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Hello Nairalanders,

I’m planning to buy my first car and my budget is between ₦15 million and ₦20 million.
To be honest, I don’t really know much about cars, so I’m counting on your advice to make the right choice.

I’m looking for something reliable, fuel-efficient, and easy to maintain

Please share your recommendations, and if possible, mention why you think it’s a good option for a beginner.
Thanks in advance for your guidance! 🙏

N.B I'm looking for a Foreign Used Toks

Toyota models. Enter Auto marketing and do tye needful

Don't start your first car on such high budget

Go for a well-maintained, Nigerian used, old model like year 2000 model Toyota corolla or Mitsubishi sedan car and invest the difference you save in Treasury bills or shares. Car is a liability so don't rush into it

You will use the more affordable car to acquire experience and maintenance budgeting. You will also learn basics of car and tricks of technicians with such easy to maintain car.

Trust me, you will have scratches more frequently and it will cost less to fix with such car models

FreeStuffsNG:
Don't start your first car on such high budget

Go for a well-maintained, Nigerian used, old model like year 2000 model Toyota corolla or Mitsubishi sedan car and invest the difference you save in Treasury bills or shares. Car is a liability so don't rush into it

You will use the more affordable car to acquire experience and maintenance budgeting. You will also learn basics of car and tricks of technicians with such easy to maintained car.

Trust me, you will have scratches more frequently and it will cost less to fix with such car models

You've spoken well. Maybe one day, I will share my experiences as a first time car owner. The experiences can't be bought. I'm glad that I didnt buy a very expensive car as a first timer.

@Op, I think you should heed his advise.

FreeStuffsNG:
Don't start your first car on such high budget

Go for a well-maintained, Nigerian used, old model like year 2000 model Toyota corolla or Mitsubishi sedan car and invest the difference you save in Treasury bills or shares. Car is a liability so don't rush into it

You will use the more affordable car to acquire experience and maintenance budgeting. You will also learn basics of car and tricks of technicians with such easy to maintain car.

Trust me, you will have scratches more frequently and it will cost less to fix with such car models

You left the main thing the op created the thread for and started talking out of point. Your Tinubu's economy didn't wreck everyone as you guys envisaged. I know to you, 15m to 20m means the whole world, but to op, he wants to use it to buy a good car for himself. You are the one that deserves to drive a 1978 car.

@op a 2015 camry or 2015 accord will be just perfect for you and well within your budget and very easy to maintain. If your area doesn't have good roads, you can go for 2013 honda crv, 2015 mazda cx 5, 2015 volvo xc60 t6. These rides you can get as toks for your budget and maintenance won't break you. They all have fairly good tech and safety features that an save your life and relatively harder to steal compared to older models

If you are afraid of crashing the car, take more driving classes in driving school and remember to put L and get learner license. Also buy insurance