Elxandre:
I need an affordable car as my first car, and as a first time driver with cheap maintenance.
I'm looking at the Volvo s40 or something of the same price range. Not a corolla cos they're not appealing to me especially with the nearly unjustified price tag
Just wanted to run this by you experts first.

crownedrookie:

I'm in a similar situation but mine is I want to purchase a car for Uber. Was thinking of giving it out but people said don't, best I drive it myself, so I'm looking for an acceptable but cheap car that can quickly rake in breakeven of it's purchase cost. Was looking at a few Mazda 6 2006-2008 models at abt 1m - 1.3m. I really think it's better than buying that travesty of a corrolla at 2.3m (almost double). Wen I could even buy two Mazdas, give one out and drive the other.
What's the price range of the Volvo s40? And model year you're looking at?

drakeskull:


There's no peace of mind anywhere without a good maintenance culture. A bad driver with a "good" car is

Ennyson7:
thank you boss

lagusboyyy:
NISSAN MURANO!!!

With a good maintenance culture,that car will turn a good driver into a bad,depressed and suicidal human.

Some cars are specially designed by devil,no matter how you take care of them.

In this case,YOU ARE WRONG.

drakeskull:



Lol, don't even debate it. U mean to say all the Murano wey de enter Naija, none exceed 200k miles without an engine and transmission change? So people no de use Murano here and over there without issues? Lagosboy, there are some things you shouldn't even debate if you got no stats!

As stated earlier if u r a bad owner, the Murano you're lashing out at will outlast your Toyota if well maintained, period.

Adcrown:
Hello Guys, please share your views on Toyota Yaris Vs Toyota echo. Which would you recommend based, and cost of maintenance and functionality.

And how much will either the Nigerian or foreign use cost. Thanks.

lagusboyyy:
Simple Question for you:

How often do you still see NISSAN MURANO on the road?

drakeskull:


Why you de single out Murano? To your question, Murano still de road and not just the old ones but new ones too! Tell me what's bad in Murano. Transmission right? Same transmission some Nissan Maxima 04/05 has without ish. At least I used to have a 3.5L Maxima with same transmission which was crazily reliable and I sold the car more than my purchase price with over 200k miles on it. So, tell me something else I haven't heard about Nissan's. If you like buy Toyota and have shitty maintenance, body go tell u.

You can even bring it on with Mazda and Honda and tell me Toyota's reliability over them. Una go just de mention Toyota like say they don't even have defects nor recall like other cars.

lagusboyyy:
YOU WIN.

Elxandre:
I need an affordable car as my first car, and as a first time driver with cheap maintenance.
I'm looking at the Volvo s40 or something of the same price range. Not a corolla cos they're not appealing to me especially with the nearly unjustified price tag
Just wanted to run this by you experts first.

Itsrm:


Aah, finally. It was starting to look like you had enough time to waste

Adcrown:
Hello Guys, please share your views on Toyota Yaris Vs Toyota echo. Which would you recommend based, and cost of maintenance and functionality.

And how much will either the Nigerian or foreign use cost. Thanks.

lagusboyyy:
[s]They are basically the same product with different brand names.[/s]

Just pick the yaris nomeclature,its the current name for the subcompact car.

About the price,just budge 1.8 - 2.1 for clean used one.

Its a very fuel efficient small car,you are going to sure enjoy the ride.

Philadelphia:

Don’t mixup brand with model.

DAramis:
Hello gurus,

Has there been any review on Toyota matrix 2008 model? Loved the car but don't know anything about it. Is it specifically made for women or men? If there is on this thread, I would like some pointer on which range of number of the thread to check on (already searched but nothing came up)

Also, compared to Mazda cx 7 or pontiac vibe or torrent, which seems better? All 2008 model least.

It is not as if I am buying the car now but want to make up my mind specifically about which one I would go for when finally ready.

lagusboyyy:
You think so?

Philadelphia:


Mention me when you’re ready to buy the car and I’d give my suggestions.

lagusboyyy:
YOU WIN.

Philadelphia:

Do you just go about Nairaland arguing blindly with people all in the bid to appear knowledgeable? You can’t tell the difference between a brand and a model; a very basic stuff. Yet, you’re arguing technically with drakeskull even when you don’t have the facts to buttress your claims.

Save your data and Google search “Brand vs Model”.

This will also help you from further appearing ignorant.

dgitrader:

wise man! no energy to waste

Philadelphia:
No need hiding under the guise of not wanting to argue because the issues doesn’t benefit you financially.
You clearly don’t know. When you’re corrected, eat the humble pie and take corrections.
I still maintain that you clearly don’t know the difference between a brand and a model.

Olurich84:
Good day guys. Respect to the auto gurus & everyone making nice contributions. Pardon me for this question because I know it would've been probably asked before. I need an urgent response to this question pls:
I want to get a Nigerian used Toyota Camry (muscle). I need guidance on the best year model based on engine & gearbox reliability, easier maintenance & less problematic between the year 08 to 2012.
Your quick responses will be greatly appreciated.

ksmart027:

Cc valarinz, XGhost

Openpeace:
Please guys I'm thinking of RDX OR MDX ACURA 2010 or lesser
I'm on a budget 3M

What's your take on these choices.

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crownedrookie:

I'm in a similar situation but mine is I want to purchase a car for Uber. Was thinking of giving it out but people said don't, best I drive it myself, so I'm looking for an acceptable but cheap car that can quickly rake in breakeven of it's purchase cost. Was looking at a few Mazda 6 2006-2008 models at abt 1m - 1.3m. I really think it's better than buying that travesty of a corrolla at 2.3m (almost double). Wen I could even buy two Mazdas, give one out and drive the other.
What's the price range of the Volvo s40? And model year you're looking at?

Lovelynife:
Good afternoon to you all
What can you advice a person moving from Hyundai santamo to buy Peugeot 307/206 or I should go for Nissan Almera pulse?. Please I need your professional advice on fuel, durability,cost of maintenance and finally cost of replacing of engine and gear