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Choosing Your First Car by AutoHubNG(m): 4:58pm On Feb 26, 2019
We’ve all probably dreamt about what our first car would look/be like at one point in our lives since when we were little. However, when the time actually comes to make the purchase, reality surely does set in(unfortunately) but this shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the process and I can guarantee you that we will try to make it as seamless, riveting and stress-free as possible here @ www.autohub.ng.

So in your quest to acquire a vehicle for the very first time, these are some of the salient points that you should factor into serious consideration, starting with the grand-daddy of them all – MONEY!

BUDGET
In my local parlance, we have a saying “na money be koko” popularised recently by afro-pop artiste Mr. Eazi which loosely translates to another revered statement “cash rules everything”, a line from the song C.R.E.A.M. by sensational Hip-Hop group Wu- Tang Clan in 1993. The contextual meaning of these phrases need no further explanation(s) as they are highly self-explanatory. Now money might not be everything but it is everything if you catch my drift *winks* therefore, in other words – “you gotta be right on the money…” Which brings me to the sub-factors you ought to take cognisance of when setting up your budget.

How much do you plan to spend on maintenance: This is normally the last thing that people tend to think about when purchasing a vehicle but I can confidently tell you that this is as important as anything and everything else. I remember vividly a recent event that boggled my mind, there’s a friend of mine that owns a VolksWagen Polo(2011 model), it’s a pretty little car but decent still. There were some problems with the gear box so the whole chamber had to be replaced, you wouldn’t believe that it cost twice as much as the gearbox for a 2008 Porsche Cayenne!

Absolutely blew our minds. So please, do your market research. You’re usually safe with Japanese vehicles as maintenance costs are usually low, however with European and American vehicles it is strongly advised you do your due diligence and ask the necessary questions, it will save you a lot of future headaches and or heart breaks. That’s why some times you’ll see some semi-luxury vehicles that have been parked for so long. It could be a minor fault but the owner can’t bring themselves to purchase a replacement part that’s perceived to be too expensive. Once again, I implore you to investigate then verify.

Continued on... https://autohub.ng/blog/choosing-your-first-car/

Re: Choosing Your First Car by Nobody: 2:13pm On Feb 27, 2019
Lol
Re: Choosing Your First Car by Koralords: 2:33pm On Feb 27, 2019
cole01:
Koralords's
Boss plz I sent u a pm
I no see any mesage bro how you Dey
Re: Choosing Your First Car by Nobody: 6:13pm On Feb 27, 2019
cheesy
Re: Choosing Your First Car by Koralords: 6:16pm On Feb 27, 2019
[quote author=cole01 post=76192277][/quote]
I broke make I do 3k for you but I no get online na when I go atm be that
Re: Choosing Your First Car by Nobody: 8:58pm On Feb 27, 2019
Ok
Re: Choosing Your First Car by Koralords: 9:12pm On Feb 27, 2019
cole01:

Koralords Thank u bros,so wetin make I do now??
Drop aza
Re: Choosing Your First Car by Nobody: 9:41pm On Feb 27, 2019
grin
Re: Choosing Your First Car by Nobody: 11:14pm On Mar 16, 2019
[quote author=Koralords post=76197901]
Re: Choosing Your First Car by Nobody: 5:46am On Mar 17, 2019
[quote author=Koralords post=76197901] Drop aza [/quote Koralords Done
Re: Choosing Your First Car by NaijadrivaCars: 10:16pm On May 24, 2020
AutoHubNG:
We’ve all probably dreamt about what our first car would look/be like at one point in our lives since when we were little. However, when the time actually comes to make the purchase, reality surely does set in(unfortunately) but this shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the process and I can guarantee you that we will try to make it as seamless, riveting and stress-free as possible here @ www.autohub.ng.

So in your quest to acquire a vehicle for the very first time, these are some of the salient points that you should factor into serious consideration, starting with the grand-daddy of them all – MONEY!

BUDGET
In my local parlance, we have a saying “na money be koko” popularised recently by afro-pop artiste Mr. Eazi which loosely translates to another revered statement “cash rules everything”, a line from the song C.R.E.A.M. by sensational Hip-Hop group Wu- Tang Clan in 1993. The contextual meaning of these phrases need no further explanation(s) as they are highly self-explanatory. Now money might not be everything but it is everything if you catch my drift *winks* therefore, in other words – “you gotta be right on the money…” Which brings me to the sub-factors you ought to take cognisance of when setting up your budget.

How much do you plan to spend on maintenance: This is normally the last thing that people tend to think about when purchasing a vehicle but I can confidently tell you that this is as important as anything and everything else. I remember vividly a recent event that boggled my mind, there’s a friend of mine that owns a VolksWagen Polo(2011 model), it’s a pretty little car but decent still. There were some problems with the gear box so the whole chamber had to be replaced, you wouldn’t believe that it cost twice as much as the gearbox for a 2008 Porsche Cayenne!

Absolutely blew our minds. So please, do your market research. You’re usually safe with Japanese vehicles as maintenance costs are usually low, however with European and American vehicles it is strongly advised you do your due diligence and ask the necessary questions, it will save you a lot of future headaches and or heart breaks. That’s why some times you’ll see some semi-luxury vehicles that have been parked for so long. It could be a minor fault but the owner can’t bring themselves to purchase a replacement part that’s perceived to be too expensive. Once again, I implore you to investigate then verify.

Continued on... https://autohub.ng/blog/choosing-your-first-car/

Oga lie small small na. The gearbox is 90k.

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