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harshimyomesk:
Good morning experts in the house,plz how reliable is Toyota Runx 2005,and what are the likely problems, and maintenance.thanks

It is reliable though you may just face body parts issues like availability and price. The runx is a Japanese market Corolla 5 door hatchback available in 1.5 or 1.8L engine

victoreyefia:
The head gasket of my Honda civic 2006 was changed due to over heating. could there be any negative effect on the car due to this change? currently, there's no thermostat and the fan is connected directly.

fuel economy may reduce

ksmart027:
Sorry oga nurey i thought european version are hatch back

yes it is, comes with 1.4 dsi, 1.4 ivtec, 1.8 and the performance 2.0 engine on type R and Si

saheedniyi22:
Someone kindly check the mileage of all these cars for me, does it look reasonable because feel the difference between them is too much.


PS: I know nothing about cars, I just need the mileage for something.
Thanks

mileage is meant to be different even for same car model and year, depends on where it was used and how it was used.

some mechanical part do fail on high mileage use, but high mileage doesn't necessarily mean ill maintained vehicle.

FineUsername:
Hi hi gurus!

Please I need your help.

There's the clean 9ja used Honda Civic 2009 European version for sale. I love this ride but I don't know about it's reliability, maintenance and fuel consumption compare or the US/Canada version.

Thanks.

.

European version was just made sporty to make it more appealing. Also depends on what engine is available in the European version you talking about

gbens2000:
House, pls is 2010 Corolla maintenance same as 2006 or 2007 Corolla.... Maintenance n body parts?

little difference

showietee:
Thank you!


Is anything wrong with the Automatic transmission?

What about the fuel consumption rate?


Availability of the parts and so on?

Nothing is wrong with the Automatic, that Avensis is European vehicles and they prefer manual than Automatic transmission in Europe.

fuel consumption isn't bad, it's a 1.8 to 2.0L engine, just like 1 or 2L consumed more than Corolla

showietee:
Thanks bro for the other comments....


But what can you say about Avensis of 96-98 or thereabout?

that car nah machine especially the 2.0 engine with manual transmission. The stunt my supervisor dey pull with him own when I dey uni go make you cling to the seat

gafman222:
Thanks. Do u have idea of d amount of d engine?

talk to Gazzuzz if he can get you an Asian variant of the 2azfe which is far better than the US version.

Also 1azfe looks exactly like 2az and those ladipo boys play funny games of rebadging 1az as 2az so let a professional handle it

shullamite:
Good day house,

Pls I need your impute in a discission am about to take.

I intend to buy a car that I can use both as a private family car and for part-time transport business. The vehicles are

2002/2005 Volkswagen Sharon VS 2002/2005 Ford Galazy

Please advice me with logical and mechanical reason which of these vehicle is both beautiful, user friendly and durable for transportation business and family car.

I will appreciate your response my friends.

Find sample pics below

same difference

gafman222:
I have 2003 camry which I've been using Mobil XHP oil for its service but when I started noticing shortage of oil after a while, a mechanic recommended another oil and the problem still persist. I use to buy a litre oil every week and someone later suggested I can be buying that 700 naira oil from any total fuel station to top it until another service (when I can use my normal oil to service). Some mechanics suggested ringing the engine to curb d oil shortage issue while some are against the idea (stating that since d car is not smoking at all)
I'm thinking of going fully synthetic if that will solve my issue or I should just ring the engine
Please experts in the house should advice me on this

2azfe is known for strip head bolt and extreme oil burn for the US market variant especially those with high mileage.

yours was aggravated because of the use of palmoil buy new engine better for you.

04 to 06 comes with a 3mzfe 3.3L V6 5 speed auto

07 upwards comes with 2grfe 3.5L V6 5speed

fuel economy 3.5L is better

cost of parts 3.3L is cheaper

maintenance cost-3.3L is better

reliability I will pick 3.3 because it is steel engine, it can tolerate overheating compared to the all aluminum 2grfe.

Your other point just has to do with what trim you buy, XLE, LE, limited, touring etc. I will advice you stay away from the AWD version, parts are expensive

IamAsiri:
How much is your ijebu garri now?

don't run the business again for now

chijioke17:
Please I need a comparison honda civic 2006-2009 Vs Camry 2002 to 2006

Highpoints: fuel efficiency, maintenance cost, durability and luxury thank you

Fuel efficiency- Civic

maintenance cost- Civic

Durability- engine Civic
- Body Camry

Luxury- Camry XLE

Passionate888:
Thanks Radautoworks for sharing the link.

My question is between Hyundai Elantra '09 and Nissan Altima '09, which is better in terms of availability of parts and fuel comsumption.


PS; someone told me that Nissan products are plagued with electrical issues, how true is it?

Nissan are not plaqued with electrical issues. For your query you will be better off with the Hyundai Elantra

blackbone989:
@HeavenlyBang kindly shed more light on this ford explorer. I know it has no second hand value but y is it cheap? Are the parts more expensive than Highlander and pilot n is d maintenance on the high side? Is the fuel consumption same with pilot or like Volvo xc90? Thanks

American cars don't have good resale value in Nigeria. The explorer is a good vehicle, parts are a bit pricey but they don't breakdown easily. kazeeming the Ford would be the beginning of the end

off-road vehicles that are pocket friendly

1. Mitsubishi Montero/Shogun 06 upwards

2. Nissan Pathfinder 05 upwards ensure you do the radiator bypass.

3. Volvo XC90

4. Volvo XC60

5. Honda Pilot Touring

I didn't put Toyota or Lexus cause they are over priced

Ekakamba:
Hello Cargurus!

Which one should my bro select between a Nigeria used Honda Civic 2008 1.4i Sport & Tokunbo Volkswagen Polo 2000?

CC: nurey et al.

Honda Civic for me

dcole73:
Thanks for the heads up @nurey.

On a normal day, Lagos-Abuja journey is like 10-12 hrs. I'm hoping to avoid that extra 3-hour delay.
To those who have done this journey recently, please which route did you take?

@ nurey
@ Gazzuzz
@ all

it's like you have travelled out of Lagos for a while anything that makes you leave Lagos by 6am, just know that

Lagos to the oduduwa round about if you are passing through southwest is 6hrs extra 3hrs added

Lagos to Ore is 5hrs if you intend to pass the Edo state boundary road.

you can't predict traffic if your car is in good condition I advice you move around 3am or 4am, to beat the estate to mowe traffic park at Danco filling station and wait till light up to continue your journey

dcole73:
Dear Gazzuzz,

Please I'm hoping to do this Lagos-Abuja journey soon. Do you still think this ibadan-ilesha-Akure route is best at present?

I'm hearing there is a persistent long delay between Sagamu and Ore these days.

Looking forward to your reply.
Thanks in advance.

There is only always traffic at J4, sometimes it can last for 3hrs and the root cause is

1. Police/Army/NSCDC/FRSC used that area for check point

2. The road construction is ongoing exactly at that spot

3. There is only movement at one side of the lane with a narrow bridge. sometimes trailers have to pass one at a time, believe me there are tons of trailers on that road

4. if accident occurs which is a very common occurrence traffic is bound to occur if the accident is between big rigs, then, the traffic is lockdown style

The road is mosty freeway express especially when you leave ijebu ode with smooth road, you can even finish your speedometer there , the road is equally safe no highway robbers Even when I transverse in wee hours but police are obtainers for the road even to private vehicles

diportivo:
what happens if u go past 80 tho?

if you pass the recommended speed you are inadvertently destroying the tyre, it could burst or deform.

loba18:
Okay brother, thanks

As far as you like, but the donut tyre always have a recommend lower speed limit like say 80km/h

attehwole:
Please Gurus in the house, kindly advice me on Mercedes Benz B200 2007 . Parameters of advice are reliability, cost of parts and engine, maintenance cost and luxury appeal.


N/ B I'm going for toks

luxury for a Korope wanna be the B series is a bigger and improvement on the A class, I have driven A class before and I have my reservation on its acceleration and handling nothing close to a Benz if you have driven Benz before.

Reliability rating for the B class is good, I don't know about parts sha, but maintenance shouldn't be high

Ekakamba:
Hi guys, what are the pros and cons of Honda City 2011 model? How reliable is it?

Thanks.

reliable vehicle ensure you change the ATF as at when due. Also the engine variant aren't as popular compared to the Civic, does mean they're not available or expensive but ensure you take care of them well

I have a Dell monitor with USB ports for sale, 19inch uk used with stand 5k, anyone interested hola me at my signature

madgoat:
Plz how much will it cost to get a Honda Accord 2010 gear/transmission?

Also cost of engine. Thanks

https://www.nairaland.com/996664/maintenance-tips-honda-cars/241

drop your query in the link, you will be answered

I fishtailed a 33000L tanker with kia picanto when it tried to run me off the road , driver didn't stop so I chased him to traffic at Ibafo, the driver ran away but the motor boy I apprehended chop 5 slaps from me and shit in his pants. I just went my way when the mob pitied the boy more than I.

aysnoopy:
Which model of Honda Civic can one see with the stated amount?

I am not a car dealer though. But when you see a vehicle within your budget, inspect it very well, then scrutinize the documents and balance the cost with cost of fixing.

showietee:
@ nurey

What do you have to say about the quoted?

Honda Civic is a very reliable city vehicle, there is no secret about that

imosung:
Hello All,

Thank you Mr Gaauzz for the time you take out to reply people's messages. I would want to ask what is the recommended gear oil for 2008 Toyota Sienna and is it advisabe to change the gear system from 13-pin to a 10-pin gear.

Recommended gear oil is Toyota WS ATF, don't change from 13pin to 10pin, it would end in tears

Iamsane:
Oga mi sir. Which gear oil and engine oil is suitable for for golf 3 engines. Especially Volkswagen Vento. Automatic transmission.

https://www.nairaland.com/1864485/which-atf-recommended-1997-volkswagen

check that thread

Good vehicle, nice design. 2.0 engine is good but the 2.5L is better for acceleration and a wolf in sheep clothing.

buy buy buy

anyibig:
Good day sir, sorry to bother you, but I will need your help to analyse my car please. I bought a 2004 toyota corolla on May, I have changed the oil and oil filter with 5w-30 synthetic oil. But I'm concerned about my fuel consumption, my full takes me 260miles at most, sometimes 240miles. According to what I read online, at least I should be getting 400miles on full tank. I've no check engine light on. The last time my check engine light came on, it was a p0440 code 'evap small leakage'. My mechanic change the engine air filter pipe and cleared the code. The code never came back on again. Please, what do you think about my car fuel consumption. Thanks

you can never get same fuel economy as manufacturer stated from onset because

1. due to wear and tear of engine, the vehicle cannot remain efficient forever

2. the fuel sold in Nigeria is adulterated.

3. driving pattern in Nigeria, holdup, bad roads etc.

I would advise you tune up your engine and manage the mpg you are getting