GoldHorse:
Try Volvo products or German brands. Most Nigerians buy Toyota and Honda products because of second hand sales value.

I don't. I buy my cars and use them for the present value they can give me not because of what they will give someone else in the future. Imagine using a car for 7 years without one single engine problem. Didn't even change the plugs.... and na tokunbo o.

Which car is that ?

wickyyolo:


You no wan spend.

Please go to the mechanic.

Please can you just keep quiet as I have spent 65k on this? Do you have a car yourself

I prefer Nissan Rogue

Wilfredpat22:


Please can you just keep quiet as I have spent 65k on this? Do you have a car yourself

Oya go and fix your car.

FestacGirl:
Is Toyota as Reliable as we try to make it seem in this country ?.

I've come to realise it's very easy to diagnose and the China inferior parts are everywhere Hence the reason why people think the parts are cheap.

I've used quite a few toyota's and I can say they are not very solid as people try to make it seem.

I had a 2007 camry bought from the states . Started shorting oil after 9 months. This is a very common problem with this model but people never mention it.
Ps I used the recommenfed oil, Mobil 1 from USA 5w-30

The almighty corolla we love so much is quite durable. But the suspension components are garbage and within a while the suspension noise will start.
The original parts are not even cheap.
But if you patronize the cheap Chinese you might get them cheap but they give away so fast.

I'm currently using a 2008 Highlander V6 2gr (picked it over the rav4 and rx330 ) Bought it 2 months ago.

This vehicle has only 120k original miles. The movement is very quick I must say .
On the glass it states the former owner has been servicing with 5w-20 Castrol and I was lucky to find couple of service history receipts in the glove compartment.
The car has been taken cared of well. But I noticed quite a few perks in a car of such miles. It makes the dreaded grinding noise at start up. I already changed the oil with 5w-20 Mobil but still same.

Why would a car of this mile be having vvti issues then I searched Internet . This is a common issues with this vehicle, The rav4 v6 , highlander v6 , auRion and Co .
From 2006 -2010 .
Toyota didn't issue any recall infact I found out it was a night mere for most users as they sold theirs when he noise started.

I also have foul smell from the exhaust when I accelerate . My catalytic converter is in good condition. No Cel . Most people also complain of this issue on the rav4 and highlander from as low as 30k miles.

This smell is scary because even with the windows up I smell it in the interior.


Their are loads of shitty issue I've noticed on toyota but people will ignore because of the hype.

The 2gr I heard is over 500k.

The camry 4plug engine is over 250k and it's not very durable.
** Start up sounds even from using the right oil
** Burning oil .
** The engine is also quite lazy.


I feel this brand is over hyped.
And people spend hundreds repairing this cars but they don't find anything wrong in doing that.
But if it was a Honda with such problems they would give it names.



If it was a Honda or Nissan it would have been crucified.

Good analysis. Thank you for letting us know your user experience with Toyota. What brand or brands of cars do you think is/are more durable and suited for our roads especially during the rainy season? Also, could you be kind enough to gift me your
2007 camry if you are not using it at the moment?. I need a car badly for mobility at the moment.
Thank you.

Don’t know what to say o. And i dey save towards getting my first toyota car, been using German product (Volkswagen) since and they are very rugged. Maybe I’ll stick with my german machine.

kenonze:
To a large extent yes.

If u do a comparative study , u will attest to the fact that in terms of durability on Nigeria roads, toyota cars survive better.


Pls dont compare higher version of another product with a lower version of another.
Example comparing Nissan pathfinder with Toyota corolla 2002

Did you really read the analysis provided by the op?

Honda Accord baby boy is the best as for me. Toyota car are over hyped abeg.

Toyota is a good car, but to enjoy any car is how well do you maintain them.

OP, stop buying flood damaged cars!

no doubt, Toyota's are great cars but the truth remains that they are extremely overrated. I have Toyotas and other brands so I'm not guessing.

Following the service guide and ensuring a car with a bad history is well maintained may be frustrating. I have learned after having used a Ford Taurus 03 to do the following things.

1) Check carcomplaints. com before considering the option of getting a car. You will be glad you did simply because the issues related to the car of your choice will be laid bare.
2) After I am sure that the make, model & the year of the car are okay, I can now proceed to VIN check. Most of us will be amazed that thousands of cars with bad history are shipped daily.
3)Join the forum of the car you are using. Their is an online forum for your car (car make, year and model), join it.
4) Get a good car diagnosis scanner. I use a cheap one (Ms 409)
5) Get a reliable mechanic.
6) Consult those that are more knowledgeable on the field. I listen to Automedics on traffic radio and I also ask questions.

Kewtt:
"Das Beste oder Nichts" if you know you know

yeah!

mercedes will always be tha best!!!

fatiuabdul:
u ar on point bro, i have used honda accord and and presently i am using Toyota Camry. personally honda ar more rugged than toyota abeg!

i support you.. Honda engines are stronger than Toyota engines.. Apart from the Honda leg problems. Honda still my best brand

It's a poor man's ride, hence the hype!

fagbohun4j:
Don’t know what to say o. And i dey save towards getting my first toyota car, been using German product (Volkswagen) since and they are very rugged. Maybe I’ll stick with my german machine.

Please stick to your Volkswagen.


It is a rugged brand.

bobbiiee:
Following the service guide and ensuring a car with a bad history is well maintained may be frustrating. I have learned after having used a Ford Taurus 03 to do the following things.
1) Check carcomplaints. com before considering the option of getting a car. You will be glad you did simply because the issues related to the car of your choice will be laid bare.
2) After I am sure that the make, model & the year of the car are ok, I can now proceed to VIN check. Most of us will be amazed that thousands of cars with bad history are shipped daily.

You have a very reliable scheme here.

Stick to this and you will continue to be satisfied with your vehicle purchase choices.

We usually recommend the following:

1. Detailed Vehicle research, like you mentioned. carcomplaints.com is quite reliable. We also recommend edmunds.com, and for general pricing information, KBB

2. After making the decision to purchase a specific model and year, whether one would be importing the vehicle or venturing into the auto markets, the next step should always be a V I N check, or vehicle history report. Get the VIN, and if you don't have direct access to AutoCheck or CarFax reports, contact any history platform.

For a minor fee we provide that service.

This will save you a lot of trouble. Sometimes vehicle salesmen may insist that you be physically present in order to access the V I N. This is often a ploy to persuade you to assess the vehicle merely based on its current glossy and shiny new condition, and forget about the history check.

3. Closely related to the VIN check is physical inspection by a trained and trusted professional. This is paramount. Think of it this way:

The history check examines the past condition.

The physical inspection examines the present condition.

Maintenance will largely determine the future condition.

This order is very important. Getting a history check before inspection even makes the inspection more efficient, in many cases the report indicates the specific area of the damage.

When we provide a premium report with vehicle pictures showing the damaged areas, the inspection can then focus primarily on these areas, but also the condition of the entire vehicle.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/7449002_screenshot20180722075849chrome_jpeg1894e0fccc7c848a3ccaec2fa6d3f8ac

Above is an infographic about reliability of vehicle manufacturers in the USA. Note the top two mentioned.
Both are Toyota

evilspirit:
Toyota is overhyped

You don't know the meaning of "overhype"

Toyota like most Japanese cars sacrifice performance and safety for economics. I simply stick to German cars. Most of those charts and ratings are paid for, ive had accident in a Japanese car before, that was when I discovered in cases of car write offs, you can buy full body at owode, then I noticed only few of the 100s accidented are German.

It is just like hp and dell laptop, where parts are readily available and people think they are the only reliable brand.

Miniano:
Honda Accord baby boy is the best as for me. Toyota car are over hyped abeg.

hw many baby boy still dey road compared to pencil light

Buying tokunbo cars its better you go with a mechanic that will check the car properly .
Or better still just buy a new one that you will enjoy on the long run .

FestacGirl:
Is Toyota as Reliable as we try to make it seem in this country ?.

I've come to realise it's very easy to diagnose and the China inferior parts are everywhere Hence the reason why people think the parts are cheap.

I've used quite a few toyota's and I can say they are not very solid as people try to make it seem.

I had a 2007 camry bought from the states . Started shorting oil after 9 months. This is a very common problem with this model but people never mention it.
Ps I used the recommenfed oil, Mobil 1 from USA 5w-30

The almighty corolla we love so much is quite durable. But the suspension components are garbage and within a while the suspension noise will start.
The original parts are not even cheap.
But if you patronize the cheap Chinese you might get them cheap but they give away so fast.

I'm currently using a 2008 Highlander V6 2gr (picked it over the rav4 and rx330 ) Bought it 2 months ago.

This vehicle has only 120k original miles. The movement is very quick I must say .
On the glass it states the former owner has been servicing with 5w-20 Castrol and I was lucky to find couple of service history receipts in the glove compartment.
The car has been taken cared of well. But I noticed quite a few perks in a car of such miles. It makes the dreaded grinding noise at start up. I already changed the oil with 5w-20 Mobil but still same.

Why would a car of this mile be having vvti issues then I searched Internet . This is a common issues with this vehicle, The rav4 v6 , highlander v6 , auRion and Co .
From 2006 -2010 .
Toyota didn't issue any recall infact I found out it was a night mere for most users as they sold theirs when he noise started.

I also have foul smell from the exhaust when I accelerate . My catalytic converter is in good condition. No Cel . Most people also complain of this issue on the rav4 and highlander from as low as 30k miles.

This smell is scary because even with the windows up I smell it in the interior.


Their are loads of shitty issue I've noticed on toyota but people will ignore because of the hype.

The 2gr I heard is over 500k.

The camry 4plug engine is over 250k and it's not very durable.
** Start up sounds even from using the right oil
** Burning oil .
** The engine is also quite lazy.


I feel this brand is over hyped.
And people spend hundreds repairing this cars but they don't find anything wrong in doing that.
But if it was a Honda with such problems they would give it names.



If it was a Honda or Nissan it would have been crucified.

lol

well compared to other brands you will be better off with Toyota. Almost all mechanics can fix it and the parts though mostly fake are cheap and readily available. don't even get me started on Toyota resale value in Nigeria lol it's good n buyers will fight to buy it from u even if it's 1994 Camry or corolla.

The only thing with Toyota is that they have weak suspension components.

Nigerians love Toyota sooo much that they can even make excuses for its problems and spend their last money to fix it BC they have been told by other users it is the Best.

if it is any other brands like Honda or Nissan that gives little issue they will call it devil and sell at give away n yet will struggle to see buyer.

it's annoying when u see ppl want to sell their 2004 corolla they have used for 7 years for as high as 1.7m all BC of Toyota hype

GoldHorse:
Try Volvo products or German brands. Most Nigerians buy Toyota and Honda products because of second hand sales value.

I don't. I buy my cars and use them for the present value they can give me not because of what they will give someone else in the future. Imagine using a car for 7 years without one single engine problem. Didn't even change the plugs.... and na tokunbo o.

LOL, you no dey use am at all?

GoldHorse:
Try Volvo products or German brands. Most Nigerians buy Toyota and Honda products because of second hand sales value.

I don't. I buy my cars and use them for the present value they can give me not because of what they will give someone else in the future. Imagine using a car for 7 years without one single engine problem. Didn't even change the plugs.... and na tokunbo o.

Which car and year model was this?
Please include the name so that others can enjoy the good product.
Thanks!

wickyyolo:
The only Toyotas have driven is Sequoia and GLX . The rest are s. ...

I can't be driving a car that SARS will stop me any how.

Corolla , Camry don Cast

get a prado/land cruiser and see how police paves way for you.

wetin concern agbero wit overload?

mek una dey buy moto wey nor gor mek una dey cr8 question & ansa thread.
me & my petit 4-plug 1.8t engine German Golf 2 wagen burnin 5-7 ltr fuel on benin to lasgidi journey.
incase ee spoil 4 road, I com down push am tru d remainin journey alone.
kosi problem!
no bigman moto, no big wahala!

MichaelSokoto:
wetin concern agbero wit overload?

mek una dey buy moto wey nor gor mek una dey cr8 question & ansa thread.
me & my petit 4-plug German Golf 2 wagen burnin 5-7 ltr fuel on benin to lasgidi journey.
incase ee spoil 4 road, I com down push am tru d remainin journey alone.
kosi problem!
no bigman, no big wahala!

Lol
This guy you no well o!

GoldHorse:
Try Volvo products or German brands. Most Nigerians buy Toyota and Honda products because of second hand sales value.

I don't. I buy my cars and use them for the present value they can give me not because of what they will give someone else in the future. Imagine using a car for 7 years without one single engine problem. Didn't even change the plugs.... and na tokunbo o.

Boss please i have a few enquirues for you. What model and year of volvo do u drive as i also plan to buy a volvo or benz and am looking at 2015 production and a friend is advising i go for volvo because of safety. I also heard the A.C is cool and it has little problems apart from parts. So i need your recomendation in choosing right

FestacGirl so true. I complained about same thing on my thread. https://www.nairaland.com/4579555/tribute-infiniti-g35x-2007. I'm done with Toyota abeg. It's too overhyped. Are you single you seem to know alot about cars for a lady. Impressive

Its imperative to do a research on a vehicle before purchase. On a par the toyota isnt as great as some other brands irrespective of the model class comparisons.


"People fear what they do not understand". A well known phrase. Hence Toyota's popularity in our region over other brands.

Lets not forget the "my neighbour get am " mentality i must get am too . (band wagon)

For users in our climes who pay as much for a used / salvage vehicle invarably proportional to its MSRP , peace of mind, spare availabilty and procurement, technician availabilty tops scale of preference when choice of vehicle is put into note.

Maintenance culture also comes into play, some vehicle brands wont tolerate a 10% of abuse you melt out to a toyota brand .


At using a toyota brand in our clime its a win win situation you get a boring drive, poor aesthetic , cheap knock off parts and good resale value.

A naija used 10 camry you get an offer of 2-2.3M
A naija used 11 infiniti m37 you have to beg to get it sold at 2M.
Mind you the infiniti is on a total league of its own.

In my own opinion toyotas cousin (honda) is a better all rounder.

fagbohun4j:
Don’t know what to say o. And i dey save towards getting my first toyota car, been using German product (Volkswagen) since and they are very rugged. Maybe I’ll stick with my german machine.

If you've used even a volkswagen golf 3,you will find it difficult to enjoy any corrola.
The stability at speed,feeling of heaviness, etc