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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by seanfer(m): 1:14pm On Dec 08, 2019
Hello Gurus. Please I will like you to help me compare this 2 SUVs 05/07 Toyota Highlander and 07/09 Toyota RAV4. I’m getting this for my fiancée this is going to be her first car. I want to know about Maintenance, availability of parts and the cheapest, durability. Also the vehicle will be traveling 600km 3 times a year. Please help me

Cc: Nurey, heavenlybang, motorguru.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 2:23pm On Dec 08, 2019
seanfer:
Hello Gurus. Please I will like you to help me compare this 2 SUVs 05/07 Toyota Highlander and 07/09 Toyota RAV4. I’m getting this for my fiancée this is going to be her first car. I want to know about Maintenance, availability of parts and the cheapest, durability. Also the vehicle will be traveling 600km 3 times a year. Please help me

Cc: Nurey, heavenlybang, motorguru.

both are solid, pick the Highlander if you already have a big family and she intend to haul a lot of luggage during her travels.

but the RAV4 would fit her, more chic, has good cargo space and good on gas too.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by seanfer(m): 2:33pm On Dec 08, 2019
nurey:


both are solid, pick the Highlander if you already have a big family and she intend to haul a lot of luggage during her travels.

but the RAV4 would fit her, more chic, has good cargo space and good on gas too.

No kids yet. I’m looking at the RAV4 also. She’s learning how to drive and I want to get her as a surprise gift January ending.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 3:23pm On Dec 08, 2019
seanfer:


No kids yet. I’m looking at the RAV4 also. She’s learning how to drive and I want to get her as a surprise gift January ending.

would be a nice gift

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by lx3as(m): 12:21am On Dec 09, 2019
I will cherish Nigerians' experiences or reviews on 2010-2012 Toyota Avensis Saloon 1.8L Petro engine: availability of parts, grand clearance, etc compared with Corolla. Thank you.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by lx3as(m): 12:28am On Dec 09, 2019
lx3as:
I will cherish Nigerians' experiences or reviews on 2010-2012 Toyota Avensis Saloon 1.8L Petro engine: availability of parts, engine, gear, grand clearance, etc compared with Corolla. Thank you.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 8:55am On Dec 09, 2019
lx3as:
I will cherish Nigerians' experiences or reviews on 2010-2012 Toyota Avensis Saloon 1.8L Petro engine: availability of parts, grand clearance, etc compared with Corolla. Thank you.

Avensis is better not a robbers magnet of all the Toyota. So buy it, parts are available

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Majesty08: 11:41am On Dec 09, 2019
Thanks boss
nurey:


Ford focus isn't bad. depends on what you feel is appealing to you. The 206 isn't bad and very fuel efficient. I did prefer the 206 to the focus manual to manual.

have been in both but only driven the 206 but looks more modern both interior and exterior than the zx5. though seems the focus is more loaded

we don't render services here because of financial gains be guided
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by lx3as(m): 6:15pm On Dec 09, 2019
nurey:


Avensis is better not a robbers magnet of all the Toyota. So buy it, parts are available

Thanks sir
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by seanfer(m): 1:40pm On Dec 11, 2019
nurey:


both are solid, pick the Highlander if you already have a big family and she intend to haul a lot of luggage during her travels.

but the RAV4 would fit her, more chic, has good cargo space and good on gas too.

I’m back again. Please what documents one need to ask for when buying Naija used car. Please reply as this is urgently needed.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 1:47pm On Dec 11, 2019
seanfer:


I’m back again. Please what documents one need to ask for when buying Naija used car. Please reply as this is urgently needed.

https://www.nairaland.com/2646449/documents-needed-when-buying-used

there you go

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by seanfer(m): 1:49pm On Dec 11, 2019
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by jidobaba(m): 12:50am On Dec 19, 2019
Guys please what are your thoughts on the audi A4
2004-2007? Reliability and etc
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 1:13am On Dec 19, 2019
jidobaba:
Guys please what are your thoughts on the audi A4
2004-2007? Reliability and etc

Avoid the 2.0T. The 3.2L V6 is better but has timing chain issues.
Audis are a pain to work on. Ensure you have a specialist mechanic around you if you must buy.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by jidobaba(m): 1:27am On Dec 19, 2019
HeavenlyBang:


Avoid the 2.0T. The 3.2L V6 is better but has timing chain issues.
Audis are a pain to work on. Ensure you have a specialist mechanic around you if you must buy.
Thank you. I better run.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by kong200: 9:52am On Dec 20, 2019
Hello gurus, i'm looking into 2007 or 2008 Acura TSX. Below are what i'm looking into,

1 . Availability of parts and cost
2. Durability and reliability
3. Fuel economy

This is my first car and don't even know how to drive but i'm a pretty fast learner.

motorguru
Nurey
heavenlybang

thanks folks
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Nobody: 9:57am On Dec 20, 2019
kong200:
Hello gurus, i'm looking into 2007 or 2008 Acura TSX. Below are what i'm looking into,

1 . Availability of parts and cost
2. Durability and reliability
3. Fuel economy

This is my first car and don't even know how to drive but i'm a pretty fast learner.

motorguru
Nurey
heavenlybang

thanks folks

The Acura tsx checks all your boxes. Shares parts with the Accord.

Since its your first, my only advice is, the lower the mileage the better. Don't listen to people who will tell you mileage does not matter as long as it's well maintained. Look for a well maintained low mileage unit.

Come back to thank me.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by kong200: 3:11pm On Dec 20, 2019
rationalmind:


The Acura tsx checks all your boxes. Shares parts with the Accord.

Since its your first, my only advice is, the lower the mileage the better. Don't listen to people who will tell you mileage does not matter as long as it's well maintained. Look for a well maintained low mileage unit.

Come back to thank me.

what mileage do you think should be the highest? thanks for the response
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Nobody: 3:31pm On Dec 20, 2019
kong200:


what mileage do you think should be the highest? thanks for the response

If you can get one below 100,00 miles then that's perfect. Between 100-150k miles is also good. Above 150 but below 200 is fair. I won't advice anything beyond 200k miles.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by kong200: 5:45pm On Dec 20, 2019
rationalmind:


If you can get one below 100,00 miles then that's perfect. Between 100-150k miles is also good. Above 150 but below 200 is fair. I won't advice anything beyond 200k miles.

Cool.. what is/are the differences between 2006, 2007 and 2008 TSX besides the price? i'm new to this so i need to get things perfectly right.

nurey
heavenlybang
motorguru

make una enter board nah
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 5:51pm On Dec 20, 2019
kong200:


Cool.. what is/are the differences between 2006, 2007 and 2008 TSX besides the price? i'm new to this so i need to get things perfectly right.


make una enter board nah

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_TSX
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by kong200: 6:15pm On Dec 20, 2019
nurey:


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_TSX

so basically the difference between 2007-2008 and 2006 is Tire Pressure Monitoring System and new colour option is the difference between 2007 and 2008? Did i understand it correctly?
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 6:24pm On Dec 20, 2019
kong200:


so basically the difference between 2007-2008 and 2006 is Tire Pressure Monitoring System and new colour option is the difference between 2007 and 2008? Did i understand it correctly?

Yep
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by kong200: 6:28pm On Dec 20, 2019
nurey:


Yep


as a newbie that i am, i'm better off with the 2006 then or a good deal 2007.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 6:31pm On Dec 20, 2019
kong200:



as a newbie that i am, i'm better off with the 2006 then or a good deal 2007.

Any year you buy is ok, but adviceable you buy one fitted with 2.4L rather than 2.0L Incase you mess up the Engine for easy replacement
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by myners007: 9:04pm On Dec 20, 2019
good evening guys, please between Lexus 300 and Camry 07/08 spider Nigerian used, which car should I go for
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by CarGuideNG: 9:16pm On Dec 20, 2019
myners007:
good evening guys, please between Lexus 300 and Camry 07/08 spider Nigerian used, which car should I go for

Lexus IS 300/ ES 300/ GS 300/ SC 300/ RC 300/ RX 300?
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 9:21pm On Dec 20, 2019
myners007:
good evening guys, please between Lexus 300 and Camry 07/08 spider Nigerian used, which car should I go for

The one in good condition and you like most when you test drive both samples

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by calculus4life: 10:39pm On Dec 21, 2019
But is there any solution to the oil consumption of most Acura TSX models when attaining high mileage, because that seems the major problem of the car going by the complaints by most users online. Thanks
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by bethrothen(m): 12:52am On Dec 22, 2019
Hello Gurus,

I'm about buying a naija used car options considered due to available cash are 07-09 camry, 10-12 corolla or 07-09 crv. Please help compare these and give suggestion on any other I may consider.

Points:
Reliability (daily use)
Style
Tech
Fuel efficiency
Maintenance cost
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by weyreypey: 9:46am On Dec 22, 2019
bethrothen:
Hello Gurus,

I'm about buying a naija used car options considered due to available cash are 07-09 camry, 10-12 corolla or 07-09 crv. Please help compare these and give suggestion on any other I may consider.

Points:
Reliability (daily use)
Style
Tech
Fuel efficiency
Maintenance cost
The Corolla based on your stated needs.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by weyreypey: 9:47am On Dec 22, 2019
calculus4life:
But is there any solution to the oil consumption of most Acura TSX models when attaining high mileage, because that seems the major problem of the car going by the complaints by most users online. Thanks
Ask radautoworks she seems to have one in great condition

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