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Re: How Do I Buy A Car It’s My First Time! by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:23am On Jan 12, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


There are just too many cars in Lagos that fit your budget.


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Camry sold
Re: How Do I Buy A Car It’s My First Time! by 9icetoo(m): 10:00am On Jan 12, 2020
frozen70:


Pls stay away from lexus, it consumes fuel

Stay away from Avalon its problems comes up every quarter

All you need is let the seller follow you to the bank, make a counter transfer and acknowledge the receipt of transfer from the bank, ask him if he got alert if he says no, follow him to his bank to confirm

But tell him this before payment and don't go alone, go with someone incase he starts behaving funny after transaction

No peace to embrace. I will comment.
Are you comparing the fuel economy of the Lexus es 330 to that of a corolla?
On what basis are you saying the Lexus consumes fuel?

The OP listed luxurious cars as his preference. Luxury comes at a price.

He hasn't mentioned fuel economy as a criteria.

Buy your Lexus and enjoy it OP. However, do not expect the economy of a corolla. The Lexus can give you 16-18mpg easy with city driving and more with highway driving.
Those figures I quoted are real world figures I have experienced.
There are risks with buying abroad. You could buy a car with a defective transmission or engine and the importer may not even know. Vin Check may not even tell you this as owner is selling and the garage hasn't reported it.

You could have your car damaged at the port by these useless port drivers. They may even tow with your car.

If your importer can physically inspect the vehicles for you before importing, then you are good on some risks.

If you don't want any of the above risks, buy from any dealer or car lot in naija here and go with a literate mechanic and a good friend.

6 eyes are better than 2.

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Re: How Do I Buy A Car It’s My First Time! by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:26am On Jan 12, 2020
9icetoo:


No peace to embrace. I will comment.
Are you comparing the fuel economy of the Lexus es 330 to that of a corolla?
On what basis are you saying the Lexus consumes fuel?

The OP listed luxurious cars as his preference. Luxury comes at a price.

He hasn't mentioned fuel economy as a criteria.

Buy your Lexus and enjoy it OP. However, do not expect the economy of a corolla. The Lexus can give you 16-18mpg easy with city driving and more with highway driving.
Those figures I quoted are real world figures I have experienced.
There are risks with buying abroad. You could buy a car with a defective transmission or engine and the importer may not even know. Vin Check may not even tell you this as owner is selling and the garage hasn't reported it.

You could have your car damaged at the port by these useless port drivers. They may even tow with your car.

If your importer can physically inspect the vehicles for you before importing, then you are good on some risks.

If you don't want any of the above risks, buy from any dealer or car lot in naija here and go with a literate mechanic and a good friend.

6 eyes are better than 2.


I have lost hundreds of thousands to damage at the ports. Sometimes better to disable a car electrically before shipping if there is front impact that affects the radiator, because those guys will start the car and drive it that way irrespective of whether there is engine oil or coolant in the system.

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Re: How Do I Buy A Car It’s My First Time! by BarrSly: 10:56am On Jan 12, 2020
frozen70:


Pls stay away from lexus, it consumes fuel

Stay away from Avalon its problems comes up every quarter

All you need is let the seller follow you to the bank, make a counter transfer and acknowledge the receipt of transfer from the bank, ask him if he got alert if he says no, follow him to his bank to confirm

But tell him this before payment and don't go alone, go with someone incase he starts behaving funny after transaction



Ok my best bet is the 2007 Camry i4

Thanks a lot boss... I’ll just use over the counter transfer if I decide to use naija car dealers.
Re: How Do I Buy A Car It’s My First Time! by lateefat101: 3:02pm On Jan 12, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


I have lost hundreds of thousands to damage at the ports. Sometimes better to disable a car electrically before shipping if there is front impact that affects the radiator, because those guys will start the car and drive it that way irrespective of whether there is engine oil or coolant in the system.

God will replenish your loss.

I've also learnt something from your experience.
Re: How Do I Buy A Car It’s My First Time! by chukel(m): 4:02pm On Jan 12, 2020
frozen70:


Pls stay away from lexus, it consumes fuel

Stay away from Avalon its problems comes up every quarter

All you need is let the seller follow you to the bank, make a counter transfer and acknowledge the receipt of transfer from the bank, ask him if he got alert if he says no, follow him to his bank to confirm

But tell him this before payment and don't go alone, go with someone incase he starts behaving funny after transaction
who is this. Please go to romance section

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Re: How Do I Buy A Car It’s My First Time! by frozen70(f): 4:06pm On Jan 12, 2020
chukel:
who is this. Please go to romance section

Lol, monitoring spirit
Re: How Do I Buy A Car It’s My First Time! by chukel(m): 4:07pm On Jan 12, 2020
BarrSly:




Ok my best bet is the 2007 Camry i4

Thanks a lot boss... I’ll just use over the counter transfer if I decide to use naija car dealers.
out of the 3 mentioned, I will go for 06 avalon limited if it were my choice. I've had one 6yrs now. No issues. Still clean as toks. Only downside is the cracking dashboard which I don't see in all avalon. It's very reliable. To me, it has good fuel economy.
Re: How Do I Buy A Car It’s My First Time! by chukel(m): 4:09pm On Jan 12, 2020
frozen70:


Lol, monitoring spirit
lol. I couldn't resist responding on seeing your opinion on Lexus and avalon. I own both cars and they are very good. Cars are just like you. Take care of them properly and they will be good to you.
Re: How Do I Buy A Car It’s My First Time! by frozen70(f): 4:33pm On Jan 12, 2020
chukel:
lol. I couldn't resist responding on seeing your opinion on Lexus and avalon. I own both cars and they are very good. Cars are just like you. Take care of them properly and they will be good to you.

Sure
Re: How Do I Buy A Car It’s My First Time! by BarrSly: 9:31pm On Jan 12, 2020
9icetoo:


No peace to embrace. I will comment.
Are you comparing the fuel economy of the Lexus es 330 to that of a corolla?
On what basis are you saying the Lexus consumes fuel?

The OP listed luxurious cars as his preference. Luxury comes at a price.

He hasn't mentioned fuel economy as a criteria.

Buy your Lexus and enjoy it OP. However, do not expect the economy of a corolla. The Lexus can give you 16-18mpg easy with city driving and more with highway driving.
Those figures I quoted are real world figures I have experienced.
There are risks with buying abroad. You could buy a car with a defective transmission or engine and the importer may not even know. Vin Check may not even tell you this as owner is selling and the garage hasn't reported it.

You could have your car damaged at the port by these useless port drivers. They may even tow with your car.

If your importer can physically inspect the vehicles for you before importing, then you are good on some risks.

If you don't want any of the above risks, buy from any dealer or car lot in naija here and go with a literate mechanic and a good friend.

6 eyes are better than 2.



Wow this reply is amazing and brilliant thanks
Re: How Do I Buy A Car It’s My First Time! by Alexgray(m): 6:46pm On Jan 26, 2020
BarrSly:




Ok my best bet is the 2007 Camry i4

Thanks a lot boss... I’ll just use over the counter transfer if I decide to use naija car dealers.

Make a bank transfer via internet or via app.
Include the VIN and vehicle details in the remarks or description
That alone is a receipt for you.

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