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king406:
nurey did you open a new account?

No I didnt, that is not mine, I have only 1 other account I only use when I am banned

Eldersege:
Fantastic.

I want to buy a benz C240 year 2001, Nigeria user.
Good interior and exterior but AC not working and power steering seem to be making sound

He is asking for N850.

Pls is this a good buy?

How much can I fix AC (compressor etc)
How much can I fix the steering pump and rack.

You wisdom is always appreciated.

Thanks

cc shortgun

kingreign

you don't need a sienna, the Opel would do it comfortably.
Lagos to shagamu is around 80km and Ajah to Epe is around 50km and it is this same zafira that is used there. just expand your net to these other vehicles too incase the zafira isn't forthcoming.

Honda shuttle/ Isuzu Oasis

VW sharan/Seat Alhambra/Ford Galaxy

I hope it's not business environment issues? cause the rate of smuggling is extremely high now, for every 30ton trailer customs siezed 1000 Mazda 626 wagon has carried 20bags each in an illegal way.

The smuggling rate is appalling. All the best

happy

happy

Teeders:
There was time the car used to shut down on motion during long distance journey, aftrr parking for few seconds, it will come up wen the ignition is turned on, after series of trials mech decided it's overheating dat used to cause it therefore ran the fan directly.

Running fan direct is not the solution to over heating, find a more qualified technician that can do diagnosis on the vehicle to determine reason for unknown shutdown and if overheating is the issue he should do the right thing appropriate for the vehicle

Teeders:
Which coolant will you recommend for it and how much is it? Nissan pathfinder 2002

go to total fueling station and buy there coolant, you can buy the 400/L bottle or buy the more expensive one.

But still confirm for leakage and why was the fan ran direct in the 1st place?

Teeders:
I just returned my pathfinder's fan to factory spec aftr it has been wired to work straight with the engine giving room for roaring sound as soon as the accelerator is pushed, aftrr returning it to factory spec I discover that the water in the radiator is not full as usual.
My fear: I hope the car won't overheat during long distance journey?

you are not supposed to use water in the radiator but coolant instead.

247Dior:
Please car gurus in the house should give me a snippet review and the better among these 2 cars (2008 lexus rs330 and mdx acura 2008) .. the review should be based on durability, maintenance, parts availability and fuel economy etc.

07 and 08 RX was facelifted and badged as RX350 cause it carried a 3.5L against the 3.3L.

The battle between both vehicles has always been extreme.

pick the Lexus for fuels economy, Ease of use and reliability.

Pick the MDX if you dare to be different and love sporty rides.

kingreign:
Wait o, do you mean a certain nairaland based in abuja Oba Aja, who calls himself monk, shouting pijo fbf upandan isn't an accredited dealer?

Na wa o!

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Peugeot is still better than Lexus anyday anytime and anywhere

NUREY the tigerclaw

Holuwathoby:
Thanks much for the reply. I so much appreciate it.

I like Toyota Corolla too, but good toks seems to be on the high side compare to my quoted budget.

Someone said I can get good Corolla 2010 for 1.75M direct from USA, that it's better than the common Corolla 2003 - 2007 but I wasn't convince enough.
I will rather listen and align with your counsel.

what do you think and can recommend as per Corolla?

with your budget only the 1.4L European Corolla fits into your budget as tokunbo, though most are converted to LHD may be you can do a sedan 4 door Yaris then if it ain't too small.

there are other reliable cars it's not tantamount you buy a Toyota product.

08 to 12 Corolla tokunbo starts around 2.2 or 2.5m maybe the price you were given is minus custom duty.

Holuwathoby:
Kudos to Nurey and other experts on this forum for your dedication. God bless you richly.

What car can you recommend for a young Family man whose income is 150k/month.

budget for the car is 1M - 1.5M

I will love a beautiful car� that is rugged and low on maintenance
I reside in Ibadan.
Many thanks �

Honda Civic 01-05

Honda City or Honda fit less than 2010

Kia Rio 06 to 2011

Hyundai Accent 06 to 2011

if you have seen any car you like you can also ask about it

lexio:
Yes I agree the GX is a cut down version of the LX in terms of luxury. But off road? I disagree. GX is king

I picked the G63. Compare the older generation (1990 - 2018) and that of the lexus GX especially the from 2003, you'll love the GX. Still looking agile and endearing.

People hardly let go of their GX.

Driving in style off road? I beg to disagree if that exists. Going through offroad unscated is the koko here. Both will do so effortlessly.

There was an off-road comparison between the G class, Range Rover, Audi Q7 TDI and Land cruiser. Remember the land cruiser is a standard version of the LX.

All cars did well because it was an off-road comparison purely I remembered vividly the landcruiser was touted as an offroad water depth vehicle, the Q7 won in the engines department because of it V12 diesel Engine.

Now the Range Rover and G wagon went on head to head and did extremely well even the G-wagon was almost ahead with it's manual differential lock mechanism, the Range Rover won the battle only because it had side mirror camera which assisted in climbing rock bolder and evading danger of undercarriage damage.

I am not saying the GX is a bad off-road vehicle but when you remove reliability and focus purely on off-road, the GX stands no chance against a G-wagon.

lexio:
I'm talking off road capability.

The GX is a cut down version of the LX, you can't compare a GX to the G63 nah, you didn't even pick G500 haba not to sound aggressive but the G63 rides off-road in style, the GX doesnt.

ddlars:
Hello, pls how can we identify the difference in Toyota matrix model that is year of manufacture 2005,2006,2007,2004

When you get to a specimen copy the VIN or Chassis number and input in Google, the result would bring out the model year, trim, original factory paint, engine it is fitted with and transmission.

Peppul:
35k

Thanks for the offer but it can't go for that price

Kokomo:
Hi guys, recently saw a post for volvo s40 on nairaland, for 640k plan going for inspection this weekend.

Planning to use it for Uber,

wahala dey fear me

Yes you can but a naija used Volvo for a 1st timer as Uber I would definitely pass. I Also hope its the P1 04 to 2010 you are talking about cause if I am Uber technician I will fault the 1st generation for poor design

Spinojaja26:
Please I need the experts in the house to enlighten me on this problem I am having with my sienna. this is the issue : when I start the car and push the gear handle it will select normal and move a little distance like ten poles it will rolle till it stop while the engine is still on, if I keep pressing the throttle to the floor the car will not make any move while the engine sound normal. but if i allow the car to cool the gear will select and move normal till it heat up, the problem will start. I v changed fuel pump still , but when the mechanic try to change the gear oil he discover that water entered and mixed with the gear oil he loose the bottom plate clean the filter and change the oil, after this the car move like 5km and the problem start again. pls what could be the problem with this car. the car enters revise and drive normal when it cools

If your sienna is the 97-03 model year

1. Go and look for Total MVLV @ 3500/L you will need 4 litres

2. Let the mechanic open the gear sumo, clean out the strainer and watch out for matallic chippings on the magnetic filter, if none good, he should clean and drain out the oil he put there.

3. refill the gear with the total and retest the vehicle.

4. if there is a positive difference good if it's slipping (gear engages and disengages and refuses to leave gear 1) go and buy a new gear.

5. Don't use any dextron 3 for that gear ever again.

MisterKings:
Ok I am searching for a car and I saw Honda Odyssey 2008. I was wondering, what is the fuel consumption like, and maintenance. How e take be so person no go buy the wrong ride for hustle.

Problem areas included body integrity, which includes paint wear and rusting, body hardware bumpers being loose, audio system, brakes and suspension according to the Consumer Reports issue of April 2006.

The Odyssey equipped with VCM could also be an issue I am guessing the EX-L and touring though VCM issues was majorly Honda sedan wahala most Acura and SUV from Honda weren't affected.

Only like 5% use this particular vehicle for interstate in jibowu Lagos I don't know if it can withstand naija hustle.

12L/100km city

9.4L/100km highway

new week

new week

weyreypey:
You are just little and very bitter

That's my headache not yours.

emmaak2:
Thanks alot for the input........ God bless Toyota corolla under the popular moving cars abi??

yes

king406:
always around to slander benz, when will u get tired?

Probably when I am Old and weary

I have never sold cars before but it isn't rocket science if it's clean title cars what you just do is

1. find out cost of a particular car you intend to bring in, capture the average price

2. find out how much it cost from your source (Us, Europe etc) buying trucking to Port and eventually shipping (RoRo is cheaper than Containerized) but Containerized is safer than RoRo

3. You will need a clearing agent to work with that will deliver 80% of the time.

4. Do your marketing, friends and family, word of mouth, social.media advert etc.

or

You can understudy a dealer who will tutor you the issue here is age, no dealer will like to tutor or have an adult as his apprehentice. but it's possible to get on a probono.

You can also work with those guys that source slightly accidents/clean cars at reasonable price and see how you can work with them, they source the cars you pay and clear and fix. But ensure you start with popular moving cars not just any cheap car (corolla, Civic, Elantra, Rio, Micra, Camry etc Uber go hear am )
cc snipesdame and timifakay

DGD1:
Bros, mechanic said its BHX, I tried searching online and discovered they(Toureg) were fitted with two variants; AXQ and BHX.

Thanks for the enlightenment though, I need estimate cost for engine replacement.
If it were a corrola 03-07 we all know 200k estimate.
Thanks.

Never came across such change before but try iyana itire as adviced to know the possibility of sourcing and the cost.