From my conversations with some people here in the forum and also from my personal experience, the Sharan is a reliable car. But loke someone said, avoid the vr6 version. Personally i have never attempted to buy it.

Alao note that the Ford Galaxy, seat alhambra share mostly same components.

Price wise, i discovered that the Sharan is more expensive than the two above mentioned cars.

komekn:


First preference should be without question the VW Sharan, essentially because VW have far better build quality and therefore long term durability.

Have you considered using the diesel engine of you are buying three vehicles then you are going to save a lot more in the long term.

Diesel engine have far more resilience than the comparable petrol engines and have far more torque ideal for load carrying as well as almost double the fuel economy.

Thanks for your reply and feedback. I have been advised to not purchase a diesel engine for the VW sharan. Specifically I was told because diesel is expensive and that eventually if the diesel engine starts getting problems, its difficult to fix. So basically, I have only bought petrol engines so far. What can you say about the problems with diesel engines, etc?

komekn:


Why not the very reliable, durable as well as proven and tested 1.9 tdi engine which is mote cost effective❓

The Galaxy, Sharan and Alhambra share the same platform from this joint venture. A number of parts are shared. But much more with the Seat Alhambra and Vw Sharan which are essentially the same just different badges.

My preference would be for the VW better quality and reliability, followed by the Alhambra. But in all cases the 1.9tdi

Sorry I am replying to this late. I did manage to ship a VW Sharan 2.0. I was advised in this forum to go for the 2.0 engine. I also recently got a Galaxy 2.0. So far, I think no worries.

DCTrendy:
Hi good people of Nairaland.

I need your help. I bought a SUV last year Nov through a naija guy in NY. Car landed my house at 2.3m
To my surprise, I discovered the selling price around me here is btw 1.8-2m. But since i wasn't selling it, i didn't bother to worry about it
And i still maintain a good relationship with him but i have decided to do it directly myself.

My Copart account is activated and deposit ll be going to the account anytime soon, I have learnt all I should before making a bidding.
From buying close to the port, to checking the title, run n drive, no license states and all that matters, I was able to learn a whole lot during the Highlander purchase too.

Now i want to place my first bid, but i have a problem.

I need someone/agent who will:

1. Pick the car up at copart n deposit at the port after winning the bid.
2. Process the RORO shipping n send bill of lading/telex release to me.
3. Charge me only for his services without adding a cent to the RORO shipping.

I will be very happy if you can be of help by recommending a trusted fellow/company that you used successfully.

Thanks and God bless you richly.

I shipped a Lexus recently from copart. I got someone that pick your car, no matter the time of day and bring to the nearest port. He can help you immensely.

Send me a message, if you need my help

Solved

GAZZUZZ:


08033910382

Thanks. I will be reaching out to you shortly. Have a nice day ahead

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Thanks for your support

Abbey555:


Very interesting project. I actually looked them up. The project presents many opportunities in the real estate world

Thanks for your input. I think the project is amazing. By the way, do you know their peoject is rated 4.5 by ICObench?

yom2:
bros u have indirectly answered d question.even in advanced economies like U S we still have agent. technogy can't take that away

For those who choose to use them. Technology gives us choices, which otherwise we will not have. Do you have property to sell?

yom2:
in other words there will still be some one playing d role of an agent she?

Not necessarily. The platform is intended to be directly utilized by buyers and sellers. You dont need any third parties all.

yom2:
then why are u not transacting direct with car makers, rice millers?

One never conpletely remove middle men in most industries. But I think it is possible to transact business with car makers and rice millers. For e.g you can get a dealership or in the case of rice millers you could make direct contact with them to market their rice? Thats why you see lots of rice sellers around.

Same concept: I can market my property directly to a buyer without an agent. What I need is the platform

Uziink:
But Op. Please I have a question. Hope their services will be very much available here in Nigeria since it's based in the Uk sir.

I think the general idea is to expand the project worldwide. They need industry leaders in the real estate to partner with in each country. If you have any expertise in real estate, you can contact them on telegram. You can also check them out on my signature

What if you can buy or rent property without the need for Agents/Lawyers on the Block-chain? What if you can by pass real estate agents and buy/sell/rent your property directly from owners?

UK Based Blockchain project, 'AGENT NOT NEEDED' aims to make this a reality through a peer to peer property platform. The Agent Not Needed property platform aims to revolutionise the entire property industry. The peer to peer property platform would allow buyers and sellers to communicate and transact property directly without the need for estate agents:

Would empower buyers and sellers by making the process of transacting property faster, cheaper and more efficient.

Use of Blockchain technology will reduce the risk of fraud

Smart contracts will reduce human error and increase efficiency

Use of escrow system will decrease failure rate of completed property transactions and failure rate in the chain.

Real time tracking of property transaction process will help to eliminate some of the major concerns individuals have when it comes to
transacting property.

PROJECT PROFILE

AGENT NOT NEEDED LTD (Company No. 11062976) is a private registered company in the UK. The company boasts of a strong team and advisor board, which consists of experts that have worked alongside high profile companies such as IBM, Airbus, BBC, Oculus, Jet2 and EE. Agent Not Needed will first be available to the UK with the plan to expand to other countries

HOW WOULD THIS BE DONE?

1: PROPERTY PLATFORM ON BLOCKCHAIN:

I. The Property Platform would be built on the Blockchain where people can can buy, sell and rent property directly without the need for
estate agents, solicitors or conveyors.

II. The project would utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to improve the efficiency of conversions and further improve the
efficiency of the product.

III. The Platform will generate revenue from successful property sales and additional bolt-on services along with advertising, commission from
mortgage brokers and third party service providers.

2:RAISE FUNDS IN ICO TO LAUNCH PLATFORM

I. The project would raise funds to develop and launch the Blockchain version of the platform.

II. ERC20 token called ‘Agent Not Needed (ANN) tokens’, would be sold as utility tokens to be aused as platform credits.

III. ANN tokens would be purchased from token sale. Official token sale would run from 1st March 2018 and ends 31st March 2018.

HOW THE PROPERTY PLATFORM WOULD OPERATE

I. Removing all third parties from the process of buying and selling: This reduces costs as wel as cut the traditional fees paid to solicitors and
conveyors and commissions to estate agents which can range between 1%-3%.

II. Use of Blockchain Technology, increases security, hence, reduce risk of property fraud. This will allow the use of smart contracts to track
transactions and provide proof of ownership.

III. Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to master the process of turning listings into sales. Individual property listings would be marketed.

IV. Conversion of listed properties into tradable digital assets: Properties on the platform would be converted into digital tradable assets. The assets would be encrypted as digital files containing all information regarding a property and its ownership.

V. Option to provide buyers a mortgage: An option to be provide mortgage solutions would be provided. This would be at the option of the interested party through the use of third party provider. If the party already has a mortgage, buyer will be required to upload these documents for verification. Once accepted buyer will only be able to place offers up to the price they have a mortgage for. If a mortgage isn’t required, then proof of available funds will be needed. Offers on multiple properties will be allowed as long as the combined offer value doesn’t exceed the buyers limit.

VI. Use of ERC20 digital tokens (ANN TOKENS): The project would raise funds for the property platform by selling called ANN tokens. ANN utility tokens would be native to the Agent not Needed Platform. Tokens would be used to:

-pay listing fees, Purchase Additional Features (Premium Listings, Media Packages etc, Advertise a Business the Platform, Sell ANN tokens to
other platform users through the internal marketplace

-ANN Tokens would be used to purchase services on the platform.

-450 million ANN Tokens would be issued to the public.

-30 million will be sold as early presale packages consisting of 600,000 ANN for £5000 each (50 packages total)

ADVANTAGES OF AGENT NOT NEEDED PLATFORM

I: One of 'few' Blockchain projects with a working 'Product'

-Version 1.0 of our property platform has been built.
-provides a marketplace to negotiate price, communicate and arrange viewings directly until a sale is agreed.
-Property Listing: Once registered on our platform, users can list their property for sale which works similar to creating a listing on eBay.

II: Use of Blockchain technology: Agent not Needed Platfrom would use smart contracts to complete all legal documents, security checks, land
registry forms and the exchange of money and deeds.

III:Use of Smart Contract: will send both the money and property to be held and frozen in escrow until the contracts have been signed by both buyer and seller (signed electronically). Once signed by both parties, the smart contract will release the money to the seller and the property to the buyer and will update with the government land registry.

AIRDROP / Bounties / ICO / CONTRIBUTIONS/TOKEN SALE

I. Project offers 100 free tokens for signing up, plus 50 extra.

II. Bounty tokens are alloted for social media camapaigns. Total of 20 million is alloted to bounty and airdrop campaign.

III.Token sale would run from 1st March - 31st March 2018. Minimum contribution is pegged at equivalent of 30 Pounds. Tokens can be
purchased with Ether. For e.g. 1 Ether would get you 28,000 ANN Tokens in the sale

IV. All Tokens would be distributed after token sale, i.e. after 31st March

LISTING ON EXCHANGES

Application to be listed on Binance has been submitted. Other exchanges like Huobi, cryptopia, are also in the works

FINAL WORD

This project offers unique opportunities for the real estate industry in the long run. The project has great potential to be adopted in many countries like Nigeria

Those who have property to advertise can look forward to this great Block-chain project.

Project website is listed on my profile.

nurey, you got mail please. Thanks

abolore80:
Go for sharan 2.0 manual gear. it's very good for transportation. You can try toyota previa or picnic as well. Goodluck
I am into transportation as well.

Thank you very much. I will consider the other options you mentioned as well. Bless your hustle sir

TPound:
both use the same parts...from engine and tranny to seats and body....but to me,go for the Saharan 2.0...its the ideal one for the business

Thanks very much for your input. Bless your hustle sir.

Dear Car Talk gurus

I intend to start a small commercial transport business using MPVs. I intend to start out with 2 or 3 cars for long distance between states in the northern part of the country.

My choice of cars are: Either Ford Galaxy or Volkswagen Sharan all petrol engines.

My questions are:

1: Which is the better option between the two cars? taking into consideration performance fuel efficiency, durability, etc.

2: What is the ideal manufacturing years to buy? I am looking at between 2000-2003? I could lower or higher, no problem.

3: What engine size to go for? Sharan: 1.8Turbo, 2.0, 2.8 (VR6)? Ford Galaxy: 2.0, 2.3, 2.8 (VR6)

4: Automatic or manual drive?

5: Any other tips or info all welcome


NB: I was advised to post this here as I am likely to get more responses

Thanks for your input

ciouxox:
You should put this in "car talk" section.

Thank you very much. I will do just that.

Bump

EkeneElectrons:
I have Toks 06 Mazda mpv for sale

How good is a Mazda MPV?

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Hi Gazzuz, and other car experts on NL

I have some questions to ask you.

I want to buy a mini van. I have narrowed down my choice to two makes: Volkswagen Sharan or Ford Galaxy

Question: Which of these two is better? Please take into consideration the following: Performance, Ease of repairs/Maintenance, fuel consumption, (Any other factors you think should influence my choice)

Your answer should determine my next line of inquiry

Kind regards

Gentlevin:
Really dangerous bro...I don't know if those who still ate gala have ever asked themselves this quest: Gala expiry date is just within 10days and so where do the expired gala/sausage go to?........... They are simply sent back to d company and are been recycled and sent into d market again.......TELL ME Y WE NO GO SICK.....even if it does not affect some now, it's killing them slowly.... same thing many bread manufacturers do for spoilt bread.......

You are very right. The issue is just food security problems that we are facing in the nation. There are no appropriate yardsticks for determining what citizens consume or what comes to the market. Today, we have so much food insecurity as a result of influx of Genetically Modified Foods(GMO). About 80-90 percent of maize in the market today is GMO. 90-98 percent of soya beans is GMO. Some tomatoes are also GMO. I heard sometime the mininstry of agric would import more GMO seeds. These GMO have been known to cause cancers or tumors. The effect is that most our indigenous crops likd maize are gradually being phased out and replaced by GMO.

The other problem is lack of policy direction from the Govt. there is no labelling, no research underatken by govt to determine what we consume.

This forum is not enough for me talk about all these issues.

My advice to people is to eat local, stay away from canned foods, eat yams, cocoyams, local rice like ofada, etc etc. And dont forget to detox your body once in a while from all the chemicals we eat. Try to also exercise as nuch as you can.

For me i think the battle against consumer protection is at a personal level. Watch what you eat! And pass on the message! Peace

If you eat gala, oyo!!! It is not beef and it is genetically modified (GMO) soy protein. Think of it like you are eating waste? Ewww

Very dangerous for your health!

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