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Car Talk / Re: Who Can Help Piimp My Ride? by ivoryhouse(m): 12:52am On Apr 28, 2020
Everyone has a right to spruce up their car. I've seen a corolla with dual exhaust and the pipes were huge. I've seen a 2004 Camry with lambo doors. It's the owners money and they really do reserve the right to do whatever makes them happy

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Autos / Re: I Need A Good Used Car Of About 250k -300k by ivoryhouse(m): 12:49am On Apr 28, 2020
There are "good" Nigerian used cars in that range, though he'll spend a few more thousands to really enjoy them. Op, what's your location? Try mechanic villages near you, be careful though

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Car Talk / Re: Who Can Help Piimp My Ride? by ivoryhouse(m): 10:45pm On Apr 27, 2020
What's your location?
Car Talk / Re: Help Recover This Stolen Range Rover by ivoryhouse(m): 9:14pm On Apr 27, 2020
Very strange. It will be found. The thief saw opportunity but he doesn't know that range rovers don't sell much in the market

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Car Talk / Re: Peugeot 406 (2004) Vs Toyota Corolla 2008 (pictures) by ivoryhouse(m): 9:08pm On Apr 24, 2020
People keep talking about resale value, and I am yet to understand the concept. When you buy what everyone else is buying, you'll sell it quickly. Find out what you like in a car a d buy the car. I bet you, if you buy a car you truly love, you'd be less inclined to sell it. Some Peugeot owners here will not sell, even of you made them a high offer.

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Car Talk / Re: Leak Between Transmission And Transfer Case Lexus by ivoryhouse(m): 4:05pm On Apr 24, 2020
Nonnyman45:
Pls house my es 350 2010 model is giving me small problems, the car will always jerk and will not select gear properly when ever i use it to go far place. Like from lagos to shagamu it will start jerking and it will not accelerate well, unless i off the engine and start it , it will start working well after a long distance it will start again. Pls what might be the cause. Thanks

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Autos / Re: Tokunbo 1983 380 SL Benz by ivoryhouse(m): 8:04am On Apr 24, 2020
Nice classic benz
Car Talk / Re: Is It Fire Coming From The Exhaust Of This Toyota Or Not? by ivoryhouse(m): 8:57pm On Apr 17, 2020
grin
Jacksolo4me:



Been a while Nairaland,
It's a Spark Plug mod.
Did it back in the day
12v Power source.
Drill a hole about An inch and Half from the muffler.
Allow fuel trims to do the rest(Hot exhaust gases ) and you've got flames.

Flames coming out of an exhaust either via ;

1.Forced Induction with a tune(Re--tard timing/increase fuel injection duration) timing lower RPM

2. Run Rich with a straight through(No cats)

3. Spark plugs contraption

4. Attach a flame thrower to your car.��
Car Talk / Re: Could Something Be Wrong With This Mileage? by ivoryhouse(m): 12:41pm On Apr 17, 2020
promotervickky:


This behavior of dealers lowering mileage is getting serious.

That's how I inspected a 2011 camry, rust was all over the engine base. It was a Canada car. The mileage was 99,999miles. Them lower am
It's not rocket science to figure out the real mileage of a car. Assume the average car, overseas (USA) has a mileage of 10000miles per year. So the 2011 Camry you mentioned may actually have shown the real mileage. Canadian cars most likely have rust in the suspension and lower part of the engine, that's what you should be concerned with, once you've looked at the . Nigerians also have high expectations. How else do you explain someone believing a 2006 Camry with 75000miles on the odometer?
Car Talk / Re: Toyota Sienna Or Camry, Which One To Go For by ivoryhouse(m): 4:46am On Apr 16, 2020
weyreypey:

All Toyotas are bland and uninspiring
I'm not a fan of toyota but I'd say you're not accurate. Toyota does have a few really interesting models. So, unless you've driven ALL their models, do not posit such opinions in the cartalk session to avoid being crucified �

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Car Talk / Re: Help!help!! On My ES350 by ivoryhouse(m): 9:15am On Apr 15, 2020
AgentGoat:



Oga, carry this motor go Lagos go meet gazzuzz or radu make this matter solve once.
Period!
Car Talk / Re: 2007/08 Lexus GS 350 And 2008 Mercedes-benz C300 by ivoryhouse(m): 9:12am On Apr 15, 2020
Adeoyem:
Thank you every one for your contributions.

However, my questions have not been answered neither are my worries laid to rest.

Between Lexus 2007 GS 350 and 2008 Mercedes-benz c300 which is:

-More reliable
-more fuel economical
-has cheaper spare parts
-easy to maintain

Lastly, I was told the engine replacement for GS350 is 1.3million, how true is that.

Thanks good people.
C series isn't high up on the Mercedes food chain, that is why even brand new, they have low price tags. Lexus gs is a full size sedan. The Lexus wins in this particular context.
Someone mentioned the equs. That thing is loaded, and bringing a C class close is aberration. Mercedes has built some really good cars, and sometimes their engines outlast the cars they power. Same with all other manufacturers so it'd pay to take a car in context rather than generalize, because its built by a particular manufacturer. Finally, every car manufacturer has a car or more that didn't do well. Live with it �
Politics / Re: Did Melinda Gates Claim To See Dead Bodies All Over Africa? (Fact Check) by ivoryhouse(m): 8:07am On Apr 14, 2020
aminulive:


SOURCE: https://politicsnigeria.com/fact-check-did-melinda-gate-claim-to-see-dead-bodies-all-over-africa/
Op, post a link, if you have one so we can judge for ourselves, what Melinda Gates said or not.
Car Talk / Re: Toyota Landcruiser The World's Most Reliable Civilian Vehicle by ivoryhouse(m): 1:59am On Apr 09, 2020
searchng4love:

Espitle that says nothing. You should have kept quiet!!

The landrover breaks down in mysterious ways
Have you owned or used a defender for a long period?

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Car Talk / Re: Toyota Landcruiser The World's Most Reliable Civilian Vehicle by ivoryhouse(m): 4:21am On Apr 08, 2020
searchng4love:

Australians have a saying: "If you're going into the outback you either take a Land Rover or a Land Cruiser. If you want to come back, take a Land Cruiser.
Land rover makes great cars. The 200 and 300 TDi powered defender and discovery are rugged and reliable. The discovery engine in the discovery 1 and discovery 2 routinely outlive the body. The land cruiser is a great car but isn't the most reliable, there's no such thing. Cars have their unique problems but when you buy a car you love you overlook the issues, especially the issues you can live with. Land cruiser, 4runner and celica (all pre 2008) are the only toyotas I can ever own. The Nisan patrol is a really nice car, especially the manual transmission. Epistle, I know �

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Car Talk / Re: A Short Story About My Baby (pictures Included) by ivoryhouse(m): 4:05am On Apr 08, 2020
MrFinbarr:
So, that's a wrap guys.
Na wettin boredom dey cause.
Hope you enjoy the view.

If you've got questions, advice/suggestions, I'm right here. Let's cure boredom.
That's how to treat a car, kudos

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Autos / Re: SOLD!!Unregistered & Modified 2005 Infinity Fx35 For Sale by ivoryhouse(m): 5:48pm On Mar 22, 2020
More pictures...

Autos / Re: SOLD!!Unregistered & Modified 2005 Infinity Fx35 For Sale by ivoryhouse(m): 5:46pm On Mar 22, 2020
More pictures..

Autos / SOLD!!Unregistered & Modified 2005 Infinity Fx35 For Sale by ivoryhouse(m): 5:44pm On Mar 22, 2020
Here is a 2005 Infinity Fx35 with a lifted suspension, black matte paint, carbon fiber hood, and tons of mods.
JNRAS08U15X107966-VIN
Asking price is N2.5m

Car Talk / Re: What Is And Isn't A Muscle Car by ivoryhouse(m): 2:42am On Mar 20, 2020
abbeg:
Well, for starters it has 4 doors, a luxurious interior, and weighs over 5000lbs. It also costs $90,000. Not very "muscular" to me. But VERY much more like a luxury car.
Take the m5 competition,a popular luxury car....
617hp, 5000lb weight, luxury interior. Also expensive. Only thing different is that it's AWD.
Muscle cars aren't supposed to be expensive and luxurious. At least back then. They're meant to be affordable and powerful, with ok comforts,or none at all.
This your opinion. A muscle car has a big v8 engine and a loud exhaust note to match. The Dodge Demon sold for over $100k, and according to, should not qualify for musclehood, right?
I respect your opinion and I still feel strongly that you should do more research to get your facts straight
Car Talk / Re: HYBRID CARS - Toyotas. Are These Cars Normal To Drive And Maintain. by ivoryhouse(m): 4:38pm On Mar 18, 2020
phccars:
Please are Hybrids cars, especially the Toyota brand normal to drive and easy to maintain or they they need some kind of a special maintenance?
They are 'normal' until the batteries start acting up. That's one of the most expensive issues you'll have with a hybrid. Hybrids are best bought brand new or with original low miles. You may be hard pressed to get original high miles in a Nigerian car shop

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Car Talk / Re: Transmission--am I Wasting My Time? by ivoryhouse(m): 4:35pm On Mar 18, 2020
It's your choice bruh. If you have a good mechanic and can afford to rebuild the transmission, that's the path I'd toe

giselegadot3:
I have a 2009 Pontiac g6 with 217k miles. Just a few days ago I was driving and everything was fine. Suddenly I couldn't shift into 3rd or 4th gear. I drove about another 30 miles to get home with it only shifting to 2nd gear. Sometimes it has trouble shifting into first gear and sometimes the transmission will just suddenly slip and I won't get anything. Like I said this all happened suddenly didn't have a single problem before. I scanned it and it says shift solenoid B stuck on. Would I be wasting my time opening it up and replacing the solenoids? Hoping to get at least another few months out of it until I can save some money up for a new vehicle. Never had the transmission fluid changed if that matters.
Car Talk / Re: Is It Gear Box Problem Or Not by ivoryhouse(m): 6:12am On Mar 18, 2020
Two questions:
Did you buy a brand new hub?
What were the codes that made them conclude its the transmission?
It sounds life the hub and if tou replaced it with a used hub, that too has the same issue with the previous hub. Run diagnosis again, post the codes here
Car Talk / Re: What Is And Isn't A Muscle Car by ivoryhouse(m): 6:06am On Mar 18, 2020
abbeg:
The CTS is a luxury car
Equus is a "gentleman's" muscle car....like the classic Chevy Monte Carlo
GT350 and Camaro are full blown sports cars
Mustang fastback? debatable.
Only the challenger fits the bill. The charger was a family sedan, but it's starting to come up.
This is what I'm saying. These cars have evolved into different things. Most of them aren't muscle cars anymore.....even though their ancestors were.
Nah bruh, the CTS is a bona fide muscle car.. Maybe you should do some more research. Your personal opinion on this almost doesn't count unless you've got some personal experience, which I'd ask you to share so we understand how you're drawing these somewhat ludicrous conclusions
Car Talk / Re: What Is And Isn't A Muscle Car by ivoryhouse(m): 6:02am On Mar 18, 2020
Naah bruh, carry out some more research.
abbeg:
The CTS is a luxury car
Equus is a "gentleman's" muscle car....like the classic Chevy Monte Carlo
GT350 and Camaro are full blown sports cars
Mustang fastback? debatable.
Only the challenger fits the bill. The charger was a family sedan, but it's starting to come up.
This is what I'm saying. These cars have evolved into different things. Most of them aren't muscle cars anymore.....even though their ancestors were.
Car Talk / Re: My 94 Honda Accord Aka Bullet Needs Help by ivoryhouse(m): 9:36am On Mar 17, 2020
2felix:


I disagree
Have same car and it's very rugged , parts are cheap low fuel consumption.
Apart from paying attention to the leg it has served me n still serving.
Will only let go when I can afford Benz c 180 wo2
Good looking car bruh

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Car Talk / Re: Car To Choose Considering Family Size by ivoryhouse(m): 5:12pm On Mar 16, 2020
Honda Odyssey has better fuel economy, more flexible seating arrangement, lighter on its feet, and its a Honda so you're sure they won't vandalize it. I'd buy it instead of the Sienna.

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Car Talk / Re: ......20w50 Oil Does More Harm To Your Engine if it is not needed ... by ivoryhouse(m): 5:08pm On Mar 16, 2020
Harsh! Savage! But truth! Haha, guy take it easy

Ikenna351:
On the contrary, I am happy that the abuse majority of Nigerians do on their vehicles is increasing job opportunities for some people going, increasing income for vehicle part dealers and auto Electricians/Mechanics, etc.

I wouldn't bother to save someone or anyone that doesn't want to be saved. If they like, let them start using Grease in place of 20w-50 in their engines. Mental poverty is a deadly disease, because an infected man can only think and act illogical.

I said few years ago, There Is Something Wrong With A Black Man.

Ikenna351, Lion King - Monk.

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