jerk:
On point, golf 3 is a very rugged car and it has stability too. Go to Kano and some other cities u will find out that its mostly use for taxi bcus of its ruggedness.
I plan on upgrading to a newer model but I don't know if they are as reliable as this model.
Honestly, I like VW product will like to know a newer model of 2007 upward that's good I can buy.

Na wa o. Sometimes I marvel at the sharp disconnect between the online world and real life. I' have always been dissuaded from VW cars because everyone says they overheat terribly. I know for sure that the Golf 4 and VW Passat (don't know about the very recent models) does that along with several other issues.

So what do you think? Is the overheating problem true, and what else should we be worried about VW cars?

Yes they are! And have a huge market in nigeria. Check your govt ministries and state utility vehicles.

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!

7litrrs? Ahhh you can lie oooo!!! Na generator engine dey under the bonnet?

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.

Toyotas can be very durable and has a higher resell value thats the reason for the overhype

Its easy to maintain and parts are easy to get. I maintain mine myself. No issues at all. As long as you maintain it. Note i used a Honda before and seriously Honda has better acceleration but steering pump was disaster. Also if Honda experience overheating. Its gonna start having wears in the rings. Honda is good but if u lack maintenance culture dont go for Honda. And my Honda never embarrassed me with leg issue.
For me i love my landcruiser. Over 230000 miles and still very strong. Only major thing i have done is power window motor i fixed and inner axle seal replacement. For a 4wd its cost of maintenance is really low.

GoldHorse:


Jigawa, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Kano, Lafia, Lagos, Ibadan.... all from Abuja.

Used 60litres from Ibadan to Abuja.

60ltrs? which car?

adesina746:


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

I'm not using it again. A friend is enjoying it now. Fuel consumption, AC, Engine, etc perfect!

I used to do one funny thing I will not dare try with some cars. During those hot months when running the house AC with gen is not funny I will enter the car start the engine switch on the AC and sleep off; for over an hour at times. Car stays normal. No over heating or whatever.

Safety? Volvo is one of the safest and rugged cars. It's studded with metals, chassis is strong. Just compare the weight of the door with your average Toyota.

Parts? That's even the funniest part of the myths about parts being expensive. The few parts I changed are just normal-shock absorber and that triangular thing it's attached to (can't remember the name). I travel a lot on bad roads especially that Otukpo Enugu axis and others .....and I don't usually pity the car . I also would not know about the engine parts cos I didn't change or work on any.

My argument is now that if a part cost 1k and I have to change it about twice in a year and one cost 3k and don't change it within 3 years which is better? Don't forget the mechanic's fee and most especially the breakdown disappointments.

My S40 was the only car I used that never broke down or stopped me during a journey and please believe me I am more than worse with car maintenance so no be say I Sabi maintenance o. The only thing I do is greet the car after each journey . I will pat it and respectfully and thankfully say "Esin!! Well done! Lol!

One stupid panel damage my radiator and I usually have over heating (plenty) as a result of that but the volvo will just shut down when the engine is hot. I will park, wait for it to cool (at times .), put water, then off we go again. I never change any top gasket or whatever.

I bought it 2007. Not many in the country then and stopped using it around 2014. It was like letting go of a wonderful babe....

The car dey speed too. And respond to touch sharp sharp. That sound when I rev the engine...hmmm..... it's Ike when you just had a great time in za oza room!

So please, from my own experience o, Volvo is good. Benz is great also.

GoldHorse:


Volvo S40. I think its 2000 model. 99 or 2000.

Thank you so much!

Toyota cars are quite durable as long as you maintain them well. My first Toyota was an 88" Carinna II. I drove it for 6 years and sold it for almost the same price I bought it. Since then I have driven a Camry, Corolla and currently a Highlander. My wife drives a Sienna. All these cars have performed very well and I have had no trouble selling any of them when I needed to. The cars have good fuel economy and like most have said on this thread, mechanics have no problems working on them.

mcevans1:


60ltrs? which car?

Volvo S40 and don't talk say na lie because I deliberately tested it.... and I used AC throughout the journey.

GoldHorse:


Volvo S40 and don't talk say na lie because I deliberately tested it.... and I used AC throughout the journey.

What year? Engine capacity?

GoldHorse:


I'm not using it again. A friend is enjoying it now. Fuel consumption, AC, Engine, etc perfect!

I used to do one funny thing I will not dare try with some cars. During those hot months when running the house AC with gen is not funny I will enter the car start the engine switch on the AC and sleep off; for over an hour at times. Car stays normal. No over heating or whatever.

Safety? Volvo is one of the safest and rugged cars. It's studded with metals, chassis is strong. Just compare the weight of the door with your average Toyota.

Parts? That's even the funniest part of the myths about parts being expensive. The few parts I changed are just normal-shock absorber and that triangular thing it's attached to (can't remember the name). I travel a lot on bad roads especially that Otukpo Enugu axis and others .....and I don't usually pity the car . I also would not know about the engine parts cos I didn't change or work on any.

My argument is now that if a part cost 1k and I have to change it about twice in a year and one cost 3k and don't change it within 3 years which is better? Don't forget the mechanic's fee and most especially the breakdown disappointments.

My S40 was the only car I used that never broke down or stopped me during a journey and please believe me I am more than worse with car maintenance so no be say I Sabi maintenance o. The only thing I do is greet the car after each journey . I will pat it and respectfully and thankfully say "Esin!! Well done! Lol!

One stupid panel damage my radiator and I usually have over heating (plenty) as a result of that but the volvo will just shut down when the engine is hot. I will park, wait for it to cool (at times .), put water, then off we go again. I never change any top gasket or whatever.

I bought it 2007. Not many in the country then and stopped using it around 2014. It was like letting go of a wonderful babe....

The car dey speed too. And respond to touch sharp sharp. That sound when I rev the engine...hmmm..... it's Ike when you just had a great time in za oza room!

So please, from my own experience o, Volvo is good. Benz is great also.

I really appreciate your time and effort thanks a lot. Infact you just boosted my confidence the more. Am considering S60 as there is no 2015 version of the s40 i hope i enjoy it like you did. God bless Sir

tensazangetsu20:
They are reliable but in Nigeria the parts are very expensive for the genuine ones and it's quite difficult to find genuine Toyota parts. Also, they are a dream to thieves and criminals. It's also quite familiar with a lot of mechanics

It's not difficult finding genuine Toyota parts. The problem's that they are quite expensive.

adesina746:


I really appreciate your time and effort thanks a lot. Infact you just boosted my confidence the more. Am considering S60 as there is no 2015 version of the s40 i hope i enjoy it like you did. God bless Sir

I am sure you will brother. God speed!

GoldHorse:


Volvo S40 and don't talk say na lie because I deliberately tested it.... and I used AC throughout the journey.

Mine is a 3/2 ltr engine. It consumed 90ltrs from Lagos to Abakiliki. Is that fair enough?

dokiOloye:
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

ilove the Golf 3.

I top my 2007 Rav4 with 1ltr oil ever week,and the power steering light comes on and go sometimes,
What could be the issue guys?

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.

Was that a Volvo?

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.

Tokumbo is Tonkumbo. I will accept your epistle when you get a brand new car and study it. That car might have gone over 200 and not the 120. I pause mine at times.

surveyorng:
Personally I don't do Toyotas. I prefer Honda and Nissan to Toyota because they served me better over the years....

Sorry ooo! You mean Nissan and Honda serves better? Tell us you like them.

Nissan is one of the worst cars to cherish. The only good thing about Honda is interior.

Toyota is stronger and durable.

mcevans1:


What year? Engine capacity?

Haahaaha! I'm not a car guru o. I only make it a point to get familiar with cars I use. I no say na 4 plugs e get sha

..... it's either 1.8 or 2. I always use about 6 liters of engine oil when servicing.

powerblaze:


Was that a Volvo?

Yeah!

I think Toyota has the highest record in VEHICLE RECALL in the world.

It isn't the best brand. The fact is that Nigerians love design more than quality.
Honda has served me better than Toyota

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.

Volvo used to be better than all of the German brands.

Not sure about nowadays.

mcevans1:


Mine is a 3/2 ltr engine. It consumed 90ltrs from Lagos to Abakiliki. Is that fair enough?

S40? 633.8km according to Google. That's fair but is S40 engine that big?

What's your fuel tank capacity?

mmsen:


Volvo used to be better than all of the German brands.

Not sure about nowadays.

Abi. I think it's still better than Japanese.

GoldHorse:


S40? 633.8km according to Google. That's fair but is S40 engine that big?

What's your fuel tank capacity?

Mine is an Acura TL with a 3.2 Ltr engine. Fuel tank capacity is 70lrs

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I don't drive what people drives, I love to be unique. I hate to drive a car and almost everyone in the street knows how much it cost, No. I drive Peugeot 607, I change 607 year to year, it makes me feel special and different.

mcevans1:



7litrrs? Ahhh you can lie oooo!!! Na generator engine dey under the bonnet?

Oga, nah small small we dey add fuel put ontop to complete d journey wen we dey road.
if u knw, u know ni!

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.

For years they've made us believe that Toyota is fuel efficient,affordable,easier to maintain,has second-hand value and good for our roads. That's why most of us go for them.

MichaelSokoto:

Oga, nah small small we dey add fuel put ontop to complete d journey wen we dey road.
if u knw, u know ni!

;DYou funny o.

sugaslim:
I top my 2007 Rav4 with 1ltr oil ever week,and the power steering light comes on and go sometimes,
What could be the issue guys?

Village ppl!
send dem dia own last eid mahlud/easter ocucko