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Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by spiritedtete: 6:17pm On Jul 22, 2018
surveyorng:
Personally I don't do Toyotas. I prefer Honda and Nissan to Toyota because they served me better over the years....

Nightmare cars oo runnnnnnnnnn!!!! (I haven't driven honda car from 010 though)

My Nissan 2002 altima, 2006 path 2007 xterra .. 2011 Murano...

Land rover over Nissan anytime. Just get ready to spend to maintain.

Rather than parking or forgetting them at mech workshop which is the case of Nissan
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by divinelove(m): 6:29pm On Jul 22, 2018
Eking:


Not true.. Cars now last longer than ever . we now have engines lasting for hundreds of thousands of miles. I have put almost 50,000 miles on my 2003 Camry in 3 yrs. No major faults excepts shocks, brakes, stabilizer links, transmission ,radiator and brake flush. Just got on my second set of tyres . I intend to put another 50k Miles before I let go.

You can't beat a Toyota for reliability even though I intend to get an acura next

guess it's the v6 engine
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by jerk: 7:30pm On Jul 22, 2018
dancok:
Go for Golf 4 German version not American spec o
How would you rate jetta, is it reliable as golf too if get the German version.
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by dru23(m): 7:40pm On Jul 22, 2018
FestacGirl:

Who said 20w50 is the recommended for Nigerian temprature?

It is always best to follow manual advice ..on the oil cap it will advice either 0w20 or 5w20...
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by dru23(m): 7:44pm On Jul 22, 2018
WeirdWolf:


The recommended oil 5W30 you mentioned isn't recommended for the Nigerian temperatures. Use the 20W50 Mobil (ordinary Mobil) na 4000 - 4500 naira only.

It is always best to follow manufacture advice.. If the manufacture stated on the oil cap 0w20 or 5w30 ,why would you use something else? Are you the vehicle manufacture? Or you know better than them ? Smh

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Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by Kewtt: 8:24pm On Jul 22, 2018
WeirdWolf:


The recommended oil 5W30 you mentioned isn't recommended for the Nigerian temperatures. Use the 20W50 Mobil (ordinary Mobil) na 4000 - 4500 naira only.
And you are proudly spewing nonsense

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Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by Nobody: 8:33pm On Jul 22, 2018
Of course they are.

Do some research online.
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by FestacGirl(f): 8:43pm On Jul 22, 2018
eagleeye2:
I don't know why someone who is willing to shell out millions to invest in a car, will not do simple background check before going to the market. It's easier these days to go online and read up car reviews before going to the market. Also someone mentioned VIN check before buying.
But sense is far from most Nigerians.
So who said the car wasn't checked before purchase.
Did you miss the part where I said car has 120k original miles.
Car was bought from a dealership with clean title not accidental scrap.

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Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by FestacGirl(f): 8:44pm On Jul 22, 2018
agarawu23:
avalon is another beast. I still can't take my eyes off Honda though. The baddest interiors and the cooling shilling AC. I do drag my dad Honda evil spirit with him when I ever I visit him. But one can't enjoy Honda in a bad road environment ........its painful embarassed
The Evil spirit is cool.
Especially the V6 smiley

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Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by FestacGirl(f): 8:46pm On Jul 22, 2018
ellalina:
To think of it, I allowed people talked me out of using Honda to buying toyota.
Yes my Honda leg is bad and power steering but really that is the only thing I fix. Since I got this Toyota, I keep fixing shocks and having all sort of mechanical problems.the engines like oil a lot and get heated quickly, whenever we are 3 or 4 in the car, I keel brushing the ground on rough roads or bumps. I just miss the Honda. I feel like king in it but Toyota makes me drive more carefully.
Lastly the fuel economy thing is a myth. My full tank in Honda takes me to work for 2 weeks but Toyota is like 1 week or less if I wakawaka small.
kiss
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by FestacGirl(f): 8:54pm On Jul 22, 2018
Apple2:
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.
Ikenna351 comes to mind
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by FestacGirl(f): 8:56pm On Jul 22, 2018
hope4life:
Op don't dampen my heart because I've been searching for cars and just hope to settle for Toyota this week.The bad news I received about other make:Honda-the hand can pull out anytime balljoint problem, mazda-smoke problem etc.The most reliable though expensive Toyota.So don't confuse me o.That's why I wrote this before reading your opinion
Buy the toyota.
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by hope4nigeria(m): 9:14pm On Jul 22, 2018
Partnerbiz:


5k fuel?
That's like 30 litres for 750km journey?



Pls how possible?
its hard to believe, but I honestly used 5000 fuel to run from abuja to Lagos, if my tank is completely empty, I do fill it with #5800, I entered fueling station at gwagwalada that very day, I requested for fill up tank, I paid just #4800 at the rate of #143/litre. My engine is 1.3 small golf engine . the cost of replacing the engine and gear box is just #58000, will you believe that too. Golf 2or3 is the cheapest car to drive

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Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by Eking: 9:38pm On Jul 22, 2018
divinelove:


guess it's the v6 engine


Nope its an i4
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by dru23(m): 10:33pm On Jul 22, 2018
WeirdWolf:


The recommended oil 5W30 you mentioned isn't recommended for the Nigerian temperatures. Use the 20W50 Mobil (ordinary Mobil) na 4000 - 4500 naira only.


Yes o just ordinary 4k -4500 only... look at what ordinary 4k to 4500 did to my car .. I have fleet of cars on uber, it cost me 25k each on two cars to remove the sludge, and after that I started importing USA spec Mobil oil for my fleet.. That cheap oil u are using now , you will be the cost of it down the line.. So either you going to be penny wise or pound foolish either one you go find out ...people are getting wiser now ,I tell people before you buy any used cars, especially naija used.have your mechanic drop the oil pan of that car ..if you see any signs of sludge in that car ,run for dear life.. It means the car has been abused. That is why I will never encourage anybody to buy naija used cars, all because of 4k oil , you will than damage the car on the long run..
Am sure you go advice person with a 2018 range rover to buy 4k to 4500 oil too or better yet ignore the manufactures advice and use 0w30 instead of 5w20 .. I will keep your moniker on my warning list to avoid you in case you trying to sell cars on these forum.. Smh

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Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by Yagazie2016(m): 10:34pm On Jul 22, 2018
I have used a couple of toyota models and I can vouch that toyota products can be very durable.
My first toyota car was a toyota Camry tiny lights. I noticed that at 120k miles, the car developed quite a couple of faults and the engine knocked. I changed it and it served a couple of months before I sold it.
Next was a toyota hylander 2009. The car was okay till it reached 95k miles and suddenly one day, the water pump failed on 3rd mainland and it destroyed the top cylinder. Later repaired it and the car is still very sound now that's 3yrs ago.
I also got an Avalon 2012 and for 3 yrs now, it still being used. One day along Awolowo way ikeja, after a heavy rain, it was submerged and stalled. I quick removed the battery head and saved the electrical components and the brain box. Because the car is very low, it took in a lot of water in the engine and exhaust. After repairs, I noticed that the car developed an electrical problem. Sometimes, you start it in the morning and it will be vibrating, and suddenly, it will be perfect and noiseless.
Summary is that I love Toyota products. They are durable and you dont need to break a bank to buy one. The only thing is that once it reaches 100k miles, you will get ready for regular repairs.
Currently enjoying my 2018 hylander sports SE and it's the bomb!

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Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by eagleeye2: 10:41pm On Jul 22, 2018
FestacGirl:

So who said the car wasn't checked before purchase.
Did you miss the part where I said car has 120k original miles.
Car was bought from a dealership with clean title not accidental scrap.
But you said after you have already purchased the car, that you now saw reviews about that particular model and year.
For instance, I have been thinking of going for Avalon 2006 model, but checking online I saw that the 2006 model is plagued with a plethora of problems. If I insist on still purchasing it, I will at least know what awaits me. shikina.
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by Nobody: 10:52pm On Jul 22, 2018
jerk:
How would you rate jetta, is it reliable as golf too if get the German version.
i don't know about jetta though i don't see much of it, but i will take Bora instead,
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by weyreypey: 11:16pm On Jul 22, 2018
dancok:
i don't know about jetta though i don't see much of it, but i will take Bora instead,
How's your Golf MK4? Hope to see you soon.
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by obekediamondfuto(m): 12:42am On Jul 23, 2018
and nobody cc'ed me for this kain thread?

everything written up there in the first page is totally wrong!!!
I speak from. an authoritative perspective!

parts are not cheap, well which brands have oem original cheap parts? have u tried the RR or the Daimlers? speaking of parts, what of its availability everywhere in Nigeria? when analysing why people use or patronize a certain brand, u need to consider or try to involve all or most of the people on that area (Nigeria).

technical know how nko? why is this point always so overlooked and ignored? a brands reliability most times has a direct correlation with the availability of technical hands capable of understanding it's systems and handling maintenance.

The brand has a high resale value because of its simple systems which are easy to understand by many..... and yes that translates to efficiency ..

a lot of brands have specific manufacturer related defects like the wiring problem in some Mercedes brands..... the thing is this, how conversant have people become in handling the issues? the oil consumption issues u mentioned doesn't make it less reliable..... less durable maybe but not less reliable..... the hype is not undue.... as for suspension noises....... I'm going to assume I didn't read that.

interior smell is from ur car, maybe u have a salvaged vehicle with broken firewall cos the smell should not enter the car with the recirc button switched on.

all the points u raised sef no follow, if u had said speed now ehen we for get beta debate.....

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Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by obekediamondfuto(m): 12:42am On Jul 23, 2018
dancok:
i don't know about jetta though i don't see much of it, but i will take Bora instead,

eeeeeeh papi, how u doing?

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Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by agarawu23(m): 7:25am On Jul 23, 2018
FestacGirl:

The Evil spirit is cool.
Especially the V6 smiley
yeah, cool like a classic chick wink
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by BeardedTraveler: 7:36am On Jul 23, 2018
hope4life:
Op don't dampen my heart because I've been searching for cars and just hope to settle for Toyota this week.The bad news I received about other make:Honda-the hand can pull out anytime balljoint problem, mazda-smoke problem etc.The most reliable though expensive Toyota.So don't confuse me o.That's why I wrote this before reading your opinion


Honda Civics don't have such issue as far as I know
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by divinelove(m): 8:02am On Jul 23, 2018
Eking:



Nope its an i4

wow I wanna buy the 2003 Camry (big daddy) too but discourage by ppl who said the i4 engine 2az is not strong n doesn't last BC it has factory defect, even read so online at carcomplaint. They said the v6 engine is stronger n more durable but I prefer i4 BC of better fuel economy. please advice based on your user experience. what are the issues you have had so far and which trim are you using (LE, XLE or SE). Thanks
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by weyreypey: 8:07am On Jul 23, 2018
divinelove:


wow I wanna buy the 2003 Camry (big daddy) too but discourage by ppl who said the i4 engine 2az is not strong n doesn't last BC it has factory defect, even read so online at carcomplaint. They said the v6 engine is stronger n more durable but I prefer i4 BC of better fuel economy. please advice based on your user experience. thanks
Whatever you do.... don't buy a big daddy.
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by divinelove(m): 8:09am On Jul 23, 2018
weyreypey:

Whatever you do.... don't buy a big daddy.

Hmmm please throw more light, have u used one before? what are the issues with it
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by dru23(m): 9:42am On Jul 23, 2018
WeirdWolf:


The recommended oil 5W30 you mentioned isn't recommended for the Nigerian temperatures. Use the 20W50 Mobil (ordinary Mobil) na 4000 - 4500 naira only.


Please follow the oil cap advice....

Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by weyreypey: 10:13am On Jul 23, 2018
divinelove:


Hmmm please throw more light, have u used one before? what are the issues with it
Timing chain issues = new engine. Suspension issues... Any slight sound na cause for concern.
Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by calculus4life: 10:52am On Jul 23, 2018
And who recommended 20w50 for Nigeria temperature. Recommended oil for each cars can be found in the owners manual or on the engine oil cap, it's not advisable to use 20w50 for the generation of cars we have now.

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Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by obekediamondfuto(m): 12:18pm On Jul 23, 2018
divinelove:


wow I wanna buy the 2003 Camry (big daddy) too but discourage by ppl who said the i4 engine 2az is not strong n doesn't last BC it has factory defect, even read so online at carcomplaint. They said the v6 engine is stronger n more durable but I prefer i4 BC of better fuel economy. please advice based on your user experience. what are the issues you have had so far and which trim are you using (LE, XLE or SE). Thanks

I don't think it's applicable to all, just get a low mileage i4 with good service history then continue with the service of using the right oils..... ho ha..

lip not the best engine but it's quite strong and a lot of guys in Nigeria can handle any issue arising from it.

if u go to mgbuka in anambra state, u will see people rebuilding this particular engine massively...... they know it's system in total..... u might even be deceived into thinking that they are the original manufacturers.......

so no biggie @ all.

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Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by pannyman(m): 4:58pm On Jul 23, 2018
hope4nigeria:
its hard to believe, but I honestly used 5000 fuel to run from abuja to Lagos, if my tank is completely empty, I do fill it with #5800, I entered fueling station at gwagwalada that very day, I requested for fill up tank, I paid just #4800 at the rate of #143/litre. My engine is 1.3 small golf engine . the cost of replacing the engine and gear box is just #58000, will you believe that too. Golf 2or3 is the cheapest car to drive

Good for you. But we can't all drive the ancient Golf 2 or 3.

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Re: Is Toyota As Reliable As Nigerians Make It Seem. by weyreypey: 5:27pm On Jul 23, 2018
pannyman:


Good for you. But we can't all drive the ancient Golf 2 or 3.

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