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Re: Buying My First Car by Nonywendy(m): 7:46pm On Mar 15, 2023

Germanhunter:
Continued…….
I will be needing (please) the help of the gurus here to choose the best ride for that price (1.8m) at most ….

My options
A clean Toyota Camry (2004 ——)
A clean Honda civic (2006 ——-)
And the cleanest and best cars available fr my price range
(By clean I mean body , interior ,gear and engine)

I have been a nairalander for a couple of years and I know that if there is a place I can get help or get scammed then it’s here on nairaland but then so also anywhere else has its + / -

Please go for Toyota Camry 2004. Leave Honda. They always have issues with their front tyres always pulling off. Honda can disappoint u anytime

Re: Buying My First Car by coolbode1: 7:47pm On Mar 15, 2023

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU MY BROTHER. THOUGH I DON'T HAVE A CAR YET BUT I KNOW A LITTLE ABOUT CARS BASED ON MAINTENANCE. I STRONGLY ADVICE YOU GO FOR TOYOTA PRODUCT. REASON: YOU CAN EASILY SEE THE PART ANYWHERE. ALSO IT'S FUEL ECONOMICAL.

*MOST IMPORTANTLY*
YOU SHOULD TAKE UP A COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE WHICH IS MY CORE PROFESSIONAL.

I STRONGLY BELIEVE YOU MUST VALUE THE CAR, (INSURE WHAT YOU VALUE).

I'M A PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE BROKERS.

PLS, DO NOT HESITATE TO PATRONISE ME WHEN PURCHASED... 08029012147.... free technical advice await you.

ONCE AGAIN, CONGRATULATIONS

Germanhunter:
And I will like to go see any car with car scanners here on nairaland ..if you do such please message me or quote me ….even if a pin is missing or wrong , I will like to know, doesn’t mean I am looking for too much but at least I want to know what I will be dealing with
Thanks

Re: Buying My First Car by silibaba: 7:48pm On Mar 15, 2023

another1:
I can I get any good car at this rate or 3m maximum.
[b]My choice is Toyota picnic for hustle [/b]oo

You might get it for that price.

Re: Buying My First Car by olaodun: 7:52pm On Mar 15, 2023

Pls go for Toyota clean one it may be Nigerian use

Re: Buying My First Car by Zico777(m): 7:53pm On Mar 15, 2023

fixitbyjal:
When you get it
Your motor no go jam

send me money for prayers
Make I drop aza?

Banbiallah!

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Re: Buying My First Car by Breastfeed: 7:53pm On Mar 15, 2023

Ransomware:
Don't buy a Mercedes.... there is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes

I totally agree with this even though I don't have a car grin

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Re: Buying My First Car by Breastfeed: 7:54pm On Mar 15, 2023

Zico777:
Banbiallah!

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Re: Buying My First Car by samfrancis1(m): 8:00pm On Mar 15, 2023

fixitbyjal:
I fix dead iphone panels

Sales swap of iphone devices also available

I’ve xr for sale

Re: Buying My First Car by Shanks55: 8:02pm On Mar 15, 2023

[quote author= post=121767077]You have nice choices.

One of us @ wan do Give away with the below o....
For one lucky reader....
You not gonna pay a dime.
Na Baba God do am!

E clean shey? 😉
Clean and in perfect condition.
The Air condition is outta this world 🌎 mehn!
Our favorite part of the car for this hot season.

God is the Ultimate Boss sir.

Mention the name and model of the car and 'e fit be u ooooo'[/quote]Nissan altima 2014/15 model

Re: Buying My First Car by Obineri55(m): 8:04pm On Mar 15, 2023

Germanhunter:
Continued…….
I will be needing (please) the help of the gurus here to choose the best ride for that price (1.8m) at most ….

My options
A clean Toyota Camry (2004 ——)
A clean Honda civic (2006 ——-)
And the cleanest and best cars available fr my price range
(By clean I mean body , interior ,gear and engine)

I have been a nairalander for a couple of years and I know that if there is a place I can get help or get scammed then it’s here on nairaland but then so also anywhere else has its + / -

I have a very clean 2004 Toyota Camry for sale. If interested, kindly let me know.

Re: Buying My First Car by IamAsiri: 8:07pm On Mar 15, 2023

Re: Buying My First Car by Gsently: 8:08pm On Mar 15, 2023

NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS BRO. KEEP SAVING.

Re: Buying My First Car by culbadboi(m): 8:14pm On Mar 15, 2023

Congratulations in advance! I would be very happy if you can assist me in getting an android phone.

Re: Buying My First Car by Raphtop(m): 8:17pm On Mar 15, 2023

Re: Buying My First Car by Raphtop(m): 8:18pm On Mar 15, 2023

Re: Buying My First Car by do4luv14(m): 8:18pm On Mar 15, 2023

Germanhunter:
So please ..Help me get my wish and I will reciprocate with 2k each for any tangible help I get here ..Kosowo ni naija(no money in Nigeria) but there will always be a way for Gods people ..so please you can help with advice and flags to look out for y (both Green and Red)..

I appreciate you all

I don't know much about cars and their likes, Buh the Advice I can give you will not be directly related to the one you sake,

It is well

Re: Buying My First Car by Ballonice: 8:19pm On Mar 15, 2023

The clean Toyota Camry would be your bestest first car is has little electrical configuration so you meet up for a first timer the chassis the engine all relatively easy to grasp for a beginner it’s the best choice amongst the 2

Germanhunter:
Continued…….
I will be needing (please) the help of the gurus here to choose the best ride for that price (1.8m) at most ….

My options
A clean Toyota Camry (2004 ——)
A clean Honda civic (2006 ——-)
And the cleanest and best cars available fr my price range
(By clean I mean body , interior ,gear and engine)

I have been a nairalander for a couple of years and I know that if there is a place I can get help or get scammed then it’s here on nairaland but then so also anywhere else has its + / -

Re: Buying My First Car by icon007(m): 8:19pm On Mar 15, 2023

Re: Buying My First Car by Killermamba: 8:27pm On Mar 15, 2023

Germanhunter:
Continued…….
I will be needing (please) the help of the gurus here to choose the best ride for that price (1.8m) at most ….

My options
A clean Toyota Camry (2004 ——)
A clean Honda civic (2006 ——-)
And the cleanest and best cars available fr my price range
(By clean I mean body , interior ,gear and engine)

I have been a nairalander for a couple of years and I know that if there is a place I can get help or get scammed then it’s here on nairaland but then so also anywhere else has its + / -

oga buy civic and get rest of mind

Re: Buying My First Car by kunkelhanspeter(m): 8:29pm On Mar 15, 2023

It’s very hard to save up for car
The money do come once

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Re: Buying My First Car by Sirchiboy: 8:33pm On Mar 15, 2023

KarinaSlim:
Yeah.
I believe going to the driving school will help build that required self confidence and I would be taught all u have outlined above.

I also know it's takes practice too to be perfect.

Thanks alot.
And yeah....I base in Lagos.

.
Good luck and stay out of trouble

Re: Buying My First Car by BigBrother9ja: 8:34pm On Mar 15, 2023

realogk:
Myself .
On the day I bought my first car from the dealership , my guy just entered his own car and said "Put on your emergency light and follow me"..

I know where acceleration and brake dey..

I did and just rugged am reach house ,drove rubbish. (dealership no far from house sha)

Days later, we went out to open fields and just started driving anyhow till I became Vin Diesel. I no go driving school and nobody personally taught me anything.

Driving is not hard, people are just afraid.

If you've hit someone,car or something before, you'll understand why people are afraid and SENSE will fall on you.

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Re: Buying My First Car by Openair: 8:37pm On Mar 15, 2023

Re: Buying My First Car by Jonwesley(m): 8:39pm On Mar 15, 2023

djflexcy:
Nissan can't tell the model

2017 Nissan Altima without back seat air vent

Re: Buying My First Car by Jonwesley(m): 8:40pm On Mar 15, 2023

[quote author=SBOlowo post=121767378][/quote]Nissan altima 2017 without back seat air vent please

Re: Buying My First Car by Jonwesley(m): 8:44pm On Mar 15, 2023

Re: Buying My First Car by BigBrother9ja: 8:44pm On Mar 15, 2023

IMMUNO1:
Congrats bros. It is not easy to save money in such way these days. Well, if I may contribute, there are a lot of factors that will influence the choice you make on your first car Viz:

1: Your nature of income. Steady or flexible. If it is steady, then hold on till like this midyear and get a direct tokumbo car. If it is flexible, then, plan towards emergency repairs and unannounced needs for servicing, so you don't leave the car on the road one day and trek for 2 weeks.

2: Age and future plans. What is your age. Have you settled down already? What are other things that will unavoidably demand for the attention of your money in the nearest future? That's going to inform your choice of the first car cos you may end up with it for years.

3: Possibilities for your income growth. What is the source of your money? Do you see your financial strength doubling, tripling or even catapulting in the next 2-3 years. If yes, you can get whatever you want now but if no, you need to get something that can carry you for the next four years or more.

Advice: Don't rush just to buy a car with this income in your hands now. Pretend you still haven't completed the money while you look for opportunities to get a great car at the cheapest rate you never thought possible.

Place more emphasis on the body strength of the car than the engine. You can always replace the engine but not the body.

Wishing you all the best.

Good.

What do you think of Toyota rav 4, naija used?

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Re: Buying My First Car by BigBrother9ja: 8:45pm On Mar 15, 2023

MalbakOscar:
THESE ARE ADVICE I'M GIVING FROM EXPERIENCE on things I believe a 1st timer should know before paying for that car.

My 1st Advice:
DON'T BUY A NIGERIAN USED CAR IF IT WAS DRIVEN IN LAGOS. ESPECIALLY ON THE MAINLAND.
Most Lagos used cars are sold because the driver can't keep up with the maintenance and wants to quickly sell it off. i.e. Bad roads, mechanics wahala.
Keep your search to places with less terrible roads and states that have more of a civil servants dominated workforce.
The further up-north the better. The seem to have better roads and because of the weather there, cars won't have had flooding problems.

2nd Advice:
Being a first time owner, focus on Toyota cars. Hondas are good but you don't have the experience to recognise faults by the sound a makes.
With that budget, you can actually get a Tokunbo Camry 2001(Pencil Light). If that's beneath you then look for a clean Matrix 09-10.
Both the 03-07Corolla & Camry are good choices.
Please avoid the 07-10 Camry(Muscle) as a first timer(runaway from the Hybrid). If you see one and you want it then please go with someone who owns one or has owned one recently. Muscle has different models and country variant. You need someone who has used it to be able to understand the differences.

3rd:
Don't buy the Base Model/Trim of whatever Toyota car you see. Go for the CE, LE, XLe or S Trim. They're the ones that have better options (car seat, Audio system, Bluetooth & Aux, even the AC Vent are better).

4th:
Check the plate number of any car you're checking on the VIO website to ensure it's not owing fines.
After the Mechanic/Rewire scans the car(electronic diagnosis), take it for inspection at VIO Office(inspection is free). Their inspection(mechanical) is always well detailed and usually spot things the mechanic might have missed.

5th:
Don't pay for the car on the 1st inspection. Go a second time with a good AC mechanic to check it out. Compressor, Condenser, Evaporator, Radiator & Fan. Some cars AC don't work under pressure. So if you just put it on it will work at 1st but it's actually faulty.

6th:
Whatever the car options you see, ensure you have 300k extra for miscellaneous.
REPLACE ALL OILS AND FILTERS and if possible shocks and tires BEFORE YOU START DRIVING it as the new owner.

7th:
Only buy from whose name is on the Vehicle particulars to avoid "Stolen Vehicle" wahala with the Police.

8th:
If the glasses are engraved, it reduces the value of the car. So negotiate the price lower. Police will disturb you over it REGULARLY.
When registering the car, use the engraved number as previous Licence Number.

That's all that comes to mind for now. Anything else. Just ask.

Good.
What do you think of Toyota rav 4, naija used?

Re: Buying My First Car by BigBrother9ja: 8:48pm On Mar 15, 2023

GentlePEACE:
Try and save upto 2m, i can get you a clean Camry Muscle between 07 to to 010.... I'm a Dealer and i own one. My base is Ogba, Lagos.. Your (mine) Mechanic would inspect before you pay... if you are interested, PM me through nairaland, there we exchange numbers. I also have whatsapp group where i drop cars that the owners are selling coz of relocation or distress only. Still buzz me if you still want camry 06 or corolla 04 with your budget.

How much can you get your rav 4
2009 or 2010?

Re: Buying My First Car by Madebyme: 8:57pm On Mar 15, 2023

Latidoh1:
I can supply you any quantity of diesel you need

Location and price?

Re: Buying My First Car by impeccablephili: 9:02pm On Mar 15, 2023

Re: Buying My First Car by Uniquekriss(m): 9:05pm On Mar 15, 2023

Ransomware:
Don't buy a Mercedes.... there is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes

if you know you know!

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