance.. Most times I buy from private individuals in the USA ..
That been said the car has doing very ok and the major things I change was transmission and that was about after six months on uber.... The shaft issue you are having I don't have those issues yet .. The civic is very easy to maintain and did I mention that my drivers don't spend a kobo out of their pockets for expenses at all ...so if the car gives them issue they will take it to my mechanic...... Try and learn and understand bro ,it will help you in the long run.... This is why I don't buy naijed used cars .. I would take my chances with a tokunbo anytime and anyday...

Crvrider:
Where are the figures to back this up? Last I recall, dru23 can't drive (tongue in cheek) meaning all his dru23 cars are driven by others; yet he's annual report shows profit, except for when he had a bleaching manager.

Lol ....the business is good so far my brother... I will give u example.. One of my civic 04 that I bought tokunbo , I had to spend 120k to buy transmission.. That was few months ago and the honest truth is that have made back the money back ....I think that was the biggest expense I had with the civic...

Ps.. When I bought the civic tokunbo, my mechanic stated that the car will not last due to rust .. That was is assessment, even me too going back now. I should have never bought the car in that condition.. The underneath was rusty, but I was in such a hurry to add more cars to my fleet.. The car dey over heat right from Yankee.... So that is how business is at times, you win some and you loose some..

pope191:
So some1 will buy d car used for uber/bolt 1.1m? Hmmm! D kind of tinz I read here, we just have to keep learning. In as much as I'm trying to avoid the corolla/civic myth/reality, I'll like for us to see things from business angle first. I think purpose should b paramount in life, corolla is far far stronger and rugged to civic, no doubt about that... With my Hyundai I can blaze 140 and b d one warning myself u r running too much, but with civic, when I'm blazing 100 d car will b warning me u r running too much, I can fill d balance on d wheel already.... My civic is just 3 months old and I have gross what I spent to get it and can still sell for 50/100k less of the price I got it, soh! I feel abit peaceful now, knowing I'm saving and in a bit I'll hit net and feel free to know whatever come afterward is profit for sound decision (Thanks Dru). Do I intend to sell? Nope! I'll buy another car from d proceeding by His grace or shift to viable things, not longing for civic again cos is far from choice ride. Too many fallacies I have read ever since I found dis page, but we share different grace, altitude matters in business as well, I think we should always look at things from the business angle, the connection and narrative u pray to write, not double checking price of resale, I pity for anybody that buys car that have been used for uber for 3yrs.

The only down side of civic for me is the the back legs/shock/shaft, the way d thing falls ehn, yesterday I took a client to Agbara and on my way back I took Festec road to Orile with 3 ppl at the back, it was a terrible experience, I was just driving with frown

We can agree to disagree ...in my honest opinion here.. Civic 03 to 05 are equally as strong or might be stronger than the Corolla. Corolla has a better transmission, but civic engine or equally as good or even slightly better than the Corolla... in terms of looks Corolla 03 looks better than Civic 03 to 05.. But civics 06 upwards looks easily as good as Corolla 03 to say 07.This is my opinion.... So don't come for my head o

Yes , the civic is low to ground... one of my drivers that drives it said ..my mechanic reccomends changing all four tires from 14 to 15.. With 15 rims and tires ,it should give it more support at the back .... You mention back shocks and legs.. Now my guess is that you must have bought the civic naija used. My civic that I bought Tokunbo.. I have never changed the shocks or shaft that I can recall ... And mind you I do all my repairs including oil change ..My uber drivers do not pay for repairs at all not a kobo at all ... .. So unfortunately I can't relate to your statement about shocks and shaft etc ... but the carrying people for back on a civic ..That I agree my driver complains about and that is when he suggested we change tires and rims from 14 to 15..... Just like any other naija used cars you buying, it has issues one way or the other... if the cars are si good why are people selling it ? Those naija used cars are either on its last leg or the owners for sees a potential issue down the line..

mazinaija:
Lol,so funny. I can never buy a Nigerian used car,unless I know the owner and maintenance history.... Mind you I only use Mobil 1

Bro stick to your Mobil xhp or 20w50 oyel ... engine dealers in ladipo need your business and countless others ....

mazinaija:
I have tried to think in and outside the box,but at the same time I ask questions too. Civic is a very good car,but it would be difficult for me to invest more than 1.3m on a car and give it out to a drive who will in turn start telling no Request and that all he can pay is 25k...I will also not invest in a corolla with 1.8m or more for the same story....So if you can help me,is there a reliable and a tokunbo I can invest 1.2m or less for ehailing and give it to a drive?if civic is within that range I dont mind....

Dont quote me ..but the car god on nairaland said you can get a (used corolla) naija used for 1,350,000. So with your 1.2m naira just add small money join am to 1,350,000 and buy the Corolla.. And pray to God that in the next few months that you dont come to nairaland complaining.. And the complain usually starts like this ..

Car Owner: Please nairaland, I need your help.. My corolla that I bought short oil

Nairaland: how much oil does it short and is there any leaks

Car Owner: There is no leaks anywhere, and I had normally top the oil every 2k miles

Nairaland: check the exhaust for smoke ,white smoke or blue smoke .

Car Owner: I have check there is no smokes at all

Nairaland: check the pcv valves

Car owner : have check the pcv valves and it seems ok

Nairaland: what oil have u been using

Car Owner : have been using 20w50 ,but let me check with the previous owner.

Nairaland: plz check o

Car Owner: the previous said 20w50...

Nairaland: but the oil cap said 5w30 is the rite grade

Car Owner: where can I buy 5w30..

Nairaland: we have oyel sellers in the forum cc: dru23,myparts, radauto ,Gazzuzz

Car Owner: so if I buy the 5w30 the oil will not short again?

Nairaland: just continue using the 20w50 ..20w50 is very thick and it will burn much slower than 5w30..

Car Owner: God bless you sir. I will continue using the 20w50

*************** Few months later *****************


Car owner : Please nairaland, my Corolla is smoking all types of smoke, blue smoke, yellow smoke all types... I took it to my kazzem .. He said I need a new engine and I dont have money to buy tokunbo engine...

Nairaland: well your mechanic is rite . You need a new engine



Car Owner : car I buy for 1,350,000 and it needs new engine . already . I thought Corolla na strong car .

Carshopper:
Difference is 600k for Corolla and 600k for civic ...so its zero difference cuz both cars have done the same test of depreciation value.

And worse comes to worse ...you can always refurbish the car .paint the car and fix it up ..as long as the engine and transmission is still very ok ....

deedee44:
I don't understand pls

Well built... looks strong ....

GAZZUZZ:
Very true, but will COMAND 1,350,000

With 1.350,000 a smart person will just be more patient and add more money and buy a tokunbo Corolla.. At least with a tokunbo you know how you have maintain the car yourself from the day it touches your hand....

GAZZUZZ:
Very true, but will COMAND 1,350,000

1.3m for a used Nigeria car .....lol ...that is likely to have been abused and more than likely starting to short oil ...U see Corolla owners or mostly Nigeria car owners love to use Mobil xhp 20w50. Which than starts to short oil ,after a sucker buys the Nigerian used corolla for 1.3m .. Than down the line the second owners deals with the long terms of abuse the car ....lol ..1.3m may God never let me buy naija used car ......

GAZZUZZ:
after 3 years on ehailing there will be no civic left to sell. Civic will spend more on repairs and maintenance.

Civic be looking like 350k after 3 years

Someone said and I quote . " with the right amount of abuse any car can loose its value within six months.... A corolla will be looking like a civic ,if abuse well ....

mazinaija:
bro corolla is very reliable more than the other cars you mentioned, even Gazzuz can confirm to that,he sometimes tells me the advantage corolla has over other cars yet he is not a fan of corolla. Even me has started hating corolla because of the high price nothing more.

Just because someone said so... try to think outside the box bro.. Na because someone said so...yes Toyota is reliable no doubt ..but they are others cars out there more cheaper and equal to the task ....since the crazy hype over corolla regular maintenance is very much ignore... like basic oil change or use of wrong grade oil .. People will say na Toyota ,it is rugged just buy oil and put and drive ......

captainking:
Valarins is doing a good job..

I guess so ..the car is not bad at all .. I had a mechanic that had an 08 xc90 v8 .He said he had a horrible experience with it ..electrical issues etc ...but if you can find the rite mechanic the car is a goal ... that is key finding the rite mechanic for it when problem arises ......

timilehing:
I never said I'm using it for Uber/Taxify. I use it for private chauffeur business

Either uber or no uber ..Kia optima looks like a strong study car. It looks likes a luxury brand of Corolla

fabiano09:
it's almost the same thing with corolla frankly ,corolla is like 80 to 100k to change the transmission .To be honest am fed up with corolla I swear,the worst is I can't go out with it,if am going to a place I'll stay long I use uber lol,because of fear of stealing. Abeg how much can i get an 05 civic ? or 03 sef. That's the real Peace of mind

03 to 05 civic varies ....u can get an 04 to 05 for 1.3m or there about

dicksonadams:
Price

Asking 1.7m ....

Akowoje:
I appreciate your post about civics, I'm a fan of civic, 05 model to be precise but I also love hyundai elantra 07 - 10 model because I hear it's a strong and rugged car. My question is
1 - I want to understand by what you mean car models of 06 and beyond are waste of time

2 - can I use Honda accord DC models personally for Uber business, with proper maintenance

I'm asking this because I'm thinking of investing in the e-hailing business. Thanks

The things I write about are from personal and business experience. When I say cars from 06 upwards are waste of time. What I meant is that buying Tokunbo cars for uber from 06 upwards takes u a longer time to recoup your money .. I also don't believe too much on naija cars .. This is due to lack of maintenance and carelessness of the previous owners..
Honda Accord..... Have never driven one or used them on uber ,so I can't give an honest review ...but Elantra from 07 to 08 I have them on uber . Very strong cars and the engine bay is very easy for mechanic to wrk on.. .. The reason why I won't use the elantra anymore is due to the fact of the landing cost.. Elantra are getting expensive now for uber work ...but at the same time they are cheaper to corolla , when u compare the craziness hype people have created on Corolla ,so disgusting to say the least ....

Honda Civic.... 2003 to 20005.. Love them to death stronger than elantra .. Their suspension is built better than Elantra and even yes the Corolla.. Civic engines are well built and last long time.. The only downside to civics is their transmission, but if you use the right ATF you should be fine ..

timilehing:
I use Kia Optima 2011 & I can tell you both Corolla and Camry of the same year can not stand beside it either in luxury or performance

Before going into uber ..optima 07 was my first choice, until I was discourage not to use it.. I was new into the business at that time .... The optima looked more study and cooperate looking

Continue ...

Xc90.... 2005 .....

To all the volvo xc90 lovers out there.... 2005 xc90 and 07 xc90.. Please enjoy the pictures.. The black xc90 will arrive Sept Ending... The red xc90 already sold .........nice cars ..........

Seun360:
Dru23, Please, help this brother's ministry.

Unfortunately I don't have any cars to give out for now .....

izzou:
The corolla crew will never agree...

Nah, they wont

They will soon come for me ... few weeks ago I had to take uber to work in Yankee .. So an Elantra came to pick me up .. It was a 2015 model or 2014.. Omo the car was nice and clean ..I will choose that Elantra over the same year of a Corolla . It was neat bro ...I said under my breath that Koreans are trying..... My point is there are other options out there apart from Corolla

izzou:
If you ask Dru23 or tojahh, they'll tell you why a civic is a great car, and why you should use it

I have driven a corolla, an elantra and a Camry on ehailing and I'm yet to see the peace of mind a corolla gives, that others haven't given me. I only wanted to learn, but then, the bolded seems to be your only reason for saying that....

I'll just search for my findings then

I hate Corolla with almost passion.. Over hype cars ..good cars no doubt, but over hype... but civic 03 to 05 na die for o ..only issue with civics at times is the transmission. I had to change the transmission one of mine .. Total cost plus labour is 120k and guess what? Have made that money back .....

Thugaa:
This is a very misleading post.
Switching from conventional motor oil to full synthetic motor oil is perfectly acceptable.

However, if your vehicle has a high mileage engine (e.g., engine with more than 75,000 miles) that has never used synthetic motor oil, or one that has been poorly maintained with infrequent oil changes, it is recommended to ease into extended oil change intervals to allow the full synthetic oil to clean up the engine. In these cases you should still follow the same basic oil change procedures (drain the old oil, remove the old oil filter, put in new new full synthetic oil and put on a new oil filter).

Follow your OEM’s recommended maintenance practices regarding oil changes, but you should follow more frequent (one or two non-extended drain) oil changes when first switching to synthetic oil. The reasoning behind these shortened oil change intervals is that a high mileage engine, or one that has had a lack of maintenance (including infrequent oil changes), will likely have a considerable buildup of sludge and deposits.

A full synthetic oil will help clean the engine as you drive, but it will have to work much harder in a very “dirty” engine and so it is best to change the oil more frequently for those first several thousand miles. After that, you can be rest assured that the new full synthetic oil is continuing to keep your engine running clean and well lubricated for mile after mile.

The Topic can be misleading ,until you read the whole page. Most tend to focus on the topic only . But the smart ones and patients ones will read the whole post. It is a long read sha.

A lot of car owners dont bother to read the oil cap of their engine. They go out their and just buy any grade of oil,. The most ever popular 20w50 and you now see them on nairaland asking for help. You see them complaining that their engine is shorten oil and their is no leaks. Buy than they want to now buy the correct grade of oil. Basically medicine after death ,which is too late. So it is only rite for them to continue using what they started with .. It is a matter of time before they will eventually either sell the car to another sucker or buy new engine. But either way something must give.