Hi Bro,

Please can you help with this VIN check:

1J4GL48K14W236334

Thanks

Thanks. Great Job!

Hello,

Pls can i get the check for this vin:

1J4GL48K94W259425

Thanks.

Hello,

Pls can i get the check for this vin:

1J4GL48K94W259425

Thanks.

Hi,

Whats your contact (email and Phone).

I don't think one engine type is better than the other.

I think one's choice of engine type should be based on personal circumstances.

For example, if you are living in Lagos mainland, say somewhere in Ogba and you work in Victoria Island (9-5 job). Your situation typically will be that you are driving at least one hour in slow traffic in the morning and another one hour in traffic in the evening. During the week, you may never get to accelerate to more than 80KM/h. In this kind of situation a Toyota Corolla with 4 cylinders and 1.8 litre engine will definitely be a smarter choice than any car with a V6 engine.

On the other if you are business man and you do a lot of interstate travelling and rarely drive in rush hour traffic, then a V6 engine may be a better choice for you.

That's my opinion.

@Siena

Let me first say i'm impressed by your wealth of knowledge about cars, i hope u'll continue to share your knowledge and experience on this forum.

I believe when you started this thread, u wanted people to choose based on their personal preference and/or experience with either of the cars.

But it seems some people are choosing based on sentiments, which has led to some petty arguments and name calling.

In order to make the poll more of objective, can i suggest that u specify some criteria to judge the cars by. E.g. Overall driving experience, off-road capability, aesthetics, maintainability, performance, etc.

Personally, I'll take the beemer anyday. I think they go the extra mile in making their cars more enjoyable for the driver.

Ranks007:

Goddamnit where the hell was this thread, I misssssssssssssss so much, as y'all know I coming in with efficiency of the both,

There was an off road test (Race on very very rough terrain) for SUVs 2009 of all grades on MBC 4 ; you can mention the Jeeps involved, alotta them, I mean SUV companies sent in their best rides.

But the results came in d order below;

1. Audi Q7
2. Volkswagen Toeureg ----- I cannot not play with this ride.
3. Hummer H1 not the H2

4. Mercedes Benz M500, d box one not the ML
5. Land Rover defender
7. Jeep

The SUV that represented BM was their X5 and it did not make it because but broke down, why? cos the SUV these guys claim to give its buyers are not SUV as the word incites but are luxury rides after all the buyer hardly uses it off road to check its capabilities. The number of American SUVs that broke down in the tournament was outrageous.

So why rag about cars that are not worth to be called SUV, car companies must make monies from people who cannot afford the likes of the Q7 and the M500 and so on the real SUVs My assessment for the ML and the X5 are undervalued, but value enough for the money spent to buy it, I go for Toeureg instead since its in a class of the big guys but also cheaper.

According to BMW, X5 is more of a Sports Activity Vehicle than a regular SUV. It is optimized for on-road (pavement) rather than off-road driving.

I'd like to see a test with the same lineup of SUVs on a race track.

I bet the X5 will beat them all hands down.

@German007

Sorry about your phone.

Perhaps my list was too long. Lets put it this way, i have a budget of 2m, and will like a german car prefarably a BMW 5 series or Benz C-class.

Something with LOW mileage, great condition and prefarably not earlier than 2003.

What are my options.

Does anybody know a good BMW mechanic that can work on newer model 5 series, like 2000-2003. A mechanic that uses diagnostic equipment.

@German007

Pls add pricing for VW Passat, AC, Auto, low mileage 2000=2003.

And Audi A4,A6, AC, Auto, low Mileage, 2000-03

Thanks

@SwitchMax8

For volkswagen cars:

Name: Tope
Location: Akoka
Rating: 8 Star (out of 10)
Length of engagement: 9+ years (Use to fix my 505 way back, then went to learn about volkswagen cars)
Phone no: 08034383152

Reason:
Fairly good with volkswagen cars, did the engine change for a friend's octavia. Relatively reliable.

Hello German007,

I think you are a very good business man, you always take time to patiently address every poster's issue. Great work. Keep it up.

I'm going to change my car sometime this year, i had been thinking of bringing in something from America, but after following this thread, i'm having 2nd thoughts. I have 2 questions for you.

Is it really cheaper to bring in cars from Europe (assume same model and year in America).

Secondly the issue of overheating is very important, I currently use a honda accord and i can do 2 hours in stand still traffic with ac on and no overheating. This wasnt the case with the BMW 325i I used before. But I am a BMW fan, and I would love to drive another one, if the overheating problem is not there. Are there mechanics in Lagos that can do a great job of "climatizing" the european cars.

That said, can you give pricing (to my door in Lagos) for the following cars from Europe (if possible with pix):

Benz C-Class, Auto, AC, Low Mileage, 2000-2003 models
BMW 5 series Auto, AC, Low Mileage, 2000-2003 models

Thanks.

@sonate

One problem without us Nigerians is that we dont often try seek redress for infractions, thereby allowing the perpetrators of injustice to continue operating.

Do you know that there is a special department in the Stock Exchange that is setup for handling issues such as yours.

Do you know that by reporting him to this department, you can get him barred from trading on the floor until he has paid you back to the last kobo.

This department is called the compliance department. Just walk into the stock exchange building on customs street and ask for the compliance department, when you get there, tell them you want to make a complaint against a broker. It is a very simple and strightforward process.

Good luck.

@german007

Thanks for the prompt response. I have stored your contact info. Will contact you as soon as i'm ready. Great work

@german007

Pls how much can i get Tokunbo 2001 C class (New design, 1.8L engine 4 cylinder, Factory AC, Automatic, Fabric Seat). Total Cost to Lagos.

Also, where do you bring in your cars from.

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