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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Blezene1105(m): 4:44pm On May 20, 2022
Pontiac Vibes too, same engine.
veektoh:


Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Mexzie(m): 4:44pm On May 20, 2022
frankpro27:
Planning on getting my first car soon. Budget is 3-4m. What will be your recommendations pls

Buy a brand new Kia.
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by MrDoGood(m): 4:45pm On May 20, 2022
abrahambest:
I am in similar shoes, looking to get my first ride. I have been watching a lot of reviews on the toyota camry lately and I am really glad to hear from experienced users. Seems toyota camry 2010/2011 is a great buy for foreign used. I admire the SE of these models

The XLE is the best buy for Camry.

That's the full option.

V6 well balance on the road.

What's in the Es350 is what you got with the Camry XLE v6

I so much love the car. The 2011 XLE thumb start. I got RX350 2010full option Lexus cos the indomie was stolen. I didn't want no trouble, told the mech to sell it and bring my money in full.

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Mexzie(m): 4:50pm On May 20, 2022
aklion:
Go for innoson motors... Ivm. Preferably ivm umu. Parts available here in naija no need begin fear to get parts n you can easily communicate with there customer care service incase of any challenges...
They will not listen to you bro, na tokunbo car dey their mind, they dont know that a brand new car made in Nigeria or assembled in Nigeria beats any tokunbo car.

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by mojounited(m): 4:52pm On May 20, 2022
maasoap:


First determine where the vibration originates. Is it from the engine or from the wheel(s).

Noted, thank you.
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by FireUpNow(m): 4:52pm On May 20, 2022
Baba go for the whip you love. When I got my first whip it was a Mercedes Benz and it served me really well. I have changed it to a bigger and better Mercedes Benz. So go for your choice

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by sirsugar(m): 4:55pm On May 20, 2022
kcstyle40:
Pls is it advisable to go for tokumbo or used Rave 4 toyota as first car ??
gear whala

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by BigDawsNet: 5:08pm On May 20, 2022
Add 2m buy venza

God will provide for you
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Deandean: 5:11pm On May 20, 2022
kernniejay:


Thanks for the correction.
You have my respect

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by dkenny4lyf(m): 5:18pm On May 20, 2022
mojounited:
Apologies to the OP.

Can someone recommend a good mechanic for me please. My car starts to vibrate once the speed gets to 40-60km/h. Diagnosis does not show any code related to this problem.
Car is a 2007 Lexus GS350.

Thanks and regards

Car Vibration could be caused by..
1. Damaged engine seat(one or more)
2. Plug(s) problem
3. Twisted tyre(s)

Reason all the above then move to..

4. Leaked frontal exhaust (frontal manifold) side ...

Above are all personal experiences with cars..

Pls consult ur mechanics.

Stay blessed

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by mojounited(m): 5:21pm On May 20, 2022
dkenny4lyf:


Car Vibration could be caused by..
1. Damaged engine seat(one or more)
2. Plug(s) problem
3. Twisted tyre(s)

Reason all the above then move to..

4. Leaked frontal exhaust (frontal manifold) side ...

Above are all personal experiences with cars..

Pls consult ur mechanics.

Stay blessed

Thank you Kenny
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Godman007(m): 5:23pm On May 20, 2022
mojounited:
Apologies to the OP.

Can someone recommend a good mechanic for me please. My car starts to vibrate once the speed gets to 40-60km/h. Diagnosis does not show any code related to this problem.
Car is a 2007 Lexus GS350.

Thanks and regards


Its very likely your gear inner cup bearing....the bearing is probably bad. Mine behaved exactly the same way. The car began to vibrate between 40-60km/hr, just when the car goes into gear-2. You can watch this youtube video to confirm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3qsys1iPys
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by mojounited(m): 5:33pm On May 20, 2022
Godman007:



Its very likely your gear inner cup bearing....the bearing is probably bad. Mine behaved exactly the same way. The car began to vibrate between 40-60km/hr, just when the car goes into gear-2. You can watch this youtube video to confirm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3qsys1iPys

Hi Godman007, was yours a Lexus GS350 as well?

Kindly share contact details of a good mechanic that can help resolve it. Thank you
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by deyemia: 5:44pm On May 20, 2022
Your catalyst, ensure it’s intact if not, arrest the last mechanic you gave your car to
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by maasoap(m): 5:59pm On May 20, 2022
mojounited:


Noted, thank you.
It is probably from the wheels. I'm a transport manager, not auto mechanic but I have a lot of experience dealing with repairs and maintenance. Check the hubs, brake discs and rims, it could be one of them
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by mojounited(m): 6:01pm On May 20, 2022
maasoap:

It is probably from the wheels. I'm a transport manager, not auto mechanic but I have a lot of experience dealing with repairs and maintenance. Check the hubs, brake discs and rims, it could be one of them

Okay, thank you. Please, I just need the number of a competent and reliable auotmechanic close to Ikeja or Ogudu that can resolve the issue.
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by logiccal: 6:02pm On May 20, 2022
What do you all think of Honda Jazz. I'm thinking of buying that car.

Thank you.
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by maasoap(m): 6:11pm On May 20, 2022
mojounited:


Okay, thank you. Please, I just need the number of a competent and reliable auotmechanic close to Ikeja or Ogudu that can resolve the issue.

I don't reside in Lagos state
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by bigsmoke2(m): 6:13pm On May 20, 2022
09 matrix
07 Rav4
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by determination26(m): 6:15pm On May 20, 2022
Aerodynamics bro

dedunji:
lie Corolla runs on 31 mpg while matrix runs on 24mpg how can same eng

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by NaijaCars4sale: 6:21pm On May 20, 2022
I love this thread
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Nobody: 6:25pm On May 20, 2022
Cutehector:
honda accord 1999 crv cheesy lmao. How much? 500k?


350k and two will be 700k

Buy clean engine and start doing buga around town joor. Biggest boy in my own local govt. grin grin
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by frozen70(f): 6:27pm On May 20, 2022
frankpro27:
Planning on getting my first car soon. Budget is 3-4m. What will be your recommendations pls

Just buy any Toyota or Honda car products and sure its tokunbo
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Nobody: 6:28pm On May 20, 2022
dadabashua1:
very very wrong Sir, LE mean luxury edition NOT limited edition with limited option,some rate LE above SE,they debate that till date,what the SE has over LE is the little extra HP,that more sporty looks the added or padded bumpers(note in Corolla's case its just the padded bumpers no extra HP).
CE-Classic edition
SE-sport edition
LE-luxury edition
XLE-executive luxury edition




tell him abeg !NL small boys always talking rubbish, that's how one said in d other thread that Danish man sentenced t death is from Holland, confusing even me myself that new is from Denmark they can cause confusion
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by AbuAeesha: 6:37pm On May 20, 2022
frankpro27:
Planning on getting my first car soon. Budget is 3-4m. What will be your recommendations pls
why not go for brand new ivm,
the product might not suit ur taste,
but u'll have less stress over long period of time if u go for new.
my opinion

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Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by AbuAeesha: 6:38pm On May 20, 2022
Mexzie:

They will not listen to you bro, na tokunbo car dey their mind, they dont know that a brand new car made in Nigeria or assembled in Nigeria beats any tokunbo car.
fact,most pple never adhere to
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Pappyxar: 6:40pm On May 20, 2022
frankpro27:
Planning on getting my first car soon. Budget is 3-4m. What will be your recommendations pls

Get a Toks Hyundai Sonata 2011 - 2013
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by shantti(m): 6:41pm On May 20, 2022
Let me sound like some people






































U suppose use that money buy land first smiley
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by Nobody: 6:47pm On May 20, 2022
OP if you like performance get 2010 Grand sport 350 cool
That mobb has 301 horsepower

If you like aesthetics I suggest you go for 2013 honda accord or es 350
Re: Advice On First Car To Buy by stlarry001(m): 6:48pm On May 20, 2022
Can 2million buy any of those cars? Good Nigeria Used
Best choice Sedans are;

1. Lexus ES 350, 2010 upwards
2. Toyota Camry 2010 upwards.
3. Honda Accord. 2012 Upwards.


Godspeed. [/quote]

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