quam9997:


I really appreciate this, I’ll read on the LCI models but I also learnt that it’s better to buy recent models rather than a car of 10 years.

This is true for any car. Manufacturers has list of preventative maintenance you must do for your car once you reach 10 years, ranging from water Pump to Oil pump and timing chain, now most Nigerians who even add another 7 years to such car by then its too late and there would be catastrophic damage of the car like broken timing chain or seized Oil pump or impelled water pump etc.

erico2k2:

Bross no disrespect, Since the average Nigerian thinks TOYOTA is the world best car, I would say what ever Nigerians think about cars does not Count as the Idea of Nigeria is follow trend like flock of sheep

Source?

HeavenlyBang:


Source?

well have you not heard Demsay Toyota cars are mor fuel efficient? or their parts are cheaper? or that they are more reliable?

erico2k2:

well have you not heard Demsay Toyota cars are mor fuel efficient? or their parts are cheaper? or that they are more reliable?

Toyota parts are pretty cheap--and more importantly, very available--in Nigeria.

Toyota is also recognized as the most reliable car brand across the globe, and rightfully so. That's not a Nigerian thing, lmao.

HeavenlyBang:


Toyota parts are pretty cheap--and more importantly, very available--in Nigeria.

Toyota is also recognized as the most reliable car brand across the globe, and rightfully so. That's not a Nigerian thing, lmao.

you say toyota parts are cheap, I say not however fake toyota parts are cheap,
Name one Genuine Toyota Highlander part that is cheaper than a BMW X5 like for likes on Ebay or Europarts
brake pad toyota bellow
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174237846846?hash=item2891628d3e:g:XWIAAOSwdJZg2oLl
Brake pad Range rover sport
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123519159978?fits=Car+Make%3ALand+Rover%7CCars+Type%3A3.0+D+4x4%7CPlat_Gen%3AI%7CCars+Year%3A2012%7CModel%3ARange+Rover+Sport%7CVariant%3ADiesel+SUV%7CEngine%3A2993ccm+249HP+183KW+%28Diesel%29%7CBodyStyle%3ASUV&hash=item1cc250ceaa:g:HbkAAOSw8pFcATJV

BMW
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133981158874?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CCars+Type%3A320d%7CPlat_Gen%3AF30%2CF80%7CCars+Year%3A2016%7CModel%3A3+Series%7CVariant%3ADiesel+Saloon%7CEngine%3A1995cc+147KW+200HP+N47+D20+C%7CBodyStyle%3ARWD+--+F30%2CF80&hash=item1f31e63dda:g:b-4AAOSwR4diGjwz
Once again I will say FAKE toyota parets are readily available in Nigeria and Cheap Genuine parts aint cheap

erico2k2:

you say toyota parts are cheap, I say not however fake toyota parts are cheap,
Name one Genuine Toyota Highlander part that is cheaper than a BMW X5 like for likes on Ebay or Europarts
brake pad toyota bellow
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174237846846?hash=item2891628d3e:g:XWIAAOSwdJZg2oLl
Brake pad Range rover sport
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123519159978?fits=Car+Make%3ALand+Rover%7CCars+Type%3A3.0+D+4x4%7CPlat_Gen%3AI%7CCars+Year%3A2012%7CModel%3ARange+Rover+Sport%7CVariant%3ADiesel+SUV%7CEngine%3A2993ccm+249HP+183KW+%28Diesel%29%7CBodyStyle%3ASUV&hash=item1cc250ceaa:g:HbkAAOSw8pFcATJV

BMW
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133981158874?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CCars+Type%3A320d%7CPlat_Gen%3AF30%2CF80%7CCars+Year%3A2016%7CModel%3A3+Series%7CVariant%3ADiesel+Saloon%7CEngine%3A1995cc+147KW+200HP+N47+D20+C%7CBodyStyle%3ARWD+--+F30%2CF80&hash=item1f31e63dda:g:b-4AAOSwR4diGjwz
Once again I will say FAKE toyota parets are readily available in Nigeria and Cheap Genuine parts aint cheap

You can try all the mental gymnastics you want. A Highlander owner in Nigeria will spend a lot less getting his car functional and travel-worthy than an X5 owner would. This is a a fact. So yes, owning a Toyota is cheaper in Nigeria.

This entire discussion is based on what happens in Nigeria. If the average Nigerian Toyota owner isn't buying OE parts, then I can hardly see how prices of OE parts is relevant here.

HeavenlyBang:


You can try all the mental gymnastics you want. A Highlander owner in Nigeria will spend a lot less getting his car functional and travel-worthy than an X5 owner would. This is a a fact. So yes, owning a Toyota is cheaper in Nigeria.

This entire discussion is based on what happens in Nigeria. If the average Nigerian Toyota owner isn't buying OE parts, then I can hardly see how prices of OE parts is relevant here.

QED

HeavenlyBang:


You can try all the mental gymnastics you want. A Highlander owner in Nigeria will spend a lot less getting his car functional and travel-worthy than an X5 owner would. This is a a fact. So yes, owning a Toyota is cheaper in Nigeria.

This entire discussion is based on what happens in Nigeria. If the average Nigerian Toyota owner isn't buying OE parts, then I can hardly see how prices of OE parts is relevant here.

There are toyota owners who know thier onions and buy Genuine parts and wot settle for less.I challenge you to tell mr one part you think of a toyota that is xtreemlu cheaper than that of a BMW in Niheria.
from the simplest service part ie Air/oil filter.Im waiting.
PS.:I am a toyota and a range rover plus a Bmw owner all cars In PHC

erico2k2:

There are toyota owners who know thier onions and buy Genuine parts and wot settle for less.I challenge you to tell mr one part you think of a toyota that is xtreemlu cheaper than that of a BMW in Niheria.
from the simplest service part ie Air/oil filter.Im waiting.
PS.:I am a toyota and a range rover plus a Bmw owner all cars In PHC

Let me humor you.

Just give it a rest, man.

HeavenlyBang:


Let me humor you.

Just give it a rest, man.

U dnt seem to get it.U are not talking to a novice.U said present in Nigeria when I posted UL Ebay page now look at the product you posted Denso is the highest brand of Alternators .plus on dsame site only the BMW Alternator came with Ampage where is the Ampage for the toyota alternator

erico2k2:

U dnt seem to get it.U are not talking to a novice.U said present in Nigeria when I posted UL Ebay page now look at the product you posted Denso is the highest brand of Alternators .plus on dsame site only the BMW Alternator came with Ampage where is the Ampage for the toyota alternator

Those are the two cheapest alternators for both cars, no idea what you're talking about.

HeavenlyBang:


Let me humor you.

Just give it a rest, man.

U dnt seem to get it.U are not talking to a novice.U said present in Nigeria when I posted UL Ebay page now look at the product you posted Denso is the highest brand of Alternators .plus on dsame site only the BMW Alternator came with Ampage where is the Ampage for the toyota alternator the BMW is 215A the toyota is?

HeavenlyBang:


Those are the two cheapest alternators for both cars, no idea what you're talking about.

Alternators are sold by powers plus I dnt think Alternators is a good example for the sake of this topic.lets go down to something more easy as air filters.oil filters.

erico2k2:

Alternators are sold by powers plus I dnt think Alternators is a good example for the sake of this topic.lets go down to something more easy as air filters.oil filters.

Like I said earlier, give it a rest.

HeavenlyBang:


Like I said earlier, give it a rest.

hope U have seen that is just near $1 difference
however for a high power car.Now put the 9ja factor howmany persons do U know that spends $5 to buy Air filter for their toyota?

erico2k2:

hope U have seen that is just near $1 difference
however for a high power car.Now put the 9ja factor howmany persons do U know that spends $5 to buy Air filter for their toyota?

It's a $1.9 dollar difference for the filter from same brand. Or a 30% increase.

Now you don dey talk higher power car. Hardly relevant.

Like I said, let it go. An X5 wouldn't be cheaper to own than a Highlander. Not anywhere in the world, and definitely not in Nigeria.

HeavenlyBang:


It's a $1.9 dollar difference for the filter from same brand. Or a 30% increase.

Now you don dey talk higher power car. Hardly relevant.

Like I said, let it go. An X5 wouldn't be cheaper to own than a Highlander. Not anywhere in the world, and definitely not in Nigeria.

I never said its cheaper however toyota aint cheap either.the X5 would cost more than a highlander brand new.
ut my point is thisthere will be cheaper chi ease filter say $2 in 9ja bit you won't fi d same for the X5.Even go to IAa a highlander far more xpennsove than 3 or X5.

erico2k2:

I never said its cheaper however toyota aint cheap either.the X5 would cost more than a highlander brand new.
ut my point is thisthere will be cheaper chi ease filter say $2 in 9ja bit you won't fi d same for the X5.Even go to IAa a highlander far more xpennsove than 3 or X5.

Haven't you ever wondered why a regular Highlander is more expensive than a luxury X5 on the used market?

HeavenlyBang:


Haven't you ever wondered why a regular Highlander is more expensive than a luxury X5 on the used market?

I dnt need to wonder as it is a fact that Toyota has a huge market The lux X5 will be expensive than the Reg highlander cos it will have more spec.But The demand for anything toyota is higher than BMW..U cnt compare a BMW and a toyota.maybit go up a weee bit to lexus

erico2k2:

I dnt need to wonder as it is a fact that Toyota has a huge market The lux X5 will be expensive than the Reg highlander cos it will have more spec.But The demand for anything toyota is higher than BMW..U cnt compare a BMW and a toyota.maybit go up a weee bit to lexus

Wondered why?

HeavenlyBang:


Wondered why?

fixation on anything toyota however that does not make it better or cheaper.
in the EU there is far more toyota and we don't really business it here.

yungboss:

the e36 production was from 1991-'98. E46 kicked off from 1999 to 2004/5(not sure), then you have the e90 from 2006...then the e92.
The codes 318,320...etc represent the car and engine designation. E.g., 3series,1.8l=318, 3series 2.0l=320...some have 'd'or 'i' meaning diesel or injector. E.g 320d and 320i...they'r nice cars. Give them proper care then you'l be fine

Mine is 2009 320i... Please what designation of engine does that carry .. e32 or E90..?

Charly68:
Mine is 2009 320i... Please what designation of engine does that carry .. e32 or E90..?

You have an E90. That's a generational designation.

HeavenlyBang:


You have an E90. That's a generational designation.

Waoh meaning what ? You guys are car freak

quam9997:
Good evening house, I see the thread seem really quiet but I’d to ask gurus in the house general review of what it means to own a BMW aside from the fact that it’s a German machine and luxurious. But I want to know about the maintenance, mechanic etc.

Finally I’m considering a BMW 528i what’s your take on it.

I’ll appreciate everyone’s response

Hello . Good day . Would it be possible to shed some light on bmwx6 2010 coolant to use I drive a Bmwx6 i35 and would like to know to this much about this info

aieromon:


BMW Mechanic Village Gudu
XFVJ+GM2, 900110, Abuja Nigeria (copy and paste code in Google Maps)

Could you possibly refer me to a very good bmw mechanic in Lagos ? I drive a bmwx6

Can anyone refer me to a very good bmw mechanic on the island

aieromon:


BMW Mechanic Village Gudu
XFVJ+GM2, 900110, Abuja Nigeria (copy and paste code in Google Maps)

Sorry I meant on the island . Can anyone refer me to a very good bmw mechanic on the island

Ivan18888888888:



Hello . Good day . Would it be possible to shed some light on bmwx6 2010 coolant to use I drive a Bmwx6 i35 and would like to know to this much about this info

Go to infiniti tyres on Akin Adesola. Get the BLUE Motul coolant.
Get the 4 litre can.
Before you use it, I'd advice a BMW technician bleeds your system first.

Ivan18888888888:



Hello . Good day . Would it be possible to shed some light on bmwx6 2010 coolant to use I drive a Bmwx6 i35 and would like to know to this much about this info

German Adler coolant

735i:


Go to infiniti tyres on Akin Adesola. Get the BLUE Motul coolant.
Get the 4 litre can.
Before you use it, I'd advice a BMW technician bleeds your system first.

Could you possibly refer me to an extremely good bmw technician on the island
Meanwhile thank you for your comment earlier I appreciate it

Ivan18888888888:



Could you possibly refer me to an extremely good bmw technician on the island
Meanwhile thank you for your comment earlier I appreciate it

Don't know any on the island. Mine is in Apapa. If you can get to his garage, you'll most likely find the solution to whatever challenge(s) you have.