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Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by Oyerinde16(m): 8:08am On Jan 19, 2022
I have a golf 5, 2006 for sell. I used it for uber but got tired of driving into bushes (pickup and drop off) the fuel economy is mad, I sometimes use 1,000 fuel 6L to rake in 6-8k.
Ac chilling in facts its buy and drive.
If I get someone to make returns I will consider, I no do hire purchase.
I'm now into large scale farming I no need 3 cars... Contact me for pics its in abuja.

Its 900 for outright buy, 75k monthly returns.

Nothing to fix.

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Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by Bakrabas: 8:11am On Jan 19, 2022
adonainana:
Yes you can get a V4 Honda Accord 2006 Nigerian used for that price for 800,000 naira

So far it’s V4, it’s good for Uber as it doesn’t consume fuel like the V6 model

If you find an Honda Civic too, 2004 model upward it will do the job

As funny as it sounds a Honda Civic consumes less fuel than corrola or Camry or any totyota product, I have used both

Now back to the naysayers who will try and discourage you about your budget, it’s what you have that you will use to get what you need

Someone who probably doesn’t have a car yet is already talking about visiting a mechanic everyday now let me explain to you how these things work

A cars engine made up of piston, crank shaft etc works on wear and tear to be specific , imagine iron rods rubbing themselves inside engine oil to fire out combustion almsost everyday and as long as the engine is ignited and running

This is why the longer the millage of a car the weaker the engine is and vice versa

A brand new car not tokunbo car ooo ( a brand new car from the factory does not make any noise engine wise, reason because it’s engine is still completely new )

The reason why I am explaining this to you is to try and make you link how many kilometers a car has run to how weak or less effective or still sound the engine is

Even generator engines work on the same principle, I have been using the same generator for 3 years, but every 4 months or so we buy an HALF ENGINE and the generator is turned on everyday day

Wear and tear over a long time is what weakens engines of cars or anything made of up a mechanics systems

So going back to your budget of 800k for Eod Homda acconrd 2006 , you will get one for that price and surprise surprise all you have to do is to use your mechanic to gauge well how many months or years the engine still has left

Once the engine is still very sound, you are good to use it every day to transport people

Pls don’t listen to people trying to discourage you

Pls go to any motor park and check out the buses that transport people from lagos to Ibadan every day . One 1998 sienna took me from osun state to Abuja one time I couldn’t believe that type of van could be on the road for 14 hours to Abuja without spoiling on the road

Go to nurtw parks and see buses and vans being used for inter State transport and you will be shocked as to thier external state meanwhile it’s thier engine that still makes them going strong

Also a car engine never dies, only the OGs and the legends in the game know what to do when your car engine is giving you problems

So OP go and buy your car and start making money from it today and succeed like those before you

Good day


If comments usually rank per day on Nairaland, your comments deserve the best comments of the day.

If I am to judge who you are by this comment, you are the type one needs to move closer to and I wouldn't mind your number sir.

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Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by Nostring: 8:12am On Jan 19, 2022
Veetee:
Please advise house, I am considering getting a Honda Accord (Eod) for Uber, the seller was honest enough to advise me not to use it since it’s a V-6 engine. So what if it was 4 plugs,
Please what is the best car to use for Uber on a budget of 650 to 800. Nigerian used
v6 ? Na fuel money go wound u...evn me wey no dey dey road 247 ,I know aw much I dey spend on fuel weekly....

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Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by candygist: 8:22am On Jan 19, 2022
1Alex:
With your budget, get this (Naija used) and have peace of mind.

When it comes to business, run for anything Naija used.

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Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by ping2ping: 8:22am On Jan 19, 2022
Tzar:
Don’t buy any car higher than a 1.8L engine capacity. The lower the engine the better for you sef. The bigger the engine the higher the fuel consumption. And your highest running cost is fuel. NEVER BUY A V6 ENGINE (3.0L & above engine) FOR UBER/BOLT!
Accord is a 2.0 /2.4L /3.0L engine so don’t go there!

Don’t forget, you need the AC running in top shape ( AC increases fuel consumption) and your price for parts must be low.
Factors to consider for the car:
1. Price of initial purchase
2. Condition of engine, gear, body rust, AC & tyres / suspension
3. Size of engine
4 Cheap & available replacement parts.
5. Never buy a car without scanning the engine and GEAR 1st. Invest in a good scanner that can scan both. It cost fron 60k & above.

These cars a great for Uber/Bolt.

1. Kia Rio or Hyundai Accent. They are the same car. 1.4L & 1.6L
PRO- they have the best fuel economy I know of. AC & suspension is also very good. Very good to buy as naija used but expensive as tokubo,
CON- One of the most expensive replacement parts.

2. Toyota Corolla- 1.6L, 1.8L
PRO- available parts. Good fuel economy. Very good AC, good suspension & strong engine. Every mechanic can fix it. Very good leg room for riders.
CON- very OVERPRICED (extremely expensive to buys as tokunbo or naija used). Parts are available, but very expensive.

3. Toyota Yaris 1.5L
PRO- Excellent fuel economy. Very good AC, suspension & strong engine. Every mechanic can fix it
CON- very OVERPRICED (extremely expensive to buys as tokunbo or naija used). Parts are NOT available & very expensive.

Honda City- 1.5L
PRO- Excellent fuel economy. Very good AC, Excellent suspension (the ONLY HONDA with good suspension) & strong engine. Parts are very cheap at Oyingbo in Lagos, but expensive everywhere else.
CON- very OVERPRICED (extremely expensive to buys as tokunbo but cheap as naija used). Better to use a HONDA specialist as mechanic.

Honda Civic 1.8L , 2.0L Avoid the 2.0L
PRO- Excellent fuel economy. Very good AC, strong engine. Parts are very cheap at Oyingbo in Lagos, but expensive everywhere else. Very good leg room for riders.
CON- Bad suspension. Better to use a HONDA specialist as mechanic. The 1.8L engine is rare in automatic gear but available as manual.

Kia Picanto 1.1L
PRO- The BEST fuel economy I know of. AC & suspension is also very good. Very good to buy as naija used but expensive as tokubo,
CON- One of the most expensive replacement parts. No space for luggage. Riders don’t like the compact seating.



This is a guide @op. To the best of my knowledge, you are about 80% on point. However, on Honda Civic 1.8L engine, they come mostly with automatic transmission and NOT manual.

I would also add Honda Civic 1.7L to the list(Honda Civic 2004-2005)

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Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by Antoeni(m): 8:25am On Jan 19, 2022
Kia Picanto
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by Carparts888(m): 8:25am On Jan 19, 2022
04/05 honda city or honda civic for your budget.
Peugeot is good too like 406 with ew10j4 or any 307 if you have a good Peugeot specialist available near you and if u don't live in water prone areas
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by colestephan86: 8:33am On Jan 19, 2022
Veetee:
Please advise house, I am considering getting a Honda Accord (Eod) for Uber, the seller was honest enough to advise me not to use it since it’s a V-6 engine. So what if it was 4 plugs,
Please what is the best car to use for Uber on a budget of 650 to 800. Nigerian used
Get a Volvo S40 2005 you will thank me later

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Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by skywalker240(m): 8:40am On Jan 19, 2022
The 4 plug version of the honda EOD would be better, or just go for Civic 2004-2005
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by stuntman007: 8:44am On Jan 19, 2022
Tzar:
Don’t buy any car higher than a 1.8L engine capacity. The lower the engine the better for you sef. The bigger the engine the higher the fuel consumption. And your highest running cost is fuel. NEVER BUY A V6 ENGINE (3.0L & above engine) FOR UBER/BOLT!
Accord is a 2.0 /2.4L /3.0L engine so don’t go there!

Don’t forget, you need the AC running in top shape ( AC increases fuel consumption) and your price for parts must be low.
Factors to consider for the car:
1. Price of initial purchase
2. Condition of engine, gear, body rust, AC & tyres / suspension
3. Size of engine
4 Cheap & available replacement parts.
5. Never buy a car without scanning the engine and GEAR 1st. Invest in a good scanner that can scan both. It cost fron 60k & above.

These cars a great for Uber/Bolt.

1. Kia Rio or Hyundai Accent. They are the same car. 1.4L & 1.6L
PRO- they have the best fuel economy I know of. AC & suspension is also very good. Very good to buy as naija used but expensive as tokubo,
CON- One of the most expensive replacement parts.

2. Toyota Corolla- 1.6L, 1.8L
PRO- available parts. Good fuel economy. Very good AC, good suspension & strong engine. Every mechanic can fix it. Very good leg room for riders.
CON- very OVERPRICED (extremely expensive to buys as tokunbo or naija used). Parts are available, but very expensive.

3. Toyota Yaris 1.5L
PRO- Excellent fuel economy. Very good AC, suspension & strong engine. Every mechanic can fix it
CON- very OVERPRICED (extremely expensive to buys as tokunbo or naija used). Parts are NOT available & very expensive.

Honda City- 1.5L
PRO- Excellent fuel economy. Very good AC, Excellent suspension (the ONLY HONDA with good suspension) & strong engine. Parts are very cheap at Oyingbo in Lagos, but expensive everywhere else.
CON- very OVERPRICED (extremely expensive to buys as tokunbo but cheap as naija used). Better to use a HONDA specialist as mechanic.

Honda Civic 1.8L , 2.0L Avoid the 2.0L
PRO- Excellent fuel economy. Very good AC, strong engine. Parts are very cheap at Oyingbo in Lagos, but expensive everywhere else. Very good leg room for riders.
CON- Bad suspension. Better to use a HONDA specialist as mechanic. The 1.8L engine is rare in automatic gear but available as manual.

Kia Picanto 1.1L
PRO- The BEST fuel economy I know of. AC & suspension is also very good. Very good to buy as naija used but expensive as tokubo,
CON- One of the most expensive replacement parts. No space for luggage. Riders don’t like the compact seating.


Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by Dot101: 8:45am On Jan 19, 2022
Firstly,ur budget is on the low side. U can get a car for that price actually but, consider urself a customer to a mecho.

Secondly, Toyota Corolla is over hype. Primary and consistent fault are the legs. Are often will u be prepared to be changing the absorbers, shocks and the arms.

Thirdly, Corolla is the most stolen car in Nigeria as at today. I guess u wouldn't want to buy a car that would be stolen shortly afterwards. That is if u aren't killed or injured when it's been stolen.

Advise: go for honda civic or Nissan Ultima. Also,ensure u buy direct tokunbo. There is nothing called naija used( naija used cars go naked ur account finish)

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Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by iCauseTrouble: 8:47am On Jan 19, 2022
Alitair:
There is a perfect car for that. So perfect it is now widely known as Corolla Bolt.
What's the year?
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by Dot101: 8:48am On Jan 19, 2022
Firstly,ur budget is on the low side. U can get a car for that price actually but, consider urself a customer to a mecho.

Secondly, Toyota Corolla is over hype. Primary and consistent faults are the legs. Are often will u be prepared to be changing the absorbers, shocks and the arms.

Thirdly, Corolla is the most stolen car in Nigeria as at today. I guess u wouldn't want to buy a car that would be stolen shortly afterwards. That is if u aren't killed or injured in the process of robbery / snatching.

Advise: go for honda civic or Nissan Ultima. Also,ensure u buy direct tokunbo. There is nothing called naija used( naija used cars go naked ur account finish)

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Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by wallrichy: 8:53am On Jan 19, 2022
The truth and nothing but the truth.



adonainana:
Yes you can get a V4 Honda Accord 2006 Nigerian used for that price for 800,000 naira

So far it’s V4, it’s good for Uber as it doesn’t consume fuel like the V6 model

If you find an Honda Civic too, 2004 model upward it will do the job

As funny as it sounds a Honda Civic consumes less fuel than corrola or Camry or any totyota product, I have used both

Now back to the naysayers who will try and discourage you about your budget, it’s what you have that you will use to get what you need

Someone who probably doesn’t have a car yet is already talking about visiting a mechanic everyday now let me explain to you how these things work

A cars engine made up of piston, crank shaft etc works on wear and tear to be specific , imagine iron rods rubbing themselves inside engine oil to fire out combustion almsost everyday and as long as the engine is ignited and running

This is why the longer the millage of a car the weaker the engine is and vice versa

A brand new car not tokunbo car ooo ( a brand new car from the factory does not make any noise engine wise, reason because it’s engine is still completely new )

The reason why I am explaining this to you is to try and make you link how many kilometers a car has run to how weak or less effective or still sound the engine is

Even generator engines work on the same principle, I have been using the same generator for 3 years, but every 4 months or so we buy an HALF ENGINE and the generator is turned on everyday day

Wear and tear over a long time is what weakens engines of cars or anything made of up a mechanics systems

So going back to your budget of 800k for Eod Homda acconrd 2006 , you will get one for that price and surprise surprise all you have to do is to use your mechanic to gauge well how many months or years the engine still has left

Once the engine is still very sound, you are good to use it every day to transport people

Pls don’t listen to people trying to discourage you

Pls go to any motor park and check out the buses that transport people from lagos to Ibadan every day . One 1998 sienna took me from osun state to Abuja one time I couldn’t believe that type of van could be on the road for 14 hours to Abuja without spoiling on the road

Go to nurtw parks and see buses and vans being used for inter State transport and you will be shocked as to thier external state meanwhile it’s thier engine that still makes them going strong

Also a car engine never dies, only the OGs and the legends in the game know what to do when your car engine is giving you problems

So OP go and buy your car and start making money from it today and succeed like those before you

Good day

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Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by Thompz43(m): 8:59am On Jan 19, 2022
Alitair:
There is a perfect car for that. So perfect it is now widely known as Corolla Bolt.



How much does it goes for?
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by Neyori(m): 9:01am On Jan 19, 2022
what a honest seller. try to get a v-4 car
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by iadelola77(m): 9:03am On Jan 19, 2022
[quote author=Veetee post=109484264]Please advise house, I am considering getting a Honda Accord (Eod) for Uber, the seller was honest enough to advise me not to use it since it’s a V-6 engine. So what if it was 4 plugs,
Please what is the best car to use for Uber on a budget of 650 to 800. Nigerian used
Op, i am into the business, EOD is good but not advisable due to its fuel consumption. It's 2.4ltr engine. You need a car with 2.0ltr below. Nissan Sentra 03-06, Kia Cerato 06-09, Honda Civic 03-08,
Of you need any assistance. DM me or call me: 08033483129
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by iadelola77(m): 9:04am On Jan 19, 2022
Op, i am into the business, EOD is good but not advisable due to its fuel consumption. It's 2.4ltr engine. You need a car with 2.0ltr below. Nissan Sentra 03-06, Kia Cerato 06-09, Honda Civic 03-08,
Of you need any assistance. DM me or call me: 08033483129
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by Munzy14(m): 9:20am On Jan 19, 2022
hollywater:
800k car,na push and start u want buy?
Kee me... grin grin grin
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by Thanos5555: 9:31am On Jan 19, 2022
starphilemon:
6years on the road as an Uber pilot.... The best car u can get with ur budget is Honda civic 2004/2005, not EOD or DC oh.... Another good car ur budget can get is Ford focus, just be sure to do thorough inspection before payment.... But if I'm the one buying personally, I'll buy a manual Peugeot 307, super great car with madt fuel efficiency, but u need high level of experience like mine to handle and enjoy a 307..... Abuja drivers know me as god of 307, my name is GentlePhil
Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us sir, God bless you, we will not make any mistake

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Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by akaahs(m): 10:11am On Jan 19, 2022
tyeenigga:
If you can drive manual go for Peugeot very economical and cheap to maintain
What about Cheapness & availability of replacement parts?

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Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by akaahs(m): 10:20am On Jan 19, 2022
[quote author=starphilemon post=109495974]6years on the road as an Uber pilot.... The best car u can get with ur budget is Honda civic 2004/2005, not EOD or DC oh.... Another good car ur budget can get is Ford focus, just be sure to do thorough inspection before payment.... But if I'm the one buying personally, I'll buy a manual Peugeot 307, super great car with madt fuel efficiency, but u need high level of experience like mine to handle and enjoy a 307..... Abuja drivers know me as god of 307, my name is GentlePhil[/quote
I also based in Abuja, how can I locate u
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by ObamaMessi: 10:20am On Jan 19, 2022
FightToDeath:
my dogs will.cum inside her too
My dog will cum inside of you too son of bastard!
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by akaahs(m): 10:24am On Jan 19, 2022
Oyerinde16:
I have a golf 5, 2006 for sell. I used it for uber but got tired of driving into bushes (pickup and drop off) the fuel economy is mad, I sometimes use 1,000 fuel 6L to rake in 6-8k.
Ac chilling in facts its buy and drive.
If I get someone to make returns I will consider, I no do hire purchase.
I'm now into large scale farming I no need 3 cars... Contact me for pics its in abuja.

Its 900 for outright buy, 75k monthly returns.

Nothing to fix.
700k, base around asokoro
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by ObamaMessi: 10:30am On Jan 19, 2022
FightToDeath:
after I cum in your mama infested pussy cool cool
Your mama licked my ass, sucked my dick and was licking my dick with passion
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by ProfOkai: 10:33am On Jan 19, 2022
emmyvet:


For a car that will be used for business, getting a car within your budget may not give you peace of mind. Why not use the money as a deposit for a car loan and get a foreign used Toyota that will serve you better.

How can this be done please?
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by ufuosman(m): 10:33am On Jan 19, 2022
D money you are budgeting is too small to get car that will be good to run bolt...
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by Nobody: 10:37am On Jan 19, 2022
Play 2 odds to increase that money to 1.4m.
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by 1Alex: 10:41am On Jan 19, 2022
candygist:


When it comes to business, run for anything Naija used.
not always true

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Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by WeMoveNow: 10:59am On Jan 19, 2022
1Alex:
With your budget, get this (Naija used) and have peace of mind.
Pls I need this, serious buyer
Re: What’s The Best Car For Uber/Bolt On A Low Budget? by Markeleven3: 11:00am On Jan 19, 2022
Candid advice is get an Hyundai accent 2007/2008, or get same year of Kia Rio. These 2 cars are durable and has fuel economy. With a fuel of 2k, u can make up to 16k during surge and btw 8-10k on normal days. Check jiji, u will get the car btw 700k and 800k. Thank me later..

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