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TEN MILLION NAIRA??!!!!??!?!



On that good Benin weed

abibun:
please, how much is the cost of w203 engine

How long is a piece of string?

Please be specific, what W203 engine?

Finally an interesting thread on car talk amongst all the tripe.

Erico2k2, I would call myself a converted car from UK connoisseur. I have 4 cars I brought back with me in 2013 when I packed my bags and left (however, all of them combined weren't worth 1/5 of your range rover).

Now these cars were all converted ladipo using locally sourced parts and are all still running like champs till date. During the conversion of mine, there was also an E65 745i getting converted the same time. I'm not sure what it's fate is now though.

The major issue is, none of these cars are as complex as the range rover you intend working on.

I would assume the most complex was the E46 I currently use which has been so stellar and so reliable I got tired of it. The rest were 2004 - 2006 Euro Accord, CRV and W203 sport coupe (okay, maybe this was the most complex).

What I'm trying to say is, I respect the cojonés you must have to take on this undertaking, and if it all works out, it could indeed be interesting.

I am not here to dampen your enthusiasm with 'what ifs' and all that. I do believe in following your heart and doing what you want to do after properly weighing the pros and cons.

If in the end, after you have properly assessed the situation, and the pros are more than the cons, and your mind is totally prepared for the cataclysmic amount of borkage that could occur, then go ahead with it and keep us updated.

I think I fancy a new barge (E38) to smoke around in after getting bored of the E46. And getting one from the UK and converting to smoke around in till I get bored again is on the cards.

Shagati:
Hmmm.
Echo? No
Try Charlie Lima Sierra

DO NOT DECODE!!!

Oh, I knew that

Especially when you put up the G for sale and asked for the Vehicle history in that thread (twice if i may add)

cne010:
so you're a full time infiniti guy now really surprised thought you had a thing for beemers I know you had the fx35 new shape was it the 2010.

He is a turn coat! That's what he is.

Leaving the germans and mingling with the ricers

jpride:
I'm really so happy for thos thread.
I own a 5 Series BMW 528i 2001 model. The alternator became faulty due to leakage from power steering oil. I took it to an electrician who worked on d alternator. After dat, d battery seem to b charging slowly but after some drive, d car stopped. I noticed my battery has run down. The electrician claimed my battery is bad but my still charge when i took to those roadside battery chargers. Now if i diconnect battery head, d car off after about 6seconds. Again I noticed dat my battery light is still ON even after he claimed to have repaired d alternator. What exactly is the problem? Pls help me

If the car goes off when the battery is disconnected, then the alternator is bad

Also, there was no 2001 model year 528i

Siena:
[color=Blue]If that is the route you're considering, I would advise you to sell the truck as it is, before it is destroyed further. If it needs a replacement engine, then get the CORRECT one for your year of Amarok.

With regards to your timing belt snapping so early, all I can say is there must be something in Nigeria, that prohibits decent cars built after the year 2000.[/color]

That thing you speak of is sheer carelessness and the lack luster attitude of most people in Nigeria towards cars (and almost everything come to think of it).

I have seen many decent cars ruined by drivers and mechanics who really don't know and don't wish to learn. Rather than learn, make up excuses about how this is unreliable and that is unreliable and everyone should buy a 4 cylinder Toyota.

It's sad really.

Wait!!!

I have another

This was in the mid 90's

Stole Borrowed popsie's car to go for a Party (For the life of me, cant remember what the party was about) Back then my dad had a W124 300E and a W123 200E.

I decided the W123 would suit my needs just fine and snuck it out the premises when everyone was asleep.

Arrived party, parked car front and centre, Partied hard, time to leave, came back to car, couldn't find reverse!!

It was inscribed right there on the gear knob!! So why couldn't i find it

In the end, had to get some of my mates to push it into reverse position.

Got home and had to Push it back into the place he parked it

Later had to study him driving to discover where reverse was

Hey Guys,

Lets use this thread to share silly things that happened to us in cars we owned where simple things left us stumped about what to do next.

So I'll start

The first car i bought in the UK was red E46 325i i bought off Mannheim in Colchester in the UK from the auction, i got temporary papers in order and i went to put petrol in it.

Parked at the station, and spent the best part of 5 minutes looking for the lever to open the fuel tank!

After fumbling and searching to no avail, I had to leave the pumps and park elsewhere as the people behind me were beginning to get impatient.

In the end had to refer to trusty old Google to realise it was spring loaded.

Then i came back to the pumps to fill up again looking like a right muppet.

funso111:
pls add me this my number 0817149025

Number is not complete mate

april4mee:
please add me to the bmw forum on whatsapp. i havevsent you a mail

And I replied your mail asking for a phone number to add you with.
You never responded

ogunvic41:
Bros run from 4Matic(AWD) buy the non 4matic(RWD)

You state run away without giving reasons why he should run away.
I know an owner of a C280 4matic and she doesn't have any issues with the car.

skj1377:
My 2006 s430 has arrived I also have one for sale pic attached

Checked to see if you had a thread going for it but you didn't.

How much is the S430 please?

Public service announcement.

The post above this one does not represent the interests of the BMW owners WhatsApp group.

Going forward, I would suggest no one posts their numbers here to get into our group as the above poster may as well add you to this new dubious group.

For the sake of privacy and to protect you from joining a group trying to scam you, Anyone seeking membership into the BMW owners WhatsApp group should please send an email containing their phone number to
Bmwownersng@gmail.com
Membership to our group will let you gain full access to our group which includes Bentley service manuals for several models of BMW cars as well as a vast network of professionals around Nigeria.

BMW owners group Nigeria shall not be held liable for any issue which may arise from impending members posting their numbers here and getting inadvertently added to the group created by jazzlite for unknown reasons.

Regards
BMW owners Nigeria group admin

Hello people, I would like some info on the reliability of a Peugeot 206cc automatic.

Anyone with information should please put me on the right path as I'm planning to purchase it for someone.

nuttyp:
Hi everyone, BMW guys I need your help. I am about purchasing a 2004/05 325i. Have never driven nor sit in one before. A friend suggested the ride as a very good one. Please I need someone to explain if this car is a good one in terms of maintenance, mpg, durability, ride comfort(Hate bumpy rides), acceleration( Learnt it's a 2.5v6) etc. I have always been an Honda person (04 EOD and Accord sport (Hate the excessively stiff suspension)). Kindly assist me, and please make suggestions. Thanks guys.

The 325i is a good car. An inline 6 rather than a V6.
There is a Whatsapp BMW owners forum i can get you added to if you post up your number here.
Lots of people on there to influence your purchasing decision

Kingreign = Lomomike

9icetoo:
It's a 2006 skoda octavia with the 1.9Tdi engine. It thankfully doesn't have DPF (that stuff is giving my friend who owns an E90 nightmares). I drive carefully though and never exceeded 2500 rpm though this didn't really seem to affect MPG as my instantaneous MPG display showed. My display MPG at the end of my journey was 4.4L/100KM. Although i have figured it has an error of 0.6. So with that in mind, I know I actually did 5L/100KM which was spot on when i did the physical calculation.

Your friend could gut the DPF if he is in Nigeria as there are no rules to DPF's and Emissions in this country.
I am really considering a diesel E60.

This is not a 330, it's a 320 at best

9icetoo:
Just did a trip to lagos. Covered 670 kilometers from ph to lagos and used 32.78 liters of diesel. My range indicator showed i can be in ph on remaining fuel before car will sputter to a halt. When not stuck in traffic its more economical than petrol.

Please, what car is this, and does it have a DPF?

praxisnetworks:
next time you will mind your biz

No wahala

Thunder strike me and my family?

Is this even allowed on Nairaland.

Gentleman, you have threatened my family and I shall not take this lightly at all.

Yes, the internet helps give a false sense of anonymity but ... You just crossed the line.

A full apology will be expected, and soon.

I have never understood the reason why my fellow Nigerians always choose to be so abrasive and uncouth.

I know its the internet and there is anonymity but could there also be some civility?

Angels09 and Praxisnetworks, i don't know you guys but you sound like very bitter people.

Maybe you all just need a hug?

angels09:
Now that hyper activity you're trying so hard to hide resurfaces... You're not a member and you don't intend joining.... Did anyone ask you for that? Delusional grandeur seeping in gradually... You're not there and you're not needed there! Digest that!

Jesus wept!

kingreign:
If he went thru all these, how come you didn't take off the moderating function from him?
You talk alot albeit rudely but its your business.

Yeah you are definitely him.

Lomo, How far?

I was rude to you because there was a time we crossed paths on nairaland and rather than be objective, you pandered to the crowd.

kingreign:
Bellend, stupïd contemptive person?
Bellend, glans penïs?
Bellend...?
Which one do you refer lomomike to?

Quite possibly all of those.

He Suffered too much from groupthink and ultimately lacked the objectivity that was needed to moderate efficiently.

kingreign:
Lexus are sensitive vehicle, don't give them to kazeem or else you'll cry bitterly.
To check if your catalytic converter matrix is broken and is blocking your exhaust, do this trick, at night, start the car and let some one rev the car and build the rev up gently but don't go above 6
You go under the car and look at the exhaust lines from where it joins the engine to the tip of the exhaust. If it glows, at a point or area, then your exhaust is blocked by the broken catalyst.However, since you're close to Abuja, I'd suggest you tow the car in a flat bed truck (its an RX350 which I feel is AWD) to Mike in Abuja, he'll gladly help you out, I've spoken to him 07034581213.

I'm about to jump the shark and say you are the former moderator named lomomike. (Who was a bellend if I may add)
Similar mannerism and composition of posts.
Happy to be proven wrong but I'm never wrong.

Vehicle Restoration is the process of restoring a vehicle that is either partially scrapped or otherwise life expired back to its original working condition.

That's what I know as restoration.

Not trying to rain on your parade but This is merely a fixer-upper. All it needs is maintenance.

I'm not sure the pictures of the car you posted can pass for a restoration job.

There basically is nothing to restore there.

Here we go again

Very interesting discussion. With all this in mind, how will diesel range rovers fare in Nigeria?
Is our diesel fuel any better than the low octane petrol here?
Prior to coming back to Nigeria I owned only diesels and sorely miss their effortless torque.
I have seen lots of diesel Mercedes GLs and GLks in Abuja, but just one diesel Evoque.

Eyop:
So you prefer the 2014 CLA45AMG compared to the 2014 C350 Sports?

I think the answer is simple.

One is an AMG, the other is regular.