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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 5:50pm On Jan 01, 2019
tellsblinks:


thank so much sir, for the time taking espercially to answer my questions step by step, I seriously appreciate, God bless you.

please if you have a contact where I can buy the tokumbo Volkswagen Transporter please kindly drop.

one more question sir, how is the maintenance? how is affordability of parts? how is fuel consumption? can it travel long distance? (just In case it wants to)

what's the bad side of the bus?? the disadvantages if I may say. thank you again for everything

I don't sell cars or have a dealer I can point you to.

Maintenance the car is friendly with that it's the new rave in transport now in lagos any tokunbo inter city transport, the T5 is the choice

If the parts isn't available and affordable believe me it won't sell like hot cake.

Fuel consumption with all the children you will carry around within the city just budget between 15/17L per 100km

Can it travel long distance, as long as there is a road to the place and the vehicle is not a lemon and it's well catered for by the school, it will go to Germany when the need arises.

The bad side I can't say probably don't buy a diesel variant due to technician know how. The other thing is its mostly available as manual, rare coming across the automatic.

Also the long chassis was designed specifically for cargo you may need to cut windows in body panel and fit in 4 seats to fit the design of a school bus. ALSO ensure you buy a 4wd which will have rear axle to support the extra weight and increase road handling.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 6:00pm On Jan 01, 2019
Sam4352:
Hi guys. Pls I need advise on which of the following suvs to buy. I intend using it for long trips eg 6hrs trips as well as moving heavy goods during these trips. I'm considering a 1999- 2001 Toyota 4runner and a 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra. Which of them is the best option in terms of maintenance, affordability, durability and fuel economy?

The 4runner has two annoying defects

1. Brake issue
2. Leg pull yes leg pull like the Honda grin

The Xterra is a solid off road vehicle but not easy on the gas especially if you have a heavy foot. Very bland interior wise has a turbo charged 4 cylinder and a V6, just buy the V6, the i4 turbo is very slow and under powered.

Any one you choose would be great and do the job, but the 2001-2002 QX4 and the 2001-2004 pathfinder has a price range of both and a little better than both. You can check that out of you like it choose it over the two choice you have.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 6:47pm On Jan 01, 2019
nurey:


The 4runner has two annoying defects

1. Brake issue
2. Leg pull yes leg pull like the Honda grin

The Xterra is a solid off road vehicle but not easy on the gas especially if you have a heavy foot. Very bland interior wise has a turbo charged 4 cylinder and a V6, just buy the V6, the i4 turbo is very slow and under powered.

Any one you choose would be great and do the job, but the 2001-2002 QX4 and the 2001-2004 pathfinder has a price range of both and a little better than both. You can check that out of you like it choose it over the two choice you have.
Not like the 4runner is much better. That V6 is one of the shittiest I've ever seen, performance-wise.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by legalwealth(m): 11:24pm On Jan 01, 2019
nurey:


it's a general word. When a car is referred as lemon, it has some hidden faults that don't manifest on the surface until you pay for the ride and then it breakdown along the road grin

Reason why a professional inspection is needed to ascertain condition of a car before purchase.

The most popular lemon word in nigeria is "AC needs gas only" tongue


grin grin grin
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HRtechnique: 1:43am On Jan 02, 2019
nurey:


The 4runner has two annoying defects

1. Brake issue
2. Leg pull yes leg pull like the Honda grin

The Xterra is a solid off road vehicle but not easy on the gas especially if you have a heavy foot. Very bland interior wise has a turbo charged 4 cylinder and a V6, just buy the V6, the i4 turbo is very slow and under powered.

Any one you choose would be great and do the job, but the 2001-2002 QX4 and the 2001-2004 pathfinder has a price range of both and a little better than both. You can check that out of you like it choose it over the two choice you have.

Me I just like reading from Nurey & HeavenlyBang.

What do you mean by "heavy foot" sir?

@HeavenlyBang, what's the meaning of your name sir? Curious.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Dovehorizon: 1:47am On Jan 02, 2019
Heavy foot means if u love speed...



HRtechnique:


Me I just like reading from Nurey & HeavenlyBang.

What do you mean by "heavy foot" sir?

@HeavenlyBang, what's the meaning of your name sir? Curious.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HRtechnique: 1:51am On Jan 02, 2019
Dovehorizon:
Heavy foot means if u love speed...




Oh thanks.
So speed affects gas?. Didn't know that.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Dovehorizon: 2:04am On Jan 02, 2019
Yes it does...


HRtechnique:


Oh thanks.
So speed affects gas?. Didn't know that.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 4:27am On Jan 02, 2019
HRtechnique:



@HeavenlyBang, what's the meaning of your name sir? Curious.
It's a double entendre.

1. Derivative of the Big Bang. A heavenly explosion.
2. Good sex.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 4:30am On Jan 02, 2019
HRtechnique:


Oh thanks.
So speed affects gas?. Didn't know that.

Accelerating affects gas. The higher your RPM, the more fuel your car uses.

Your car uses the least fuel when doing like 100km/h at a high gear. On my car, for example, I'm at like 2000 rpm when cruising at 1000km/h.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by weyreypey: 7:58am On Jan 02, 2019
HeavenlyBang:


Accelerating affects gas. The higher your RPM, the more fuel your car uses.

Your car uses the least fuel when doing like 100km/h at a high gear. On my car, for example, I'm at like 2000 rpm when cruising at 1000km/h.
1000km/hr? Stop all of this in the new year bro..are you flying the B2 stealth bomber?
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 7:59am On Jan 02, 2019
weyreypey:

1000km/hr? Not this new year bro

Eye dey pain you? undecided
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by weyreypey: 8:00am On Jan 02, 2019
HeavenlyBang:


Eye dey pain you? undecided
Unless you drive that in your dreams. Please ease on the exaggerations it is too early in the year!!

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 8:02am On Jan 02, 2019
weyreypey:

Unless you drive that in your dreams. Please ease on the exaggerations it is too early in the year!!
Smh. grin
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Charlssey(m): 11:13pm On Jan 02, 2019
weyreypey:

1000km/hr? Stop all of this in the new year bro..are you flying the B2 stealth bomber?

Easy bro. It's obvious HeavenlyBang made a typing error
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by weyreypey: 11:14pm On Jan 02, 2019
Charlssey:


Easy bro. It's obvious HeavenlyBang made a typing error
Hi bro
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Davedoz(m): 7:28am On Jan 03, 2019
Guys please I need your advise.

This will be my first car. I'm completely new to this.

1. My budget is 800k for a Nigeria used Camry 2003 to 2005. OR. Honda Accord 2006/2007. Which is a better option?

2. What faults should I look out for when inspecting with a professional?

3. What likely faults to expect when I start using it?

4. They're a lot of options on Jiji, how reliable is this source?

5. Where can I find what I'm looking for?

Thanks for the response.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 7:34am On Jan 03, 2019
Davedoz:
Guys please I need your advise.

This will be my first car. I'm completely new to this.

1. My budget is 800k for a Nigeria used Camry 2003 to 2005. OR. Honda Accord 2006/2007. Which is a better option?

2. What faults should I look out for when inspecting with a professional?

3. What likely faults to expect when I start using it?

4. They're a lot of options on Jiji, how reliable is this source?

5. Where can I find what I'm looking for?

Thanks for the response.

Camry is more reliable. But it's a really shitty, boring car, tbh. I'd buy the Accord. Get the 4 cylinder Accord.

Look for a reliable technician. Gazzuzz in Lagos, Kingreign in ABJ, Timifakay in Ibadan, OPUSDEI1 in the S/E. There's nothing you'll learn now that'll be useful to you.

Jiji is fine. Ensure custom duty was paid and all documents are in order.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Davedoz(m): 7:43am On Jan 03, 2019
Thanks for the advise.

I'm in Lagos. I'll contact Gazzuzz.

Concerning the Accord everywhere I look there's this talk of front leg issue and oil wahala. I think gear oil. Any comments on these?


HeavenlyBang:


Camry is more reliable. But it's a really shitty, boring car, tbh. I'd buy the Accord. Get the 4 cylinder Accord.

Look for a reliable technician. Gazzuzz in Lagos, Kingreign in ABJ, Timifakay in Ibadan, OPUSDEI1 in the S/E. There's nothing you'll learn now that'll be useful to you.

Jiji is fine. Ensure custom duty was paid and all documents are in order.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 9:39am On Jan 03, 2019
Davedoz:
Thanks for the advise.

I'm in Lagos. I'll contact Gazzuzz.

Concerning the Accord everywhere I look there's this talk of front leg issue and oil wahala. I think gear oil. Any comments on these?


Use OEM ball joints. Use OEM recommended oils.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by weyreypey: 10:39am On Jan 03, 2019
Davedoz:
Guys please I need your advise.

This will be my first car. I'm completely new to this.

1. My budget is 800k for a Nigeria used Camry 2003 to 2005. OR. Honda Accord 2006/2007. Which is a better option?

2. What faults should I look out for when inspecting with a professional?

3. What likely faults to expect when I start using it?

4. They're a lot of options on Jiji, how reliable is this source?

5. Where can I find what I'm looking for?

Thanks for the response.
If you are completely new. Buy a Mercedes Benz W202 C Klasse any model and relax. With 200k more you'd get a clean toks. Do yourself that favor.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Aanumi16: 10:50am On Jan 03, 2019
Good morning all and compliment of the season.

Please I want to know the difference between 2008 and 2009 Toyota Camry.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Davedoz(m): 10:56am On Jan 03, 2019
Thanks a lot. I'll take that under advisement.

weyreypey:

If you are completely new. Buy a Mercedes Benz W202 C Klasse any model and relax. With 200k more you'd get a clean toks. Do yourself that favor.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Davedoz(m): 10:58am On Jan 03, 2019
How much is OEM ball joints?

HeavenlyBang:

Use OEM ball joints. Use OEM recommended oils.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Davedoz(m): 11:00am On Jan 03, 2019
Oga nurey I await your own advice o.


Davedoz:
Guys please I need your advise.

This will be my first car. I'm completely new to this.

1. My budget is 800k for a Nigeria used Camry 2003 to 2005. OR. Honda Accord 2006/2007. Which is a better option?

2. What faults should I look out for when inspecting with a professional?

3. What likely faults to expect when I start using it?

4. They're a lot of options on Jiji, how reliable is this source?

5. Where can I find what I'm looking for?

Thanks for the response.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by radautoworks: 11:01am On Jan 03, 2019
nurey:


2013 VW Beetle DUNE

2015 Volvo S40 2.4T

2008 infiniti G37

2006 Nissan 350z fairlady

2005 Ford mustang cobra attack edition

2007 lexus IS250

2006 benz C350

2006 BMW E46 330Xi

2006 Honda civic Europe type R
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Aanumi16: 11:06am On Jan 03, 2019
Aanumi16:
Good morning all and compliment of the season.

Please I want to know the difference between 2008 and 2009 Toyota Camry.

Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 11:15am On Jan 03, 2019
Aanumi16:
Good morning all and compliment of the season.

Please I want to know the difference between 2008 and 2009 Toyota Camry.

There is no difference 2007-08same

09-11 facelift

08 2.4L 5sp auto
09 2.5L 6sp auto

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 11:21am On Jan 03, 2019
Davedoz:
Oga nurey I await your own advice o.




Any you can lay your hands on is better, the accord doesn't give issues from what I know but the parts are a bit on the high than the camry. Also when you hear any sound the accord must be attended to to avoid leg pull but my in laws accord is 12 years no leg pull even once.

Interior wise trim against trim, the accord is always higher than the camry. The camry has an XLE with fabric seat imagine.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 11:24am On Jan 03, 2019
Davedoz:
How much is OEM ball joints?


Sorry, I don't sell them.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 11:25am On Jan 03, 2019
weyreypey:

If you are completely new. Buy a Mercedes Benz W202 C Klasse any model and relax. With 200k more you'd get a clean toks. Do yourself that favor.

Stop recommending W202's to everyone. angry

nurey:


The camry has an XLE with fabric seat imagine.
Lol, disgusting.

radautoworks:
.
A Z has no rear seats. May not be the best option for a young guy. Where will all the girls dem sit?

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