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donbuchi1:
Boss,

Good morning, please I need your advise on what choice of SUV to buy. My three key requirements are:

1. Family size - so I need it in a 3 ROW (7 seater)
2. Budget - 2.5 to 3
3. Low maintenance cost

Thankful for your assistance.
[quote author=pennzo post=67007362]

I would recommend the same (2005 Highlander V6 AWD w/3rd row seats

donbuchi1:
Boss,

Good morning, please I need your advise on what choice of SUV to buy. My three key requirements are:

1. Family size - so I need it in a 3 ROW (7 seater)
2. Budget - 2.5 to 3
3. Low maintenance cost

Thankful for your assistance.

[quote author=pennzo post=67007362][/quote]I would recommend the same.

donbuchi1:
Boss,

Good morning, please I need your advise on what choice of SUV to buy. My three key requirements are:

1. Family size - so I need it in a 3 ROW (7 seater)
2. Budget - 2.5 to 3
3. Low maintenance cost

Thankful for your assistance.

[quote author=pennzo post=67007362][/quote]I would recommend the same.

newman1:
Hi
I have an 06 rav 4, 3.5l engine that makes this brief (1-2 sec) rattle on cold start. Engine runs fine and smooth. Came to realise the fault is most likely the variable camshaft gear. Is it worth fixing? What advice would you recommend. Thanks

The VTC actuators are already failing (as you have described). What kind of engine oil are you using? How frequently do you perform oil changes?

If you were using oil with a higher weight, changing the oil to factory spec MAY resolve the issue(5W-30 for the 2GR-FE engine).But In my opinion, once these actuators start giving way, Your best best is to replace with a NEW unit. .This can be easily sourced on EBay ( the 2GR-FE engine is a fairly common one with available parts). Pls note that replacing this unit requires removal of valve cover and timing chain(it is invasive to the engine). And because of the very tight space available in your engine bay, The engine may have to be dropped. And you will need a professional mechanic to avoid stories that touch ( your timing will have to be reset ).

1sttruth:
Need your modest advice on least amount to budget for a moderate effecient car(Toyota or Mercedes), How to go about it too. Thank you

Open to forces of demand and supply. But if you need a relatively modern vehicle (2001-up) budget nothing less than 1.5 million for toks and nothing less than 900K for Naija used

Your questions pls

HeavenlyBang:
Thank you!

You are welcome sir

Readonee35L:
You will have to live with regular fuel here in nigeria.

The low octane would have been manageable. But Our own low octane fuel is packed with dirts some of them might even be mixed.

First of all you will get poor gas mileage .
You might get misfires sometimes but your engine should adjust itself and work properly.
Your catalytic converters will die a premature death.

But your car will survive.
Before it completely dies. It will take years.

There are lots of benz, bentley , rolls royce , lambo e.t.c that run our fuel here. They will do just fine but engine Might get old and tired in a short time.

I Totally agree with you.
Unfortunately low quality fuel will take a negative toll on your engine. Issues such as spark knock will be a common experience... Not too good for your catalytic converters.
A way of going around this is using octane boosters. But how long will you keep buying for every tank refill?

Make your Inquiries here

HeavenlyBang:
What are your thoughts on buying a Mercedes in Nigeria. Something from the W203 era, for example.

Good buy? Maintenance costs? Security? Performance?

The W203 era...
Good car, but i will personally vouch for models on or after 2004. Most gremlins were corrected by then

Parts and maitenance?

Believe it or not, parts like engines and gearboxes are cheaper than its Japanese counterparts
As the car gets popular by the day more and more mechanics are becoming familiar with the technology.

Security?
I will feel more comfortable leaving my c class unlocked at the bank than my 2003 Toyota corolla locked and equipped with two trackers

Performance?
My brother, if you drive a Benz as a first car, you may never touch any Japmobile again( perhaps for life )....Maybe except lexus....or Infiniti....Or Acura

expecting your questions

inquires

cardoctor:
I left this forum because of too many ignoramuses like this op on NL. From this lengthy epistle, I believe he should be able to fix his own car without getting any technician involved. Why come here to critcise someones efforts in trying to fix your 20 year old banger in this modern age.The challenges are many, even for the so called experts in the way things work in Naija. Car owners with empty pickets shouldnt be owning cars.

Wrong move brother. Wrong move.

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1sttruth:
Seems so hard to get a good ride(Toyota) in the range of 600. Good fuel economy and easy to maintain. Need your advice on where to look pls, maybe I have been looking at the wrong place.

To be honest ... Your budget is too low to get something reasonably modern with all the bells & whistles

BetaThings:
Deep knowledge and articulate
Thank you so much

Thank you sir for your kind words.

BetaThings:
Interesting thread and useful insights

Please let me ask these questions

1. Why are people advised not to buy rusty cars?
2. Are there reliable facilities for servicing hybrid cars like Prius in Nigeria?
3. What is the effect of taking a hybrid or fully electric car through a flooded area?
4. How devastating is the effect of muddy terrain on cars generally?

Thanks for your time and help

My brother,
Cancer is to the human body as rust is to the steel structure of a car.
Rust basically weakens the sheet steel metal used in the car's structural frame, and once it starts, it is very very difficult to get rid of, and the process is usually very expensive(totally stripping the vehicle , then sandblasting, then corrosion treatment etc). This is why vehicle inspection must include rust investigation.

Hybrid vehicles are very complex vehicles electrically. And this requires adequate expertise during diagnostics and repair. There will definelty be but I would personally not recommend one

Taking a hybrid vehicle through flooded areas? Now that's looking for trouble

Mud usually have some some level of corrosive salts in them, and when they form and solidify at hidden locations( wheel arches for example), they start their bad work. So it is not good for the vehicle bodywork.

Olatundebadmus:
hello sir,i have two questions for you sir

a...which would you say is a better car(1) a Volvo s60 2005 model or a Nissan versa of the same year.. pls be detailed in your reply giving as always a non biased reason(s) as the case may be.

b...btw both car above which one would you advise I buy as a first time CAr owner whom wants a reliable Nigerian used car pls send me a mail on oolatundebadmus@gmail.com with your reply pls

Hmm.
In a Nigerian car space where the Hondas and Toyotas reign supreme, i would say i admire your courage
In your request , i can only analyse based on brand and vehicle segment only, as the S60 alone comes with different engine variants to choose from( the most popular being the 2.4L 5 cyl non turbo and 2.5L 5 cyl turbo).

That being said, These to cars satisfy different segments in the car market. The S60 (believe it or not )is aimed at competing with luxury brands such as BMW 3 series , Audi A4 and Mercedes C class. so in effect it is a luxury car, which means you can get a reasonable level of bells and whistles for a given trim. very balanced and you also feel safe(of course it is a Volvo )
Running costs is not too bad, although you may definitely need a specialist mechanic in the event of one or two issues that may arise( should not be a problem). Suspension, well not too solid(particularly front end in my opinion) If you are in lagos, parts is not a problem at all( parts plenty for market for that motor o!)Transmission and engine of this car is very solid (i personally love the turbo version).

The Nissan versa actually started in 2006, and it is a much smaller car in my opinion( i think it is also known as the versa) and i dare say that they are not in the same league. The Nissan Versa is an economy car which may be competing with Toyota Yaris. so do not expect the same level of luxury as you would from an S60. It should be easier to maintain but my biggest gripe is its CVT transmission which may be unforgiving if abused(that is if you go for the automatic).

So which is a better car? personally i dont like either, but i would select the Volvo in a heartbeat.

For a First time car, i would go for a 2003-06 Corrolla (Considering the fact that it is Nigerain used).

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Thanks bruv.
I am still new here

autojosh:
Statistics have revealed that your chance of being injured in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced if you are wearing your seat belt. It is strongly recommended that the driver and all passengers buckle up every time they are on board.

No matter how sophisticated you might think your car safety technology is, you should never underestimate the usefulness of your seat belt.
There is a very simple method to check if these seat belts are properly functioning or just an ordinary rope so to say.

There is what is called ‘Retractor’ in every seat belt system, except for older cars like Peugeot 504. The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. They are designed to lock the seat belt movement by two separate methods.
When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor and when the vehicle slows down rapidly.

To know if your seat belts are properly functioning and to increase your confidence, check the operations as follows:

Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly forward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check, know that something is wrong. Visit a good and prestigious autorepair shop to get it fixed before it’s too late

https://autojosh.com/check-if-your-seat-belts-are-properly-working/

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In my opinion, a malfunctioning seat-belt should never be fixed. It should be replaced.

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Kyri:
2.4L inline

Then the Camry Sport is more economical.

and in some cases cheaper to maintain

Here for free consultation

iAudio:
Why is everyone selling their Camry muscle?

Well for a good number of reasons:

getting old, police(SARS) wahala, too common etc

1sttruth:
Pls what is the difference between V4 and V6 engine in Toyota camry

Actually the term 'V4' is a misnomer. It is actually an Inline- 4 cylinder engine used in the toyota camry, meaning it has 4 cylinders arranged in a straight line. this is the one of the most common engine configurations due to it's simplicity in design and manufacture. its firing order is usually 1-3-4-2

The v6 engine is actually a 6 cylinder engine that has two banks of 3 cylinders having a "v" configuration usually spaced at 60 degrees. this engine is usually more powerful ( from a naturally aspirated standpoint) and smother to run due to the increased number of cylinders. It is usally more favoured when more power is desired, but at the cost of a slightly higher fuel consumption. its firing order is usually 1-5-3-6-2-4

1st animation is 4 cylinder engine(inline 4) :

2nd picture is the v6 engine

dkfrost:
Thanks a lot, this was very helpful!

You are welcome sir

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