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chukkynwob: It is your ignorant attitude that draws Nigeria back, someone creates a thread on NL and everybody swallows the information hook,line and sinker without really examining the veracity of the thread.

Sad!!!

So, I now have to verify or even do a research about someone's horrific experience with an airline?
Maybe you have all the time in the world for that, but unfortunately, not everyone has that luxury.

Why should I even doubt what he said in the first place?
What would he gain by cooking up a story?
Someone narrates his ordeal with an airline, and you're suggesting I should verify the story before giving my opinion?

Sorry...

okpara ugo: Stop toying with your life on nigerian space. Book air conditioned cabs with tested drivers. You may just sit comfortably for 5 to 6hrs and get to where you are going safely.

This!

It baffles me that some people still fly with that airline, while others are planning to book tickets from the same airline.

With this type of ignorant attitude, how can Nigeria progress?

@ Op and others still flying with Dana... ARE YOU GUYS STUPID/DUMB?
It's beyond my understanding why someone would still choose to fly with that airline, after the tales of lack of proper management and maintenance from the company, which led to the untimely and gory death of people?

I don't wish evil on anyone, but if people still choose to fly with that airline, then they shouldn't blame anyone for whatever happens to them.
It is only in Nigeria that people STILL patronise a product/company, with a dodgy history.

End of Rant!

still available, e-mail me for more details and pics.

check your inbox, I sent you a mail.
Read and get back to me about my proposal.
I am interested, but you have to make me believe it works, by being very flexible and understanding.

Still available.

Tried uploading the pics, but the system says 'pictures/files too large'
For pics, contact me, so I can send either via email or whatsapp.

Hey all, there's an unregistered 2006 Nissan V8 Armada for sale.
Price= 2.8M (negotiable)
Contact: halasteve@gmail.com
Mobile: 08156214431
whatsapp:08103672765
Mileage: 160,000
Location: Owerri, IMO STATE

For more info, please contact me!
Thanks...

Thanks for the advice!
Like I previously said, my criteria for buying an SUV, are: low repair and maintenance costs, reliability and to some extent...styling!
Off-roadiing is not really a priority when making a decision, but as long as it has AWD (All wheel drive), for the occasional bad roads, then I'm good to go!
I really don't like cars that age or look out-dated easily.
The 03 FX45 is still a head turner, after all these years, same as the 07 LR3 and ML350, hence; my consideration and comparisons bewtween them!

komekn: You make an assumption about fuel economy implying cause the FX4 is Japanese its fuel economy will be better than the ML & the LR3 I disagree, the FX45 has a V8 4.5 engine, LR3 not that far off with a Jaguar v8 4.2 engine, finally the ML has a v6 3.5 you will find it will be the most economical.

My opinion is not based on assumptions, rather; from online reviews of the Suvs.
You're right though about the ML350, it has a better fuel economy than most of the other Suvs, in fact, some users were surprised at the fuel efficiency of the suv.

About the LR3, because of its heavy body, most users complained about visiting the gas station more often than not!

The fx45 is not so bad on fuel, regardless of its massive V8 powered engine, although, fuel consumption would depend on the driving style of the individual.

komekn: Kingsteve your diction implies someone who is informed and educated.

Thanks!

Nice...

sultaan: Who where?

I understand nobody likes american car because they heard that .....

But they all love American Spec, so why do you think they make those cars to American spec if they were not actually competing with American level of luxury,comfort, and gizmos.
I will take a Jeep @$8k instead of ML for $5k more, but that is me.

well, it's not about hearsay, but a notion that has been confirmed by those that have used some American cars.
Not that all American cars are poorly built or generally unreliable, but a good number of them just don't cut it!
Yes, other Manufacturers build some of their cars, specially for the American market, and also...for the European market as well, so let's not assume, that they ONLY BUILD LUXURY CARS FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET.
Some people woould opt for the American spec, while some would opt for the European spec.

A good example of this is the Honda Accord, personally, I prefer the Euro Accord, to the American spec...why?
Because the Euro Accord, in my opinion has more features,and better sleek styling than the American Spec, and one of these features is the indicators, which are located on the side mirrors.
All Euro Accords from 04 ( I think) till date, have the indicators on their side mirrors, unlike the American spec, which had it on the latter models.
My point...not all American specs are better than other versions!

Anyway, back to the topic...the Grand Cherokee looks good, but I wouldn't buy one, based on some of the negative reviews.
Some problems are manageable, while others are nightmares!
The choice is there for everyone to make!

sultaan: '07 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited for a lot less than those listed with the bonus of jeep and ml350 sharing a lot of parts(made by same company then)

American cars...not really a fan of their vehicles.
Anyway, about the Grand Cherokee, so many have complained about the car stalling (stopping unexpectedly during driving) which can be very dangerous, and also problems with acceleration (fails to accelerate sometimes)

Like I said before, most cars have their fair share of problems, but some have manageable and inexpensive repair costs and maintenance, while others are just too darn expensive to repair and maintain.

albacete: Ok. never knew infiniti and landrover are that cheap. So what's the catch?

Well, wouldn't say they're cheap, but 'affordable' would suffice.
The '03 infinity fx45 is affordable or less expensive because it's an 03 model, yet; still beats most recent cars in regard to comfort, luxury and innovation.
Cost= $9-10,000

The 07 LR3 is also affordable, considering it's packed with state of the art tech, which comes with its problems though (electrical) but a solid suv nonetheless.
Cost=$13-14,000

There's no catch... It is what it is!

I wish I had that extra cash to spare, then I might consider the highlander, unfortunately, I'm working on a budget, and the max I can go is $15,000!

The ones within my budget are the Benz, Land rover, and infinity brands.

I'm sure that the highlander also has its issues, just that I haven't checked, after all, Toyota had numerous issues with the camry, not like the brand is immune to problems.

The high price tag of the highlander and 4runner may not be justified after all, when compared to the other brands I named.

albacete: What about the popular highlander?
Or better still, the forerunner?

The 2008 Highlander is way overpriced, and I really don't want to get the older models, their styling looks dated, compared to the 2007 LR3, ML350 and 03 FX45.
Same with the 4runner...

A price range of $10-15,000 max!

Thanks for your input.
At the moment, I stay in the east.
I really want an suv that has off-road capabilities, but not a priority.
The fx45,from my online research, is a good one, with little known issues which can be managed or fixed without breaking the bank.

The LR3 seems to be a solid suv, with first class off-road capabilities, but has its issues, which could be costly to fix and maintain...ranging from high gas consumption, to electrical problems and high tire degradation.

The ML350, from what I read, also has its issues.
One of the main problems has to do with the engine, which the remedy is to change the entire engine.
Of course, not everyone would experience such issues, but one really has to take these things into consideration when buying any of these machines.

For me, the main factor in deciding what suv to purchase would be reliability and cost of maintenance and repair, so far... I think the fx45 trumps all.

My opinion is based on some online reviews of those that have used these cars, and other auto review sites, such as carcomplaints.com, and Edmunds.com, so it may not represent the general view of some of the other car owners.

Policewoman: So what? I get that atimes.

Who slaps your butt...random people on the street?
Do you get aroused when it happens?
...just asking!

bayooz: When in comes to RELIABILTY, try landcruiser, Lexus GX470/ LX470, or 4runner. These vehicles are never cheap but they are rated higher than most others in reliability. Read more from cars.com kbb.com and consumerguide.com carcomplaints.com

Cheers!

albacete: Also visit edmunds.com/reviews

Yeah, Edmunds is my go-to site for car reviews!

Just wondering, which of these SUVs are more reliable, and less problematic...'03 Fx45, '07 Mercedes ML350, and '07 LR3?

I know that most, if not all cars have issues, but some of these issues are manageable, while others just drain the account, hence; my reason for the comparisons.

BashToks: Calm down Mr. Place an argument when Apple successfully produces a massive device with a metal form factor without shattering the weight scale.
Plastic is a neccessity on Samsung devices. Do you know how heavy a Note 2/3 would be if it had a metallic finish?

Yes, I agree, it might weigh more, but it won't weigh like a 'Brick'
After all, Samsung wouldn't be the first to go with the all-Aluminium body.

HTC just pulled it off brilliantly...with the HTC one!
The phone looks classy and expensive!
That's what Samsung should do with the Note 3.
Enough with the cheap-looking plastic form factor.

The consumers have spoken, Samsung should listen!

murimoney: a metal case makes d fone heat up. not a good idea. after u start complaining dat note3 too dey hot!

Not necessarily Metal...as in 'steel metal'

More like Aluminium casing...HTC one comes to mind!

I wonder how flat they really want their devices to look/feel...
Aren't Apple smartphones flat enough, or would 'flat' be the next big thing from Apple, when describing their new phones?