valencia25:
Things You Must Consider Before You Buy That Car:


You must have seen cases of some expensive cars parked and you'd wonder why the owner abandon his/her car on a strange spot.
Unavailable or expensive parts could be the cause. Most times, it's the cause.

That Mechanic around your area can testify to the above.



Source: http://www.realacars.com/2015/09/which-type-of-car-should-i-buy.html

Cc: Marpol

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This is very common. Mechanic workshops have turned to parking lots. A lot of fancy cars rotting away, not necessarily because of unavailability of spare parts. When available, such parts are very expensive. Yeah. Try replacing the air-ride system in one tire of a Mercedes S class for about N350k with no guarantee because of Nigeria roads. If you have to replace two sides, Oh well. Tell the mechanic that you will be right back and never show up for 2 years. Sometimes, they think the owners of the cars are dead. LOL

Cars are pain in the a#ss.
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InvertedHammer:


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This is very common. Mechanic workshops have turned to parking lots. A lot of fancy cars rotting away, not necessarily because of unavailability of spare parts. When available, such parts are very expensive. Yeah. Try replacing the air-ride system in one tire of a Mercedes S class for about N350k with no guarantee because of Nigeria roads. If you have to replace two sides, Oh well. Tell the mechanic that you will be right back and never show up for 2 years. Sometimes, they think the owners of the cars are dead. LOL

Cars are pain in the a#ss.
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lol..... Exactly, Most times you'll see abandoned Jaguar and Fords

Thanks for the tips:

I just got a Car, 2010 Toyota Corrolla Sport.

What are those things you think I should watch out for?

BTW, I was told Corrollas does not consume fuel like that but I think my experience is different o. Just driving from work and back to my house. Even with the traffic, I still feel the meter too they run southwards.

osaslord500:
Don't Look At The Body, Look At The Engine

The body of the car(interior) is more important than the engine.



You may not understand.

valencia25:
Things You Must Consider Before You Buy That Car:

An average Nigerian with a low budget face this type of dilemma often, most especially the people that want to buy their first car but they don't have that millions of Naira to splash out on a car.

In as much as i hate to disagree, cars are liability and you get to start spending on it immediately you make payment.
Of course you get to spend by fueling the car but it also have its importance.

Back to the Topic, Which Type Of Car Should I Buy?
Ans: Buy something you can maintain even if it means waiting to complete the figures.

Maintenance of a car: is the basic thing every car owner must consider before making payment.
Do a thorough research, ask questions from anonymous mechanics that is not affiliated with the dealer or seller about the type of Car you want to purchase if it's worth it and be very sure you're not going to pay for a car you won't be able to afford its parts.

Are the parts available in the market? This has to come next to maintenance of a car, don't just wake up one day and go for that beauty you found available because you want to drive around like a boss!
Mechanical parts are not to be trusted, the car you park can develop a fault when you restart the ignition. Yes it's that weird.

You must have seen cases of some expensive cars parked and you'd wonder why the owner abandon his/her car on a strange spot.
Unavailable or expensive parts could be the cause. Most times, it's the cause.

That Mechanic around your area can testify to the above.

Fuel consumption: are you that guy or lady that have a specific budget to spend for a certain period of time, please avoid buying a car that consume fuel because you'll realise you're spending above what you've budgeted.

Your road: Although this one might not seem like an excuse but this is what realacars is all about, we're not going to assume all our audience have good roads.

As the case might be, it's not possible. If you fall into this category you really should think about this clue.
Don't force your car to follow that bad roads, cars run with engines and parts. Don't be surprise if your car suffer alignment and shock absorber problem often if you persists.

You can as well get the car but minimize the number of times you force it on that bad road.

There are lots more we will share with our readers subsequently on realacars.com and we'll try as much as possible to publish affordable cars that are in good condition on this webpage.

Source: http://www.realacars.com/2015/09/which-type-of-car-should-i-buy.html

Cc: Marpol

op all what u posted up there is for me. when I wanted to my first car Nissan quest my brothers warn me that I cannot afford to maintain the car but I refused cos I just love the beauty of the space bus .is looks fitted when u take it to club.Lol on my I never knew V6 do consume fuel until I buy the car.2000 naira fuel from sango to oshodi to and fro. my story start to change when a lady spoiled the handle of the car. I bought one handle of the car for 6k at Ladipo and people r still saying its cheap. the vehicle nearly kill me when when we got accident at kola bstp I bought side mirrow for 21k only one o. headlamp complete 34k bumper 36k wheel scream is the cheapest 17k .all what spent to bring the car back is more than 200k .a don put for sale on it now

dominique:
Nuce one. It also depends on the roads you will be driving this car on as well as the distances you will be covering. If you ply on bumpy muddy roads and you feel a low budget naija used car is the ideal option, you'll be spending money of repairs every other week.

hilux

Intrepid01:
Thanks for the tips:

I just got a Car, 2010 Toyota Corrolla Sport.

What are those things you think I should watch out for?

BTW, I was told Corrollas does not consume fuel like that but I think my experience is different o. Just driving from work and back to my house. Even with the traffic, I still feel the meter too they run southwards.

Toyota are known to be solid, you really don't have to bother but you can always keep an eye on the service date and always ensure you listen to the sound of your engine while driving once in a while.

It'll help you detect faults earlier.

As for the Fuel, what's the Engine of your car? 4 cylinder or V6?

NemzySeries:

hilux

Perfect response.

moscobabs:

op all what u posted up there is for me. when I wanted to my first car Nissan quest my brothers warn me that I cannot afford to maintain the car but I refused cos I just love the beauty of the space bus .is looks fitted when u take it to club.Lol on my I never knew V6 do consume fuel until I buy the car.2000 naira fuel from sango to oshodi to and fro. my story start to change when a lady spoiled the handle of the car. I bought one handle of the car for 6k at Ladipo and people r still saying its cheap. the vehicle nearly kill me when when we got accident at kola bstp I bought side mirrow for 21k only one o. headlamp complete 34k bumper 36k wheel scream is the cheapest 17k .all what spent to bring the car back is more than 200k .a don put for sale on it now

Gbese re oo...lol

You're not alone bro...

Realacars:


Toyota are known to be solid, you really don't have to bother but you can always keep an eye on the service date and always ensure you listen to the sound of your engine while driving once in a while.

It'll help you detect faults earlier.

As for the Fuel, what's the Engine of your car? 4 cylinder or V6?

Are there V6 Corollas?

Realacars:

Gbese re oo...lol
You're not alone bro...

bro its serious o.

Nice Piece.....kee it up

Buy this ooo pls.......Fast selling now in Abuja City Centre

osaslord500:
Don't Look At The Body, Look At The Engine

Nwanne, Body cost pass engine o.

sonnie10:


Are there V6 Corollas?

That i'm not sure but I've come across V6 Camry, the owner of the vehicle should be able to clarify.

I can't give advice based on assumptions.

Realacars:


Perfect response.

seems you know about car bro. pls help me on this.

if an automatic car is lazy in claiming high road like hill. what could have happy sir. the gear wasn't like that bfre. and if you see the way this motor enter gear on the road u won't beliv it can be lazy while climbing hill.
help me bro

valencia25:


Avoid Mazda sir.

Stop spreading ignorance, Mazda is a good product, it is even used for commercial here in major cities in nigeria, if you want to know if a car is reliable check if it is used by commercial drivers, that you didnt know how to maintain a car doesnt mean its a bad car.

moscobabs:

seems you know about car bro. pls help me on this.

if an automatic car is lazy in claiming high road like hill. what could have happy sir. the gear wasn't like that bfre. and if you see the way this motor enter gear on the road u won't beliv it can be lazy while climbing hill.
help me bro

For Manual: You can try this method, first apply a mild handbrake then slot in first gear. Rev somewhat higher than usual. But not high enough to cause wheelspin.

Now, slowly and smoothly release clutch. Avoid wheelspin at all costs.

Automatic: Use Gear 1 or 2

kaeforum:


Stop spreading ignorance, Mazda is a good product, it is even used for commercial here in major cities in nigeria, if you want to know if a car is reliable check if it is used by commercial drivers, that you didnt know how to maintain a car doesnt mean its a bad car.

Agree sir but we're sharing tips based on experience as a first timer.
Most Commercial drivers has a lot of experience... Cheers.

Realacars:


For Manual: You can try this method, first apply a mild handbrake then slot in first gear. Rev somewhat higher than usual. But not high enough to cause wheelspin.

Now, slowly and smoothly release clutch. Avoid wheelspin at all costs.

Automatic: Use Gear 1 or 2

OK...u mean I should shift my gear from the (D) to (1) or (2) ? intact I have been seeing these figures on my dashboard and I never ask for their function .

whaoo ....I sud do it while climbing or bfre sir?

moscobabs:

OK...u mean I should shift my gear from the (D) to (1) or (2) ? intact I have been seeing these figures on my dashboard and I never ask for their function .

whaoo ....I sud do it while climbing or bfre sir?

Don't change while accelerating.
Please note: You're to change to 1 or 2 when your car is halt not when it's on motion to climb.

After climbing successfully, you can return back to D

hemartins:
you buy a car now and you spend almost all ur salary for maintenance.


best advice

don't buy a car if you don't need it or can't maintain it.

everybody needs it.... but not everybody can maintain... so buy a car if u can afford d maintenance

What kind of post is this...even a lay man has a general knoledge of what you just posted. I was hoping you'll be able to at least give a general example of cars that can be easily maintained and those that could be difficult due to expensive or unavailability of parts...

Laryne:
What kind of post is this...even a lay man has a general knoledge of what you just posted. I was hoping you'll be able to at least give a general example of cars that can be easily maintained and those that could be difficult due to expensive or unavailability of parts...

We've created that type of post > http://www.realacars.com/2015/09/top-12-popular-demand-car-brands.html

valencia25:


Go for a Toyota Camry/Corolla or Honda Accord.

I hate toyota corolla with passion. Which camry can it get? Is it big daddy?

ff

valencia25:
Things You Must Consider Before You Buy That Car:

An average Nigerian with a low budget face this type of dilemma often, most especially the people that want to buy their first car but they don't have that millions of Naira to splash out on a car.

In as much as i hate to disagree, cars are liability and you get to start spending on it immediately you make payment.
Of course you get to spend by fueling the car but it also have its importance.

Back to the Topic, Which Type Of Car Should I Buy?
Ans: Buy something you can maintain even if it means waiting to complete the figures.

Maintenance of a car: is the basic thing every car owner must consider before making payment.
Do a thorough research, ask questions from anonymous mechanics that is not affiliated with the dealer or seller about the type of Car you want to purchase if it's worth it and be very sure you're not going to pay for a car you won't be able to afford its parts.

Are the parts available in the market? This has to come next to maintenance of a car, don't just wake up one day and go for that beauty you found available because you want to drive around like a boss!
Mechanical parts are not to be trusted, the car you park can develop a fault when you restart the ignition. Yes it's that weird.

You must have seen cases of some expensive cars parked and you'd wonder why the owner abandon his/her car on a strange spot.
Unavailable or expensive parts could be the cause. Most times, it's the cause.

That Mechanic around your area can testify to the above.

Fuel consumption: are you that guy or lady that have a specific budget to spend for a certain period of time, please avoid buying a car that consume fuel because you'll realise you're spending above what you've budgeted.

Your road: Although this one might not seem like an excuse but this is what realacars is all about, we're not going to assume all our audience have good roads.

As the case might be, it's not possible. If you fall into this category you really should think about this clue.
Don't force your car to follow that bad roads, cars run with engines and parts. Don't be surprise if your car suffer alignment and shock absorber problem often if you persists.

You can as well get the car but minimize the number of times you force it on that bad road.

There are lots more we will share with our readers subsequently on realacars.com and we'll try as much as possible to publish affordable cars that are in good condition on this webpage.

Source: http://www.realacars.com/2015/09/which-type-of-car-should-i-buy.html

Cc: Marpol

I used to drive a Small Toyota Corolla Saloon with very good fuel economy now it got spoiled in a car Accident. My dad is giving me his old benz Regular Mercedes benz 200 and am a student I use the car to go to school and I heard that it consumes too much fuel please I need advice.

morereb10:



I hate toyota corolla with passion. Which camry can it get? Is it big daddy?

Camry tiny light

hafeeez11:
I used to drive a Small Toyota Corolla Saloon with very good fuel economy now it got spoiled in a car Accident. My dad is giving me his old benz Regular Mercedes benz 200 and am a student I use the car to go to school and I heard that it consumes too much fuel please I need advice.

Yes, Benz consume fuel a lot.

You've to avoid a car that consumes fuel as a student, you could explain to your Dad.

valencia25:


Where is your location? We can recommend a car for you, an affordable one.

I said after my graduation oooo

good

laplace12:


The body of the car(interior) is more important than the engine.



You may not understand.

The better the engine, the better the car, maybe your taste my be different, you might love the beauty bt I only love how quick and powerful I can go with the engine

Hero10001:

Nwanne, Body cost pass engine o.

That depends on the type of car .