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gofigurena:
Thank you. Yes, most of them are V6. Someone here said I shouldn't touch the Ford o.

gofigurena:
Yes, I'm a super super beginner 😁. But our people say whoever questions don't lose their way. 🙂 I've heard what you said. Chai, what Toyota have done to this country ehn. Now we're all forced to take the so-called pure water because they're the only ones with available parts and mechanics understand. Na dis month I go bite the bullet, anyway. Crosstour or MDX. The MDX I saw is very neat and it's the Technology trim. If I get there in person and they show me another car, I'll leave.

gofigurena:
Please help me choose between these nine cars. My focus is a bit of sophistication and reliability. I don't want the Camry and Lexus ES / RX. Those cars are everywhere and I feel the high demand makes them disproportionately expensive.

I prefer something that stands out a bit. Note, I'm a first-time car buyer as well as a first-time driver. I've driven before, but not frequently because the cars weren't mine. So, please help me choose between these nine:

2010 Honda Crosstour EX-L - offered at 10 million niara
https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/cb8508930e156ab89cad2054e538c3442bdc2595/hub/2010/08/03/d3b44f92-bb78-11e2-8a8e-0291187978f3/33975779-2-1333-OVR-1.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200

2015 Ford Focus - Offered at 9 million naira
https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/11/2015/03/2015-Ford-Focus-hatchback-front-side-motion-view-on-road.jpg

2013 Acura MDX - Offered at 9 million naira
https://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/acura/mdx/2012/oem/2012_acura_mdx_4dr-suv_base_fq_oem_1_1600.jpg

2008 Infiniti G35 Sport - Offered at 6 million naira
https://www.cars45.com/r/cGljdHVyZXMtbmlnZXJpYS5qaWppc3RhdGljLm5ldA/139345294_NjIwLTQ2NS01ZTE5ZDllZmEx.jpg

2010 Ford Edge - Offered at 6 million naira
https://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/for-sale/51-2fmdk3gc7aba05172/img-1-600x400.jpg

2012 Chevrolet Malibu - To be shipped from abroad (estimated overall cost: 9.5 million naira)
https://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/chevrolet/malibu/2012/oem/2012_chevrolet_malibu_sedan_ltz_fq_oem_1_1600.jpg

2014 Land Rover LR2 - To be shipped from abroad (estimates: 12 million naira)
https://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/land-rover/lr2/2013/oem/2013_land-rover_lr2_4dr-suv_base_fq_oem_10_1600.jpg

2013 Chrysler 200 - To be shipped from abroad (estimate: 10.5 million)
https://hips.hearstapps.com/autoweek/assets/s3fs-public/130729924.jpg

2011 Buick Enclave - To be shipped from abroad (estimate: 12 million naira)
https://www.autotalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSC_00901.jpg

Nnaemiemax:
As per reliability, sophistication, luxury feel and comfort, the MDX stays ahead of the Crosstour. But considering the uncertainties surrounding the cost and availability of our PMS, and of course your blossoming family, I would recommend a 2010 - 2012 4cyl Venza.

gofigurena:
That Venza is a prime example of the disproportionate pricing I talked about. I don't see the justification for their 15-20 million naira price point for used models.

gofigurena:
Please, note all the cars are claimed to be toks, not Nigerian used. All the pictures are for demonstration purposes except the White Infiniti G35 Sport- that's the actual car.

olamilekan9:
have you thought about 2010-2011 GlK 👌

Came4amod:
Oga all the cars wea you put here .. hmmm I am sorry for you oo

gofigurena:
No, not really. It's German. I feel Japanese like Lexus is better than German brands. Just saying.

dangermouse:
Parts availability and cost are the factors driving the high demands of those cars being rejected by you.
Availability of Car Mechanics specifically in Nigeria, is another of the numerous factors including fuel consumption. These are the main factors to look into when buying especially a used car in Nigeria.

Whois:
MDX is bea. I feel it have value for money, the resale value is what am not sure about cuz it's not a Toyota/Lexus

olamilekan9:
no bro,i swear Glk Can’t go wrong at all…i wish you can jump on it,e make sense gan

being:
what happen to Lexus RX 2009?
What happen to highlander 2010?
what happened to Venza?
Do u just like to be spending money on maintaining unreliable cars? imagine thinking of buying a land rover? sho

gofigurena:
I don't really care about resale value.

Elxandre:
The MDX is the clear favorite.
As far as fuel being 1k/ltr is not a problem, you should get it already.

gofigurena:
I'm researching it now.

calculation:
What is your research outcome on this vehicle and why do you rejected it and go for MDX?

gsparks01:
What's interesting are the prices you put for these cars. Are imported cars that low or you did not include clearing fee?

gofigurena:
I estimated the clearing for each vehicle at around 2 million naira. I then added the vehicle's price and shipping cost.

olisaEze:
Dude just get yourself a Corolla, those cars are not for this economy.

gofigurena:
I estimated the clearing for each vehicle at around 2 million naira. I then added the vehicle's price and shipping cost.

oluayebenz:
Clearing fee for 2m 😂😂😂😂

I don't think you can clear any of those vehicles less than 5m

gofigurena:
My friend has the RX, so it's not on my list at all. [left][/left] The Highlander don't come cheap from the 2020 model or so, which is around 25 million naira plus.

gofigurena:
Please, note all the cars are claimed to be toks, not Nigerian used. All the pictures are for demonstration purposes except the White Infiniti G35 Sport- that's the actual car.