₦airaland Forum

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.

sketcherJ:
Guys in the current economy

Can you please list the best brands I can get for 2m - 2.350m?
Tokunbo

And naija used

For personal ride, fuel efficient, luxury, lil bit of speed and not too expensive to maintain.


Is Corolla sport in the option? Or is the car a menace? Lol I don’t really know much about cars and wouldn’t want to make a mistake with my first buy

Tokunbo should be Acura EL though nah leather seat majorly only but finding it.is another challenge

Tokunbo honda CRV CUV EX 2002 yo 2006 should have leather and probably DVD with reverse camera the ground clearance should help with bad roads.

Naija used find a good lexus ES300 or 330 full option or a lexus RX300 though they possess a V6 engine but luxury is top notch for their generation

BJanta:
All this are needless stories to confound and confuse . Go to Google and search..Toyota is rated as the best in the world in their various categories , by American autoraters. Honda is not even in the picture at all. Go and search in Google and confirm. No arguments.

Funny, I don't need to search anything, if you know you know besides America isn't the only car market of the world bye

Jafotech7:
Thank you greatly! Finally, reliable manufacturer such as?

Oando
Texaco
Mobil
Etc

Let me park my TATA indigo here 4 d Vawulence

Honda is a worldwide engine manufacturer from cars to boats to airplanes. Their engines are very good but Toyota cannot be relegated to the background too because their hybrid synergy drive engine is top in the world, everybody's favorite.

Now let the challenge begin
Honda 2.4L k series vs toyota 2.4L 2azfe. Here the honda beats the toyota in reliability, power and overall usage. The honda k series has less complaints than the 2azfe popular competition Honda accord vs toyota camry

Honda J series 3.0L to 3.7L vs toyota Mz/2gr series. Here the J series did well but has some issues in some model like the EOD and DC 3.0L V6 was plagued with some issues but the J series.is still solid starting from the Honda legend of the 1990s to the brutal power coming out from the RL and other powerful sedans.

The 1mzfe 3.0L, 3mzfe 3.3L to the 2grfe 3.5L were very okay but some error in the design of the 2gr seen as oil cooler line collapse without engine shutdown with low oil, the 1mzfe was plagued with oil burn in sienna and.lexus Rx300 though not as pronounced as the 2azfe, the 3.3L was the best but if the timing belt cut in motion

Honda is a very good engine manufacturer but toyota too also try. Respect to the Toyota UZ V8 engines

rexlims:
Good evening house.
Pls I am asking for a friend who is contemplating getting either a honda odyssey or a sienna.
Apart from d difference in prices, what about cost of maintenance, fuel consumption and durability?
Thanks car enthusiast as I await ur response.

Personal use and cost of acquiring honda Odyssey is okay but for the love of your sanity, don't buy the EX-L and touring trim with the VCM engines just buy LX or EX.

Commercial use and ruggedity sienna is better though more expensive in price than odyssey

lildush:
Hello house pls I need advice on which to go for.. am thinking of going for Camry 2007 to 2010.wich is not problematic... Please I need Ur advice.. which is best to buy?? Leggo

For 4 cylinder go for 2010 and 2011 with the 2.5L i4 engine

For V6 go for any model year 2007 to 2011

For hybrid engine go for any year 2007 to 2011

Isuzu tiger rugged mover

Isuzu tiger powerful runner

Everyone around the nation, hanhan Isuzu serving you back in the days advert.

Isuzu trooper or Rodeo are very rugged vehicles for farm work, but nah lagos part dey

Jafotech7:
Thank you for the insightful analysis. As for the Mazda Tribute and Acura MDX, I was looking at the 04/05. Though I have made up my mind to go for the RX 300, and your analysis have just buttress my decision. Abeg which steering oil will you suggest for the RX 300 ?

Dextron III FROM a reliable manufacturer not those road side ones

Jafotech7:
Still patiently waiting for a response from the gurus I'm the house. I'm also adding Lexus Rx300 to the list. I will appreciate an experience base response to my inquiry.

You didn't arrange your query very well though, no model year attached

Mazda tribute is identical to ford escape first generation of the escape is okay but something with the engine entering limp mode around 150k miles until timing is touched or so for the 1st generation, second generation (2006 upwards or so) I can say is okay, from all indications a neighbor used brandnew unit and it was really reliable. They are good on gas whether i4 or V6 cause they are the light weight of your choice.

Acura MDX 2002 to 2006 has a V6 engine option only this generation was plagued by transmission issue less pronounced in 2005 and 06 model but ensure you test the gear selection vigorously or scan b4 u buy the unit.
The 2007 upwards is also a V6 but not too good on fuel economy but has power and drives smoothly, you will enjoy it if you love speed and premium interior finish.

Lexus RX300 is a reliable horse. It is only available in V6 except for the Japanese variant Toyota Harrier with 4 cylinder engine. The engine and transmission are very solid if well maintained you will only have issues with shocks and steering if Ill maintained and driven without recourse and try and buy better steering oil.

lovegeneration:
Good day.
Please can you give me the difference between infniti 2012 and honda pilot 2012 or toyota high lander 2012,
Point of concern.
Fuelling mentainance
And capacity I mean the strongness.

Fuel economy
Highlander 2.7L i4
Highlander 3.5L V6
Pilot 3.5L V6
Infiniti fx35

Strong
Pilot
Highlander
Infiniti Fx

Practicality just buy a highlander, has good fuel economy, good ground clearance, parts are abundant, technician know how is abound.

If you want to be different the pilot is okay too

computersoft:
Who is Gazzuzz or nurey,throw more light for me pls.

The engine can be repaired but the ability to still be good is what I don't know.

2 that 2azfe nah stubborn engine if it is repaired the oil warning sensor may remain so you won't know when oil is low or not.

The damage has been done, if car still drives and oil consumption is minimal and it's for city runs, then manage it till you can save enough to afford replacement engine.

The Asian 2azfe isn't plagued with excessive oil consumption, Gazzuzz can help you source for one.

2azfe in the market get different variant 1. 1azfe converted to 2azfe (error), 2. rebuilt 2azfe sold as tokunbo (error) 3. Original low mileage 2azfe (correct)

MrHighSea:
Assist to verify this one before I pay,
LSD-***HK

Hk is between 1 or 2 years registered. Not more than 2years sha