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Autos › Re: My Experience Buying A 2005/2006 Toyota Siena Through Gazzuzz by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:19pm On Jul 05, 2019
as promised..... Video of car.

Use your data wisely grin



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWeTxzQWjmA

Autos › Re: 2005 Toyota Corolla LE Tokumbo For Sale **sold** by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:36pm On Jul 05, 2019
Sajio:
Do u have 2006 sienna LE? How much.
huh huh
Autos › Re: My Experience Buying A 2005/2006 Toyota Siena Through Gazzuzz by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:24pm On Jul 05, 2019
smsalert1:
am enjoying this. Please what is the process and cost to check vin
cc carguide
Autos › Re: Used Tokumbor Tyres, Will Pass For Brand New. by GAZZUZZ(op): 10:05am On Jul 05, 2019
stjsd:
Pls I need 205/55 R15
Kindly check specs again. 205/55/16 is available
Car Talk › Re: OK by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:03am On Jul 05, 2019
seanfer:
Boss I’m sure most Kazeem’s will advise one from buying it. Because with good maintenance habit the Kazeems won’t see the car in their workshop often thereby denying them their daily food.
That's it! Nothing to talk about grin
Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op): 10:01am On Jul 05, 2019
tunax5loon:
My Oga you be boss walahi. Sir, My boss has a Nissan Altima 2005. the car always jerk whenever he drives. we have taken it to all available local men to no avail. It jerks whenever we make a U-turn or once you decelerate and you want to throttle. ANYTHING TO BE FIXED SIR?
oluwaseunla come and carry your brother grin
Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op):
jceesquare:
Which of the shiny metals did you arm yourself with?
Made in Akwa or imported?
grin grin
Nah so one guy sing "am I a Yahoo boi?" come enter 1chance... me I don't know what you are talking about. grin
Autos › Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by GAZZUZZ(op): 9:59am On Jul 05, 2019
mikefem58:
Can a 2010 Toyota camry engine fit in my 2009 model??

Cc: Gazzuzz
If V6 yes, if 4cylinder, we wish.
Autos › Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by GAZZUZZ(op): 9:58am On Jul 05, 2019
Cunnilingus:
Good morning Gazzuzz, please my sienna AC compressor has been giving me issues. Have changed the seal twice since February. My AC guy say that the Compressor due to its sensor type is usually a problem once it starts leaking. He advises i replace the Compressor with thats of 2.4 V6 Camry. Pls is this advisable?
He has a point, that's the cheaper way out, other options in golfing brand new Oem parts will cost about 300k plus
Car Talk › Re: OK by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:50am On Jul 05, 2019
diportivo:
grin grin

I cant waitnfor u guys to buy rolls Royce by Gods grace

u guys will surely av ur own country grin
omo nah corrola with extra room dem de open group for o!

I can assure you, it will be a very boring group, there is nothing to share, as the car has nothing to talk about grin
Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op): 4:47am On Jul 05, 2019
AutoMoTech:
Major ground connection in the engine bay causing this?
If it works just leave it alone cheesy
Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op): 4:45am On Jul 05, 2019
Ladies and Gentlemen that was how N50 fuse nearly turn me to mad pesin


For educational purposes, this is what happened.

The fuse must have gotten burnt some time in the past and a technician, just placed the copper wire around it, but the copper wire did not sit properly in the contacts, and the connection was partial.

The reason why I never checked fuses was that each time car went of, all you had to do was wait it out and car would start, the waiting period was not consistent.

Fuses are usually working or not working so really gooffed on this one grin

The good side is I am yet to collect any money from the client, and yes he is reading this thread and yes I am coming for you (is it me that tell u to use wire inside fuse? )

Car has been returned to client, and has been out for 3days and no more switching off in motion.


Buy a fuse today, save your self and your technician.

Say no to copper wire on fuse.

The end

Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op): 4:32am On Jul 05, 2019
I looked in the distance and saw 2 men struggling on the express road.

I had to arm my self, as I cannot go down without a fight!

I was also on the phone with the client and I told him I shall call him back!

Opened the trunk, look for my shiny metal and studied my environment angry

One man ran under a lonely bridge, and another went in pursuit.

At this point for the first time since this car came, I decided to check fuse description/location in front fusebox.

Found IG2 fuse with my flash light from my phone I saw a wire sticking out from it, I removed the fuse and adjusted the wire went inside to start the car, car started undecided

I turned the car off went back to remove the fuse, studied went back inside to start car... car had exact symptoms of not starting, no lights on cluster and cooling fan spinning on high speed angry

I put the fuse back again car started!

Local man said to himself so nah you!!!!



Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op):
it was 11pm at night, driving gently just close to the ogudu bus stop, car went off again sad

I coasted into the bustop.

I said to my sef, Uncle let's go and press the front Fusebox again grin

Came down gallantly, disconnected all the wires on Fusebox, pressed here pressed there.. Omo car no answer me o!

Just then Mrs gazzuz.z called "is it still car you are repairing by this time? "

I had to explain my sef cheesy and told her to keep the Knights watch as winter might be really long.


Just then I heard thief thief thief... catch am thief thief...

Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op):
If you have ever driven a camry with a 2gr-fe engine and very stable suspension setup, you might have an idea of the bliss driving one...


Vehicle is an aggressive monster on the road, even the likes of HeavenlyBang would have a run for their money if I catch them on the road.

[img]https://media./images/28745044cad1d71c5e52c5d5b78afe9f/tenor.gif[/img]

Drove from the mainland to lekki at night crossing the dreaded third mainland bridge, it sailed through, visited my painter and inspected ongoing projects.

headed back to the mainland after informing client that car was now ok.


As I was approaching the start of 3MB just close where the police car usually parks, car off o!

At this point, I must say this particular car has a gentle spirit, just like the owner...

It always goes off in safe places grin

I parked, opened bonnet opened Fusebox, pressed all the wires there, disconnected and reconnected all the sockets I could find, went back inside, started car and for the first time I didn't have to wait it out! cheesy

Just then police came with a flashlight and asked if I was fine, I said yes sir, thanked him and drove off.

This time I drove carefully and slow, I called the client and told him, it is possible it is the front fuse box and not the inside one that is messing up.

He said Gazzuzz no problem change it as long as it will work! He also said he was tired of jumping bus and people splashing water on him with their cars grin

I said no problem.

Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op): 3:59am On Jul 05, 2019
left engine running next day and car went off after several hours.

At this point, one false Prophet that visited, said it was the immobiliser and transmitter unit, that he had seen this type of problem before.

I said thank you for your words of wisdom, I entered market and bought a matching pair of immobiliser and transmitter.

reprogrammed it and prepared for my over 100mile journey to test the vehicle.

I informed the client that problem had been solved and I was going to deliver next day after this test.

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Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op): 3:53am On Jul 05, 2019
left the car again for another day to attend to other things.


After a lot of checks, fuel gauge was sorted out, I left engine to run almost the whole day and Ma guy was gallant...

In the evening I went to buy fuel it went well.

I parked it in the workshop, and went home.

Next day, I sent the bois on errands with the same vehicle... it went well...

We were all pleased, but the battery light was still slightly dim when engine was running.

Tested the charging voltage and it was within spec.

I started checking all ground connections and sanded them before reconnecting.. All grounding in engine bay also.

The battery light was still doing strong thing.

I added more ground connections from the body to the battery and from batt + to the positive connector on external Fusebox.

Battery light finally went off.
Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op): 3:43am On Jul 05, 2019
cleaned sockets and coupled back together and the fuel gauge that was empty became full tank!

The battery light that was normal, started illuminating with the engine running


When I saw it local man was not happy!!!

What did you guys do?!!!!

Oga nothing o! Nah just clean we clean all those green green things....

We started retracing from the harness that led to fuel pump.......


Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op): 3:38am On Jul 05, 2019
Next series of days I did nothing, I just left the car and focused on my hybrid and other jobs that came in.


After a lot of (gazzuz.z how far with my car) from the client I told the bois to take down the dashboard so we can inspect all the wiring.

We found more corrosion on sockets and we were pleased grin



Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op): 3:31am On Jul 05, 2019
GAZZUZZ:
30 minutes later client calls... vehicle went off again on the express road. He is currently waiting it out.

told him to bring it in once it starts and monday we will replace the Fusebox.



Let me search for pictures (phone currently filled with sienna pictures.. Let me delete and update I will be back)

Monday morning, I gallantly entered ladipo market, Bought the fuse box, got some other parts too and headed back to workshop.

I installed the Fusebox coupled the car and it started just fine.

Local man was impressed with him sef.

For quality assurance, I took the vehicle home that night, it sailed through very thick traffic like a champion and got home without event. I reported my successes to the client and told him in the morning he could come pick up the car.

Early next morning 6am I headed out with the car. 300meters from my house undecided

All lights on cluster went off..... And engine shut down cry

I told my self gazzuzz the terrestrial powers are after you cheesy

After every manipulation I did to try to start the car wa a waste of time.

I had to serve my ban like a man angry

I waited it out, by 6:45am, car started I drove to the shop, parked vehicle and left in another vehicle.


At this point there were more questions than answers.


I messaged client not too come for car again.

That day passed and I did nothing to the car.


Next day, I started car in workshop and left engine running. After about 3 hours it went off I inspected all the adjoining wiring under the dashboard on drivers side, found more sockets that had corrosion, and cleaned them after the cleaning car started, but this time around I took no chances, I cannot come and kee my sef, I left vehicle running in workshop.

Car still went off again and as usual we had to wait it out.
Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op): 3:10am On Jul 05, 2019
KngGezy:
Observing Sir,

I must say you are doing a great work. It's only abroad one gets to see people like you. You invest so much in rebuilding vehicles ( yes, I followed your Honda and Camry rebuild) and still have the time to post useful information right here on NL.

Its really insightful Sir
You are welcome on board!
Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op): 11:07pm On Jul 04, 2019
kernniejay:
LOCAL MAN STORMED CLASS.
He was amazed at number of lectures he missed.
Gazzuzz, where are you o, hope u are not under a blue pathfinder today?
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Autos › Re: My Experience Buying A 2005/2006 Toyota Siena Through Gazzuzz by GAZZUZZ(m):
222Martins:
I am in the market for a Toyota Siena 2005 / 2006 that will help improve logistics for our movie crew @JanellaTV. Being on a tight schedule and to avoid buying a “Lemon”, I decided to reach out to one of the trusted names on Nairaland “Gazzuzz.”

After a brief chat with him yesterday evening 01/07/2019, and reaching an agreement on his service fees and estimated budget for the car, I transferred the full amount he requested this morning 02/07/2019. This thread was opened was record and transparency purpose.

Oga Gazzuzz, over to you. Full disclosure permitted, but leave out details like names and account. grin grin grin grin grin grin
Client paid in full for vehicle purchase, and a commission for locate and capture. (2nd May).

Sadly vehicle was slightly above budget by 100k this was due to vehicle age. This is 2008 and client wanted a 2005/6. Called client to inform him, and he gave a go ahead for purchase.


These pictures cannot do justice to this car, so tomorrow I will upload a YouTube video.


Drove vehicle back to shop, listed a maintenance/servicing bill and client paid promptly.

It includes
1. Tyres
2. Engine oil and filter
3. Transmission oil
4. Serpentine belt
5. Brake rotor resurfacing
6. wheel alignment/balance
7. Battery

Client paid in full plus the commission. (3rd May)

Parts supplied, work will be concluded tomorrow and vehicle handed over sat morning.

After this we will await the clients ruling on the purchase.

Note, I have never met or transacted any form of business with 222martins in the past.

Autos › Re: My Experience Buying A 2005/2006 Toyota Siena Through Gazzuzz by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:18pm On Jul 04, 2019
Vehicle inspection

Confirmed, the car was wrapped, and the black paint work was still first body.

Body: 95/100 very good factory first body
Chassis: 0 impact, 0 rust 100/100
Suspension: looks perfect 95/100
Interior: rug stained in the trunk, but fair 95/100
Electrical accessories: all functional 100/100
Battery: bad 10/100
Engine bay: Extremely neat. 98/100
Engine: engine oil on low mark caused by a ruptured pressure hose on bank1 that was crudely fixed, no sludge, no knocking sounds, no tell tale of previous major engine work, all stock. 95/100
Transmission: transmission oil colour border line, no leaks from seals. 100/100
Air-conditioning: all stock no errors. 100/100
Tyres: fair condition 60/100
Scan codes: no error codes on drive train or airbags. TPMS faulty module. 0/100
Drive test. Very smooth drive, quiet cabin, no suspension noises. 95/100
Paper work. All in order. 100/100

Done.

Time to bargain with sellers.

Autos › Re: My Experience Buying A 2005/2006 Toyota Siena Through Gazzuzz by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:43pm On Jul 04, 2019
GAZZUZZ:
at night the scout that located the black blue sienna messaged me, he said after I sent him the blue pictures he took it back to the seller, and the seller confessed the car came in blue BUT....

Let's take an advert from our sponsors...
But the car was wrapped in blue, and not painted blue undecided

Well that sounded like good news, I needed to verify and Inspect the said claim.

I placed black/blue sienna on top the list, ordered for OPAY (fancy okada) from workshop and headed out 11.7km to destination.

Got to location of vehicle and it was basking in the sun right in font of the dealership.

Straight to physical inspection.

Autos › Re: My Experience Buying A 2005/2006 Toyota Siena Through Gazzuzz by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:38pm On Jul 04, 2019

Autos › Re: My Experience Buying A 2005/2006 Toyota Siena Through Gazzuzz by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:35pm On Jul 04, 2019
at night the scout that located the black blue sienna messaged me, he said after I sent him the blue pictures he took it back to the seller, and the seller confessed the car came in blue BUT....

Let's take an advert from our sponsors...
Autos › Re: My Experience Buying A 2005/2006 Toyota Siena Through Gazzuzz by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:32pm On Jul 04, 2019
The final report that came in was from a BCD here... yes you know ur self.... cheesy

Problem with most dealers is they have never seen the car, they just have pictures angry

As usual clean pics of the car, but 1 carguide later, Jesus wept cry

I have deleted all sienna pics on my phone, as phone was beginning to act like a salvage phone, but I can assure you, the Nigerian pics were looking perfect and sweet.


This was the last report.

After this, I looked at all the existing data at my disposal, and decided on which vehicle will require physical inspection. In all 13reports, 8 ruled out, 5 possibilities, if they pass physical inspection.

Autos › Re: My Experience Buying A 2005/2006 Toyota Siena Through Gazzuzz by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:16am On Jul 04, 2019
obekediamondfuto:
You know it...
PS: for peeps who do not understand the Mexico concept....

Think of it this way.......

"In Mexico, the colour of your car is what you think or choose.... There is no definite colour.. "

Quoted from Obekeblog grin

For example: I have a red volvo, I wake up one morning and choose another colour (green) for that vehicle....
When I go outside, I'll see that my vehicle is now green.

So if you are purchasing a US used vehicle in Nigeria and the colour during physical inspection differs from VIN report.... Just bear it in mind that the vehicle; before coming to Nigeria, first went to Mexico.....

I had to clarify that for first time visitors


You are welcome on board!
grin grin grin grin grin grin
Autos › Re: My Experience Buying A 2005/2006 Toyota Siena Through Gazzuzz by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:53am On Jul 04, 2019
another scout reported a very clean sienna XLE at a very ridiculously low price, he sent VIN again.

After running report cry


Looking at the report, you will notice the car has been in the market for quite some time...


Autos › Re: It Was Just A N50 Naira Fuse by GAZZUZZ(op): 9:50am On Jul 04, 2019
erico2k2:
yes very true,NO ONE
we also have to ensure those that are out do their time before they come back in wink
Autos › Re: My Experience Buying A 2005/2006 Toyota Siena Through Gazzuzz by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:57am On Jul 04, 2019
Report showed a blue car at sale in the USA and a Black car in Nigeria, with same vin...

Seems the Mexicans were involved angry

I sent the report to the client, and told him what might have transpired.
Vehicle came blue, and was painted black in nigeria.

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