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Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by 2braithe: 12:18pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
SocialJustice: It's understandable that you couldn't afford #3.5m as an undergraduate. |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by olamoses75(m): 12:22pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
I would rather you put your money in a fixed account, since your plan is to leave the country. If you buy a car for about #4m now, it would have depreciated to about #1.5m by the time you’re ready to leave. And going into a Business without prior knowledge of it in this country is very risky. 1 Like |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by johnjay4u2u(m): 12:23pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
2braithe: Good to go. 1 Like |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by miketayo(m): 12:25pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
If you move around alot yes.. I have a car and I barely drive it. It moves only on weekends, I use ferry to my workplace 2 Likes |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by SocialJustice: 12:31pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
2braithe:Yes, I was trained through school on N7k monthly allowance back in 2004-2008. You better swallow your pride because there is nothing you have done or will do that hasn't been done by others before you. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by 2braithe: 12:41pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
Medianna: How will I get effective answers if I don't give details? Would you suggest I ask a rather vague question like "Is buying a car worth it?" Tell me how I should have asked. Nigeria's hardship is really making people bitter.Out of all your envy and jealousy, you still didn't give me advice that I seek. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by 2braithe: 12:43pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
Rinoxy:Thanks. It just seems like every young man who owns a car is a fraudster to them. |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by olaodun: 12:45pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
As a student you dont need a car for anything just face your study and the money for the can invest it in any way it will be safe like bank short term investment or any other business that will not give you any distraction from your study , Car in Nigeria is not easy to use and maintain police , mechanic and others , use marwa and transport and okada if necessary you dont have time to do any meeting in the traffic hold up etc elderly advice use it or throw it away 1 Like |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by Medianna(f): 12:50pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
2braithe: Ahh Your last paragraph Is equally unnecessary. |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by Nobody: 12:59pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
Op spend your money man get a nice whip Whatever choice you make don't think about buying Benz or Lexus if not police will actually become your best friend Since I can't buy a car I will get a V6 Toyota donkey 1 Like
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Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by twosquare(m): 1:00pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
No bro. It is not worth it. Rather use the money to prepare for your Diaspora experience and settling down. Convert your money to GBP and save it....if possible, where you are sure it can yield safe interest in GBP. Coz either you like it or not, Pounds will still reach like N1000 by the time Bubu is gone and done with Nigeria...so your money won't lose value. Take care. 2braithe: 1 Like |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by Ijaya123: 1:01pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
Nozino: So trekking now amount suffering. Nigerians and their warped thinking. Go to New York City and see loads of car owners who would rather trek combined with public transport going to work everyday. Why do you think a lot of tokunbo vehicles are always very neat when brought here? |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by OgunkeelAllMod: 1:02pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
Nozino:my brother ,your level of reasoning is TOP notch!na your IQ level I like being friend with .. imagine the sort of question a whole undergrad is asking ..!!if it was a job interview and he gave this kinda submission, I'd reject him without even thinking about it!only black African , especially nigerians,with their cockeyed ways of doing & looking at things! Necessity,they say,is the mother of INVENTION! Car was invented for the sole reason of SAVING TIME!, follow by convenience,and comfort and lastly,for luxury (which isn't that important) I no fit type abeg. graduate my arss ,no brainier lot. 1 Like |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by Nobody: 1:07pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
Just put the money into cryptocurrency or land properties or better still start a business that won't hinder your academics. The earlier you embrace the concept of business and sole proprietorship the better. Japa might not be that easy the way you perceive it come next three years o. I bought a car while in school 2011 and can tell you it was fun but the reality is, I am still using the same car now. See ehn just calm down, research and source for valuable businesses you can do while in school. That money is meant to make you life easier come after school. Don't waste it 1 Like |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by Rinoxy: 1:15pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
2braithe:You're right man. 1 Like |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by Nobody: 1:18pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
And if you are still confused, buy yourself a good iPhone to show small luxury, start a small POS business to be bringing in small change for upkeep and fixed the rest of that money for that proposed 3years. Continue your life like you nor fix anything. |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by pak: 1:28pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
2braithe: I don't think the guy (golor) was being sarcastic. The point he's making is, if you buy a used car today (especially Nigerian used), that same car might still be worth the same or more in 3 years time, rather than depreciate in value, due to uncontrollable inflation. Based on experience, I also think he's right 4 Likes |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by 2braithe: 1:30pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
jideq: Detailed response.Thanks so much for this. |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by Amalekki: 1:37pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
Nozino:Bolt/Uber that he mentioned don't use cars? |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by kay29000(m): 1:37pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
ednut1: Lol |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by 2braithe: 1:37pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
TheOldGods: I'm very frugal with spending.Since I am single with no family burden,I ensure I save over half of my income (my parents handle school fees). This is why I still enter bus inter-state and Uber intra-state. I think I'll stick to my Uber ordering.When I travel out,I can get a car. Thanks for your input. |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by 2braithe: 1:41pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
shegun4sur:How does quoting the amount affect you?Are you intimidated? Due to my quoting of the amount,I have been advised I don't need to spend up to that. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by 2braithe: 1:41pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
oweniwe: Na elderly people cars be that |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by seanwilliam(m): 1:43pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
peacettw:lol. If you can comfortably afford it, no can use too expensive |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by 2braithe: 1:43pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
AlmonDeLemon: I have young guys who get extorted by those criminals in uniform.They always tag them "yahoo boys" falsely. |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by 2braithe: 1:49pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
Originalsly: Lol Okay I don't need a car within my school premises as I live inside school. I need it mainly during school breaks to move back home(interstate),attend occasions,visiting,travel....just mobility basically.I'm tired of public transport. The rest of the questions are overwhelming to answer Thanks for stopping by. |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by Penboy: 1:51pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
Snoopyjaga: Omo! |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by 2braithe: 1:53pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
Heathrow44: Money making abroad ain't as hard as in Nigeria.. If I can be comfortable over here,I will be comfortable over there. Thanks. |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by Nozino: 1:55pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
Amalekki: Do you know how difficult it is to get rides at times? Do you know the convenience that comes with having your own car? |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by Nozino: 1:56pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
Ijaya123: If you like, trek from Aduwawa to Etete under hot sun. Do this with your entire family members. Na you know. |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by 2braithe: 1:56pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
ChybuzzDD: You don't know my family,background, work e.t.c You don't expect me to reveal all that online. What if you meet people from the upper class families? |
Re: Is Buying A Car Really Worth It?? by 2braithe: 1:59pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
SocialJustice: Which pride did you see me display? I don't even qualify as a "big boy" or as a rich kid.So which pride? |
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