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nonhuman:
I am not close to any user the car brand

it doesn't matter whether you know the user or not, move close to the car owner, introduce yourself and tell him your interest in the vehicle and would like his opinion on usage, the individual will surely be pleased to answer your question.

Jimraz4:
Hello guys, just got a Peugeot 307, kindly recommend the best Peugeot mechanical workshop in Abuja. Needing services of a mechanic and electrician (Re-wire).
Thanks.


Abuja Gazzuzz
Abuja Nurey ;

cc kingreign

cc ikenna351

nonhuman:
I am in the south east and I see a few of the 407 here, I kinda like the design of the car

then 407 it is, ask a user where he source parts from.

nonhuman:
Please as first timer please I need advise on buying a Nigerian use Peugeot 407 2005 and a Honda accord 2005, which of them is more Nigerian road friendly and in maintenance cost and availability of spare parts. Both are 4plugs engine with 2.0 trim

you will be better off with an Accord if you are in south west, Peugeot if you are in North.

fawole73k:
Please am a newbie here I wanted to buy lexus ES350 but some people and mechanic advise me not to coz of expensive spare parts and cost of maintenance. Some even said not all mechanic have enough skills to fix it if he develops any problem however I want a review from those that are using the car. Am going to get the car tomorrow please

Lexus ES350 07 to 11 shares same chassis and drive train as a Camry muscle 07 to 12 V6. I don't see how a mechanic that can handle the Camry won't be able to handle the ES. Also parts are interchangeable from chassis to drive train to suspension so what's complicated in a ES?

ConAir:
Thank you so much boss,please which will you recommend that will be good for him.in terms of maintenance and economy

all pilot come with 3rd row seat, not all the 4runner of that model year is fitted with 3rd row seat.

if I were in his shoes I would pick a facelift pilot because it has 3rd row seat, would also be cheaper to acquire and best of all the J35 is reliable and the suspension system is to die for

ConAir:
Hello my wonderful people, please my boss is about to acquire an SUV. He says he likes toyota 4runner 04/05, though he is open to other better options, which are
Toyota 4runner 04
Honda pilot
Please help compare in terms
Maintenance
Fuel economy
Reliability
And also with a third row seat. Thanks
CC Nurey, Heavenlybang, Philadelphia

both vehicles are identical in your query. just note that the 1gr 4.0L V6 is 1m plus for engine replacement, the 4.7L V8 is also expensive but not as expensive as the V6 engine so if you wanna settle for the 4runner safer to buy a V8 just incase madam or children will also drive it once a while.

The Honda is a good performer the major issue you will face is body, the body falls apart easily and the undercarriage get rust when used in water logged areas.

I believe the face lift I think 06 upwards were a tad better.

Both vehicles are SUV not fuel efficient but what they loss in fuel economy they gain off-road capability and power to an extent.

with the saliant points, choose your devil wisely

kingreign:
Don't compare sleep and death. They may look and feel alike, but aren't same thing.

@OP, Camry na rubbish tin carton forward where ES350 dey.

sorry sir, I meant same chassis, same drive train etc

Hienzy:
Good day my people, am here to seek your opinions on these two cars. I want to hear from dealers and from experience auto mechanics. 
Please what are your views ?

Lexus ES350 2008 is a very luxurious Camry 2008 V6.

both are same thing

urose93:
How is the car very hot? Because the temperature gauge pointer I saw there is no way near the middle mark. And you sounded as if the OP is one of your apprentices.

error corrected, nah ground but cause am thanks

As for apprentice, I guess you were been satrical

HeavenlyBang:
Lol.

it is an Avalon ship 2011, check it first before you conclude ooo. That vehicle is loaded and doesn't have a basic trim also it's standard equipment are optional in the 08-12 Rx

still available

Buharifan:
My chevrolet (an american car) shows 'engine power is reduced' on dashboard and the exhaust emits black/gray smoke.

I am in Abuja.

What could be the issue please?

I believe your engine could be on its last leg. Contact a professional to inspect probably kingreign

modified

BornToSucced:
Compare a Toyota Avalon 2011 to a 2009 Lexus ES350/RX350

Key points.
Efficiency
Durability
Luxury
Economy
Maintenance

Route: Daily commute to/from work (Anthony - Ikoyi everyday)

Efficient they are all efficient

Durability they are all almost the same, difference is negligible

Luxury the Avalon tops, followed by RX next is ES

Fuel economy ES, Avalon and RX are so close

Maintenance, in term of cost and parts availability ES would be cheaper followed by RX then next is Avalon.

All the vehicles have same 3.5L V6, identical 6speed transmission.

The luxury fittings of the Avalon ship is filled with a lot of standard equipment that the highest trim of the ES may not come with. Though the 09 Rx is a redesign, it is luxurious too.

I would say pick the ES it is a short wheel base compared to the Avalon, has good fuel economy and more appropriate been driven personally, the Avalon feels like a chaffeur vehicle.

If you need the ground clearance needed during raining season in ikoyi, the RX is your vehicle and would prove to be a Swiss knife in other to attain a balance in your needs

Raydos:
Do we even have common Electricity??

When our youths are busy watching BBNaija instead of using that energy to fight for a better Nigeria!!

Did you fight for a better Nigeria during your youthful days? You didn't do the right thing at the right time, you are now pushing the load on the youths.

if your children complain to me that you no let them watch BBN, me and you go enter the same trouser that day

drtee247:
We are even yet to be given appointment letters. As it’s a new place, the last doctor was given appointment letter after working for about a year just to make it official

simple since you weren't given an appointment letter detailing terms of service, if you leave without notification, nothing can be done to you.

They can't take you to court without an appointment letter but as Nigeria jaga jaga they can send amry and break all breakable bones in your body for eloping from work

nonhuman:
I am considering between this two rides, the one to buy as a Nigeria use car both cars are neat interiors and exteriors including engine 4 plugs but I am confuse which one of them to buy my considerations are

Comfort driving
Easy maintenance
Better Fuel economy

I don't want to be a regular kazeem shop visitor, please help me guys

Toyota Camry and suspension change are 1 and 2

Toyota Camry and robbers stealing it whole are like Siamese twins.

Honda EOD and ball joint removal but with notice to owner are like 1 and 2

Honda EOD and gear failure if not maintained well is like Siamese twins.

so choose your devil well with this points.

anjilgreat:
Good day Sir. Pls I need your advice on the best choice to make. I want to get a Toyota Highlander with i4 engine between 2005-2009 for city driving on bad road in my location. Which year will you advise?

Although, a friend who is also a car dealer, is suggesting that he prefers I go for the 2005 model, I just want other opinions to make my final decision.

CC: Heavenlybang and other gurus in the house

Thanks in anticipation

05-07 uses the 2.4L 2azfe

08-09 uses 2.7L engine

newer is always better if you can afford the 09 and find the 4cylinder engine it is a much better buy.

Mpasimdi:
Good day all, please I want to get an 8th generation civic between 2006-2010. But I'm seeing 2 different types, all claiming to be either 2007 or 08 or 09. One has tiny curvy headlamps and semi arched tail lights, while the other has bold headlamps and bold tail lights as well. What's the difference and which is better. Although both have similar interiors

The first one is the North American model it comes into Nigeria as Tokunbo

The second one is Asian model comes into Nigeria as a brand-new unit.

the second one is more common and body parts available, both vehicles are good but ensure to check the engine walls well, the vehicle is plaqued with cracked engine block especially the tokunbo unit. so shine your eyes

Johnsonkeyz2019:
Pros in the house please what part of the suspension can make a vehicle to kinda be dragging sideways on rough roads during speed

Honda pilot

Wheel alignment and balancing have been done
One Busshion that was bad on the driver side has been changed and I the ball joint sud be fine also

So please what other part can be responsible for that imbalance on highway especially when the highway isn't the smooth one

Cc

Sway bar

bad shocks

loosened suspension bolt

bent chassis

etc

franklin93:
Hello Guys,

Pls has anyone had an experience converting the 2004 Honda civic from Automatic Transmission to Manual transmission? I wish to do mine.

Anyone who has done it should kindly help me with the list of part used.

Thanks guys!

Sell the Automatic and use the money buy one fitted with manual transmission. Both transmission are very popular for that model year

winner915:
Hello all, pls what's Ur take on a 9ja used NISSAN ALTIMA??

2002 upwards with CVT avoid it like a plague

I have seen 08 LE hybrid with thumb/push start

GAZZUZZ:
Make me an offer and it's yours

200k with a bottle of chilled Monte Carlo what do you say?

[quote author=winta2008 post=91825010][/quote]Buy it if it passes all mechanical inspection in flying colors

kingreign:
He wont understand because he's not a Toyota person. Lemme explain to him in Nissan terms.

@nurey, try it with a pathfinder VQ35DE and and Infiniti FX or G35 VQ35DE let's know the outcome.

there is no need to explain anything, the op was specific with what he needs. So are you saying a 2az fitted into 2004 Camry with automatic transmission same 2az wont work for a 2004 Camry with manual transmission?

GAZZUZZ:
try it in 3mz and 1mz 2001-2007 Highlander /Lexus Vehicles


There is different engine for same vehicle with same badge o!

He specifically said Honda Civic and I specifically told him if it's same engine doesn't matter whether one is manual transmission and the other automatic transmission.

I know even for sienna 1st generation 1mz is different from 1mz with vvti

olaboyeh:
Pls urgent response..

Is it possible to use honda civic 07 manual engine in an automatic...

Pls o..is it possible

Engine is engine, nothing like manual engine. Also a car can be available with 2 types of transmission manual or automatic.

if your engine spoil change it to the exact engine, whether the donor car was manual or automatic it doesn't matter, the engine would work for any transmission as long as it's same engine

usafemo:
Hi all,

I wanna buy a nissan murano 2005 SL, what point of view should I check before buying ?

Response will be highly appreciated

If tokunbo or naija used check the transmission well well and ensure it is in good condition.

After buying change your transmission oil every 6 months if you can afford it use Nissan NS-2 which is a CVT fluid nothing else.

NOTE
MURANO is fitted with CVT not regular Automatic transmission and any automatic transmission fluid you pour inside would damage the transmission

tunjity26:
Good a.m please help a bro in making this decision i am to pick between volvo s80 2000 and nissan altima 2.5 2005 please which one is better NOTE i intend to use it for just office(island) to house(mainland) movement!!!

thanks in advance also but are clean BODY vies oooo

S80 but avoid the T6 engine, good luck

nonhuman:
Between Peugeot 407 and and Honda accord 2004 (EOD), which one of them is more durable in terms of
Fuel efficiency
Strong legs
Comfort drive
Cost of maintenance
City driving

Southwest or southeast Accord preferable

North Peugeot 407 would do.

fuel efficiency depends on what engine each is carrying less Litre better economy

strong legs depend on user maintenance culture and ability to do the right thing at the right time

comfort driving depends on trim you buy of your choice

cost of maintenance not fixed also but both have parts available and are known to make durable cars with good engine.

city driving buy the least Litre each manufacturer fits 2.4 for Accord while the 407 I believe starts from 1.8

Johnsonkeyz2019:
Please what could be wrong
Cc

blinking D-light has to do with transmission fault. first step is to check the ATF whether it is guaged and color if clean or burnt.

You can then drain and refill the transmission if problem continues scan the vehicle to retrieve codes