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I Need Help Getting My First Car by Julius209(op): 1:33pm On Dec 29, 2024
Good afternoon,
Compliments of the season.

I’m a real estate professional based in Lagos, and I often visit remote areas for property inspections. I’m currently considering getting either a 2010 Toyota RAV4 or a 2008 Toyota Highlander. My concern with the RAV4 is that I’ve read online about potential mileage issues, while for the Highlander, I’m a bit hesitant due to its larger size.

I would really appreciate your suggestions.

Thank you!
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by sexyto(m): 1:35pm On Dec 29, 2024
Highlander and thank me later.
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by Julius209(op): 1:36pm On Dec 29, 2024
sexyto:
Highlander and thank me later.
thank you! Any specific reasons?
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by sexyto(m): 1:39pm On Dec 29, 2024
Julius209:
thank you! Any specific reasons?
Roomy, drive well and maintenance friendly.
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by PapaNnamdi: 2:24pm On Dec 29, 2024
1999 Nissan Pathfinder
Thank me later
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by Anchor84: 3:00pm On Dec 29, 2024
HIGHLANDER bro,soo many people I hv adviced for Highlander and till today they didn’t regret it
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by sexyto(m): 3:26pm On Dec 29, 2024
Plus the parts are available and technical manpower are available too. If you have the cash upgrade to the Facelift model from say 2012.
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by Julius209(op): 3:27pm On Dec 29, 2024
PapaNnamdi:
1999 Nissan Pathfinder
Thank me later
driving a car of 1999 in 2025??
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by Louiscars: 3:28pm On Dec 29, 2024
Julius209:
Good afternoon,
Compliments of the season.

I’m a real estate professional based in Lagos, and I often visit remote areas for property inspections. I’m currently considering getting either a 2010 Toyota RAV4 or a 2008 Toyota Highlander. My concern with the RAV4 is that I’ve read online about potential mileage issues, while for the Highlander, I’m a bit hesitant due to its larger size.

I would really appreciate your suggestions.

Thank you!
Both are nice reliable vehicles, if you would be getting the 4 plugs rav4, it’ll be cheaper on gas compared to the highlander which would most likely be a v6, other wise the highlander is pretty much reliable, it also has a higher ground clearance compared to the rav4 too. If you would be getting the rav4,make sure you get the one with the 2AR-Fe engine preferable to the 2az
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by Julius209(op): 3:47pm On Dec 29, 2024
Louiscars:
Both are nice reliable vehicles, if you would be getting the 4 plugs rav4, it’ll be cheaper on gas compared to the highlander which would most likely be a v6, other wise the highlander is pretty much reliable, it also has a higher ground clearance compared to the rav4 too. If you would be getting the rav4,make sure you get the one with the 2AR-Fe engine preferable to the 2az
okay, thank you. Do you suggest i go for Rav4? If yes, what model?
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by Julius209(op): 3:48pm On Dec 29, 2024
sexyto:
Plus the parts are available and technical manpower are available too. If you have the cash upgrade to the Facelift model from say 2012.
my budget is 10m which i don't think can afford 2012.
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by Louiscars: 7:29pm On Dec 29, 2024
Julius209:
okay, thank you. Do you suggest i go for Rav4? If yes, what model?
Get the 2010/11 model for the rav4
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by PapaNnamdi: 10:07pm On Dec 29, 2024
Julius209:
driving a car of 1999 in 2025??
That's the only suv suited for the job,
It's not for city driving, but rugged terrain
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by Elxandre(m): 11:28pm On Dec 29, 2024
Anchor84:
HIGHLANDER bro,soo many people I hv adviced for Highlander and till today they didn’t regret it
Don't forget petrol prices o

grin
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by 2cribz: 2:23am On Dec 30, 2024
Get a suzuki suv compact or u get a crv 2010 model
Re: I Need Help Getting My First Car by Anchor84: 8:02am On Dec 30, 2024
Elxandre:
Don't forget petrol prices o

grin
Na so everybody Dey buy am.
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