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iWing1:
I made my mind to get a 2011 Camry XLE, should I go for the 4Cyl or v6. Fueling it wouldn't be my problem though but it's gonna be a daily driver from home to work mostly and long distances (From Lekki to Oshogbo - Ilorin) once in a while. Kindly advise. Thanks.

I will go with the i4, the 2.5L 4 cylinder has enough power for all it's worth, less stops at fueling station, better gas mileage and can run as fast as other cars on the highway

Originalsly:
Hmmm.... which brand is the yardstick for reliability? There is a good reason why those going on expeditions..... terrorists going on missions.... in remote areas almost always ... always choose Toyota.

@ topic... still.waiting to hear what Peugeot has over Lexus to justify the higher cost. I suspect it is less about the quality of car..... but about cost of production.

Know this car?

No brand is, depends on how many complaints are reported at a certain time by owners.

That 508 is packing though, but once we see anything Lexus, most believe nothing can beat it in luxury.

Your pix is a 407

Dynamicboss:
A turbocharge 4 cylinder engine made in Europe can confidently defeat V6 Japanese brand engine

This is fallacy of Racism, an engine having turbo doesn't mean it is faster than its NA counterparts.

Siberia01:
I have observed that the Peugeot 508 is more expensive than Lexus ES350.... Have checking across
Retailers and jiji

Considering the fact that the Lexus is more luxurious with Good trimmed interior

While the Peugeot is mostly plastic interior ( my opinion)

The Lexus comes with 3.5L V6 and more powerful than the Peugeot ( I guess)

I don't know In terms of handling and others

But I know European cars tend to have a good highway performance and handling than the Japanese


BTW

I think the Peugeot is too overpriced abeg

You have not driven the Peugeot 508 and don't know what features it comes with. Toyota or Lexus is not the yardstick for reliability or luxury.

In other words, with what the 508 is packing, it can comfortably stand toe to toe with the ES. It's more expensive because it is packed full of options and techs

So now nah to snatch and still kidnap pipu join

Cc Marpol help move to front page, may the vehicle and the occupants be found hail and hearty

arthurwillia:
Infact thanks a lot for this
They told me v6 burns gas more than v4 that’s why I’m going for v4, the v4 is very scarce also

So what’s your take on this

I4 has better fuel economy than V6 means you will buy less gas for each km moved with an i4 engine provided every other thing is in order.

But am talking of oil burn ( engine oil)

arthurwillia:
Someone one wants to buy a car and the mileage is about 242474miles for about 2.3 million, is it good enough? Please help I know nothing about cars

That's almost 400,000km though I am not worried about the car itself I bought one at 500,000km and used it for 8years still factory engine and factory gear.

But the 4cylinder highlander has the 2azfe engine known for extreme oil burn, I would prefer you find one with the V6 engine

If people find it hard to buy tokunbo corolla would they be able to afford brandnew one at 7m plus?

The real issue is affordability and purchasing power cause those that can afford 7m cars would rather buy something else

Toyota WS transmission fluid is the recommended r Replacement fluid

Rad is even cheaper in my own Workshop, I charge 1k first to pass through the gate of my establishment

Then you pay 500 for parking and 200 naira for every extra hour your car stays, this ensures nosy customers trying to disturb the technicians are eliminated.

You register your car with a non refundable fee of 20k which covers dealer high end scanning, scan result and a worksheet of what needs to be done. Whether you implore us to fix or not is left to you. We give the scan results to compliment the money paid.

I charge 5k every hour for SUV and CUVs their engine bay is easier to work on

I charge 7k every hour for sedans and midsized vehicles.

I charge 10k flat for compact vehicles cause the engine bay is very tiny, I need to unbolt alot of parts to fix small issues.

sooperrescue:
Great. I am yet to go there. Did you by chance enter the workshop. I was told that they have the means of determining the cause of engine oil shortage and the solution. This will reduce the frequency of buying used engines in the market. Maybe I should invite you when I am going there.

I didn't enter the workshop just their office. I am not in lagos anymore though so may not be opportune to go with you

Mandillas dey Sura nah. Last time I was there, show room was empty.

But used toyota full there according to them they are "accredited used"

Balistic4:
hello guys I was considering getting a 2014 Honda accord v6 or 2010 lexus es but with what road in my area is turning into, I'm beginning to reason the suv direction.

please which is best among:
1. 2013 Rav4 v6
2. 2009 rx 350
3. 2012 Honda crv
4. 2009 highlander v6 and
5. 2011 venza v6

my focus is on
1. reliability
2. less prone to issues (I guess that's same with reliability)
3. better acceleration
4. handling and
5. better fuel economy.

I added fuel economy because for example 2013 accord v6 has more acceleration and still has better fuel economy than the 2013 camry, so yes, kindly add fuel economy to the equation

cc: oga

Every car in your list ticks the index you are looking at but let me simplify it for you

For addition of luxury to your criteria RX350 should be your choice

For fuel economy Rav4 V6 and CRV should be considered.

It shares part with honda accord of same year especially european honda accord. Only that the 2.3 engine was made by honda but available mostly in honda prelude buying one with the honda 2.0L would have been better.

Don't mistakenly buy one with rover engine because nah bad market be those engine.

sketcherJ:
Hi bro were you supporting civic or accord here

I was supporting the 2005 civic over the 2002 accord (baby boy)

nuruomoba:
heard the infinity fx35 is a bad buy because it always gets faulty and the parts are quite expensive. please i would appreciate someone that has used the car to share his or her experience.

I didn't want to reply make he no be say nah only me know cars.

The fx35 1st generation is a solid vehicle comes with the award winning VQ35DE and a 5 speed auto transmission not CVT so very solid.

The FX35 isn't good on gas because it's a performance ride, even though it's a CUV it's not meant to be driven offroad, has blind spots because of its shape.

It comes with a scanner that tells you what is happening through the DVD screen, it comes with suck keys like benz so no werey can steal it.

Don't mess with the electrical, donts bypass anything.

Yes parts are very expensive especially body parts even though it's almost 20years old

Wealthoptulent:
Bro good day... I have an impending issue on my BWM 318. The prob was that last week I noticed the rear driver side brake was holding down & later brake failure. I headed for mech place, he bypassed my ABS. only yesterday the brake failure relapsed and we got to know it was BRAKE MASTER and it has bn replaced.. is it advisable to ask him to return me back on ABS?

Yes he should,.some cars malfunction due to bypass of ABS. If the brake has been fixed, let him restore the ABS to default

1mzfe that was 120k is now 450k, truly the naira has lost all credibility and the economy is in disarray. As at 2018 I still priced the engine at 120k just to know happenings.

Times like this, one must not relent on quality maintenance on vehicles. Recommended fluid and timely change intervals

Yes it's possible to retrieve the custom papers with the VIN number but ensure your contact is legit. Or just head to custom office near you, meet an officer their and explain what you need, his price compare it with your agent know that will let you know whether nah legit or ekuke

Go ton jiji and search for toyota camry 198x to 1996 you can get it for that price but I won't advice you too try it.

Do you buy a car to enjoy and gain satisfaction from it or buying a car for reselling?

Buy and enjoy your car it has a good resale value and highly reliable.

shoppyanno:
Which of the honest car dealers or importers would you recommend?
A friend needs 5 units of 2010 RX350



HeavenlyBang
Nurey

Deltel
9icetoo

frankpro27:
Whc car can you recommend for me. First car. Budget is 3-4m.

Depends on what you like but

Camrys
Accords
Lexus RX
Kia
Hyundai

halaqasa:
Thanks A Bunch for this response

Do you recommend the Nigerian used or toks?

Tokunbo is always more peaceful to buy than naija used

halaqasa:
Hello bosses , please I need an advice on Honda Accord 2014
Which trim of the 2014 accord is the best to buy?
What to watch out for also

Thanks in anticipation.

Honda Accord is a very good car and the 014 accord is reliable. Trim levels from highest to base.

Special Edition
Touring
EX-L
EX
LX (base trim)

shoppyanno:
A 2005 E320 or a 2008 GS 350

Which is more reliable?
Which is less problematic?
Which is more fuel efficient?
Which is maintenance friendly?

I've been reading about how LEXUS burns oil, has gear transmission problems, overheating issues.


So which is a better choice?

A tough choice but the GS has more standard luxury offering than the E class.

Reliability both are almost on par

Problematic apart from the SBS issues in the E class, nothing that tough you can't face. The lexus EPS can fail too when driven in flooded areas.

Fuel efficient they aren't fuel efficient vehicles like that because of their class.

Maintenance the E class should be cheaper to maintain than the GS

I stand with honda Accord

Reason well built, reliable engine, power balanced with drivability and a beauty to behold.

Wealthoptulent:
Option B, take sienna
But if you have any smaller car or other means of transportation powerbike/suv then Go for HONDA, its a Mid class-full luxury unlike sienna that's very DRY. But when it comes to 2nd valuing then the over hyped toyota will save ur as. I have used 2 toyota product I gained small in resale... but BMW/BENZ still the best... sold my 1st BMW to yahoo boy the guy use am reck.. 2 yrs started seeing the car faulty all around ringroad . The one I am using now still dope n strictly maintained i hope next buyer won't disappoint me.. all those EDD boys don hear weeehenn! Fr dem benz n lexus[especially sensors] . German car are SATISFACTORY PRODUCTS.


What of 2005 honda odyssey ABSOLUTE?

That's also called honda shuttle in some markets, very okay to buy and reliable though the k series engine is not the popular one in EOD and DC (03 to 07 accords)

dabigwalls:
Do you know how a VCM mechanism works for performance?

The Sienna does NOT compare to a Touring Odyssey by any stretch.

Google search honda J series engine with VCM and the issues associated with some mlm models with such engine.

Does a owner of a car think performance 1st or reliability

SKINDOGGY:
pls sir, What about 2014 Hond Civic EX-L?

Buy very very okay

[quote author=sketcherJ post=112459592][/quote]I don't know but just maybe the 2.5m can buy a 2003 lexus ES300 tokunbo or just buy a camry 2002 to 2004 XLE trim with leather seat.