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The race between a cheetah and a formula 'E' race car...

Who do you think will win?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-9oFxYFODE&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0nZfrjE16jXMQ2WnpOGZ_HFQIrkn2U9IfxuD1urzm1mxMfy-ibkIWJ2iw

timifakay:
If it was sold at an auction site, what's the primary and secondary loss on the vehicle?

If its nothing serious there's a very high likelihood the 2AZ engine in that car is already having oil shortage issues...

This is where comprehensive VIN check is important.
Most Camrys (in the US) that had this defect were recalled and their piston rings/pistons were replaced under warranty.
If this vehicle was recalled and piston rings were replaced under warranty, then the owner has nothing to fear.

Lexusgs430:
I know the US is bigger than bombay (I have been a few times)..... But does not preclude the issues at hand..... Year vs mileage vs cost of purchase........

You meant Mumbai

Gbpereluvmama:
it's my first car am about to buy with little idea. Am thinking of 2004 Mercedes E320 and Camry 2003, which is better.
key points
Cost of maintainance
Reliability
luxury
fuel Economy.
Vehicle parts cost and possibly engine.
please guide a brother so happiness of buying a car wont turn to a torn in the flesh.

There is a reason why the Camry is the Top selling sedan in the US....

Lexusgs430:
Would you pay 2.1 for this car? Dealer is at liberty to rollback, the onus falls on the buyer to check vehicle history.....

I hope this vehicle was not rolled back......... From 306000 miles..........

I think 2.1 million is fair enough, considering the condition of the vehicle, the year, clearing cost, dealer's profit etc.
The car of that age coming from the US would have 150K-160K miles(highway) on the average.The US is a very large country, so no surprises here.
The fact that the odometer may have not been tampered with gives one reasonable confidence about the purchase.

However, for peace of mind , a comprehensive Vin check should have been performed.

martyns200:
in buying a toks yaris, what year would u advice

2008 up

jceesquare:
Yes it is.

Please this needs to be confirmed. However ensure your idle control valve has not been blocked and all vacuum lines are intact.

jrusky:
The car guru in the house do anyone know more about parthfinder 2006 is it a good SUV?

It is not a bad SUV, but you need to ensure that The radiator is in good condition(or better, the radiator has been replaced.)

also confirm the gearbox is in good working condition. Check the gearbox dipstick to ensure you dont see any thing that looks like strawberry milkshake.

NeyofeedNigEnt:
The boss.
I'm having code P2006 on my mazda3 car. I've been having the code couple of months ago without issue and I've been driving it like that.
Recently I'm now having hard starting when engine is cold, when warm it start normally and drive perfect but whenever engine is completely code it start to give hard starting problem again.
Please help

There is a valve in your intake manifold that varies air intake for improved engine performance. Check your vacuum lines to ensure there is no leakage. also check the connection to the solenoid that control this manifold valve.
If all checks out you may need to remove your intake manifold and clean it up.

martyns200:
hello, what do u think of a toks yaris 2007 model in terms of maintenance and fuel consumption and is there anything i should be worried about later on?

cheaper to run than a Toyota Corolla

ojeysky:
Hello,

I have a P0302 on my v6 Highlander..I have swapped coil, plug and injector to confirm they are fine. What else could be the problem please because am running out of ideas

check the wiring going to your coils and injectors and ensure the insulation is not degraded.

jceesquare:
Ogas in the house I have issues with my car A/C.
It's a Nissan Almera 1998 with the Sr20 engine.
I noticed each time I turn on the A/C, the car would find it difficult to rev hard. The RPM is slightly above 800 with A/C on and does not seem low but when you try to rev the engine it responds slowly as if the engine is under immerse load and accelerate as if it's towing something heavy.
I also noticed the A/C works or cools fine when the car is in motion or when you rev it up, but doesn't really work fine when stationary.
The car has manual transmission and runs perfect without A/C.
Pls I need help as my A/C guy does not know what to do again and is confused.

is the ac factory fitted?

CityNGR:
your respects are misplaced....you lack proper values to respect other people's choices

It is well with you sir

HeavenlyBang:
You basically want to spend your one year salary on a car. A liability. No offence, but I have to question your priorities in life.

I personally would never spend more than 3-4 months of my earnings on a car purchase.

You are a smart man.

You have my respects.

HeavenlyBang:
Valar dohaeris.

To the god of speed

thebigkendo:
Bro even a 4WD with can get stuck in sand
We are talking Nigeria with muddy roads during the rainy season.. Let me paint you a scenerio
I drive an 06 accord.. I got stuck in mud once, both front tires were just spinning & throwing mud,
-I looked for small grip by turning the steering left, right even tried reversing.. No way
-All I did was to come down, placed a small plank(wood) under one of my front tires.. & I was out...
In that scenerio with an AWD vehicle, power would have been sent to the rear to get me out of the mud..

NB: Anybody that takes a regular AWD vehicle to the beach without the appropriate tires, Naim know wetin e dey find

Excellent explanation sir.
This also explains why it is difficult to drift an AWD car.

ahckmedkosy:
Ran diagnostics check on my car and got the following code problems. I need your help as to how to go about fixing the issues and if there are specific parts to replace cos the mechanics seem to be doing trial and error.
The codes are p0420, p0441 and p0430.

Thanks
Cc @autojosh

These are evaporative emission codes. Check all evaporative emmision vacuum lines. Check your gas cap( does it close properly?)
Clear codes , drive car for a while and see if codes come back on.

cokegee:
Please do any one here a good and reliable AC man

Cc. Mobus, Gazzuzz

Logobenz:
you sure say you know wetin be power slide so or you want just talk

I read your initial post in error. Just to educate ourselves:

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/videos/a32567/this-is-the-difference-between-a-powerslide-and-a-drift/

It is very easy to confuse the two. I actually meant to say FWD (very very ) rarely drift, but with good engine power and vehicle speed can power slide ( with skilled steering input to break the lateral traction of the rear tires).

captainking:
Thanks a lot sir,,i assume this is the american specs of the civic right??

yes sir.

captainking:
oh..cos as part of my pre-purchase research.. I was told that price of the engine differs for both asian and American version... With one being more more expensive than the other..

Please sir go for the american spec. Thank me later.

GAZZUZZ:
Theres a limit to which you can hike, once nepa cost pass fueling gen, all man go use Generator.

at this point in time, I will expand by solar panels, and batteries to warm up for full time independence from Nepa.

ironing will be done with Gen.

Reminds me of Waterboard and Nitel

Where are they today

kayphyzee:
Hello bro, I have been up to a lot of things lately. My apologies I had yet to give you a feedback. Okay, so I did as you said and one of the transmission related code that popped up was P1725 - NT Revolution Sensor Circuit Malfunction.

We removed the Input sensor, replaced it with another sensor but still the code did not clear off. Traced the wiring and it apppears fine.

Finally, my Mechanic called a Gear Specialist who looked at the connections, drove around for a while to monitor the performance of the Vehicle. He depressed the O/D button which was illuminated on the dash but it didn't appear to have any effect on the gear on speed. His verdict:

- My mechanic has to bring down the gear. The gear specialist will open the system to confirm the parts that need replacement. He was emphatic about valve body and fibre (saying he would have to change those two parts). He said something about a 'cup', saying that the cup could be dry hence the reason the 4th gear is not engaging.

I have told my Mechanic that I need to consult some other people before allowing any work on the gear (or else, I would rather buy another gear).

What do you think?

This code is the reson why your car cannot go into gear 4.
if checking the sensor and wiring checks out, then i am afraid your ECU might be the culprit, again.
please provide the VIN number of your car the check for the compatible ECUs.

zevous:
Your Corolla or Camry will never measure on the same level as the G35.. From you post you are just a typical Lagos driver .. SMH. If you get money drive better car.

It is obvious you don't get the joke.

Logobenz:
I am skilled and if you follow my write up,you go see where I write power slide
You use speed enter bend and overseer,then counter steer while throttling accordingly.jeez,tired of explaining!

Yep. That's how to do it

But as they always say, drive responsibly.

Logobenz:
so RWDs don't power slide?
Anyways,I do it in my c230k.dont .know about you

They rarely do.it is all about weight distribution and center of gravity.

mejai:
nurey ooooo. U deserve heaven today. The guy is still saying he does the stunt at a roundabout. All roundabout in d country r always busy unless midnight. By the way at what speed do u take the corners @ logobenz

It is quite possible at a round about due to centripetal forces acting on the vehicle at a specific speed ( Rwd cars o). But requires skill.

Logobenz:
You never hear of power slide b4
Wetin dey worry some of una sef?abi me and you dey Bleep 1 Toto?
So I can't use speed,enter round about and control my slide?
No make me vex o!I don tell you

Power slide is usually done with front wheel drive cars that are usually nose heavy and understeer very easy.

Logobenz:
yes.on Nigerian roads
I do it all the time and love how the crowd cheer on

All the drifting you watch on Top gear is usually possible ( at relatively low speeds) because the road has been adequately wetted to drastically reduce the coeffiecnt of friction Between the tires and the road to the point that the car may almost be aquaplaning.

To drift , you need a car that has the tendency to oversteer a lot ( this is why people love BMWs) and it has to be done at a threshold speed where the tires has been adequately warmed up to the point that it even becomes sticky ( increasing the possiblilty of sliding laterally), if it has to be done on paved roads.

It is a lot easier on unpaved, loosed roads sir. But on tarred roads? It requires adequate skill.

Abdullateef99:
Morning,
I have a Camry 2009 2AZ
I have been having this issue for a while now.
Everything seems fine but when I switch on the AC idle drops around 520RPM and car starts shaking even when I switch to park or neutral I still feel the vibrations.
Car surges once in a while when at stop with AC on.

Check routing of all vacuum hoses and ensure it is connected correctly.
if ok, check condition of spark plugs and ignition coils.