₦airaland Forum

DjAndroid,

Why is Lion the King of the Jungle? Even though he has limitations, such as, he is not the tallest, biggest, heaviest & most intelligent animal, yet he rules the jungle.

I repeat myself, why is the Lion the king of the Jungle? He is the king of the jungle because of what? His ATTITUDE! Yes, attitude. Lion has attitude different from other animals, which makes every other animal afraid of him. Also, that's why all animals respect Lion, including the almighty Elephant.

What is this attitude Lion possesses I am talking about? When a Lion sees an Elephant, what does he see? LUNCH! Yes, lunch. How big, heavy, strong or intelligent the elephant is, means nothing to the Lion because that's not what he sees. That's what makes a Lion fearless, and most importantly, "a Lion acts the way he thinks". And that's why he would go after the Elephant and have his Lunch. But when a Elephant sees a Lion, what does he see? EATER! Yes, the Elephant sees a Lion as Eater, meaning, the Elephant sees himself as LUNCH to a Lion. That's what you will find when you sit behind a Peugeot wheel, a Lion, a 406. That's what a Peugeot 406 sees Toyota Camry as: Lunch! Lol!

A very small Lion baby (Peugeot 308) won the 2014 European Car of the Year, even when Benz S-Class contested with him. Its called LEADERSHIP!

Now, go out there. Spend few minutes on the road, watch vehicles pass. What do you see when a Peugeot 406 passes? A Lion? How do you imagine being behind the wheel?

What do you see when a Toyota Camry (Big For Nothing) passes? An Elephant? How do you imagine been behind that wheel?

The attitude Lions posses is why they pass almost every check points without "wetin you carry? Park well!". Its called RESPECT! When you lead, respect from followers comes naturally.

As for the running cost of a Lion, a 406, visit Peugeot house in this section to learn all that.

https://www.nairaland.com/1003701/peugeot-thread-psa-community/49


Ikenna

Muoweta: Happy Sunday Ikenna nwamma n al oda lion owners I wish to mk inquiries abt auto diagnostic equipments, prices n choice of which to acquire. Pls I dunno if u r on bbm so we cld chat if ur number cannot,,,,,, u cld add me 7bdc9906. Thanks bro I appreciate your effort @ uniting us all, av a blessed wkk

Longtime.

I don't do BBM, rather, WhatsApp. Save my phone number (08052811236) and send me a message via the WhatsApp, for us to discuss about the PP2000.

By the way, how far with your Lion?

Ikenna

Happy Sallah to all the Muslim brothers in the house.

Now, weh our meat?

Ikenna

filcast: hello ikenna, wish you can get this kind of meet down to Enugu. Remember charity begins at home!
Btw do you know of any Lion dealership in Enugu?

Of course, I won't forget where I grew up.

As for Peugeot dealership, have you tried Autostar?

Ikenna

DECOtech: If you spent almost 3hrs on a 212km road, at what speed were you driving?

I don't discuss speed I do online.

Also, speed you do on that Abuja- Lokoja road will not determine how fast you arrive Lokoja. At that time (2012), there so many check points, traffic jams & diversion due to road construction.


Ikenna

billy187: Spent the better part of my morning drooling through your thread! Amazing journey there! I must admit I've never been to Nigeria though; seems the roads there are awesome! Back here in Ghana, even the road linking the two principal cities (Accra and Kumasi) degenerates into an unpaved dusty hell at some points; a dusty hell I'll have to tackle this Monday in my '03 Ford Focus Wagon!

Beautiful pics too! Come to think of it, I've never really seen your 'baby' before. For me, there are only few things more desirable than a well kept old school car!- the recent models are kinda......a bit like light tea. Kinda looking into buying and restoring a 1989 Mercedes-Benz W126 SEC, when the Cedi stops fooling around.

Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

Thanks.

I will likely be in Enugu next week or so, and I plan to do the trip with the Baby. I love the aggressive way it drives, including that loud impressive noisy engine note it gives while on high speed.

Hmm! Life can be very sweet when you take charge of your life by making the right choices and decisions by yourself. 505 V6 was my first dream car. Believe me, it feels really good when a dream is achieved!


Ikenna

wisesystem: True talk.

Don't worry. I believe it will spread beyond Abuja. That's my dream and I strongly believe it will be fulfilled, by the Grace of God.

Ikenna

Ikenna351: For Peugeot owners in Abuja, I have a good news for you guys.

Not long ago, a good friend of mine in Bida, a lecturer actually, asked me to come down to Bida and educate a small community of Peugeot owners in Bida DIY tips, preventative maintenance, etc, to help them understand their Lions better and keep them on the road as long as it takes without dramas they face each time they visit auto mechanics and electricians. My friend was willing to organize the meet, if I could say yes. Of course, I said yes, but have not fixed the date. Probably, will travel to Bida for it when I start my annual leave.

It got me thinking that we could actually start off such meet in Abuja. Seeked opinion from some Peugeot owners in Abuja and they all liked the idea.

Friends of mine have promised to secure a place in town for it. I have picked Saturday morning for it, I mean, every Saturday morning, 9-11 am or so. We are still working on it. As soon as the venue/hall is secured, will let you guys know. We may even start the meet next week Saturday.

We are going to educate ourselves what and how it takes to keep our Lions in good shape, with powerpoint presentations and demonstration. Also, some basic troubleshooting tips on Peugeot cars and how not to introduce nightmares for ourselves in our Lions. How to know when what is faulty without use of diagnostic tool, especially when stranded on a journey. Its going to be interactive.

I have spoken with a Peugeot Automatic transmission Specialist who operates in Markudi, Abuja and environs. He is willing to come and educate us on how to maintain Peugeot Auto transmission and what ATF available in Nigeria to use for these transmissions like AL4, ZF trans & AM6. With time we will invite other specialists in Peugeots to come and educate and share their knowledge with us. GAZZUZZ take note. Hope you won't turn down our invitation? We need to tap that knowledge of yours in Peugeot a little. Lol!

By the way, at the end of every meet, there will be a free scan for everyone interested for FREE, with PP2000. So, you can always use every Saturday to check the health of your Lion.

Anyway, will give you guys feedback by Sunday, as soon as we conclude on the venue with my friends that want to secure it for us. If it works out, then it will start next Saturday, by the Grace of God.

Ikenna

As for securing the venue, its positive so far. From the look of things, it will likely start next week Saturday. We will know by Sunday, next 2 days.

Keep you guys posted.

Ikenna

SAVEDBABA: lol,bt wots d price range.

No idea. You have to find it first.

Ikenna

SAVEDBABA: can i get any with automatic transmission and A/C in Nigeria,and if possible wot d price range

505 V6 in Nigeria? Hmm! It's like searching for a Ferrari in Nigeria to buy. Lol!

Seriously, it will be difficult to find one. But I would suggest to start from Eastern states (Enugu, Anambra, etc). You will find a lot of imported 505 on their roads, especially in their state capitals.


Like I said earlier, 505 V6 have both auto and manual transmission. That is Peugeot tradition. Every of their cars have manual and auto transmissions, even till date.

Ikenna

SAVEDBABA: i want to know more abt this car cos i plan of getting one,if possible do u tink i can find one with power windows,automatic gear,and A/c

All Peugeot 505 V6 have 4 powers windows (front and rear windows) as standard. Automatic transmission in V6 is optional. In fact, there seem to be more 505 auto transmission than manual. Manuals are scare commodity. Lol! Most of the 505 V6 have factory AC. But some don't. But all European spec 505 V6 Executive have A/C.

It's easier to find 505 GTI than a V6 one. The V6 is very scarce, because owners hardly let them go, considering the engine is almost indestructible, as long as there is oil in it and cooling system is intact.

Ikenna

SAVEDBABA: i want to know more abt this car cos i plan of getting one,if possible do u tink i can find one with power windows,automatic gear,and A/c

All Peugeot 505 V6 have 4 powers windows (front and rear windows) as standard. Automatic transmission in V6 is optional. Most of the 505 V6 have factory AC. But some don't. But all European spec 505 V6 Executive have A/C.

It's easier to find 505 GTI than a V6 one. The V6 is very scarce, because owners hardly let them go, considering the engine is almost indestructible, as long as there is oil in it and cooling system is intact.

Ikenna

SAVEDBABA: MR IKENNA,dddid you install d A/C to ur 505 or its faxtory fitted

The car came with it. Though, I have replaced the compressor, after one AC technician damaged the compressor. Long story.

Ikenna

bigx: I go soon pack come this abuja

The way I see it, it will soon spread to other parts of the country.

Ikenna

For Peugeot owners in Abuja, I have a good news for you guys.

Not long ago, a good friend of mine in Bida, a lecturer actually, asked me to come down to Bida and educate a small community of Peugeot owners in Bida DIY tips, preventative maintenance, etc, to help them understand their Lions better and keep them on the road as long as it takes without dramas they face each time they visit auto mechanics and electricians. My friend was willing to organize the meet, if I could say yes. Of course, I said yes, but have not fixed the date. Probably, will travel to Bida for it when I start my annual leave.

It got me thinking that we could actually start off such meet in Abuja. Seeked opinion from some Peugeot owners in Abuja and they all liked the idea.

Friends of mine have promised to secure a place in town for it. I have picked Saturday morning for it, I mean, every Saturday morning, 9-11 am or so. We are still working on it. As soon as the venue/hall is secured, will let you guys know. We may even start the meet next week Saturday.

We are going to educate ourselves what and how it takes to keep our Lions in good shape, with powerpoint presentations and demonstration. Also, some basic troubleshooting tips on Peugeot cars and how not to introduce nightmares for ourselves in our Lions. How to know when what is faulty without use of diagnostic tool, especially when stranded on a journey. Its going to be interactive.

I have spoken with a Peugeot Automatic transmission Specialist who operates in Markudi, Abuja and environs. He is willing to come and educate us on how to maintain Peugeot Auto transmission and what ATF available in Nigeria to use for these transmissions like AL4, ZF trans & AM6. With time we will invite other specialists in Peugeots to come and educate and share their knowledge with us. GAZZUZZ take note. Hope you won't turn down our invitation? We need to tap that knowledge of yours in Peugeot a little. Lol!

By the way, at the end of every meet, there will be a free scan for everyone interested for FREE, with PP2000. So, you can always use every Saturday to check the health of your Lion.

Anyway, will give you guys feedback by Sunday, as soon as we conclude on the venue with my friends that want to secure it for us. If it works out, then it will start next Saturday, by the Grace of God.

Ikenna

filcast: hello ikenna, pls whats the price of Everstart battery? Also what Plug brand would you recommend and wats the cost for the set of 4? Regards.

NB:
Car Details:
VF37BRFVP32337111 DETAILS:


.

Sometime early last year, I bought my Everstart battery 12k. 75 Ah, though.

As for the spark plug, the Peugeot part number of spark plug for your engine is 5960 15. I wouldnt know if its Copper or Platinum. Platinum cost more though, about 2k each.

Ikenna

abatically: I think u still fail to understand the topic. Peugeots are living on past glory, the 505 is still one of their best cars till date, but that doesn't mean it is safer than the corresponding corolla.

You see more of those 80's 505 on the road than corolla? Yes no doubt about that. Reason? Most of the owners bought them new when PAN was very strong in Nigeria. Those days the Japanese where still in their infants and there wasn't anything like tokunbo cars. Fast forward many years and reverse is the case... Japanese invasion and they are really here to stay for a long time. I'm very sure u will count 20 Toyota cars on the road before u can spot one Peugeot. Lots of Peugeots plants here have shut down. 160 million people can't be wrong. How come Toyota became the world's biggest automaker? They must be doing something right. The whole world can't be wrong.

Funny thing about staying anonymous in online forum is that no matter how you want to stay anonymous so that you can claim you own heaven and Earth or how young or old you are, your comments will always prove you otherwise.

How many Peugeots plants do we have in Nigeria for you to say " Lots of Peugeot plants here have shut down" ?

Anything you don't understand or not sure of, ask the elderly ones around you to explain to you, rather than make statements that look ridiculous. In the '80s & '90s in Enugu, about 70% of cars on roads were Japanese cars: Toyota Corolla, Datsun 160,180B,180k, etc. Only people who could afford brand new Peugeot 504s & 505s were rich business guys and mostly senior civil servants. Peugeot 505 (PAN) in the '80s cost about 7-12k. Hoe many Nigerians could afford that amount of money in that decade, let alone have assess to that kind of loan? But today, if you go back to Enugu town, you won't see any of those old Japs on the road anymore. In the '90s, about 90% of Taxis in Enugu town were those Corollas and Datsun. But now, they are all long gone. Yet, today, Peugeot 504 & 505 are still used for inter-state commercial transportation, even 404 pickups.

2 days ago, I had to repark a Toyota Camry 1999 model for someone that blocked another vehicle. The few minutes I stayed behind that wheel worth mentioning here. Each time I touched the accelerator pedal, the car would bounce. Each time I stopped accelerating, the tail would push up. Finally, each time I touched the brake pedal, the car would turn to basket ball. I mean, do people really feel safe driving that car? (No offence to Toyota owners please). How could a car be so weightless that simple acceleration make the car bounce as if it has no atom of weight on it? All my life, I have driven all types of Peugeot cars, both mine and others, both ones with failed shock absorbers and good ones. But never for once have I experienced what happened that day in any of them. Yet people are telling us here how "unsafe" Peugeots are and how safer Toyotas are. What an irony! Go out there, watch as Peugeots and Toyotas pass. Come back and tell us how many Peugeots bounce when the drivers apply the brakes and how many Toyotas do the same. But you want to compare a bouncing basket ball on highway to a drum on highway? Which is safer?

The world must not always be right. That Ferraris and Porsches don't sell that much does not mean your Toyota is better than them in quality. The current state of the world economy has shaped majority mindset to think and remain as misers, forgive me to use that word. Everyone now go for the cheapest, not for the cheap anymore. With that, they remain in that circle and live the rest of their life in quiet desperation. People are so comfortable with pennies they earn monthly rather than look for
other means to create wealth. The older we get, the more we give up on our dreams. So, yes, the world must not always be right. Otherwise, if one is to follow moral standard in the world today, then Hell fire becomes everyone's 4th name.

Change your mindset, its all I am saying. Peugeots may not be the best cars out there, but they are handlers your Japs don't come close to. They are expensive to run, so are other Euro cars. French cars technologies are different and so there performance. To enjoy that, you have to step up and work on your mindset. But if that will be very difficult for you, then keep to your Japs and let us enjoy our lives. Will that be too difficult for you to do as well?

Good morning.

Ikenna

While they are hating, see Father and Son having a private conversation.

The King of Lions and King of Foxes! My aggressive Lions!


https://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r770/Ikenna4351/026_zps0bfb6d4f.jpg



https://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r770/Ikenna4351/025_zps0a7baf4c.jpg



Ikenna

oweniwe,

People with bad intentions will tell you " The truth is not important. What matters is how the public accepts the truth". That's the intention this thread was created, very unfortunate.

You know, I had to restrain myself from saying all I know about Toyota when compared to Peugeot. Because if I had done that, Nairalanders that will hate Ikenna351 will triple, especially those that drive Toyota. Lol !

For example, I met a guy at a business meeting few days ago. We got talking and he learnt I specialize in Peugeot brand. He told me he wanted to buy a Peugeot 406 but didn't know much about 406, which engine to go for and the rest. And that his friends have switched to Peugeot, especially 406. I did my best explaining things he needed to know about 406. When we both came down, he went straight and opened Toyota Camry 2007 -2008 model. I was surprised how could an owner of such Camry consider 406. Wouldn't know what to call it. A downgrade or upgrade. Lol! But then, he said his family stay in Abuja while he lives in Kaduna. So he drives from Kaduna to Abuja to spend weekend with his family and drive back to Kaduna every Monday morning. So, he needed a reliable and durable ride that will serve that purpose. Meaning, the Camry isn't serving the purpose. So if 406 and other Peugeots are not safe, handlers and rugged, why the switch or wanting to switch to Peugeot if the brand they were or currently using is satisfying them?

Anyone that have truly used Peugeot hardly leaves the brand, even if he/she have other brands. If 505 isn't safe as they claim, why would dozens of Americans in US and Canada engage me in buying and shipping Peugeot 505 parts to them? Even though they all had other brand of cars, they still want their 505s to remain with them and on the road as long as it takes.

When people claim 504 was better than 505, I would wonder where they got such false information. Because I single handedly converted a 504 to 505, by swapping the every mechanicals to 505 body from 504. The only very few that didn't match was because they were longer, not because the designs or shapes were different, but longer. Every mechanical you find in 504 is what you find in 505.

This thread was opened to discredit Ikenna351. Discrediting Peugeot 505 is the only way they thought of to get to me, but they forgot Ikenna351 is not a PAN or PSA staff. Lol!

From what I learnt recently, meeting a wrong friend makes you suffer for 10 years. But meeting a wrong woman makes you suffer for life. Whatever or whomever one chooses to believe from what he read online, is upto him or her. Like I always say, its all about you and choices you make; its your call to make.

Ikenna

Now, lets come to 2014, this year.

About 8 Vehicles were nominated for the 2014 European Car of the Year contests.

The Nominees were:

1. BMW i3.

2. Citroen C4 Picasso

3. Mazda 3.

4. Mercedes S-class.

5. Peugeot 308

6. Skoda Octavia.

7. Tesla Model S.



And the winner is......... Peugeot 308!


https://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r770/Ikenna4351/article-2572380-1C03C92E00000578-555_634x438_zpse32b59b6.jpg


https://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r770/Ikenna4351/Mobile%20Uploads/Peugeot308RConcept1_zpscb1985cb.jpg


Now, the shameful thing is that Toyota was not even nominated, yet 2 PSA cars made the contest and 1 won. Imagine! Lol! Even the Mazda brand that is also Japanese that Toyota owners look down on made the contest. And you want to compare Peugeot to Toyota. Shame!



See for yourself below:



http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Peugeot-308-wins-European-Car-of-the-Year-2014/


Even when the small baby Lion roared (Peugeot 308), other animals ran into hinding.


https://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r770/Ikenna4351/Mobile%20Uploads/RoaringLion_zpsd0b35304.jpg




Let me show you my claws.


Ikenna

Now lets go to Australia and see what they have to say about newer Peugeots and Toyotas.

In 2013, 2010 model Peugeot 508 2.0 Litre Diesel beat 2013 Toyota Camry/Aurion AT-X V6 hands down. A whole underpowered 2.0 Litre car against 3.5 litre V6 engine car and the Diesel won? Is that not shameful? Imagine if the higher trim of 508, GT, was used instead, would the Toyota be there in the first place? Shame!

Find out from below the full gist:

http://www.mynrma.com.au/motoring-services/reviews/car-reviews/holden/holden-commodore-vf-sv6-best-large-car-under-60000-australias-best-cars-2013.htm




Ikenna

Let me roar a litlle before I continue.



https://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r770/Ikenna4351/lion-mobile-wallpaper_zps9247d057.jpg




Ikenna

Peugeot 505 Turbo won a race in 1988.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TQpgdgPTog





Ikenna

Meanwhile, someone claimed Peugeot cars are not safe, lets see what a previous Peugeot 206 owner has to say about Peugeot:



" 2000 Peugeot 206 s16 2.0 from Australia and New Zealand



Summary:

The safest small car in the world



General Comments:


This car saved my life.

I was hit head on at 100km an hour on a southern road in New Zealand. The other driver slipped on the ice, crossed the center line, and was killed in the accident.

The front of my 206 disintegrated taking all the impact. The engine dropped below the car as it should do. I walked out of the car with only fractures. The crash investigators said they would recommend Peugeot to everyone they met.

This is a seriously safe car. "



Source: http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/peugeot/206/2000/




Ikenna

Comparing Peugeot 505 to that little Toyota Corolla is very ridiculous. When people that owned both 505 and BMW 5-series & Benz E-class in that era preferred 505 to the 5-series & E-class. Yet someone is here comparing the 505 to Corolla. People sef!

You can compare the 1988 Corolla to Peugeot 205. Will get to it later.

Ikenna

More reviews people that have used Peugeot 505 before:




" 1989 Peugeot 505 V6 2.8 V6 from UK and Ireland



Year of manufacture: 1989
First year of ownership: 2000
Most recent year of ownership: 2001
Engine and transmission: 2.8 V6 Automatic
Performance marks: 8 / 10
Reliability marks: 7 / 10
Comfort marks: 10 / 10
Dealer Service marks: 1 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper): 7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks):
6.6 / 10

Distance when acquired: 80000 miles
Most recent distance: 90000 miles
Previous car: BMW 535i



Summary:

Great underrated performance car. Well specced



Faults:


4 shocks replaced.

Starter.

Fuel injection problems.

Many electrical problems.

Battery.




General Comments:


Superb driver, great performance from the 2.8 V6, great handling (better than my other car - a BMW 535).

Comfortable, well specced (leather, A/C, ABS and electric everything). Great seats!

On the down side, poor wipers, high-ish road noise, extremely hard to get parts or info for maintenance.



Source: http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/peugeot/505/1989/page-2/#r11173



Ikenna

Find another 505 review:


" Peugeot 505 STX, one way to describe it, best thing since sliced bread. Love it, would not replace it with anything else other than a Peugeot.. I wish the would be back in the North American market, it would be a blast.

Lucky to have landed on a STX with only 68K, yes 86K miles.. Garaged and taken care like a baby. To imagine my daughter would love driving it to a 2007 Lexus ES350 brings a tear to my eyes."



Source: http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/peugeot/505/1987/#r87407




Ikenna

1988 Peugeot 505 Owners review:


"1988 Peugeot 505 STX 2.8 V6 from North America



Year of manufacture: 1988
First year of ownership: 1999
Most recent year of ownership: 2001
Engine and transmission: 2.8 V6 Manual
Performance marks: 8 / 10
Reliability marks: 7 / 10
Comfort marks: 10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper): 8 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
: 8.3 / 10

Distance when acquired: 98000 miles
Most recent distance: 132000 miles
Previous car: Alfa Romeo 164L


Summary:

If it wears out I will get another one




Faults:


Alternator failed.

Seat heat switches stuck on.

Water pump started leaking, and normal maintenance.



General Comments:


This is the best driving car I have ever had. I like it better then the Alfa ut replaced and it is much more fun to drive then my new Mercedes Benz E-class. I use it as my daily driver and will be bummed out when it wears out. The most comfortable seats in the world bar none. I installed a elite suspension kit from Europe and it is a Handler. I could go on forever, a neat Car "



Read other reviews from previous owners of the 1988 Peugeot 505 below:


http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/peugeot/505/1988/




Ikenna

Oh! By the way, another powerful Lion will be added very soon.



Ikenna

What about My SV D9? The King of Foxes! 406 V6 Stick!

https://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r770/Ikenna4351/023_zpscc1757d8.jpg


https://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r770/Ikenna4351/026_zpsf4d410a3.jpg


https://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r770/Ikenna4351/025_zps1224fa5e.jpg


https://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r770/Ikenna4351/020_zps175ccda8.jpg




Ikenna

My babe!



https://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r770/Ikenna4351/085_zps0eaf0eb7.jpg




https://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a634/Ikenna351/034_zpsf9d83b6a.jpg





Ikenna

My Baby; The King of Lions; My 505 V6 stick!


Ikenna