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JaskanFactor:
Be very suspicious of used car , that has brand new looking body parts in some sections.

I went to buy used volvo s40. fairly clean looking car, and soon as i saw very new parts near the bumper and under the car was shining new metal . I said this car must be in very good condition got to have it. And the interior too was nice clean black leather even for used car.

Even though i did not notice it at first, after driving the car for few weeks i started getting shoulder pain cause the steering was too heavy , and apart from that when traveling on a bend the tilt angle of the car is strange and abnormal . Turns out i bough accident car that was not properly put together in straight alignment , and it was either loose your shoulder or get new car cause no mechanic could find the problem with the heavy staring wheel.

I am sure many more fell victim to that car after me, cause it looked clean outside and in, but your shoulder will die if you drive that car for 6moonths. i bouhgt that car for 6000.

and i had a much more lovely time with Toyota i bought for 1000. Cause one day when one carless driver parked near me and hit my door when getting out thier car, i just smiled, its cheap car. And did i mention Toyota Camry loves the motor way, it sits well on the high way.
And also casters for some camping needs, which came in handy when man had to sleep rough for few months in order to re adjust to too much voodoo going on in the office.

Always worth getting a car that can handle both good and bad times, on road and off road. Cause nobody know tomorrow.

How is your shoulder now

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Merdio:
Does any one know a reliable professional mechanic that can inspect

It's my job sir. Call me on 08167469103

Gbadex17:
Last year August I traveled down to lagos to buy a 2008 Toyota camry. I took a mechanic along with me, I got this mechanic from a friend. We got there, the car looked very clean, however, the engine and gear was bad. Being my first car, I didn't know. The mechanic test drived the car around, i didn't know that after we finished driving the car the dealer and my mechanic exchanged some words.
The mechanic told me the car is good that he will have to do some small mechanic work on it. I paid for the car and that car no use 2 weeks for my hand. I was living with mechanic. From one fault to the other. From power steering to AC to engine to alternatorto everything in this life till I sold it at a ridiculous price. Anyways thank God was I was able to buy another car. ogun kill the mechanic and dealer. Pls when you are buying a car be very vigilant because some of these mechanics and dealers can be very canny and dubious.

Your mechanic was not honest.

9free:
Still battling with my latest purchase. Bought a 2012 Camry with inspection from Lagos in March. Only to discover that it has hard gear shifting issue especially from gear 4 through 6.
Changed the gear box around July costing about 750K(transmission + labour+ tranny oil) and only enjoyed 2weeks of flawless driving then bam the same issue hard gear shifting issue arose again.
Since then I have been managing the car like that but then I now drive it on manual mode having discovered that I can drive it solely on the third gear to anywhere.

Wow......a simple scan could have revealed that fault.

gbengaoyeladun:
Mine was 2017, I went with my mechanic to inspect the car, I don't know maybe they use juju for both of us. Anyway I bought the car for 1m but the market value of that car is 4m. After we left the car stand, we have to push the car to my house and since that day, if am going out my mechanic is always inside the car with me, even on my wedding day,my mechanic is my best man.

...so funny

jumper524:
Well I accompanied a close friend to buy a 2008 Honda civic.
They brought the car to us and the car was breezing cool ac. Engines looked neat and everything was attractive in the car.
Unknown to us, that very air conditioner is very terrible. We spent close to 100k to completely replace the air conditioner.
From fault to faults that car has been giving my friend. Next time we would take a real mechanic to a car stand and choose not someone bringing for us.

Yeah nice idea

kripen:
My experience is good and not bad . I used a mechanic to check it before I made payment. I drove it from Abuja to Benin the only thing that failed was the tyre went down, I was surprised to see spare in the booth of the car, I really thank God that day. Some dealers are good while some are devil's incarnate.

My advice to prospective buyers, let mechanic inspect it before you buy and don't be penny wise pounds foolish. I think the ops is trying to advise prospective buyers on this.

Well spotted sir....the importance of doing professional Pre-purchase inspection cannot be underrated

Capernum:
Bought a Mitsubishi Outlander... Very clean interior and exterior, sound engine and gear, ac intact too... It was even fairly cheap.

Later got home to discover that all the underparts are bad and rusty... All metals beneath are very rusty...

To even change the tires, na war to unscrew the nuts. All the beam and chassis are so bad that at a point, I couldn't carry more than 3 passengers.

I sold it at a loss to a gullible buyer like me too.

One of my plenty errors in 2022

Wow....taking time to check the underneath of the car could have saved you.

Binancian:
2017 my first car was a 2003 carry

Nice body but bad engine and AC
Fell for the packaging

Sorry about that...that's why getting a professional mechanic is important

AderonkeOlaniyi:
In 2010, I bought a Nigerian used car that almost made me commit suicide. Today, na radiator, tomorrow, na carburetor. I drove the car to an event one day, and that was the end. It never came back home with me.

Lol...what a life

Wainey:
Omo, mine was keke o.
I left school and saved about 250k, i decide borrow another 100k to enter labour market quick and start driving keke cos job no deh and i wasnt ready to feel frustrated about the govt.

Na so i buy second hand keke from this man, since i dont know much about it, he sold me a faulty keke, i spend more money trying to get the keke in shape but i couldnt, las las, i had to beg this same man to buy back his keke, he told me he can only buy the keke for 110k, i had no option than to sell the keke back to him for such price, i used the other 10k, travelled to the village to start afresh, Depression wan kill me, i decide to watch motivational videos to help my situation then i finally decide to learn barbing so i could save some money and move back to the city to hustle.

Omo, life no funny o, but success must be achieved in a legit way

Sorry about that bro....don't give up the hustling

gideon19:
Kai,my mechanic no fit make heaven.

After buying the car, we took it to his shop just to help add an extra later to the chair...and small small touch to the car just to love-vendor it a little...I.e adding leather to the sit as well as dashboard...only for him to tell me there is no catalyst...this and that is there...blablabla....had to spend another 500k...cos, I was a newbie...I couldn't ask him why did he not check all of these things before Oking the car.

Mehn, na wa sha.

Oh...what a sad experience......sorry about that.

nairalee:
My own experience is that I wanted to buy the car without proper inspection of my pocket.

When I heard the price, I now inspected my life and decided to remain humble and Trek as a true follower of Christ.

Remember heaven is only for those who WALK with the Lord

Lol so funny

Salamiy:
I no fit talk ham finish

Lol...we would like to hear

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segun20072010:
What reliable Car can a budget of 1.2m to 1.5m get ?

Honda Eod or DC, camry pencil light and some Nissan products like altima and Honda city

Emaytex:
Before now I was planning to buy Camry 2012 or Corolla 2013 with a budget of 4million naira. But as it is now with this dollar rate I can't even get naija used of that car. I checked Jiji and found out that I can get Hyundai product foreign use with that budget
Now am considering Hyundai Elantra 2011 or 2012 with that budget (foreign used) .
Please advise needed on that as per the
Maintenance culture
Durability
Availability of parts and cost of getting it
Ruggedity.
E.t.c
Pardon my grammar blunders.
Awaiting professionals advice.

I'm a professional honest mechanic...I can help you with the car Inspection....contact me on 08167469103

Thatwebdev:
Honda accord euro 2006.
I4, cylinder, 2.4L engine.

Yes it is.....if you are planning to buy the car, I can help you with the Inspection

patwilly:
I enjoin all forum members to actively contribute
my budget is 4.5M
the choices I am looking at are these :

1. Toyota Rav 4, (2011) Nigerian used. A friend is actually convinced this is the car I should buy as it fits nicely in terms of prestige and functionality. However, I'm not fully convinced as per buying a Nigerian used car and also because I'm not really taken to the RAV4 as I see it as not a masculine car.

2. Toyota Camry 2011 or 2012 (muscle) : I like this car and if it falls within my budget I'd happily buy it. The only negative here is I've been wanting an SUV to be my first car considering Lagos roads etc so I'm not totally sold on the idea of getting this car.

3. Toyota Highlander full option (2007) Direct Belgium or Nigerian used: Now this is the car I I'm most taken to. However, Friends are of the opinion that it is an old car (being 2007) and is gradually being phased out. Also the fact the car does not exactly convey much in terms of prestige etc.

So that's it. I'd appreciate if forum members advice correctly on any of these three car models or recommend something else. Kindly highlight the merits/demerits of buying the foreign used or Nigerian used version of any car you'd recommend.

The attributes I'm looking out for are Functionality, ease of Maintenance, prestige/aesthetics of the car.

I appreciate you all.

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Zeal2rhyme:
Compliments of the season to everyone!!

I intend to buy my first car next week with a budget of 5 Million Naira. I'm buying only direct TOKS[b][/b]

Please, what particular car is best for a single corporate guy hoping to start a family in 2 years time buy?

Kindly recommend the ideal brand and year of car for a first time car owner according to my budget.

You can contact me for your professional car inspection.....my number 08167469103

Zeal2rhyme:
Please, kindly recommend the best car market place in Lagos to get variety of Tokunbo cars preferably Toyota products.

I intend to buy my first car this week.

Choice car: TOYOTA CAMRY 2010/2011 XLE
Budget: 5M

I also need recommendation for a reputable and skilled mechanic on NL for the pre-purchase inspection.

I'm a professional honest mechanic......I can help you with the Inspection. This is my WhatsApp number 07047609877 or calls 08167469103

Don't forget to call me for your professional car Inspection when you decide to buy a nigerian used car

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nurey:
Nah, I currently jump bus every now and then

Oh ok that's fair with the present economy and cost of maintaining a car