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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 12:20pm On Jan 26, 2019
Bigsteveg:

Hi nurey, please what can you say about Toyota Camry. Which one is best to go for between 2007/2008/2010 sport Edition. I saw one post where you said Camry 2007 has transmission issues. Kindly assist with your expert review. Also note that am a first time driver/car owner, so I dont want a troublesome car. Thank you.

Yes the 07 had transmission issues, in 2013 and 14 it was over nairaland but the wahala Don reduce.

07 and 08 had the 2.4L i4 while the 2010 has 2.5L i4. I think you are better off with the 2.5L i4 2009 upwards.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Bigsteveg(m): 12:36pm On Jan 26, 2019
nurey:


Yes the 07 had transmission issues, in 2013 and 14 it was over nairaland but the wahala Don reduce.

07 and 08 had the 2.4L i4 while the 2010 has 2.5L i4. I think you are better off with the 2.5L i4 2009 upwards.
Thanks
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 1:00pm On Jan 26, 2019
nurey:


The 3.0t started in 2016 along side the other engine line up but was only fitted in 2 trims premium tech and sports. I believe this Q50 has up to 6 trims or more.

That 3.0 is enticing and is the best among the rest, better torque, better 0-60 (4.5), offcourse a better handling and performance due to its trim level and the AI AWD system.

Ah, yes. 2016, not 2015. My bad.

No, the 3.0 doesn't have better handling. In fact, that's a universally known fact. Infiniti moved to an electronically assisted steering that's considered much worse than the G37's hydraulic steering.

The normal 3.0 doesn't do 0-60 in 5s, that's the Red Sport model with 400 HP. The normal q50 with a 3.0T does 0-60 in 5.0s, I believe. The 3.7L does it in 5.3s. The 3.0T is faster to 60mph because it has more low-end torque. The 3.7L has most of its power at the top. FI vs NA as usual.

Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Chelseafan1: 9:39pm On Jan 26, 2019
HRtechnique:


It's a bend. It can't be that bad.
Out of 100 Benz of same product, a high percentage of them are awesome but few bad.

Hope you are lucky to buy the better one.

This is sensible talk, I'll find out week.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Chelseafan1: 9:41pm On Jan 26, 2019
CityNGR:

Well the road to hell is paved with good intentions!

You're no different from those small heartbroken girls who feel 'All guys are scum' grin grin

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Chelseafan1: 9:45pm On Jan 26, 2019
CityNGR:

Well the road to hell is paved with good intentions!

Radautoworks, you once said you have that particular Benz in the family.

What's your review on the car, kindly let us know ma.

Thanks
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by CityNGR: 10:04pm On Jan 26, 2019
Chelseafan1:


You're no different from those small heartbroken girls who feel 'All guys are scum' grin grin
Go ahead don't miss the trigger

Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by radautoworks: 1:26pm On Jan 27, 2019
Chelseafan1:


Radautoworks, you once said you have that particular Benz in the family.

What's your review on the car, kindly let us know ma.

Thanks

Which one are you talking about?
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Chelseafan1: 1:58pm On Jan 27, 2019
radautoworks:


Which one are you talking about?

The 2005 C230 Kompressor ma.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by radautoworks: 2:10pm On Jan 27, 2019
Chelseafan1:


The 2005 C230 Kompressor ma.

Fast, pretty, pleasant ride, decent on gas, fun to drive, lasts forever. Doesn't have Mercedes gas strut sit-down syndrome. Been known to have battery/alternator issues. Everything else sound. They (my dad, mom, husband and cousin) all struggle to drive it as an everyday driver.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 2:21pm On Jan 27, 2019
radautoworks:


Fast, pretty, pleasant ride, decent on gas, fun to drive, lasts forever. Doesn't have Mercedes gas strut sit-down syndrome. Been known to have battery/alternator issues. Everything else sound. They (my dad, mom, husband and cousin) all struggle to drive it as an everyday driver.

Good to see some positivity here for a change.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by MotorGuru: 2:37pm On Jan 27, 2019
Bigsteveg:

Hi nurey, please what can you say about Toyota Camry. Which one is best to go for between 2007/2008/2010 sport Edition. I saw one post where you said Camry 2007 has transmission issues. Kindly assist with your expert review. Also note that am a first time driver/car owner, so I dont want a troublesome car. Thank you.

If you are considering the inline 4, the 2010 Camry is your best bet. More powerful and much more reliable engine( 2.5L engine as against the 2.4) 6speed automatic compared to the 5 speed of the i4 of the 2009 and below. Better sound insulation.

For the V6 I would recommend 2009-up. To avoid the notable 3-4 shift flares of the 2007 models and also stick acceleration pedals.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Chelseafan1: 2:45pm On Jan 27, 2019
radautoworks:


Fast, pretty, pleasant ride, decent on gas, fun to drive, lasts forever. Doesn't have Mercedes gas strut sit-down syndrome. Been known to have battery/alternator issues. Everything else sound. They (my dad, mom, husband and cousin) all struggle to drive it as an everyday driver.

Hahhahaha, thank you madam. It's on what mileage already. How about the AC too? Any negative remark?
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Chelseafan1: 2:45pm On Jan 27, 2019
HeavenlyBang:


Good to see some positivity here for a change.

Abi
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by CityNGR: 3:51pm On Jan 27, 2019
shade!

HeavenlyBang:


Good to see some positivity here for a change.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Damitimo: 4:14pm On Jan 27, 2019
Experts please help me compare Benz C300 and Lexus Es 350?

I've gotten offer for both at 3.5M but having a hard time deciding which to go for.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 4:18pm On Jan 27, 2019
Damitimo:
Experts please help me compare Benz C300 and Lexus Es 350?

I've gotten offer for both at 3.5M but having a hard time deciding which to go for.


ES350 will be cheaper to maintain.
ES350 has more power.
ES350's interior is debatably of a higher quality.
ES350 has a better stereo.
ES350 has more rear legroom.
C300 has more prestige and looks better.
C300 handles better, and is more fun to drive.
C300 is a Mercedes.

Choose wisely.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by CityNGR: 4:41pm On Jan 27, 2019
SIMPLE THE MERCEDES BENZ C300
IT IS IN A DIFFERENT CLASS
LUXURY UNPARALLELED




Damitimo:
Experts please help me compare Benz C300 and Lexus Es 350?

I've gotten offer for both at 3.5M but having a hard time deciding which to go for.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by kingreign(m): 4:46pm On Jan 27, 2019
CityNGR:
SIMPLE THE MERCEDES [s]BENZ C300
IT IS IN A DIFFERENT CLASS
LUXURY UNPARALLELED

[/s]



The Lexus is a better car by far. Except in sports handling.

In technology, luxury appointments, resale value, quality fit and finish, practicality, speed etc. The Lexus ES350 trumps the C300
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by CityNGR: 4:47pm On Jan 27, 2019
kingreign:


The Lexus is a better car by far. Except in sports handling.

In technology, luxury appointments, resale value, quality fit and finish, practicality, speed etc. The Lexus ES350 trumps the C300
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by kingreign(m): 4:47pm On Jan 27, 2019
Damitimo:
Experts please help me compare Benz C300 and Lexus Es 350?

I've gotten offer for both at 3.5M but having a hard time deciding which to go for.


Go for the ES350. Its a better car by far, its also a more safer car too when one is involved in a crash.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by kingreign(m): 4:50pm On Jan 27, 2019
[quote author=CityNGR post=75168046][/quote]

Not everybody cares about throwing a car into a hard corner at 120km/h. It also takes only very skilled or very stupid suicidical drivers to do that.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 4:58pm On Jan 27, 2019
kingreign:


Not everybody cares about throwing a car into a hard corner at 120km/h. It also takes only very skilled or very stupid suicidical drivers to do that.

Tbh, that's not the only situation where you can appreciate good handling. My ES's steering, for example, is pretty unprecise, and taking corners on the damn thing is a bit scary, haha. You never quite know how the car is going to react.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by kingreign(m): 5:04pm On Jan 27, 2019
HeavenlyBang:


Tbh, that's not the only situation where you can appreciate good handling. My ES's steering, for example, is pretty unprecise, and taking corners on the damn thing is a bit scary, haha. You never quite know how the car is going to react.

Bro, I've taken quite a number of ES on long trips, and I love throwing cars into hard corners at high speeds when I'm in the mood. The times I've thrown ES into corners, they responded well. Especially between Ejule and Ortukpo Branch axis of the journeys.


Caveat: I am not encouraging anyone to try it.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 5:09pm On Jan 27, 2019
kingreign:


Bro, I've taken quite a number of ES on long trips, and I love throwing cars into hard corners at high speeds when I'm in the mood. The times I've thrown ES into corners, they responded well. Especially between Ejule and Ortukpo Branch axis of the journeys.


Caveat: I am not encouraging anyone to try it.

I guess the ES350's steering and suspension were improved.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Ishilove: 5:10pm On Jan 27, 2019
HeavenlyBang:


Hi. What does your username mean?

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by kingreign(m): 5:38pm On Jan 27, 2019
HeavenlyBang:


I guess the ES350's steering and suspension were improved.

I'm talking about ES300/330 and 350.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 6:09pm On Jan 27, 2019
Ishilove:

Hi. What does your username mean?
Good sex or celestial explosions. Take your pick.

kingreign:


I'm talking about ES300/330 and 350.
Well, I don't think they're any good at corners. Steering is too ponderous imo.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Ishilove: 6:16pm On Jan 27, 2019
HeavenlyBang:

Good sex or celestial explosions. Take your pick.
I can't pick anyone yet. What did you have in mind when you chose this username? Your answer will help me in choosing from the options given.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by CityNGR: 6:28pm On Jan 27, 2019
kingreign:


Not everybody cares about throwing a car into a hard corner at 120km/h. It also takes only very skilled or very stupid suicidical drivers to do that.
Whatcha saying nigger?
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 6:44pm On Jan 27, 2019
Ishilove:

I can't pick anyone yet. What did you have in mind when you chose this username? Your answer will help me in choosing from the options given.

Basically this.


double entendre
/ˌduːb(ə)l ɒ̃ˈtɒ̃dr(ə)/
noun
a word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué or indecent.
"he was unable to get through two consecutive sentences without a smutty double entendre"
synonyms: ambiguity, double meaning, suggested meaning, suggestiveness, innuendo, play on words, wordplay, pun
"he was unable to resist a smutty double entendre"
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Ishilove: 6:48pm On Jan 27, 2019
HeavenlyBang:


Basically this.

Haaaaa... You just wanted to fvck with our innocent minds, right?

What would you pick if you were given the choice?

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