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kesmiraAutos:
Greetings Auto Gurus,

Please advise on a choice between:

· A 2008 Nissan Rogue (foreign used)
· A 2004/2005 Toyota Camry (foreign used)

Resale value is not a factor.

My neighbor who majorly drives through bad roads daily is trying to decide which to pick. He plans to use the car for Uber business. His priorities are:

· Reliability
· Good ground clearance
· Low maintenance costs
· Durability

Thank you.

RoadMozart:
Used a Nissan Quest for long distance travels.

When all the different sensors start acting up, even brainbox sef you go change.

kesmiraAutos:
Greetings Auto Gurus,

Please advise on a choice between:

· A 2008 Nissan Rogue (foreign used)
· A 2004/2005 Toyota Camry (foreign used)

Resale value is not a factor.

My neighbor who majorly drives through bad roads daily is trying to decide which to pick. He plans to use the car for Uber business. His priorities are:

· Reliability
· Good ground clearance
· Low maintenance costs
· Durability

Thank you.

Judolisco:
Go for Toyota.... If u want to do uber or bolt... Then u must be committed oh.. Start with a lot of working capital or money at hand like 200k..... And if you're in lagos, do only 3 or 4 trips per day.... If you're in Abuja, if you get mind do only night trips, that's where d money is.... Also stay strictly on business, don't make passenger friends.... Make money instead.... I wish you all the best... Though I won't advise going into the business but it's better than being idle

Sensiblerealist:
An you expatriate on the 3 to 4 trips per day thingy. If you are trying to make money, how does 4 trips translate into money?

Judolisco:
I said that because of fuel and you'll pick your trips wisely.... With 4 good trips in lagos you can make 50k per day... In Abuja even with 20 trips, you might not make that amount.... Have you driven uber before?

Sensiblerealist:
Yeah on my previous car. I was into something else then , so the bolt/uber guy wey I give wan finish inn Papa life.
When I collected it back and tried on my own, it wasn't as easy as you said. Your ratings go dey poor if you dey select rides and dem even dey suspend if it gets too low. And then, you will almost certainly not enjoy their useless bonuses if you dont have , I think 75-80% acceptance on e.g 10 rides.
If you accept wey customer later cancel or you cancel Na dat one worse pass. So many tricks they use to cheat, can't let recall them.
I for like run am aside sef but Tinubulation dey fear me. Make I just dey my Lane , spare parts cost and technicians are moving mad

bravolad:
The Camry is your best bet given our environment. You won't struggle with maintenance as any mechanic can fix it, parts are available & for the business you want to embark on, it, the Camry offers you some peace of mind; it's reliable & durable.

With the Roque, you have a good ground clearance but you will struggle with maintenance & spare parts availability. Mechanics will also mess up the electrical for you. It won't be tolerant to abuse like the Camry.

For uber business, it's a no brainer. The only reason you may want to pick the Rogue over the Camry is to stand out.

kesmiraAutos:
Greetings Auto Gurus,

Please advise on a choice between:

· A 2008 Nissan Rogue (foreign used)
· A 2004/2005 Toyota Camry (foreign used)

Resale value is not a factor.

My neighbor who majorly drives through bad roads daily is trying to decide which to pick. He plans to use the car for Uber business. His priorities are:

· Reliability
· Good ground clearance
· Low maintenance costs
· Durability

Thank you.

InvertedHammer:
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Go for the Nissan Rogue...at least you will prove to people that village people is a thing and they have finally located you.


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dshe:
I have( I used to have) a Nissan rogue 2008. I bought it in 2024. In very good condition. It was meant for only local running. I only traveled with it once. I changed entire engine last year. As we speak, it is parked at my mechanic waiting for me to buy gearbox. If you doubt me just let me know. Tomorrow morning I will call you from the mechanic. I will even hand over the phone to him so that you can ask him whether it's direct Belgium I bought 2 years ago or not. Rogue ni, criminal ko

kesmiraAutos:
Greetings Auto Gurus,

Please advise on a choice between:

· A 2008 Nissan Rogue (foreign used)
· A 2004/2005 Toyota Camry (foreign used)

Resale value is not a factor.

My neighbor who majorly drives through bad roads daily is trying to decide which to pick. He plans to use the car for Uber business. His priorities are:

· Reliability
· Good ground clearance
· Low maintenance costs
· Durability

Thank you.