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OfficialDJ:
i earn in $, you earn in #. I don't toil and soil for my money. You do.
You have a boss. I'm my own boss.

I work when I want to and earn an average of $5-7k monthly with an all time high of $21k in a month.
If you want prove, I'd show you.
I don't measure measure dicks in public, so I don't have an issue with you.
You earning in 6 figures in naira translates to me earning in 7 figures.
Go figure.
There are levels to these things.

Now this is the real official DJ I know on nairaland never backsdown in argument and never accept defeat

I don't need evidence because I believe all you have said, have a lovely day

OfficialDJ:
nobody gives a shit about your work history Miser.
Stop posting your personal stuff online...

Miser whao thought you would start with epistles and long Gregorian insults, truly you were humbled.

I guess my 6 figure salary is what made you insecure it isn't much anyway am sure you earn more as you own the most expensive CLS on the block

h author=OfficialDJ post=103066272]in a bid to sound politically correct, you sound incoherent.

How do you own two cars, and enter public transportation, and at the same time earn 6 figures monthly. Those three sentences CANNOT go together Mr.

Fuelling each car every month shouldn't take more than 20-25k except there are fuel guzzlers.

It doesn't make sense to own a car, or two in your case and still take public transport.

Except you're a miser.
Upgrade your thinking bro....
Drops pen[/quote]In a bid to sound sensible you sound st***p but since you asked a question, let me answer you just a bit.

I work in a plantation 10,000 hectares if you research how big 10k hectares is and what a plantation entails I have answered the question of not using my car.

My hometown is 400km from my workplace, my work is stressful, I prefer to enter public transport and sleep in the bus throughout the journey than drive and use 4hrs from ibafo to berger not to talk of driving almost 300km none stop. It's also cheaper in terms of fuel as my vehicle uses 12L/100km in highway driving transportation cost me 4k only to my door step.

Security wise if public transport breakdown I find my way immediately, if my personal vehicle breakdown I must find a way to secure it first b4 moving on.

DKgalemo:
New Navi on Alibaba sells Car DVD players but doesn't include discs,it's cheaper that way and they don't even have them in their stock. You can check them yourself. I thought it's best to buy a cheaper DVD player and look for a game Disc later,than to buy a complete set on other shops at much steep Price. So I'm looking for a game disc,the DVD player is brand new and it's playing videos well in the car,I'm only short of game disc to play games.

You wan dey play game while.driving

Check online if you can download a soft copy of the game disc then burn it into an empty DVD-R preferably Sony disc and that's all. If you have the DVD model doing what I said is easy if you know how to use torrent sites

Bye

HenryDion:
Well, the title is clear enough. I'm saving for my first car. And I need numerous sources of income to make it happen, sooner.

I thought of saving #100,000 every month, and that will amount to #2,400,000 in 24 months.

I've have always loved Lexus and the sleekness of their sedan cars. But I need help determining the ideal car, one that wouldn't cost me an arm and leg.

I need advice on how to make this happen, and sooner.

I believe two heads are better than one!!!

I'm 26 years, and it feels I'm missing a lot not having a personal car.

I need your help to think.

Lalasticlala, car lovers and dealers, your help is needed!

Thanks in advance!!!

I own 2 cars and I enter public transport more than I drive them, I earn 6 figures monthly but it makes sense to enter transport (sometimes cheaper and more secure due to insecurity in the country)

Don't buy car as luxury or showoff buy only if you need and don't keep money in bank invest it for turn over.

If you are buying a car for now, buy a low budget car, traffic robbers, bandits, kidnappers would target a Lexus owner first before they think of breaking into a Volvo, Nissan or golf 3.

Fuel saver read about snake oil to get your answer but in all it doesn't work.

Injector cleaner is used to clean injectors but rarely recommended because it mostly does more harm than good, injectors are cleaned using water bathe, more effective.

Octane booster is the only genuine one I know and only for cars with premium fuel required tot recommended.

REQUIREd means it's a must and engine may fail if something else is used

RECOMMENDED means can use non premium fuel won't fail but won't give the optimum operation.

danyCEO:
2016 Sharp

These Venza with all things being equal left the factory 09/2015

It's a 2015 model year Venza evidence uploaded by you

honmusa:
In spirit of fairness, I wish to bring the attention of the mods and nigerians to this:
I, (autologic) started a thread (https://www.nairaland.com/6614323/questions-answers-thread-ac-system#102955499) yesterday and the purpose is for education purpose only ,share training and troubleshooting tips,new testing methods . the whole essence is to contribute own our quota to development of automotive ac system in nigeria and to debunk alot of wrong ideas and thoughts .
Waking up this morning, the growing thread was no more, I was dismayed and disappointed that such a rich content will deleted i.e a whole complete thread wipe out .
I want to know if it a deliberate act by the mods cos some rules are broken or intentional attempt just to silence some of us cos we challenging the status quo and at the same time educating people or some people pride are being hurt cos we are not speaking the same language or probably it is a system glitch .
Mods, Kindly respond ,
Cc : seun
Cc: Marpol

If the thread was deleted how come I was able to view it?

The thread simply had less clicks so it was relegated

That's a BMW E46 very good bemmer to own buy

oride:
The Palisade is quite different from the Santa Fe. You are right though, for 2024 the Palisade comes with 3rd row seating in the Santa Fe.

Yes they are different Hyundai metamorphosized the Santa Fe XL to Palisade

donpaulo44:
I drive a Toyota Corolla 2003, I want to know if replacing it with a Honda Accord 2008 is a step up or step down.

Does the Honda Accord have a peculiar problem? Coz I think it’s cheap considering looks lol

Does the step matter? If you like the Accord and comfortable with what you see in it buy because your happiness is all that matters

TrebleChamp:
Oga nurey i greet you sir, pls how good and reliable is a Toyota Corolla Verso? What is the fuel economy like and how good is the engine? I am thinking of buying it for me wife, so she can be using it to transport her goods. Thanks

It is a Corolla in wagon form though check the engine fitted as some don't have the common 1zz and 2zz Corolla has. But they are generally reliable too

Parts may be scarce and expensive when found

delightchamp:
Good morning everyone. Please can someone help with this clarification. Is the Hyundai Santa Fe 2020 model a 7-seater SUV? Someone said it's a 7-seater but I read it's a 5-seater. If 7-seater, how convenient is seatimg inside and how very convenient will be the 2 seats at the back?

From 14 to 2018 the long wheel base Santa Fe was XL it's a 3 row one

For 2019 it is called Hyundai palisade for 3 row variant. The Santa Fe of that era (2019 TM) was only 2 row.

sultaan:
Bouncing car means bad shock absorber.

Everything else is a classic Toyota fan opinion of other models, there is a reason some are called work trucks, these are pangolo trims, not XLT, OR Lariat
Comparing a 2013 pangolo to a 2018 hilux is not fair, especially if the Hilux is automatic.

Comparing a South African pangolo to an American mid range trim is not fair either.

Is the Ford Ranger a good truck to buy if it is in good shape?
I believe OP had answered that question from a owners point of view. And we hope he gives us update on how it goes. If properly maintained.

Parts will mostly be original. @ N500 to 1
It will be irresponsible to expect parts to be cheap when Nigerian Customs Service has collected a huge duty on those parts

The Ford Ranger international version has always been kpangolo it's the American version that has attitude.

Though to be fair the luxury in the international version can only be felt in the exterior. Like plastic rope bolt ons for the bucket, the big men on the company ranger have bucket metallic cover and Aluminium Handle guard for the bucket, fog light with aluminum or should I say shinny metallic cover. Even the radiator grill.isnt plastiky.

Some interior have a small screen for radio station something to show RDS info, don't know about airbags number. Then the 4x4 came with bigger rims and have a better ground clearance than the 2doors.

Other than that no leather, all units are manual even the Everest SUV and yes we have XLT trims

Don't have an idea but if you get sample show any panel beater.

I have had success years ago getting such at adeniji in Lagos island where scrape metals/used irons are sold don't know about now.

Originalsly:
I can see that! .... no pics given where one can ID the truck!... very careful indeed!

@ topic .... never owned a truck... but drive one for a living ... Ford. From observations ..... Americans not so good at making cars .... but when it comes to commercial vehicles ... they are more reliable but not as reliable as others like Toyota. When it comes to work vehicles... I strongly believe they are the most rugged. I see them a whole lot ... and the abuse they take is not down here. In general... whatever you can load them up with... they will take.... smooth roads... rugged roads... doesn't matter. My advice to you ... is have it well maintained and I suggest you use Nurey as your mechanic. American vehicles are nowhere as tolerant as Japanese vehicles.... the reason I suggest Nurey ... he is already familiar with the vehicle. Take it to one of those adventurous trial and error mechanic... you will be doomed. Enjoy the ride.

I am not a mechanic or car technician I just know about cars.

The car in question is owned in fleet by my work place. We have only international ranger they don't use American from 2003 down to 2020 model.

It is used in jungle for patrol they are good and fast for highway but bush work not so good especially the 2door long bed, they experience steering rack leakage, severe underneath scraping especially when loaded and constant steering and wheel hub issues. Like I said they transverse severe jungle with stones and gully the 03 to 12 is a very strong and cheap truck especially in jeep form (ford Everest)

tropaz:
Hi great guys,
Please I need a truck for both daily runs and interstate deliveries. I'm stuck between Toyota Tacoma and Honda ridge line....
I want something reliable and comfortable.
Maximum budget is 4M please...

Cc nurey
Heavenlybang and other car gurus in the building
pls help a friend

Tacoma is a work truck

Ridgeline is a fun to drive truck I doubt if it is as.strong as the rest.

arduino:
Please, which is the recommended power steering fluid for Camry 2010?

Dextron 3

CardyVardy:
Please i need advise on which to choose between rav4 2005 model and crv 2007 model. All Nigerian used but to be checked by a competent mechanic.

My budget is 1.3M and it's going to be our first car but to be used by wifey. But i want a reliable and maintenance friendly 4 cylinder cuv/suv that will not give her headache and best value for money.

Other choices could be suggested but should be a 4 cylinder SUV due to Naija road.

Budget could be adjusted slightly if need be.

cc Nurey, kingreign and other gurus

RAV4 would be cheaper to maintain in the long run.

Both vehicles are almost identical but the CRV is better interior wise and build compared to the RAV4. The K24 in the crv is better but more expensive than the 2az or 1az in the RAV4.

I doubt if 1.3m can get you a good naija used 07 CRV. Probably you meant the 2ndngen CRV which was 02 to 06 model years.

freemayor4u:
Honestly need 09 rav Vs 07 highlander comparison
Which one should I go for with reasons
Maintenance
Fuel economy
Repair
Part cost
Durability
Thanks

Family man with cargo, highlander you can do the 4cylinder if you need fuel economy.

Starting life Rav 4 would suffice it is more fuel efficient in the 4xylinder category and the V6 is faster than highlander V6.

Getting a 500naira worth of mouth action while driving has caused more accident that leads to death

SeaTrade:
Baba the motor too sweet!
I dey rock am since morning and e dey give me excess joy!
Raining heavily here in PH sha.

Congrats, the car is fast and balance you would enjoy it

nymphomaniac:
I'd like to live in your head for a day

You won't like what you would find there eventually

SeaTrade:
Bought on this day,
I just bought the ford truck

American is strong

The international not too sturdy for bad roads, especially the 2X4 body deforms easily and parts are expensive in Nigeria.

We have fleet of the vehicles the predecessor 03 to 11 is very strong but the 12 upwards international has a poor rating to me though our fleet is used for jungle work, those used in city are still strong and doing well

whalesoguns:
Please, how can I reach out to you? I need some details about the Agric officer job.

My contacts is available in my signature. Also did you apply for the job?

jmoore:
The car battery is dead. I am just wondering if I can use a generator to start the car. The DC outlet of the generator is 12volts.

Who have tried it before?

Not a good idea as the generator in question doesn't have a stable current. I believe generator normal 2500 generates 220v not 12v but you can charge the battery with the generator rather but plugging the car direct to generator is risky

ade95:
Volkswagen Jetta 2011 … any thoughts

Not too common on our roads, though depends on the engine, I can vouch for the 1.6L MPI engine shared with skoda but the platform has many players touran, beetle, golf mk5 and 6, skoda Octavia. Let's know the configuration of the unit in question

OfficialDJ:
another one...
Do you understand that this car is modded?

Stop saying what you don't know.
An SI keep up with who? With its measly 205 stock HP

Bro, stop....

If you're bringing the weight argument, I've completely removed the back seats, Gutted the interior; removed the interior trim, carpeting.

I have the lightest rims and tyres to make the car as fast as possible, with custom fire exhaust...

I've invested heavily in this car, and I know cars that can give it a beating. I haven't raced one yet all the same

Calm down we ain't fighting bro, you keep talking about HP which only translate to top speed, you aren't talking about turbo kits which gives power in low end torque or high-end torque, you don't even know your current 0-60 times, all that power can only stay on the ground with the required tire and offcourse better Rims.

HP is not a requirement for better performance vehicle did you re-enforce your suspension?

Is the engine re-enforced because I know the CLS chassis can take up to 600hp?

Did you buy corresponding suspension struts?

Nobody is hating that your car is faster than there's but learn to listen and learn from people who have been there and done that.

PEACE

fk001:
Nurey pls any peculiar problem of Honda civic?

How much is toks for 2008 to 10
And how much can a very clean neatly used cost?


Thank you

No peculiar factory issues if you are buying as tokunbo because the engine had a cracked block issue which when not evident after 4 to 5 years when bought new means such unit is exempted it was only for the US market.

2008 to 10 should start at 1.8m to 2.5m tokunbo

Naija used depends start at 800k depending on transmission, condition and whether it was bought new in naija or came as tokunbo

OfficialDJ:
here we go again.

Ughhh...
That Nissan shitbox has 340 horsepower.
My car came stock with 402HP. I Modded up to 418.
Power to weight ratio has been taken care of, so purlllease.. That car would be DUSTED. They're not in the same category man

Horse power isn't a yard stick for speed or Acceleration there are many factors associated with it.
A stock Honda civic Si coupe with K24A8 engine would keep up with you in a drag race (straight line) and when it comes to a circuit race you will never beat a civic Si whether there is traffic or not.

Your CLS550 has a very good 0 to 62mph and a respectable quarter mile for all that weight I am afraid there is no stock everyday vehicle that will keep up with such machine. Respect sir. Except maybe the Infiniti QX80.

Emekayoung:
The only CVT Fluid I saw was one germain made brand like that,and they said the 4litres is 15k. They didn't write if it is specifically for only Honda cars. On the label they said it's suitable for Toyota,honda and so on. Don't know if it's okay for me to use.

The replacement fluid is Honda CVT fluid don't buy universal fluid and a litre of original cvtf from Honda should be 5k or more you would need around 8L.

4L first drive 20km or more, drain and refill again with the remaining 4L. If gear doesn't improve you need a replacement transmission