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timmb:
Hello house, please how good is Toyota avalon 2007. In terms of maintenance and fuel Consumption, I live in lagos.

3.5L V6 full sized luxury sedan.

The vehicle is good engine and transmission wise.

Maintenance is friendly rarely breakdown and parts available for moderate price.

Fuel consumption should be around 12 to 15L per 100km combined with AC if the car is in optimum condition

Jimraz4:
Thanks do much Nurey.

I actually noticed that the engine oil was not gauge the first time I went to check the car. I asked the owner y is the engine oil not gauge. He said he uses 3litre of engine oil to service the car. That his mechanic said it's ok to use 3litre. Should I be worried cos the car isn't smoking but I heard the engine is very expensive. I need professional advice here.

You can either believe him or do your own inspection for oil leak which would be evident in engine bay area or if internal the exhaust would have black oil stain residue

The engine uses timing chain and bad oil or irregular late oil change affects the chain which causes pletora of problems.

The engine also experience oil shortage of not well maintained.

Take a qualified techy to help you check things B4 u buy.

Tobichuks08:
Is  Toyota Camry 2012 Model LE a good car?
Economically is the maintenance cheap?
What of the fuel consumption

Yes a good car to own

No car maintenance is cheap as parts have soared but you won't break a bank as long as you use right fluids and don't damage engine or transmission.

4 cylinder is good for it's class in fuel economy

SMGGroup:
The first gen pilot is quite reliable coupled with the 4wd handling. But na this facelifted 2010 I dey interested in

From my research, the 2017 upwards was the pilot year with VCM issues that I know. It is reliable as long as you can fuel it

SMGGroup:
The vcm na to economise gas I suppose. Is there a way of bypassing that vcm system in order to avoid reoccurrence

VCM can be disabled but I believe the touring edition should be the one with VCM engine.

My boss uses it and the only reason he wants to buy another CUV is because of fuel consumption. Says the car dey consume I believe it's because he has check engine light issues

Muddy18:
Hi boss, I noticed dat you are jiji specialist, if you see any good offer for me I will be standing by, on the nissan quest I think my preference is not really for load but maneuverability of the rugged terrain. I will take my time and open to up my game

Don't go and buy anyhow vehicle for farm because it is affordable even if nah truck or SUV. If your car ha broken down b4 for farm you go know how far, bearing spoilt, belt cut, car stuck in gully, exhaust pull due to rocky terrain and mechanic start billing you and telling you part no dey and you no fit leave car for inside bush

If you intend carrying load a truck should suffice.

The only cheap and reliable truck under 1m that will do the work is Ford Ranger international 03 to 12 model year shares part with the Mazda used for interstate B2000 and B2200 parts are cheap and they are very rugged.

Their are other trucks but clean ones are expensive.

Look for Nissan Pathfinder 95 to 2000 the part is same as the kingcab truck used for farm work in Southwest it is a die hard vehicle and cheap too, the 3.0L V6 can be rebuilt 100,000 times if something goes wrong.

Stay away from Nissan Armada not a reliable Vehicle for farm work

showietee:
Thank you....

Wagon and hatchback, I don't think they are accepted for Uber or Bolt.

Preferably ATV!

Can we assume all the naija used civic 06-09 around ₦1m especially on jiji is death trap?

ATV is an all terrain vehicle not your regular car just focus on sedan. I am certain hatchback is allowed kia Rio 05 to 11 hatchback is used for Uber.

The 1m mark is okay for the civic if all checks are put in place. Used car isn't trouble free but don't buy a money pit

romityl:
@ mark one me tire for the guy oh

You are a very wi ked, selfish and self-centered human being, how will the mechanic celebrate the Salah holidays if you refuse to change cranshaft?

showietee:
Greetings to all....

Someone needs a guide on best options for Uber/bolt.... Budget of 700-800k naija used cars(preferably ATV).


Honda Civic 06-09 is on the list, but would like to have options....


Thank y'all

Probably your budget can get wagon abi nah hatchback European Honda civic with manual transmission.

Kia Rio or Hyundai accent 05-11 manual transmission

Honda civic US 03 to 05

Your budget is slim because of naira devaluation

Muyesky:
Good morning all. I am about paying for this 2009 Nissan Maxima SV from Canada. Please, is it a good one, should I proceed or run?

From what I gathered online the CVT in this maxima is solid while Altima started from 2013 you are good to go if their is no rust visible underneath the vehicle.

Fighting rust is like fighting your shadow atleast if rust is not evident in chassis then the vehicle is worth it.

CVT can last 180k miles that's almost 300k km on the odometer that's around 20years from year of manufacture

HeavenlyBang:
Why not just buy an Accord or something.

That Nissan may be less than 2.5m as tokunbo even 2m sef, Honda and Toyota of those bracket years are expensive.

Rubbiish:
How many es350 07 model have u used to conclude they all have transmission issue?
I have been using 07 es350 for the past 3 years without no single issue!

ES350 07 had transmission issues same with Camry 07 had transmission issues evident online from reviews yes some unit may be lucky to escape it

barcaboi:
I see you are good with Volvo cars. Can I get a catalyst for one already removed?

Used catalyst is very expensive but

Weld.a.straight pipe and contact Gazzuzz for catalyst defouler, buy, fix to remove error codes related to catalyst and O2 sensor

Jamal64:
With the recent ban on tint permits , what happens to newly bought vehicles that are factory tinted?

How do one avoid police harassment?

From the news, it's tainted meaning factory tint would still be allowed but those tint done to cover all glass including windscreens are the ones IG is talking about

igwedehxy:
Haaa. Tell me this is a lie. I just did this o. And the positive effect it has on my seems obvious. Noise reduction, reduced fuel consumption, cancelled vibrations on idle. Any advice on this

Only time would tell, enjoy your ride. A blocked exhaust is easy to know, when you notice that, visit your nearest panel beater to solve your issues

nlreserve:
Posted this on car talk section but the traffic there is low.
I need this small van for delivery and for my business because it is cheap and it uses diesel. But I'm just knowing about this brand from Italy. I'm after ease of maintenance. Pls who knows about it? Should I go ahead and get it for my business?

I was actually looking for Volkswagen Passat but this FIAT price is enticing. Pls advice me.

It is Tokunbo (foreign used).

This is FIAT Punto van.

Don't buy the diesel variant, parts and technical know how is not existent or minimal for fiat in naija

iykecollins1:
It depends on the pin it's carrying....160k-180k tops

Thanks would get back to you when I check the PIN

Advocatesam:
Kindly help me pick (Fuel economy should not be a factor)

2006 Acura TL vs 2010 Honda Accord (i4 engine)

Determinants
1) Performance

2) Dependability

3) Reliability

4) Cost of parts (Engine, Transmission and others

5) Luxury

I saw the 2006 Acura TL on "best car" list on carcomplaints.com the reason I picked 2006 in the model range of 2004-2008

The TL is no slouch even though the Accord is light years ahead. The TL is a solid vehicle especially if you are buying one with a 3.5L V6 rather than the 3.2L version. The type S TL had always been known to be reliable engine and transmission wise than the 3.2L version.

If you can't get a TL with 3.5L then an accord would do but buy a 2.4L i4 rather than 2.0L i4.

Accord parts are more expensive especially engine and transmission than the TL but TL body parts are very very very very expensive

Dremca:
Please tell me more about security in honda electrical system because I'm considering getting a Honda civic due to good ground clearance and fuel efficiency I read online.

Honda vehicles cannot be stolen whole or by just dulicating the key because it has sensor incorporated in each key.

Only sophisticated criminals can steal it and believe me no sophisticated criminal would steal a.civic.

Honda civic is fuel efficient with it's 1.8L engine and small size

Samafroxy22:
pLEASE, I need advice on these two cars in term of maintenance, durability, second hand value.

If both were brand-new I would pick Passat.

But tokunbo or used Camry it is

iykecollins1:
Good morning we are open for business.....get ur orders coming in

How much would a 98 sienna gear box only cost?

Dremca:
Does it mean that cars are robber's magnet have more resale value when stolen and resold. Is honda civic a robber's magnet?

Corolla is a robbers magnet because it has a good reliability index infact most Toyota and Lexus products have very good reliability index which translate to a good resale value.

Honda civic has a good reliability index, average resale value but not a robbers magnet because Honda incorporate good security into their electrical system

eeewise:
Can anyone help get a used lexus es330 2004/2005 upwards
Clean neatly used
Budget 1.5 to 1.8
Buy and drive

Or toyota yaris sedan 2008 upwards

Go to jiji on search button input Lexus ES330 there and pick all options with your budget bracket.

Go with a mechanic to inspect the sample and pick one with minimal issues and rust free.

Lexus ES300 and 330 look indentical but for a novice, ES300 radiator cap is by the engine side while the 330 has radiator cap attached to the radiator away from engine

israel2563:
Squeaky noise…compressor making noise
Noise stops when he replaced the old belt..new belt, noise starts

You may have issues from a pulley or roller not necessarily the belt. Your compressor may also be on its way, that's how my sienna was squeaky noise until the compressor froze and belt snapped.

That's the part number you are looking for, you can get an OEM replacement from Gazzuzz or madam rad

drmikeadams:
.bro where ur office?u based in lag?

I am not a car technician by profession. Not based in Lagos

Chuksworld:
Is it OK to put Fibre inside the exhaust.?
Mechanic said it will help to reduce the sound

The fibre would degrade and eventually block pathway of combustion gas in the engine. If very unlucky your engine would collapse as in collapse like Nigerian economy

mojounited:
Good evening Gurus,

I'd love a good review and piece of advice on which vehicle to go for - a 2014 Toyota Corolla SE or a 2014 Toyota Avensis.

Corolla good on mpg, parts available but robber and vandal magnet

Avensis average on mpg, not robber or vandals magnet but expensive parts

OfficialDJ:
Nurey, this guy basically called you an office thief who steals money from company's coffers

If I was stealing from company's coffers believe me I would have bought my self a 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMo not driving a dead beat Toyota and old school Honda.

Samafroxy22:
Sound is back to normal after changing the hose and using new oil... i have learnt a very BIG lesson now... will never ignore any warning ⚠️ signal on dashboard again, never.

Looking at the cost of a tok engine at about N600k now makes me shiver...

Please suggest what i need to look out for next...

Will try getting the metallic unit tomorrow to avoid such issue in future

Nothing much you can do except to keep your eyes glued to the dashboard regularly for the oil warning light.

Toyota is extremely lazy for not incorporating auto engine shutoff at low oil warning many especially sienna owners and highlander owners have been so unfortunate. You were only lucky it wasn't highway driving if not no be wetin we dey talk now, you for dey yarn story

Samafroxy22:
Yes exactly. Just finding this out now.

My fear now is the damage it (or I) would have caused to the engine due to ignoring the oil pressure light in 2 miles away from home

You are lucky, before opening engine at all, replace the hose with the metallic unit, put your oil, guage and start the engine.

Listen to sounds and fumes from exhaust that will direct you on whether to open up engine and check for internal damage.

Also scan vehicle I believe internal issues should trigger a DTC

Kelvin30286063:
This makes absolutely no sense to me.
I have two cars too but I won't take public transport. Change your mindset. You will get robbed no matter what you drive. Just pray and live your life.

When I was living on island and working at Ogudu I dey drive my car go work infact I leave home 8:30 and still get to Ogudu b4 9am resumption time because traffic no dey.

I went to live with my sis at ikorodu I only drove my car a week the fuel I use in traffic and the stress wasn't worth it, nah to fly boat from ebute to island, I park my car at the boat terminal at ikorodu.

If you go to Ebute at ikorodu you go see better vehicles parked there a great % of bank staff at marina living at ikorodu don't drive to island dey fly boat or enter BRT for those afraid of water.

I didn't tell him not to buy a car, I said he should buy a low budget car and not wait to save up to 2m