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oseri:
When i read some comments, i couldn't help but laughed. I will simply reiterate the obvious

Terms of sale: chucky234 agreed to deliver a benz 240 2002 model with all the contions below


Take note of the the 'clean interior and exterior'
When i contacted chucks, he mentioned low coolant and engine oil as the only faults which he said he was going to fix. Based on the a sum of #730k was agreed including 20k for transport to PH and 30k for fresh registration.

I transfered 630k to chucks plus additional 14k he claimed he will use to buy a new battery which he never bought(Fraudulent act 1)
Chucks gave the car to one mohammed(driver) to deliver to me. After two days the driver agreed to bring the car to PH. I had to leave offshore to be available in PH on the said day. When i called the driver to know how far he has gone, he told me there was hold up on the road. Later he said the ATF was leaking. At this point i called chucks to tell him the situation. He said the driver will fix it at his own(chucks) cost. All this was a lie as i get to find out later. The driver never let Lagos(fraudulent act 2). The driver later opened up to me that the car is not drivable that he needs to :
1. change the air control module and MAF sensor
2. that the two front window glass weren't working, will need to replace the two door module
3. buy 12 spark plugs and 4 litres mobil 1

At this point, all effort to reach chucks was futile(suspecious act 1). When i asked the driver if he can contact chucks, he said chucks is very sick and can't talk. I was furious. I wanted the car. I told the driver to contact Gazzuzz for repair..... in a nutshell i spent 66k to get the car fix.

On receiving the car, the interior related fault, power steering and brake system fault was evident. The horn, driver's airbag, passenger front seatbelt defects were also evident. The next day was when chucks finally sent me whatsapp(suspicious act 2). I was angry and listed all the faults to him. I told him this was't the agreement that either he fix the car or he return my money. Then chucks phone won't go through, he won't reply my whatsapp. It was at the point i told him my father is an herbalist that he started responding(lol).

I told him to return my money. Because i threatened him with my father being an herbalist that he will tell his lawyers one in lagos and the other in abuja to come and inspect the car before he will refund #590k. The amount he will be refunding which is 120k less the amount i've spent so far was the reason i told him to give me 50k to help resolve the issue. Chucks agreed but he never gave me the money. he said he was never going to pay.
I told him i was going to open a thread here, he said he can always defend himself

0rex:
To those it may concern, it is highly possible for a car that is over 10 years old to be in pristine condition whether Nigeria used or not. I mean... What are you guys talking about?

That said, i think we need a third party assessment of this car by a nairalander in PH probably with police escort or using any other way of ensuring his/her own safety, because the noise everyone is making here may not do anything in Oseri's interest ultimately.

Gbaj:
If a bad knock sensor is not replaced on time, can it lead to engine damage?

BluStreak:
I bought a 2002 Mazda Millenia off a member here on Nairaland for my wife and I must say it has been amazing. The car is wonderful and loaded with features for its manufacturing date. I am guessing Millie as its enthusiasts call it is Mazda's luxury range.

Now to the problem. Last week Friday wifey was on her way to work and the car died on the highway. All efforts to restart it failed. When wifey called and told me what happened, I did some remote troubleshooting with her help to eliminate some possible causes I am aware could stall a car in motion. When I was sure it wasnt Timing Belt, it wasnt dried out Radiator Coolant, I requested the car be towed back home so roadside mechanics wont fiddle with it.

On getting home myself in the evening on that day, I went to check the car and noticed that the battery has lost all form of power. I mean completely drained of any form of energy. The following morning, I called a battery charger to bring me another battery. When the battery was connected, you guys wont believe what happened . The car headlights came on but the switch was in off position. I fliped the switch back and forth but the light didnt go off. I tried starting the car, it was rolling but wont start. I however noticed that the dash light was coming on and going off at will, the speedometer and tacometer dials were jumping and returning at will, the AC will come on and wont turn off even when I press the off button, the radio has no power. In all this, the engine will crank but the car wont start.

Next I reached for my (Lemur Blue Driver) Bluetooth ODBII scanner to do a diagnosis on the car hoping I will get a result. When I plugged in the scanner and turned the key to on position, the scanner's signature blue light didnt come on and I was worried. Then I cranked the car and to my amazement, the car started. I raised the engine and it raised well, put the gear in D and it went forward, put it in reverse and it followed but still the scanner light didnt come on and my ipad didnt see it to connect to either. As the engine was running, I unplugged the scanner and the car was still idling well but when I tried to raise it, the engine stalled again and all the dash dial started the "Kukere" dance once again and the AC too came on and wont go off if I press the off button.

I repeated the steps severally and got the same result. Car will start with ODBII scanner connected but radio has no power. Car will raise properly and even move. Car will not start with ODBII scanner removed. All dash dial will be flipping back and forth with ignition in on position, dash light going on and off, AC coming on and wont go off with off button pressed.

Abeg my seasoned auto engineers, gurus and fellow enthusiasts. Wetin I go call this kind sickness? What is the car suffering from?

Meanwhile, I live in Lagos and we do have lots of water along the way from my house to hit the main road whenever it rains.

iboboyswag:
From the look of things I am yet to see a full picture of the car as posted by the op as I am not convinced with the partial picture posted in regards to the actual state of the car.
In as much as I despise fraud and blame the seller for not disclosing all the faults(which I also know is quite impossible), I sincerely believe (from his writeups) that the op doesn't want an amicable solution but rather is out for blood, his sole intent is to tarnish the image of the seller.
My verdict to chucky234;
1)you knew of the aforementioned faults though maybe not to the exaggerated extent the op has disclosed and yet you chose not to mention.
2)the driver u sent to deliver the car decided to play a fast one on the op with or without your collusion, fraudulently collecting 66k from the op.

My verdict to oseri;
1)in as much as I know it is not a crime to trust someone I strongly believe that you failed to properly carryout due diligence before the transfer of money or is there something we don't know?
2)you are buying a Nigerian everyday used 13yr old mecerdes Benz car for the said amount and expect it to be in pristine condition?

Final verdict.
Chucky234, your non-disclosure of all the faults of the vehicle has led to the op making unnecessary and unplanned expenditure in the course of getting a car from you and Because you were responsible for delivering the car in a working state to the op, chucky234, your driver had no reason whatsoever to demand and collect money from the op to cover repairs in the course of delivery. You are hereby directed to refund the money (66k) collected by your driver from the op.
Oseri , seeing that you are the unsuspecting buyer here I empathize with you but I must give you the hard truth that no amount of juju can upturn, u still owe the man a 100k(mind you it was the driver that collected 66k from you). I would advise you cut your loss and let this be, there is a whole lot of other things to banter about.

P.s: in reality Oseri na you chop am just that it was not as much as you expected.

predatorX:
please oga gazzuzz, where is the location of the speed sensor so i can monitor and tell the mechanic exactly what he is to change? i have tried googling it but coming up short. And i dont know which one is Vehicle speed sensor, clutch speed sensor and wheel speed sensor.

help!!!

chucky234:
Like I said my car was in good condition when I handed it over to the driver, the interior and exterior of that is clean for a used car, you can have someone in PH check the car before concluding.

Elsafema:
Pleas help!! am ibadan my ACURA mdx 2002 engine light indicator is flashing while driving making gear not to select properly my mechanic suggest fuel pump but do you think this might be the cause.

arinzest:
pls am abt to get a highlander hybrid. checked online and the fuel efficiency is to die for with rave reviews

pls what is d experience here in nigeria? are there engineers to fix it?

kunle75:
Hello My Oga`s in the house.

I drive a 2004 toyota saloon car.

But i notice lately that my feul gauge just suddenly come down and drop flat on the dash board


Please i need to know what could be responsible for this and how i can get it fixed .

Thanks in advance

largehead:
I'm Gonna Go anal if the owner gives me dis ride. #Faxt

AmiLaHoit:
Unfortunately I am not at Nnewi but Abia. Will be back in Lagos in 2wks. Just scared of what may go wrong.
Heard engines are expensive when knocked

AmiLaHoit:
My dear sabi people pls advice.
We just got a 2003 Rav4 was used on Wednesday from Lagos to d east. While almost home it started showing "Check Engine".
I have suggested to my hubby as per d norm I know, to change the engine oil and filter and then check d gear oil but there is the mentality everyone around us has that we shld use d car for a while before changing the oils as per American oil and that d 'check engine' sign is normally a false alarm in Rav4. When the car engine cools off the sign goes away and comes back when used for a while.
I am uncomfortable with the 'check engine' thing and intend to secretly go change the oil and filter and have d gear oi checked. Pls advice;

1. Do I change d oil to avoid engine knock?
2. What specific engine oil do I buy (Mobile XHP)?
3. What is the reason for the brief sound when a gear automatically changes?

kingreign:
This is an A rated job.

0rex:
Bros, why u go chook head inside battle field?

Readonee35L:
Gazzuzz
Please can u giv me a price quote
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02 accord i4 tranny and v6 tranny