Hello Friends
Currently I drive a Toyota corolla 03. My question is how do you know when ur engine is getting weak and may need replacing. Please your advice will be appreciated.
Thanks

Thanks guys. Apologies for the late reply. I just finished work. I'm glad for this nairaland Forum. It's an eye opener for me. Actually, I bought my first Toyota corolla 03 from Cars45 for 1.2m and honestly, it was graded level C and ever since then, I have put in nearly 500k in repairs. I managed to revive the car now and I was thinking of swapping it with a Lexus ES330 I saw on their website. Sincerely, from what you guys just said, I think I better keep my corolla as it gives me perfect services now, rather than picking up a new trouble from cars45. I appreciate guys..

HeavenlyBang:


Run. Cars45 is a terrible company.

Thanks for your response HeavenlyBang,
Please may I know why you say so because I have seen some good reviews. I will appreciate any reasons you may offer me.
Thanks

Hello Friend.
I'm about to purchase a Nigerian used Lexus ES330 from cars45. The inspection report is superb. The mileage is good. My problem is that the price is strange. It's going for 1.3m. I don't have much knowledge of cars so I'm a bit skeptical because I thought it should be more expensive than that but I just hope I'm just been lucky. Experts, I would appreciate ur opinions on the pros and cons of a used Lexus ES330.
Thanks a lot

Blackbishop:


The level of the sludge will determine the risk to the Engine.

Truthfully that price is too much for the mileage

Thanks alot. You have been helpful.

Blackbishop:


At that mileage did your mechanic run a scan on the vehicle?
At that mileage you need to assess the Engine so it has not been tampered with, in the sense of replacing the engine totally or partially or shorting oil?
What about the transmission
Brother at the mileage you need to be careful..

Sir, the gear shift needs work according to the report. Then the only thing with the Engine is that it has Oil Sludge. Is that a serious problem?

Blackbishop:


It is a good buy if and I quote if?
First take an Auto Technician to inspect the car and let the Technician give you full report of the car.
Two from your point of view never conclude a car is good especially a naija used car...
After inspection the report I give to you will determine the negotiation power.
So look sir before you leap

B-Automobile Nigeria Limited

Blackbishop:
Good day house this is Ayodele Bishop of B-Automobile Nigeria Limited. We are going to be attending to car problems and giving out ideas and we will be dropping tips on car maintenance.

Thanks a lot for your swift response. The inspection is already done and that's where it was shown it needs brake pad and tie rod repairs. My major problem is the mileage. With a total mileage of 212000km, would you say the life span is still good?
Thanks

Blackbishop:
Good day house this is Ayodele Bishop of B-Automobile Nigeria Limited. We are going to be attending to car problems and giving out ideas and we will be dropping tips on car maintenance.

Hello Blackbishop, I need a counsel in your expertise please. I am planning on buying a Toyota Corolla 2006 Nigerian used for 1.5m. Everything seems OK however the mileage says 212000km. Also needs some changers like Tie rod and brake pad. Please advice me if the mileage is good or should I be worried and also if I should proceed with this deal.
Guys please your input will be appreciated as well.

GAZZUZZ:


there's no way of installing a new engine ecu if the current connection is not functional. You will require extensive. Diagnosis on the electrical harness first to figure out why there is no communication. After fixing communication issues, then scan vehicle, pull codes post here and we can continue.

Hello Mr GAZZUZZ, I need a counsel in your expertise please. I am planning on buying a Toyota Corolla 2006 Nigerian used for 1.5m. Everything seems OK however the mileage says 212000km. Also needs some changers like Tie rod and brake pad. Please advice me if the mileage is good or should I be worried and also if I should proceed with this deal.
Guys please your input will be appreciated as well.

Hello house, I am about to purchase a Honda accord 2006. I will really appreciate if experts can give me the pros and cons of this version of the Honda. Thanks a lot