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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 2:05pm On Jan 06, 2020
thebigkendo:


4cylinder 2009 & above muscle uses the 2AR(2.5L).. So kazeem call them venza engine bacause they "look alike"

oh ok, just knowing this.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 2:07pm On Jan 06, 2020
Ascold:



Thanks Boss..... Will Go For The Civic Then cool

if you like the Volvo you can buy but don't buy one fitted with the T6 Engine, every other Engine is reliable and solid

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Nobody: 2:42pm On Jan 06, 2020
nurey:


if you like the Volvo you can buy but don't buy one fitted with the T6 Engine, every other Engine is reliable and solid

okay , understood better....... will choose the T5 then
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by HeavenlyBang(m): 2:53pm On Jan 06, 2020
nurey:


The only Engine venza shares with Camry is 2gr, 4cylinder venza is 1AR (2.7L)

Oh, right.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by joungblood(m): 5:17pm On Jan 06, 2020
Please i need advice, is Honda accord 2004 v4 at 700k a good car to buy for a young guy to cruise around, the car is a very neat ride, with no issues as the owner is a young navy guy, please i want to know if it's a good choice, as I do not have enough money to buy big cars, my only fear is the normal k leg breaking problem, please advisa asap as I might buy it this week..
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Philadelphia: 5:50pm On Jan 06, 2020
joungblood:
Please i need advice, is Honda accord 2004 v4 at 700k a good car to buy for a young guy to cruise around, the car is a very neat ride, with no issues as the owner is a young navy guy, please i want to know if it's a good choice, as I do not have enough money to buy big cars, my only fear is the normal k leg breaking problem, please advisa asap as I might buy it this week..

Get a competent mech to inspect it.
Verify the documents
Enjoy your ride. You have my approval.

As long as you service the car (even the legs) with the right parts, you are good to go.

Trust me when I say that car drives better than Toyota Camry of same year

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by joungblood(m): 6:10pm On Jan 06, 2020
Thank you


Philadelphia:


Get a competent mech to inspect it.
Verify the documents
Enjoy your ride. You have my approval.

As long as you service the car (even the legs) with the right parts, you are good to go.

Trust me when I say that car drives better than Toyota Camry of same year
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by mammanbawa: 7:23pm On Jan 06, 2020
FreeConCiencE:


OK. I used 5000(20w50). How can I can reset it so that l won't make a mistake of thinking it's a fake warning when it is actually real? Also, is that a good oil type for the car(camry 2011,venza engine) thank you very much.

Put your key in the ignition and turn it to position one (the setting right before starting the car).
Quickly push and hold the odometer button on your dashboard, then turn your key to position two.
Continue to hold the odometer button for about 10 seconds. The car maintenance required indicator light should start to flash, and you may hear a beeping. After that, the light should go out.
Once it’s off, let go of the odometer button, and turn the key to start your car. The light should be off once your Camry starts. If it’s still on, repeat this process once or twice more to turn it off.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by joungblood(m): 9:08pm On Jan 06, 2020
Philadelphia:


Get a competent mech to inspect it.
Verify the documents
Enjoy your ride. You have my approval.

As long as you service the car (even the legs) with the right parts, you are good to go.

Trust me when I say that car drives better than Toyota Camry of same year


What about the fuel usage
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by princevih(m): 11:01pm On Jan 06, 2020
Please kindly do an analytical comparison between this 3 cars 06 KIA rio, 06 picanto and golf 3 based on the grounds of
1. Fuel economy
2. Ease of maintenance
3. Available of parts and good technician
4. Durability (The strength � to cope with everyday driving)
Note; it is to be used for taxi � in the city. Thanks
Cc; nurey, HeavenlyBang, GAZZUZZ
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Philadelphia: 11:48pm On Jan 06, 2020
princevih:
Please kindly do an analytical comparison between this 3 cars 06 KIA rio, 06 picanto and golf 3 based on the grounds of
1. Fuel economy
2. Ease of maintenance
3. Available of parts and good technician
4. Durability (The strength � to cope with everyday driving)
Note; it is to be used for taxi � in the city. Thanks
Cc; nurey, HeavenlyBang, GAZZUZZ

My recommendation from most recommended to least recommended (from top to bottom) based on your requirements

golf 3
06 KIA rio,
06 picanto
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by FreeConCiencE: 6:38am On Jan 07, 2020
nurey:


My brother 2gr is minimum 280k use better oil make mechanic no go build house ontop your head cheesy

Thanks for this advice. Please, you can recommend a better type of engine oil for me.
THANKS
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by tosin2013: 7:03am On Jan 07, 2020
nurey:


Don't buy a T6 Volvo XC90 any other Engine variant is ok.

why is this sir?

can you expantiate? and what do you mean buy other engine variants?

I am asking cos i just bought a 2006 xc90 . I am not sure about the engine variant
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 7:27am On Jan 07, 2020
tosin2013:


why is this sir?

can you expantiate? and what do you mean buy other engine variants?

I am asking cos i just bought a 2006 xc90 . I am not sure about the engine variant

The T6 is not unreliable. Volvo mated a transmission that could not handle the torque from the engine, leading to early gearbox failures. The 3.2l engine used from 07 up was designed to replace it as it was a ford engine anyway.

Other than this your only concern here in Naija is that T6 parts are more expensive.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 7:29am On Jan 07, 2020
FreeConCiencE:


Thanks for this advice. Please, you can recommend a better type of engine oil for me.
THANKS

Synthetic blend of oil, 5W30 Engine oil from

Castrol

Mobil

Milemaster etc

but Mobil would be readily available to you.

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by FreeConCiencE: 7:32am On Jan 07, 2020
nurey:


Synthetic blend of oil, 5W30 Engine oil from

Castrol

Mobil

Milemaster etc

but Mobil would be readily available to you.
Thanks
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 7:33am On Jan 07, 2020
princevih:
Please kindly do an analytical comparison between this 3 cars 06 KIA rio, 06 picanto and golf 3 based on the grounds of
1. Fuel economy
2. Ease of maintenance
3. Available of parts and good technician
4. Durability (The strength � to cope with everyday driving)
Note; it is to be used for taxi � in the city. Thanks

picanto is the best in fuel economy but it is been phased out, your best bet is the Kia Rio reasons are

1. More recent than the golf 3, so you won't have parts breakdown frequently

2. Better modern design than golf3

3. Engine is shared by couple of Kia and Hyundai vehicles so parts would always be readily available though may cost more than golf3 parts.

4. You won't be known for driving a taxi around grin

5. it is as fuel efficient as the golf3 with 1.4L Engine so good fuel economy is assured.

6. Technicians abound just like any other car
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Philadelphia: 10:53am On Jan 07, 2020
nurey:


picanto is the best in fuel economy but it is been phased out, your best bet is the Kia Rio reasons are

1. More recent than the golf 3, so you won't have parts breakdown frequently

2. Better modern design than golf3

3. Engine is shared by couple of Kia and Hyundai vehicles [s]so parts would always be readily available[/s] though may cost more than golf3 parts.

4. You won't be known for driving a taxi around grin

5. it is as fuel efficient as the golf3 with 1.4L Engine so good fuel economy is assured.

6. [s]Technicians abound just like any other car[/s]

The others are valid points.

With that, Golf 3 is still his best bet.

Add resale value to his requirements and Golf 3 comes first by miles.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 1:17pm On Jan 07, 2020
Philadelphia:


The others are valid points.

With that, Golf 3 is still his best bet.

Add resale value to his requirements and Golf 3 comes first by miles.

Resale value golf 3, how much is tokunbo golf3 and how much is naija used?

Kia Rio is an Uber standard vehicle, something a golf 4 cannot boost of, so don't expect the golf 3 to have a better resale value than Kia Rio.

But resale price yes, the golf 3 is cheap can be had for 300k so expected to be cheaper to acquire.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Philadelphia: 2:41pm On Jan 07, 2020
nurey:


Resale value golf 3, how much is tokunbo golf3 and how much is naija used?

Kia Rio is an Uber standard vehicle, something a golf 4 cannot boost of, so don't expect the golf 3 to have a better resale value than Kia Rio.

But resale price yes, the golf 3 is cheap can be had for 300k so expected to be cheaper to acquire.

Which one will sell off a car lot first in Nigeria?

You have Golf 3 being used mostly as a cab here especially by NURTW uber crews grin

My guy, talk wetin you know o; wetin you go fit defend.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 2:54pm On Jan 07, 2020
Philadelphia:


Which one will sell off a car lot first in Nigeria?

You have Golf 3 being used mostly as a cab here especially by NURTW uber crews grin

My guy, talk wetin you know o; wetin you go fit defend.

okay if you say so

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by princevih(m): 8:30pm On Jan 07, 2020
Thanks @nurey and @Philadelphia for ur contributions bt I don't plan on reselling the car cause na taxi not a personal car.
And also it's naija used I have in mind to buy cus of my little budget. So which of these cars will I get in better condition? Once again thanks.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by valarinz: 1:46pm On Jan 08, 2020
nurey:


The T6 is not unreliable. Volvo mated a transmission that could not handle the torque from the engine, leading to early gearbox failures. The 3.2l engine used from 07 up was designed to replace it as it was a ford engine anyway.

Other than this your only concern here in Naija is that T6 parts are more expensive.

Don't let your hate cloud your judgement, I only posted the screenshot cos that's the only language you probably understand.

Pls try and get your hands on the 3.2l engine and open it up properly, there's nothing Ford about that engine, unlike the V8 which is a pure Yamaha engine.

Maybe you'll now say, you're not a mechanic lipsrsealed

Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 1:58pm On Jan 08, 2020
valarinz:


Don't let your hate cloud your judgement, I only posted the screenshot cos that's the only language you probably understand.

Pls try and get your hands on the 3.2l engine and open it up properly, there's nothing Ford about that engine, unlike the V8 which is a pure Yamaha engine.

Maybe you'll now say, you're not a mechanic lipsrsealed

Whatever makes you sleep well at night grin

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Fentanyl: 2:01pm On Jan 08, 2020
nurey:


Whatever makes you sleep well at night grin

ford? Are you sure it was not geely of china?

grin
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by dicksonadams(m): 2:07pm On Jan 08, 2020
Lolz
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 2:42pm On Jan 08, 2020
Fentanyl:

ford? Are you sure it was not geely of china?
grin
my brother no start WW3 on nairaland

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Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by tosin2013: 9:44pm On Jan 08, 2020
Thanks for the reply.

in any case i need a volvo expert to look at my car. the engine snapped while driving some days ago. i also noticed a strong smell of wires burning in the he engine bay but i could detect the source. i just parked the car jejely cos i dont want any story.

i ve bought another belt but i believe one of the rotors ( ? compressor rotor) is bad.

Any ideas from the gurus in the house?
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by dljbd1(m): 4:58am On Jan 09, 2020
Guys, a little help here. There are two types of Civics popularly seen on Nigerian roads (pix below). I see more of the first though. I know one is European and the other is Asia. Not sure where I heard that from. But then I also heard one is better than the other.
Please, aside from the design and region are there differences when it comes to durability, fuel economy, maintenance?
Which do you recommend?
Thanks guys

Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by nurey(m): 6:40am On Jan 09, 2020
dljbd1:
Guys, a little help here. There are two types of Civics popularly seen on Nigerian roads (pix below). I see more of the first though. I know one is European and the other is Asia. Not sure where I heard that from. But then I also heard one is better than the other.
Please, aside from the design and region are there differences when it comes to durability, fuel economy, maintenance?
Which do you recommend?
Thanks guys

1st pix is Asian, bought brand-new in Nigeria

2nd pix is North America bought as tokunbo in Nigeria.

Parts availability like I heard for the 1st is available but for the 2nd scarce I doubt if it's true because both are same biscuit in different nylon.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by dljbd1(m): 8:24am On Jan 09, 2020
nurey:


1st pix is Asian, bought brand-new in Nigeria

2nd pix is North America bought as tokunbo in Nigeria.

Parts availability like I heard for the 1st is available but for the 2nd scarce I doubt if it's true because both are same biscuit in different nylon.

Thanks man.
The 2nd has a more attractive exterior IMO.
But will do more research on their parts availability and pick the one that's best. Will most likely go for the first cos I think it's more common on the road.

Thanks once again.
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by radautoworks: 9:21pm On Jan 09, 2020
thebigkendo:
Between a corolla or Benz s550? Both naija used, Fuel economy, rugged and availability of parts, luxury and speed.
Can the s550 carry me from Ikorodu to berger then ajah and back on 2000 fuel?

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