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nurey:
fuel pump kaput
injectors clogged (diesel injectors are sensitive)
Air in the system, priming things
The mechanic working on it may not be too conversant with diesel engines

car is cheap because its diesel not because its faulty, i have seen a new VW beetle worth 1.2m sold for 600k because its beetle and nobody is interested in buying, i have seen tokunbo honda addidas europe of the accord 2001 sold for 500k tokunbo because its diesel.

Diesel cars a only bought by people who know the value so its hard to sell it as a dealer in Nigeria. this is where the opportunity comes in for you.

b2212:
Car looks good but please test drive over a long distance before paying.

Readonee35L:
Mrtesso .
First off I need to ask.
Before i give advice how much is the cost of the car? .

9icetoo:
the engine in that avensis is very common. it shares that engine with corolla diesel and hilux. there are plenty diesel mechanics in pH. it is almost the same setup with petrol.
I once tot I had an injector issue in my Skoda. it it turned out it was a collapsed diesel hose that wasn't delivering full flow to my injectors. I even made the diagnosis myself in my house. it was that simple.
heater plugs may go bad once in a long while but they are dirt cheap and easy to replace. any mechanic can do that. even a petrol mechanic can do it.
I don't understand the apprehension with diesels. in Ghana, half the cars there are diesels. in Europe, its almost three quarter.
why naija case come different.

9icetoo:
I drive a Skoda Octavia diesel.
it has never missed a bit apart from the normal hellish electrical problems from Skoda.
as long as you buy clean diesel from reputable filling stations like total, forte oil, oando and eterna, you won't have a problem. those injectors in the d4d are built to last forever.
clean your fuel tank once a year.
change your diesel filter every 20000km and you won't ever have a problem with that car.
the engine will outlive the car. trust me on this one.
don't ever be cheap by buying kpo fire or buying diesel from unrecognised filling stations.
[b]if you don't wanna buy that car, let me know where it is cos I want to buy it.[b]

nurey:
Also reliable too. Before you buy, talk to 9icetoo, he uses a Skoda diesel as an everyday driver and can fill you in on what to expect and how to take care of yours. Also I hope you know your mpg is around 49 even far better than a Kia picanto. You did be averaging 5L/100km combined.

Diesel isn't too complicated once you can get pass diesel quality and fuel line regular servicing also talk to cardoctor he fixes diesel engine

abolore80:
You seem like someone to me who pay attention to details, very observant, and like his car clean and in top form. I will advice you buy that car, if you wouldn't mind the extra difference in the price of diesel to fuel. However, the fact is that, the extra cost you will gain in other form.
For instance, the full tank of PMS in that avensis can't take you to and from Lagos-Onitsha, while a full tank of diesel will do. It is fuel effiecient and reliable.
Since, you have professed your likeness for the car, i will advice, you buy it and use it the way it it, you stand to gain and learn a lot from it than removing parts and passing wires and changing of so many parts.
There are quite good diesel mechanics around you, look for a good one, you can always resolve any issue. Also, do a users review online and look for common or possible issues and there solutions. You can also help your mechanic with such information rather than doing guess work.
The choice is yours, if you like the car, buy it and learn how to take care of it, you stand to gain alot as it is a strong and reliable car.

Don't bother yourself with the project of converting, you are likely to get your fingers burnt. if you want the car, buy it and use it in its pure form, you will enjoy it and its going to serve you very well. Even if you want to change engine, use it and let it serve you until it says am tired or you are tired, then you can change to full petrol engine. But i doubt you will want to do that after seeing its efficiency and reliability. Goodluck

nurey:
Toyota D4D engine is quite comment in the hilux trucks, but anywhere you see the VW Caravelle, VW LT buses and opel/Renault the diesel mechanic is there just be observant and ask around.

Diesel injector is very sensitive 1st off issue is to buy clean diesel, clean you fuel tank at certain intervals and then replace the engine filter regularly.

If you are interested in buying this car, there are two people I know that knows about diesel well here

Cc 9icetoo and oktaiwan

Specialist900:
Oga op, abeg leave that car with that fine diesel engine. If you can certify that the engine is still in good shape, I see no reason for wanting to convert.


In the eastern part of Nigeria, so many of their commercial buses (Mitsubishi L300, Hyundai) runs on diesel. I've once seen here in Abuja a similar car used by a man but his is salon

abolore80:
At the right and appointed time, someone who knows the value will find it.
If you know the value as well, why do you want to abuse it in the first place?

abolore80:
Please for God sake, leave this car in its pure form if you can't use it the way it is. look for the petrol variant instead. Leave it for somebody who knows the value to find it.
what you don't know is that, this car with that engine will take you anywhere across Nigeria, very economical if you really know how to take care of it. As they say one man's meat is another's poison.

nurey:
Only an insane man will ditch a Toyota D4D engine for its petrol variant siting the reason of mechanics not available.

If I had mind of buying car, I will just trick you in giving me the car location and I will buy it behind your back.

That D4D is a good engine you will regret later that you never bought it matted to a manual transmission baba 10years with good service that car will continue to faya like its on viagra

DaimlerBen:
If you're doing a lot of long hauling, keep the diesel. If not, seek another car.

GAZZUZZ:
I have an offer for you, call me.

9icetoo:
why do you want to change to petrol? that diesel is the best thing you are about to miss out on.

Mrtesso:
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