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Cargo planes are coming in.

Today, I picked up goods I got on eBay last month through Tobi Whesu- Payless Nigeria.

Hustlersdiary:
Cargo planes are coming in, if your shippers could send through them. But I don’t know if it will be as safe as your normal shipping method.

Aii, will do and revert.

Thanks a lot. Gazzuz

GAZZUZZ:
leave it alone and just drive. Observe for a week

Lol.

No codes o.

The gear fluid seems to be at the appropriate level for cold engine. But it is low for hot engine.

Should I just top it up with type TIV or should I drain and refill?

GAZZUZZ:
Any codes? Check fluid levels . A lot of cars developed skois skois during this lock down including mine

Hi Gazzuz

Hope you're safe.

Please assist with this

Thanks

lexini:
Good afternoon Gazzuz

Trust you are safe.

I didnt drive my 2003 highlander for like 3 weeks at the beginning of this lockdown.

when i finally moved her, noticed that while driving (on D), the gear disengages and if I depress the throttle, it just revs like the car is on park or neutral.

I had to engage the reverse gear first, then move back to drive (D) before it picked again.

this has happened like twice after I first noticed it.

Please advise on how to fix this.

Thank you

Hi

cost of clearing the following cars

2009 Ford f150
2013 Honda accord
2014 Honda Accord
2013 Toyota Camry
2013 Toyota rav4

all roro grimaldi

How does this help me?

Weyrepey:
https://www.nairaland.com/4957765/mercedes-benz-vs-lexus-vs#74731276

thanks Heavenlybang

I'd love a more detailed comparison please...

HeavenlyBang:
Avalon is muuuch better than the Camry. That generation is a slightly cheaper ES with almost all of the equipment.

Please, I need a comparison between 2013 Toyota Avalon and 2015 Toyota Camry

Ease of maintenance
Reliability
Ground clearance
Comfort for long distance driving


Thank you

My people

Please I need answers

I didnt drive my 2003 highlander for like 3 weeks at the beginning of this lockdown.

when i finally moved her, noticed that while driving (on D), the gear disengages and if I depress the throttle, it just revs like the car is on park or neutral.

I had to engage the reverse gear first, then move back to drive (D) before it picked again.

this has happened like twice after I first noticed it.

Please advise on how to fix this.

Thank you

Good afternoon Gazzuz

Trust you are safe.

I didnt drive my 2003 highlander for like 3 weeks at the beginning of this lockdown.

when i finally moved her, noticed that while driving (on D), the gear disengages and if I depress the throttle, it just revs like the car is on park or neutral.

I had to engage the reverse gear first, then move back to drive (D) before it picked again.

this has happened like twice after I first noticed it.

Please advise on how to fix this.

Thank you

Waiting for the giveaways o

wildchild1:
S3, S4, S5, S7 Edge, S8 Plus, and S9 plus. Samsung better coman make us ambassadors

Actually happens everywhere and it's not stupid, it's an inherent need of man. Very few people, throughout history, have learnt to subdue the need to show off. Luxury goods manufacturers, worldwide, understand this, and are milking it to the fullest!

What does a Birken Hermes bag offer that a 5k China bag doesn't offer? No be to put phone and makeup kit inside?

Or what's in a loub that our China John Foster shoes don't offer? The red soles of the loub is the primary reason most people buy it - heck, it was even trademarked!

How many folks know the difference between AMG and 4Matic badges of Mercedes Benz? But we all know the AMG badge is more prestigious!

Like timijoseph1 said, it's all points to your status in society and life - if you've earned it, it's ok to show it!

Gabbyodogwu:
Its only in Nigeria and Africa stupid things like these happens

Good evening

Please, how much to clear the following cars:

2010 Lexus RX350
2012 Volvo XC60
2011 Toyota Sienna


Grimaldi RORO

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Aii.

Thanks Gazzuz.

That said, any advice against rx400 (2009) or rx450 (2010)? Or hybrid vehicles in general

GAZZUZZ:
I would take the rx350 over the MDX.

The suspension on the MDX is not designed for really bad roads here.

The catalytic converter on the MDX is not designed for our fuel.

Tweet at your bank and hashtag any trending topic, they respond faster to tweets cos their reputation is at stake

Emmanuell90:
Thank you...done that. ..awaiting their reply

On my way to the bank now sef

thanks 9icetoo, once again

9icetoo:
The mdx is bigger than the rx. It seats 7 people and still has ample boot space even the third row seat up.
I prefer the interior of the mdx. It's better laid out.
If you have a big family, the mdx might suit you better. If you have a small family and don't haul a lot while travelling, I suggest you go for the rx. The rx is also cheaper to maintain as you don't have to change water pump, timing belt, tensioner and all other associated costs involved with the mdx when the timing belt is due. Also you won't get the timing belt surprise when least expected.

thanks

nurey:
Shares part with 07 freelander, s60, s80,xc70, v70 etc. Some parts may be hard to get locally. But volvo is a fairly good buy

Good morning Volvo lovers

Please I need a review of the xc60 2010/2011

In terms of:

1. durability as an every day car
2. Reliability for long distance travels
3. Cost and availability of parts
4. Performance


Thanks

baba, honestly eh, that volvo xc60 has been on my mind for a long time now but i no get the mind. my friend is on his third xc90 and has sworn that he will never drive another brand

really, how is the xc60, 2010 model in terms of availability and cost of parts, reliability (especially for long distance travels), durability and everyday driving

nurey:
My brother infiniti fx dey, volvo xc60 dey, nissan qashqi, MKX dey too

thanks Nurey, as always

my concern is that, my wife has an es 350 right now and i feel if i get the rx, i'd eventually get bored of the brand - as per driving same brand everyday. the mdx is the only vehicle that comes close in terms of size and luxury - that's why i'm considering it.

i don't want to depart from toyota/honda

nurey:
Sometimes what others think doesnt matter pick the one your mind really admires, maintenance is key to enjoying either of them.
My choice would change if the mdx is cheaper to acquire and i have a large family as the mdx allows 7seating

thanks a lot for this review.

9icetoo:
So far so good.
Maintenance is easy so far. Things replaced:
1. Front discs and pad (heavy braking caused them to warp). Cheap compared to other cars
2. Starter motor (kick starter) . Note, the previous one worked but made a high pitched noise after starting vehicle which to me was a sign all wasn't well with it. Very cheap.
3. Rear wiper engine (casing cracked one fateful day. Don't know what caused it. Replaced myself).
4. New rim And tyre for spare (hated the donut spare that comes with the car)
5. Front and rear shocks (effects of travelling frequently with full family. Our highways aren't very friendly to suspension components. Still good though but didn't feel as when car came in).

All in all, everything Spent so far is less than 120k.

Fuel economy is not bad. In Lagos consumption is between 12mpg to 14mpg.
Best I ever got from highway driving was 18mpg (note this is with car fully loaded with wife kids and personal effects.)

Now the interesting part....
The interior is well made and laid out.
No noise unless at high speeds of about 120km/hr. That's when you start hearing some road noise in the cabin. Faint though.
Acceleration is superb. If you want to really squeeze out all the HP available, throw in a bottle or two of octane boosters to half tank, step on the right pedal and smile and the roar from the 300+ engine.

The shawd come in handy as well. It's the best in class. During my travels, it has got me out of a few tight corners and places especially the ph-enugu stretch of road. Very ridiculous road especially the ABA section. Never ever got stuck. Hardly any wheel spin. Gets in and out of rough terrain like an awd should.

The entertainment package is awesome too. The Roof mounted DVD Keeps the kids busy on long journeys while the sound system is awesome.

In all, it's a wonderful car.

Thanks Nurey

Will your choice change if it's a 2009 rx350?

nurey:
I would pick the Rx350 over mdx
1. Higher in the reliability chart than any cuv
2. Exterior design i prefer the rx here
3. Fuel economy the rx tops
4. Ease of use and maintenance rx tops

Hi

Considering the 2009/2010 Acura mdx.

Can u pls share your experience using an mdx

9icetoo:
With our crappy fuel, it will be hard to squeeze out all that 309 horses.
If you want to enjoy the handling of which it has the best in its category, get the sh-awd version.
Fuel economy isn't great. It's quite heavy especially the awd version.
If you want to leave heavenlybang in your dust, add a few cans of octane boosters (not injector cleaners ooo), step on the accelerator and watch that car head 0-100 in less than six seconds.
That car is a boss on the highway.
It uses a timing belt so don't buy cheap when it's time to replace. The maintenance minders will tell you when to replace.
You must not use synthetic oil but you must use the correct oil grade.
Some model year tl had issues with warped rotor caused by heavy breaking (my mdx has already had that so now I drive gently ).
Just take care of her normally and you will be fine.
One more thing, if anything makes your check engine light come on, you will lose the awd capability. Car will simply go to front wheel drive mode.
Suspension is not that bad. Bad roads hurt every damn car even the fabled hilux.
Buy the car and shame a few marque brands on the roads.

Gazzuz

Good evening

Is there any common problem with the Acura mdx (2007-2010)?

How is the Car in terms or reliability and ease/cost of maintenance compared to a 2007-2009 rx350?

Thanks

Nurey, which would you pick and why?

lexini:
Guys

Please help compare lexus rx350 to Acura mdx (both 2010/2011)

Ease of maintenance
Durability and relaibility

Thanks

Will your choice change if its 2009 rx350 (same body with 330)?

Also, is there any particular issue common with the mdx?

HeavenlyBang:
RX350 for both.

What MDX is better at is how it drives. I also feel the MDX's interior is a bit more solid.

Guys

Please help compare lexus rx350 to Acura mdx (both 2010/2011)

Ease of maintenance
Durability and relaibility

Thanks, I'll work on the IACV

There are no error codes currently.

The p0016 cleared after resetting the timing belt

GAZZUZZ:
service/clean the IACV on the throttle body. Scan car and search for p0420/p0430 codes

Good evening Gazzuz

Trust you're staying safe

2 things please:

1. My 2003 highlander v6 awd starts up in the morning with a very low idling rpm, it even goes off at times. It eventually gets to the normal rpm after driving for a while.

How do I resolve this?

2. How do I confirm if the catalytic converter is still in place ?

Thanks Gazzuz, as always

Alright.

Thank you.

dammiedot:
Hoegh Singapore has not berth yet, presently anchored close to tincan. Probably waiting for its turn

Who can confirm if hoegh Singapore has berthed?