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Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by weslay: 4:59pm On Oct 30, 2022
UnusualEmissary:
Look out for women.

Guard yourself concerning women. Otherwise, you will spend the money you are supposed to purchase the car with on women and you will end up not having a car.

Or you will buy the car finish and when it starts to attract women to you and you give in to such temptations, you end up destroying your life.
Na wa oh. Wetin woman do you
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by BRATISLAVA: 5:01pm On Oct 30, 2022
begoniaa:
I am the one and only. smiley

But yeah, it's Maggi, if that's what you're asking. I don't get your question. grin
It's what I'm asking. smiley

Enjoying leave from Maggi?
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by BRATISLAVA: 5:03pm On Oct 30, 2022
begoniaa:
I noticed the dude has been trying to ease off some edge and been wanting to sound balanced, nice, and carefree. But it'll still take some time shedding off all those negative energies and pills he's been digesting about women. cheesy
They all undergo the Solomon Buchi phase. grin

Wait for him to come out rebranded as an ever more insidious redpiller. He's so similar to Martinez.
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by FaithBrain1994(m): 7:01pm On Oct 30, 2022
Weird advices here. I don laf tire. So another name for a woman is virgina lol
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by PAQ(m): 7:15pm On Oct 30, 2022
Well, the major thing you should look out for is your account balance, cos it will deplete drastically. grin

On a more serious note, there are many factors to consider when buying your first car. My advice is dont buy something luxurious & expensive as your first car, buy a car that is easy to maintain with good resale value. The idea behind this is you want something that will give you a good experience in running a car, after you get the knowledge behind it, you will want to sell it off/ trade in for something more prestigious/ luxurious (if your pocket will allow).
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by begoniaa: 8:25pm On Oct 30, 2022
BRATISLAVA:
They all undergo the Solomon Buchi phase. grin

Wait for him to come out rebranded as an ever more insidious redpiller. He's so similar to Martinez.
This looks like a gist. grin Tell me more.

Martini don dey rebrand small small?
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by begoniaa: 8:28pm On Oct 30, 2022
BRATISLAVA:
Enjoying leave from Maggi?
Not at all. embarassed

It's been hell doing community service on this account.
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Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by BRATISLAVA: 8:48pm On Oct 30, 2022
begoniaa:
Not at all. embarassed

It's been hell doing community service on this account.
Truly, it is community service.
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by begoniaa: 8:54pm On Oct 30, 2022
BRATISLAVA:
Truly, it is community service.
How have you, too, been sha? smiley
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by BRATISLAVA: 8:55pm On Oct 30, 2022
begoniaa:
This looks like a gist. grin Tell me more.

Martini don dey rebrand small small?
grin

Gist lover without the blog. I wash my hands of this particular gist. But... grin grin grin

Not saying he's Martinez, but he's so similar to him. The gallant preachy tones, the self-righteousness, the initial clergy-like, incel, zealous misogyny to gain followers, then the denial of motive, laying himself on the altar of tolerance and barely concealed misogyny... It's a familiar script he's playing—one that comes with proper punctuation and the same ideas washed till they've lost color.

It's not him, it's his twin.
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by BRATISLAVA: 8:57pm On Oct 30, 2022
begoniaa:
How have you, too, been sha? smiley
Here and there. Been dropping posts. I think a post a day keeps the chill away.
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by begoniaa: 9:01pm On Oct 30, 2022
BRATISLAVA:
grin

Gist lover without the blog. I wash my hands of this particular gist. But... grin grin grin

Not saying he's Martinez, but he's so similar to him. The gallant preachy tones, the self-righteousness, the initial clergy-like, incel, zealous misogyny to gain followers, then the denial of motive, laying himself on the altar of tolerance and barely concealed misogyny... It's a familiar script he's playing—one that comes with proper punctuation and the same ideas washed till they've lost color.

It's not him, it's his twin.
Ohhhhh. Okay, I get what you mean now. I thought you meant he's changing just like Mrtini is.

Welp, I don't know either of their writing tone to note anything; never followed them. grin

But you're right about the script part: they definitely engage in these things to gain followers, lol.
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by begoniaa: 9:03pm On Oct 30, 2022
BRATISLAVA:
Here and there. Been dropping posts. I think a post a day keeps the chill away.
Chill? From rain, snow or lack of a ******? grin
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by BRATISLAVA: 9:09pm On Oct 30, 2022
begoniaa:
Chill? From rain, snow or lack of a ******? grin
Lack of hot chocolate, darling. It's hot chocolate. wink
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by BRATISLAVA: 9:11pm On Oct 30, 2022
begoniaa:
Ohhhhh. Okay, I get what you mean now. I thought you meant he's changing just like Mrtini is.

Welp, I don't know either of their writing tone to note anything; never followed them. grin

But you're right about the script part: they definitely engage in these things to gain followers, lol.
I don't follow them, but I come across their posts even on unrelated topics. Either they're twins or one is shadow to the other.

Leopards don't change their spots. They only pretend to be cheetahs. They never change, just camouflage. Like all exes. tongue
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by Exceed15: 9:18pm On Oct 30, 2022
I beg you don't buy a car that will end up driving u.
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by Dramadiddy(m): 11:24pm On Oct 30, 2022
BigCowHornn:
Given that you don't know the car's history beyond what the seller says you wanna bet your millions on that?
the fact is there. white smoke could mean a liquid is leaking into the hot exhaust causing it to burn on the hot metal and that will in turn give white smoke. it could also be something else. you just have to diagnose
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by Nobody: 5:27am On Oct 31, 2022
GLouis:
Hello, I am excited I will be purchasing my first car next Thursday. I have no experience in driving and cars so what are the things I should look out for ?
Hi good day sir
Can I get to talk to you regards an issue I would be glad and joyous if you could reply this
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by BigCowHornn: 6:16am On Oct 31, 2022
Dramadiddy:
the fact is there. white smoke could mean a liquid is leaking into the hot exhaust causing it to burn on the hot metal and that will in turn give white smoke. it could also be something else. you just have to diagnose
Yes, true. Even in generators it means the same things - once there is oil in the wrong place white smoke pours out. But we are buying a car here.
Better safe than sorry.
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by saysugar(m): 5:45pm On Oct 31, 2022
Jamie1000:
Things you should consider.

First, go with a professional And a friend who owns a car.

* Go for cars with low or average mileage.
*If you're buying used car, don't go for the cheapest car.

*Consider the year of the car and market value in the next few years
*Browse the common problem with the car year and model. Every car has an issue, some can be managed, some are worst and make your life miserable.

*What is the purpose of the car you intend to buy? Is it for hurzle? (corrola, Civic or Matrix) family use and office(Camry, Honda Accord, Huidai )? Or for a befitting status(Benz, Lexus, BMW)? Remember You can't have both. You can either go for one purpose and forget the rest

*Don't understimate any problem you might observe with the engine or gear and Ac system. This things cost alot to fix and might be the problem for the sale and possibly price drop

*Check out for welded joint, and avoid accident cars.
* Avoid pimped cars, mostly driven by boys. Go for cars that are basic, mostly driven by older men or women.

*Consider your after expenses during bargain. 4 Tires, Need for professional spray, More elegant rims. Remember, these things might cost you upto 400-500k

*Put performance ahead of beauty

* Check for unterperd exhaust system
GoodLuck
in fact you really tried for this write up, are u into taxify?
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by saysugar(m): 5:48pm On Oct 31, 2022
gonkin:
:

cheesy the op is really gonna get confused. But ill advice him to start with a matrix. He can try corolla if he has mind
why do u think of matrix? Is it good for taxify? Is it fuel efficiency
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by gonkin(m): 8:10pm On Oct 31, 2022
saysugar:
why do u think of matrix? Is it good for taxify? Is it fuel efficiency
Matrix was once used for ehailing. Unfortunately not all ehailing services approve the matrix for inspection. The matrix is a HATCHBACK corrola. Same engine parts.
Why i recommended the matrix over the corolla is due to high theft.
But ehailing these days don't approve of hatchback. U could always ask an inspection centre, i could be wrong
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by poshemmanuel(m):
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Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by poshemmanuel(m):
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Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by Jamie1000: 9:09pm On Nov 01, 2022
poshemmanuel:
what about Corolla for school use, family use etc?
It's a solid car. If not the best in terms of reliability and fuel consumption. But, it doesn't have enough cargo space. I still prefer a Camry or Accord for personal and family use because of space and comfort.
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by Jamie1000:
saysugar:
in fact you really tried for this write up, are u into taxify?
Had experience. And since I dedicated my time to study cars and performance and still studying. I only go to mechanic, to replace a part I bought by myself. And if it's something one can't detect physically, I scan.
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by Hamacon89: 10:03am On Nov 02, 2022
Congratulation in advance , go for driving school , personal document like driver's licence first .
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by janeIBfashion(f): 8:19am On Nov 03, 2022
How do you mean by dis
sgtponzihater1:
Drain the radiator of all the water, and use only coolant. Thank me later
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by Gluck4cars:
GLouis:
Hello, I am excited I will be purchasing my first car next Thursday. I have no experience in driving and cars so what are the things I should look out for ?
Start by reading up article and watching videos on this link then you can ask specific questions, and you will be fine.
Re: This Is My First Time To Buy A Car. So What Are The Things To Look Out For ? by fideliayedade80:
shaqur231:
If you have seen any car you did like to purchase be it a tokunbo car or a registered car, do the following;
1st for a tokunbo car. Demand to see the Vin tag of the vehicle, that is the tag by the driver door frame. With the vin nos you will be able to get the car history from 1st purchase such as accident history, theft history, service history and so on.
2nd. After that you demand for the customs paper for verification at any custom command closest to you.
3rd. Get a mechanic or pay for a thorough inspection to be carried out on the vehicle. This will enable you detect any mechanical or electrical faults.
4th. Test drive the car for further inspection .
5th. Make sure you are buying from a reliable car stand.
Note: the 1st and 2nd steps can be done at the comfort of your home.

For a registered vehicle you need to be very careful as it has landed people in cell.
1st. Demand for customs and registration documents.
2nd. You can run the registration plate to know if there are no fines on the plate number especially if you are buying from Lagos. The CCTVs installed has fined most motorist in Lagos either for traffic offense or insurance/ license renewal.
3rd. Demand to meet the vehicle owner and pay directly to his or her account.
4th. Do not forget to conduct an inspection on the vehicle for mechanical or electrical fault.

Thank me later, I deal on automobiles, my contact 08034221109
You can run a check on plate numbers using the link https://payvis.ng/

If you're thinking about buying a car, I highly recommend using services like https://www.faxvin.com/license-plate-lookup/minnesota to check the vehicle's license plate and uncover its full history. This tool can provide vital information, including accident reports, previous ownership, and any hidden issues that may not be obvious at first glance. Having access to these details can protect you from future problems and give you confidence in your purchase decision. Whether you're buying from a dealership or a private seller, I believe everyone will find this service incredibly helpful in ensuring you invest in a reliable and trustworthy vehicle. It's a simple step that can save you from a lot of potential trouble down the road!
This is a solid checklist for buying both tokunbo and registered cars in Nigeria. It’s crucial to check the VIN for accident and service history to avoid surprises later. The customs paper verification step is also important to confirm the car’s legality. For registered vehicles, meeting the owner directly and verifying any outstanding fines is key, especially in Lagos with the CCTV system in place.
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