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Would love to know if the stunning Samsung Wave S8500 or new Samsung Wave II S8530 are now available in Nigeria. If so, how much would each set me back and has anyone bought either of the phones from a reputable retail shop they could recommend at a value for money price or do you have it in stock?
To say that I'm a huge fan of both phones would be make the understatement of the year.
Thanks in advance to anyone who responds,

This is really sad. Is there anything that Nigerians won't sell? We seem to be at the wrong end of all sporting stories of recent, first the doping scandals from the Commonwealth Games, and now this.
To put your hand up in a room of internationals and proudly state you are a Nigerian was always difficult thanks to our notorious scam connections, this now makes it close to impossible!
Depressing!

The plot thickens at Liverpool, hope we are starting to see the very last throws of the diabolical helmsmanship of messrs Hicks and Gillette. Also all over Sky News for those die hard 'Pool fans who would like to follow the story as it unlfolds. Please Read: www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/anfield-at-war-as-americans-make-last-bid-to-keep-control-2098952.html

Although the original posters question was to do with which in auto and manual transmissions was faster, not surprisingly this has turned into a bit of a 'which is the better between the two' thread.
I own a manual car. Actually my car is a bit of an anomally as most of the used imports for my '99-2002 Accord are normally autos.
I love the in-control feel that manuals give you, and have never owned an automatic, though I have obviously driven them on occasion. From my perspective, I have a slight edge with my cars get up and go over other auto trans versions of the same Accord (barring the obviously bigger V6 engine that is a variant of the Accord, which would of course leave my car for dead in a straight line. Come to think of it, in any kind of line you care to imagine for that matter).
What I hate is driving a manual in traffic, or up any kind of incline. Autos are great for straight line lazy driving. Manuals are and will always be the purists preferred way of shifting a car. Any true petrol-head that tells you different is quite frankly not a true petrol head!

Lets face it, a lot of people who visit the Autos section of nairaland aren't really peddling anything or aren't really interested in anything been peddled for that matter either. They visit to comment on the gorgeous pictures of the cars and when the itch of that dream auto been right there in front of them and not having the necessary readies to afford the ride gets too much, they can't help but to begin 'negotiating' on a car worth say N2m and asking if N700, 000 is acceptable! I've always found it funny, while sellers have had to grow pretty thick skins to stop themselves from skinning alive those itchy fingered few.
Anyway, I just thought it might be fun if some of that angst was positively redirected, by starting this thread for an All Time Top Five!
Here is how I propose it works:
List five cars in descending order that you have either driven, owned or basically dream of owning stating why or how you have ranked them on your top 5. Post pictures if you want, though I strongly advise against posting pictures of your current car if you have no intention of selling it lest a nairalander offer you N200, 000 for your N2m ride!
Have fun, and hopefully we will get the best of both worlds- beautiful pictures to gawp at, and reasonable discussion to mull over. By the way, all car dealers and sellers who are often frustrated with 'bogus offers', thank me later!

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In this high tech, fast moving, over exposed world in which we live where not much shocks a lot of us anymore, I have to say these pictures shock, horrify and totally rubbish anything I've seen before.
To those who lost their lives, if indeed these pictures are real (they are so 'spectacular', if that is the correct term, in their grotesqueness that you would be forgiven for believing otherwise), may their souls rest in peace.
For those of us who have stomached seeing them, one hopes they have the desired effect on us which I hope was the original aim of the author of this thread, acting as a significant visual deterrent to daft and dangerous driving which lets face it is the hallmark of Nigerian driving these days.
By the way Mr.otikpoko, I hope you took no pleasure from posting these pictures; for it would be sicker than the pictures themselves, and lets face it - that would truly be saying something.
As an after thought, also hope no minors have seen these pictures, for they surely would be traumatised by the very sensitive nature of their content.

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We are upgrading the complimentary facilities for medium to long term leases for this car, details soon.

Booking for end of February for returning customer initiated. Specific dates covered to be confirmed.

Booking for 21st March- 27th March, 2010 confirmed

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lagbobo:
Hi all , pls does anybody know who can help in clearing a bus full of some stuffs and how much it could cost.

Thanks all.

Friend of mine should be able to sort you out, and he is reasonable when it comes to cost. Call him on 0805 506 1087.

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Er, how is this different from the current one. Obviously Kia designers have gone for minor tweaks most especially within the cabin of the car, rather than a more big bang overall facelift.
Regardless, have always secretly admired the way this little car looks, so more of the same isn't necessarily such a bad thing!

df2006:
don,t worry ib, i have always been sceptical about putting nos in public forum, i,ll take a walk down there and see wat,s up, that is if the traffic will allow me walk there.
mama gee did you read the post? i already told two mechanics. sienna and co i am still waiting o, i need more opinions on this.

No wahala. Know what you mean about the traffic. Was in the thick of it going past that very same Mobil today- all because of petrol which they were not even selling at the time . Anyway hope all works out, and the best of luck to you finding a solution.

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df2006:
@ ibdguy,
honda place would have been it, untill i saw their mechanics bringing some cars over for this my mechanic to fix, was shocked  turns out their technicians do private practice outside. yeah it,s really getting at me, i,ll have to sample a lot of oppinion, so i wouldn,t mind the mobil guy name & no, considering it,s just a walk from my office, i could connect with him tmorro. thanks man really appreciate.

df2006, don't see that you left your mobile number. For obvious reasons, I would rather text you the guys name and number rather than posting it. To paraphrase the old cliche, if you post your number then I'll get back to you. By the way, don't think I've done anything as such but you are very welcome.

Ignoring it is certainly not the right answer! Mechanics are notorious trial and error freaks . They will happily collect money from you to a point, but when they are full and satisfied, and know fairly well they haven't got a clue what the problem is, they shrug their shoulders and leave you in the lurch!

Your problem sounds like it's driving you up the wall, and from your description of your car been a 2004 Accord, I would say the one and the other equals that you maintain your car properly and have it checked at a place such as Honda Place. Fine for me to say as I won't be the one donating the arm and the leg it might cost. But at least they SHOULD get to the bottom of the problem, and as such give you the much needed peace of mind.

Failing this, I have had my car serviced a few times at the Mobil station on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, and though there are no guarantees, I haven't run in to any problems with anything they have ever done on my slightly older Accord. They have a guy there who does their diagnostics, and who I believe works out of there freelance. I think he is pretty solid. If you wish, I can text you his name and number.
Hope all this helps, but remember you own the car and as such drive it each day. So follow that in-built natural owners common sense that you have whatever decision you make, and certainly not the 'oga, don't worry I go do am. No problem' mentality your run of the mill mechanic brings to the table.
Good luck whichever way you decide to go, and I hope your problem is solved sooner rather than later as I know how totally frustrating these niggly car problems can get.

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Another view of the car,

Available for lease is a 2003 Mitsubishi Space Wagon GLX.
The car is perfect for those living abroad, who need a car available while doing business or visiting family and friends in Lagos. It comes with the following specifications and extras:
1. Professional uniformed driver facilitated with a mobile phone
2. Full tank of petrol at point of pick up (client will need to meet his needs in this regard there after)
3. The car is a roomy seven seater people carrier
4. Full factory fitted efficient air conditioning
5. Back-up and recovery vehicle available in the event of a breakdown
6. Complimentary newspaper of the day at point of pick up
7. Complimentary CDMA mobile phone (in cases of pre-paid lease contracts in excess of 8 days)
8. Apple  iPod with over 1, 000 songs from various genres available as in car entertainment. The client can ask for specific artists in advance of use of the car, and a personailsed play list can be created to suit.

The day rate is N10,000.00 per day for leasing with driver inclusive.

Note that the car is also available for one-off drop offs:
Mainland- Island (Ikoyi, Victoria Island axsis) N2,500.00
Island- Lekki/ VGC/ Ajah N1, 800 extra
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Mailand- Surulere N2,400
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