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odimbannamdi:
Hello bro. I admire how detailed and thoughtful your submission is. Usually, i love to sit back, read and learn from more experienced folks regarding the age-long tradeoff between fuel economy and luxury of cars in Nigeria. But i am now compelled to lend my own voice.

First, my own definition of a luxury and pocket-friendly car is a Honda Pilot 2004 and above model or an Acura MDX 20404 and above model. Of course, our comparator will be the almight Corolla.. . My research so far has been centred around them, so i have a little theoretical knowledge about them.

This fuel economy issue is usually blown out of proportion by us. As long your Acura is bought tokunbo with no issues reported, the fuel consumption will not be significant at all.

Let us do a little maths. If we were to buy the Acura and Corrolla from Amdman, the difference between both 2004 models will be around 300k in favour of the Corrolla. Then lets say the cost difference between weekly fuel purchases is 2k extra for the Acura

So, it will take 2 years of having to buy fuel on a weekly basis before we expend 208k from that 300k extra we would have spent in getting the Corrolla.

Lets look at the maintenance. Assuming we spend an extra 10k on the Acura (in relation to the Corrolla) for bi-monthly general maintence, it will take us 2years to expend 120k. Total of 328k.

So it will take a whole 2 years of enjoying your Acura before the overall cost of ownership equates with that of the Corolla.

Now, lets look at the luxury aspect. It is a very subjective thing, so i will speak from my own aspect. Luxury begets productivity. If i am well comfortable, my productivity will be very high. All my travel time will be spent in my car, and thanks to Lagos traffic, travel time will run into several hours. So i deserve to get maximum comfort during those traumatic hours.

Finally, lets look at societal perception. E get the kind car wey you go use enter area like this, everybody go dey hail you anyhow, dem no go know sey brother Kazeem Corolla fit buy the motor get change sef. But my own full ground remain...lol. even for express sef, danfo go dey fear to scratch you gaaan coz sorry fit no end am...lol. Corrolla just dey everywhere. It is just too common jare.

Summarily, i will choose luxury over fuel-economy anytime because the Nigerian bias has made fuel-economy expensive. You will find yourself spending more in the short time as against the luxury option where you will spend it in the long term at your pace.

God wey give us money to use buy car, go give us money for fuel.

dat Corolla of a car no suppose pass 1.2 ,d car be like carton

Corolla is overhyped... I am OK with my Honda Civic 2008 LX and Pontiac vibe

I love your analogy.

odimbannamdi:
Hello bro. I admire how detailed and thoughtful your submission is. Usually, i love to sit back, read and learn from more experienced folks regarding the age-long tradeoff between fuel economy and luxury of cars in Nigeria. But i am now compelled to lend my own voice.

First, my own definition of a luxury and pocket-friendly car is a Honda Pilot 2004 and above model or an Acura MDX 20404 and above model. Of course, our comparator will be the almight Corolla.. . My research so far has been centred around them, so i have a little theoretical knowledge about them.

This fuel economy issue is usually blown out of proportion by us. As long your Acura is bought tokunbo with no issues reported, the fuel consumption will not be significant at all.

Let us do a little maths. If we were to buy the Acura and Corrolla from Amdman, the difference between both 2004 models will be around 300k in favour of the Corrolla. Then lets say the cost difference between weekly fuel purchases is 2k extra for the Acura

So, it will take 2 years of having to buy fuel on a weekly basis before we expend 208k from that 300k extra we would have spent in getting the Corrolla.

Lets look at the maintenance. Assuming we spend an extra 10k on the Acura (in relation to the Corrolla) for bi-monthly general maintence, it will take us 2years to expend 120k. Total of 328k.

So it will take a whole 2 years of enjoying your Acura before the overall cost of ownership equates with that of the Corolla.

Now, lets look at the luxury aspect. It is a very subjective thing, so i will speak from my own aspect. Luxury begets productivity. If i am well comfortable, my productivity will be very high. All my travel time will be spent in my car, and thanks to Lagos traffic, travel time will run into several hours. So i deserve to get maximum comfort during those traumatic hours.

Finally, lets look at societal perception. E get the kind car wey you go use enter area like this, everybody go dey hail you anyhow, dem no go know sey brother Kazeem Corolla fit buy the motor get change sef. But my own full ground remain...lol. even for express sef, danfo go dey fear to scratch you gaaan coz sorry fit no end am...lol. Corrolla just dey everywhere. It is just too common jare.

Summarily, i will choose luxury over fuel-economy anytime because the Nigerian bias has made fuel-economy expensive. You will find yourself spending more in the short time as against the luxury option where you will spend it in the long term at your pace.

God wey give us money to use buy car, go give us money for fuel.

odimbannamdi:
Hello bro. I admire how detailed and thoughtful your submission is. Usually, i love to sit back, read and learn from more experienced folks regarding the age-long tradeoff between fuel economy and luxury of cars in Nigeria. But i am now compelled to lend my own voice.

First, my own definition of a luxury and pocket-friendly car is a Honda Pilot 2004 and above model or an Acura MDX 20404 and above model. Of course, our comparator will be the almight Corolla.. . My research so far has been centred around them, so i have a little theoretical knowledge about them.

This fuel economy issue is usually blown out of proportion by us. As long your Acura is bought tokunbo with no issues reported, the fuel consumption will not be significant at all.

Let us do a little maths. If we were to buy the Acura and Corrolla from Amdman, the difference between both 2004 models will be around 300k in favour of the Corrolla. Then lets say the cost difference between weekly fuel purchases is 2k extra for the Acura

So, it will take 2 years of having to buy fuel on a weekly basis before we expend 208k from that 300k extra we would have spent in getting the Corrolla.

Lets look at the maintenance. Assuming we spend an extra 10k on the Acura (in relation to the Corrolla) for bi-monthly general maintence, it will take us 2years to expend 120k. Total of 328k.

So it will take a whole 2 years of enjoying your Acura before the overall cost of ownership equates with that of the Corolla.

Now, lets look at the luxury aspect. It is a very subjective thing, so i will speak from my own aspect. Luxury begets productivity. If i am well comfortable, my productivity will be very high. All my travel time will be spent in my car, and thanks to Lagos traffic, travel time will run into several hours. So i deserve to get maximum comfort during those traumatic hours.

Finally, lets look at societal perception. E get the kind car wey you go use enter area like this, everybody go dey hail you anyhow, dem no go know sey brother Kazeem Corolla fit buy the motor get change sef. But my own full ground remain...lol. even for express sef, danfo go dey fear to scratch you gaaan coz sorry fit no end am...lol. Corrolla just dey everywhere. It is just too common jare.

Summarily, i will choose luxury over fuel-economy anytime because the Nigerian bias has made fuel-economy expensive. You will find yourself spending more in the short time as against the luxury option where you will spend it in the long term at your pace.

God wey give us money to use buy car, go give us money for fuel.

Boss, you don talk am finish. I love your analysis. Well detailed. Indeed, even if it's 500k traded off between the affordable luxury models and the Corolla, it's better to buy that comfort and luxury.
The Corolla is overrated, in my opinion, and even the 300k+ difference, as analyzed, in its favor is simply because it is in high demand. The car shouldn't be more than N1.2million, like most of the cars in its category, going by @amdman's fair TLC prices .
The Corolla's high demand is fuelled by the fuel efficiency stereotype. And, with more users of a car model, comes availability of replacement parts in the spares market. It's not rocket science, just demand and supply.

The Toyota Prius model remains the most fuel efficient Toyota of all time, year-on-year. Yet, you won't see many of it on Nigeria's roads. Why? If Nigerians love fuel efficiency so much, why aren't they buying the Toyota Prius?

In my opinion, the Corolla-or-nothing mentality is poverty-induced. Some people are not poor, but they are also cautious about displaying any signs of (enjoying) wealth. They can afford a 2010 Camry Hybrid with thumbstart ignition (which has similar or better fuel efficiency than the 2003-2007 Corolla), but they're afraid to spend or enjoy money or look rich, not just for family or friends that may come to them with financial requests, not because of 'village people', but because they have a poverty mentality. 'Shebi car is car. Make e just carry us from point A to B', they say. They're afraid that the money will finish soon, or that they will die sooner than later, because they 'dared to enjoy life'. Nobody is pursuing them, they're the ones, deliberately, limiting themselves.
When you, eventually, realize that this life is actually too short to make shitty Corolla choices, you'd adjust your mentality, and buy what you know that you'd love driving, a car model you'd love to be seen in/that can go places, and can still afford to maintain. No be say you go buy your Corolla kon dey admire person wey dey drive Nissan Rouge, Infiniti, Honda Pilot, Ford Edge, Acura MDX, Honda CrossTour and the likes, and you still need to park your Corolla some miles away from an event, make e no be like say na Uber you carry come. People don't even desire to take pictures in/with your car. Because.... Fuel efficiency and spare parts. LMAO.

Eleda mi o ni je ki n make stupid choices, laye mi. Ase. Amin. Amen.

seyithug:
Boss, you don talk am finish. I love your analysis. Well detailed. Indeed, even if it's 500k traded off between the affordable luxury models and the Corolla, it's better to buy that comfort and luxury.
The Corolla is overrated, in my opinion, and even the 300k+ difference, as analyzed, in its favor is simply because it is in high demand. The car shouldn't be more than N1.2million, like most of the cars in its category, going by @amdman's fair TLC prices .
The Corolla's high demand is fuelled by the fuel efficiency stereotype. And, with more users of a car model, comes availability of replacement parts in the spares market. It's not rocket science, just demand and supply.

The Toyota Prius model remains the most fuel efficient Toyota of all time, year-on-year. Yet, you won't see many of it on Nigeria's roads. Why? If Nigerians love fuel efficiency so much, why aren't they buying the Toyota Prius?

In my opinion, the Corolla-or-nothing mentality is poverty-induced. Some people are not poor, but they are also cautious about displaying any signs of (enjoying) wealth. They can afford a 2010 Camry Hybrid with thumbstart ignition (which has similar or better fuel efficiency than the 2003-2007 Corolla), but they're afraid to spend or enjoy money or look rich, not just for family or friends that may come to them with financial requests, not because of 'village people', but because they have a poverty mentality. 'Shebi car is car. Make e just carry us from point A to B', they say. They're afraid that the money will finish soon, or that they will die sooner than later, because they 'dared to enjoy life'. Nobody is pursuing them, they're the ones, deliberately, limiting themselves.
When you, eventually, realize that this life is actually too short to make shitty Corolla choices, you'd adjust your mentality, and buy what you know that you'd love driving, a car model you'd love to be seen in/that can go places, and can still afford to maintain. No be say you go buy your Corolla kon dey admire person wey dey drive Nissan Rouge, Infiniti, Honda Pilot, Ford Edge, Acura MDX, Honda CrossTour and the likes, and you still need to park your Corolla some miles away from an event, make e no be like say na Uber you carry come. People don't even desire to take pictures in/with your car. Because.... Fuel efficiency and spare parts. LMAO.

Eleda mi o ni je ki n make stupid choices, laye mi. Are. Amin. Amen.

odimbannamdi:
Hello bro. I admire how detailed and thoughtful your submission is. Usually, i love to sit back, read and learn from more experienced folks regarding the age-long tradeoff between fuel economy and luxury of cars in Nigeria. But i am now compelled to lend my own voice.

First, my own definition of a luxury and pocket-friendly car is a Honda Pilot 2004 and above model or an Acura MDX 20404 and above model. Of course, our comparator will be the almight Corolla.. . My research so far has been centred around them, so i have a little theoretical knowledge about them.

This fuel economy issue is usually blown out of proportion by us. As long your Acura is bought tokunbo with no issues reported, the fuel consumption will not be significant at all.

Let us do a little maths. If we were to buy the Acura and Corrolla from Amdman, the difference between both 2004 models will be around 300k in favour of the Corrolla. Then lets say the cost difference between weekly fuel purchases is 2k extra for the Acura

So, it will take 2 years of having to buy fuel on a weekly basis before we expend 208k from that 300k extra we would have spent in getting the Corrolla.

Lets look at the maintenance. Assuming we spend an extra 10k on the Acura (in relation to the Corrolla) for bi-monthly general maintence, it will take us 2years to expend 120k. Total of 328k.

So it will take a whole 2 years of enjoying your Acura before the overall cost of ownership equates with that of the Corolla.

Now, lets look at the luxury aspect. It is a very subjective thing, so i will speak from my own aspect. Luxury begets productivity. If i am well comfortable, my productivity will be very high. All my travel time will be spent in my car, and thanks to Lagos traffic, travel time will run into several hours. So i deserve to get maximum comfort during those traumatic hours.

Finally, lets look at societal perception. E get the kind car wey you go use enter area like this, everybody go dey hail you anyhow, dem no go know sey brother Kazeem Corolla fit buy the motor get change sef. But my own full ground remain...lol. even for express sef, danfo go dey fear to scratch you gaaan coz sorry fit no end am...lol. Corrolla just dey everywhere. It is just too common jare.

Summarily, i will choose luxury over fuel-economy anytime because the Nigerian bias has made fuel-economy expensive. You will find yourself spending more in the short time as against the luxury option where you will spend it in the long term at your pace.

God wey give us money to use buy car, go give us money for fuel.

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The Corolla's high demand is fuelled by the fuel efficiency stereotype. And, with more users of a car model, comes availability of replacement parts in the spares market. It's not rocket science, just demand and supply.

so what should we do about it since its market forces of demand and supply?
note: In economics, Anything in high demand has HIGH VALUE and anything with low demand has low value.
therefore it means that car is giving people value..we are talking of worldwide value as its one of the highest selling car world wide, they all can't be wrong.
so don't come with poverty mentality stereotype, its simply value.

Jcael:

the biggest irony is that

after all this plenty english and talk

them say na Nigeria dey hype Corolla, yet the same corolla tops the sales lists in the USA and worldwide

them say Corolla owners are cheap and looking for fuel economy,

yet at the end of the day

almost all of you on this thread will end up longing for a Corolla or a similar Toyota

even your so called big men who are practical all have Corollas for daily runs, or to be low key

looooool

keep discussing and analysing while the rest of the world continues to make the Corolla the best selling passenger car ever!

english oo

lol


cruising by in my 1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S sipping some cold yoghurt

seyithug:
People don't even desire to take pictures in/with your car

this is the part i like the most in your submission. A car so vapid and basic, in and out, yet ridiculously expensive. Heck i'd pick a bulldog over the much loved corolla. Where better cars dey, other toyota brands included.

And let me clarify, i/we are not talking about all corolla's, i/we are talking about the 02 to 07 boring, tiny, ugly can. Not the ones from 2008 to date.

Fentanyl:
the biggest irony is that

after all this plenty english and talk

them say na Nigeria dey hype Corolla, yet the same corolla tops the sales lists in the USA and worldwide

them say Corolla owners are cheap and looking for fuel economy,

yet at the end of the day

almost all of you on this thread will end up longing for a Corolla or a similar Toyota

even your so called big men who are practical all have Corollas for daily runs, or to be low key

looooool

keep discussing and analysing while the rest of the world continues to make the Corolla the best selling passenger car ever!

english oo

lol


cruising by in my 1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S sipping some cold yoghurt

My people numbers don't lie
Is somebody still saying this Corolla is over hyped?

The Corolla's high demand is fuelled by the fuel efficiency stereotype. And, with more users of a car model, comes availability of replacement parts in the spares market. It's not rocket science, just demand and supply.

so what should we do about it since its market forces of demand and supply?
note: In economics, Anything in high demand has HIGH VALUE and anything with low demand has low value.
therefore it means that car is giving people value..we are talking of worldwide value as its one of the highest selling car world wide, they all can't be wrong.
so don't come with poverty mentality stereotype, its simply value.

seyithug:
Boss, you don talk am finish. I love your analysis. Well detailed. Indeed, even if it's 500k traded off between the affordable luxury models and the Corolla, it's better to buy that comfort and luxury.
The Corolla is overrated, in my opinion, and even the 300k+ difference, as analyzed, in its favor is simply because it is in high demand. The car shouldn't be more than N1.2million, like most of the cars in its category, going by @amdman's fair TLC prices .
The Corolla's high demand is fuelled by the fuel efficiency stereotype. And, with more users of a car model, comes availability of replacement parts in the spares market. It's not rocket science, just demand and supply.

The Toyota Prius model remains the most fuel efficient Toyota of all time, year-on-year. Yet, you won't see many of it on Nigeria's roads. Why? If Nigerians love fuel efficiency so much, why aren't they buying the Toyota Prius?

In my opinion, the Corolla-or-nothing mentality is poverty-induced. Some people are not poor, but they are also cautious about displaying any signs of (enjoying) wealth. They can afford a 2010 Camry Hybrid with thumbstart ignition (which has similar or better fuel efficiency than the 2003-2007 Corolla), but they're afraid to spend or enjoy money or look rich, not just for family or friends that may come to them with financial requests, not because of 'village people', but because they have a poverty mentality. 'Shebi car is car. Make e just carry us from point A to B', they say. They're afraid that the money will finish soon, or that they will die sooner than later, because they 'dared to enjoy life'. Nobody is pursuing them, they're the ones, deliberately, limiting themselves.
When you, eventually, realize that this life is actually too short to make shitty Corolla choices, you'd adjust your mentality, and buy what you know that you'd love driving, a car model you'd love to be seen in/that can go places, and can still afford to maintain. No be say you go buy your Corolla kon dey admire person wey dey drive Nissan Rouge, Infiniti, Honda Pilot, Ford Edge, Acura MDX, Honda CrossTour and the likes, and you still need to park your Corolla some miles away from an event, make e no be like say na Uber you carry come. People don't even desire to take pictures in/with your car. Because.... Fuel efficiency and spare parts. LMAO.

Eleda mi o ni je ki n make stupid choices, laye mi. Are. Amin. Amen.

there is one oversabi guy up there posting nonsense and mixing things up out of ignorance

please and please, at least know what you are talking about ooo

stop mixing up generations of our beloved USA and Canada Corolla pleaaaaase

Fentanyl:
[s]there is one oversabi guy up there posting nonsense and mixing things up out of ignorance

please and please, at least know what you are talking about ooo

stop mixing up generations of our beloved USA and Canada Corolla pleaaaaase[/s]

the ignorant one is you as my official car is a 2008 toyota corolla from south africa. That design started even before 2008. If you still want to peddle this ignorance further i can probably send you a pic of my car so you can be sure you really dont know what you are saying.

[s]

Gilbertase:
the ignorant one is you as my official car is a 2008 toyota corolla from south africa. That design started even before 2008. If you still want to peddle this ignorance further i can probably send you a pic of my car so you can be sure you really dont know what you are saying.

[/s]



unfortunately the only bloated idiot on this thread is you

number one is that you don't have any car at all, much less an "official" car, as in

who dash monkey banana

lool

number 2 is that you are either blind or you cannot read

because if you can read you would have seen where I posted USA or Canada

wetin concern USA or Canada with South Africa?


lol idiot

na Corolla dey vex you?

lmaoooooooo

official ko, officer ni

official idiot heheheh

loserrrrrrrrr

NOW CRUISING BY IN MY 2006 COROLLA COURTESY OF THE OP
#1KFUEL GANG
lol

This is how you spot intellectual liliputians. Resorting to name-calling as the only line of defense. Pele. You'll survive. And by the way i have two. And another just paid for, to yours truly today. Once again, pele.

Fentanyl:






unfortunately the only bloated idiot on this thread is I hiding behind the moniker FENTANYL

number one is that I don't have any car at all, much less an "official" car, as in

who dash monkey banana

lool

number 2 is that i am either blind or cannot read

because if i can read you would have seen where I posted a bunch of nothing

wetin concern USA or Canada with INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION DATES


lol idiot

na Corolla dey vex you?

lmaoooooooo

official ko, officer ni

official idiot heheheh

loserrrrrrrrr

No need for insults.

Feel free to buy what you want, depending on your needs.

[s]

Gilbertase:
This is how you spot intellectual liliputians. Resort to name-calling as the only line of defense.Pele. You'll survive. And by the way i have two. And another just paid for to yours truly today. Once again, pele.

[/s]

lmaoooo

see them oo, english upandan

why stop at 2, you never start sef

I have 1,860 personal

and 4 official cars lol

I know people like you, claiming left and right

highest na driver to the oga you be

oga driver!

you want to troll abi?

lord have mercy on you today

seyithug:
Boss, you don talk am finish. I love your analysis. Well detailed. Indeed, even if it's 500k traded off between the affordable luxury models and the Corolla, it's better to buy that comfort and luxury.
The Corolla is overrated, in my opinion, and even the 300k+ difference, as analyzed, in its favor is simply because it is in high demand. The car shouldn't be more than N1.2million, like most of the cars in its category, going by @amdman's fair TLC prices .
The Corolla's high demand is fuelled by the fuel efficiency stereotype. And, with more users of a car model, comes availability of replacement parts in the spares market. It's not rocket science, just demand and supply.

The Toyota Prius model remains the most fuel efficient Toyota of all time, year-on-year. Yet, you won't see many of it on Nigeria's roads. Why? If Nigerians love fuel efficiency so much, why aren't they buying the Toyota Prius?

In my opinion, the Corolla-or-nothing mentality is poverty-induced. Some people are not poor, but they are also cautious about displaying any signs of (enjoying) wealth. They can afford a 2010 Camry Hybrid with thumbstart ignition (which has similar or better fuel efficiency than the 2003-2007 Corolla), but they're afraid to spend or enjoy money or look rich, not just for family or friends that may come to them with financial requests, not because of 'village people', but because they have a poverty mentality. 'Shebi car is car. Make e just carry us from point A to B', they say. They're afraid that the money will finish soon, or that they will die sooner than later, because they 'dared to enjoy life'. Nobody is pursuing them, they're the ones, deliberately, limiting themselves.
When you, eventually, realize that this life is actually too short to make shitty Corolla choices, you'd adjust your mentality, and buy what you know that you'd love driving, a car model you'd love to be seen in/that can go places, and can still afford to maintain. No be say you go buy your Corolla kon dey admire person wey dey drive Nissan Rouge, Infiniti, Honda Pilot, Ford Edge, Acura MDX, Honda CrossTour and the likes, and you still need to park your Corolla some miles away from an event, make e no be like say na Uber you carry come. People don't even desire to take pictures in/with your car. Because.... Fuel efficiency and spare parts. LMAO.

Eleda mi o ni je ki n make stupid choices, laye mi. Are. Amin. Amen.

Ahhhh! Bros eh!

This your comment no get one single joy ooo...

I'm impressed!

My money still remain 5k to complete

odimbannamdi:
Hello bro. I admire how detailed and thoughtful your submission is. Usually, i love to sit back, read and learn from more experienced folks regarding the age-long tradeoff between fuel economy and luxury of cars in Nigeria. But i am now compelled to lend my own voice.

First, my own definition of a luxury and pocket-friendly car is a Honda Pilot 2004 and above model or an Acura MDX 20404 and above model. Of course, our comparator will be the almight Corolla.. . My research so far has been centred around them, so i have a little theoretical knowledge about them.

This fuel economy issue is usually blown out of proportion by us. As long your Acura is bought tokunbo with no issues reported, the fuel consumption will not be significant at all.

Let us do a little maths. If we were to buy the Acura and Corrolla from Amdman, the difference between both 2004 models will be around 300k in favour of the Corrolla. Then lets say the cost difference between weekly fuel purchases is 2k extra for the Acura

So, it will take 2 years of having to buy fuel on a weekly basis before we expend 208k from that 300k extra we would have spent in getting the Corrolla.

Lets look at the maintenance. Assuming we spend an extra 10k on the Acura (in relation to the Corrolla) for bi-monthly general maintence, it will take us 2years to expend 120k. Total of 328k.

So it will take a whole 2 years of enjoying your Acura before the overall cost of ownership equates with that of the Corolla.

Now, lets look at the luxury aspect. It is a very subjective thing, so i will speak from my own aspect. Luxury begets productivity. If i am well comfortable, my productivity will be very high. All my travel time will be spent in my car, and thanks to Lagos traffic, travel time will run into several hours. So i deserve to get maximum comfort during those traumatic hours.

Finally, lets look at societal perception. E get the kind car wey you go use enter area like this, everybody go dey hail you anyhow, dem no go know sey brother Kazeem Corolla fit buy the motor get change sef. But my own full ground remain...lol. even for express sef, danfo go dey fear to scratch you gaaan coz sorry fit no end am...lol. Corrolla just dey everywhere. It is just too common jare.

Summarily, i will choose luxury over fuel-economy anytime because the Nigerian bias has made fuel-economy expensive. You will find yourself spending more in the short time as against the luxury option where you will spend it in the long term at your pace.

God wey give us money to use buy car, go give us money for fuel.

Big bros I pull cap 4 you... The wisdom in this simple write-up can fill up a basket... Am totally in support

Lush100:
The Corolla's high demand is fuelled by the fuel efficiency stereotype. And, with more users of a car model, comes availability of replacement parts in the spares market. It's not rocket science, just demand and supply.

so what should we do about it since its market forces of demand and supply?
note: In economics, Anything in high demand has HIGH VALUE and anything with low demand has low value.
therefore it means that car is giving people value..we are talking of worldwide value as its one of the highest selling car world wide, they all can't be wrong.
so don't come with poverty mentality stereotype, its simply value.

You should read to understand, before you respond.
The Toyota Corolla has nothing on the Toyota Prius's fuel efficiency and value for money. But, it's not popular in Nigeria, because of the bland, hatchback design.
Marketing and ride-hailing services have really helped the Corolla brands, in Nigeria.

The Toyota Camry brand, on the other hand, is Toyota's most popular model as a whole, and it blends affordable luxury, fuel efficiency, elegance, aesthetics, and affordable price.

So, when you talk of value, the only Toyota that is perceived to give the best value at an affordable price is the Toyota Camry. Not the Corolla. ABSOLUTELY, NOT THE 2004-2007 Toyota Corolla.

Besides, the poverty-induced mentality I'm talking about is this- why would some of you (Corolla fanboys) prefer to buy a 2004-2007 Toyota Corolla to a 2008-2009 Toyota Corolla, even with the 4-year difference and + or - N500k between them? Why don't you like to enjoy your life?

Gilbertase:
And let me clarify, i/we are not talking about all corolla's, i/we are talking about the 02 to 07 boring, tiny, ugly can. Not the ones from 2008 to date.

I hate that 03 to 07 corolla with passion, i know of someone who reject Uber cars request if he sees that the car na corrola.
That 03 to 07 is so classless I swear

Cc boss nurey

The high demand of toyota corolla is shown in the high selling volume of corolla worldwide and is determined by people's choices worldwide,
therefore that toyota brand type is giving buyers premium value over other types.

There will always be exception and deviation of people's choices in terms of taste but that car type has taken a whole market share worldwide and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it until another car maker or even toyota brings in a better value offer for the teeming buyers.
and no, i am a fan of honda (Acura tsx specifically) but fortunalety or not, toyota corolla is the worldwide choice and for reliability sake i 'll take it.

enjoy your cake day sir

seyithug:
You should read to understand, before you respond.
The Toyota Corolla has nothing on the Toyota Prius's fuel efficiency and value for money. But, it's not popular in Nigeria, because of the bland, hatchback design.
Marketing and ride-hailing services have really helped the Corolla brands, in Nigeria.

The Toyota Camry brand, on the other hand, is Toyota's most popular model as a whole, and it blends affordable luxury, fuel efficiency, elegance, aesthetics, and affordable price.

So, when you talk of value, the only Toyota that is perceived to give the best value at an affordable price is the Toyota Camry. Not the Corolla. ABSOLUTELY, NOT THE 2004-2007 Toyota Corolla.

Besides, the poverty-induced mentality I'm talking about is this- why would some of you (Corolla fanboys) prefer to buy a 2004-2007 Toyota Corolla to a 2008-2009 Toyota Corolla, even with the 4-year difference and + or - N500k between them? Why don't you like to enjoy your life?

Buying a car of 17 yrs ago for 2 million is a taboo and should be discouraged.

All these Umu Atulu filling up pages with long, meaningless epistles should Goan hide biko!

And don't quote me. I'm having headache

honda001:
Buying a car of 17 yrs ago for 2 million is a taboo and should be discouraged.

Exactly.

honda001:
Buying a car of 17 yrs ago for 2 million is a taboo and should be discouraged.

I dey craze?
2004-2007 corolla is overhyped Walahi

odimbannamdi:
Hello bro. I admire how detailed and thoughtful your submission is. Usually, i love to sit back, read and learn from more experienced folks regarding the age-long tradeoff between fuel economy and luxury of cars in Nigeria. But i am now compelled to lend my own voice.

First, my own definition of a luxury and pocket-friendly car is a Honda Pilot 2004 and above model or an Acura MDX 20404 and above model. Of course, our comparator will be the almight Corolla.. . My research so far has been centred around them, so i have a little theoretical knowledge about them.

This fuel economy issue is usually blown out of proportion by us. As long your Acura is bought tokunbo with no issues reported, the fuel consumption will not be significant at all.

Let us do a little maths. If we were to buy the Acura and Corrolla from Amdman, the difference between both 2004 models will be around 300k in favour of the Corrolla. Then lets say the cost difference between weekly fuel purchases is 2k extra for the Acura

So, it will take 2 years of having to buy fuel on a weekly basis before we expend 208k from that 300k extra we would have spent in getting the Corrolla.

Lets look at the maintenance. Assuming we spend an extra 10k on the Acura (in relation to the Corrolla) for bi-monthly general maintence, it will take us 2years to expend 120k. Total of 328k.

So it will take a whole 2 years of enjoying your Acura before the overall cost of ownership equates with that of the Corolla.

Now, lets look at the luxury aspect. It is a very subjective thing, so i will speak from my own aspect. Luxury begets productivity. If i am well comfortable, my productivity will be very high. All my travel time will be spent in my car, and thanks to Lagos traffic, travel time will run into several hours. So i deserve to get maximum comfort during those traumatic hours.

Finally, lets look at societal perception. E get the kind car wey you go use enter area like this, everybody go dey hail you anyhow, dem no go know sey brother Kazeem Corolla fit buy the motor get change sef. But my own full ground remain...lol. even for express sef, danfo go dey fear to scratch you gaaan coz sorry fit no end am...lol. Corrolla just dey everywhere. It is just too common jare.

Summarily, i will choose luxury over fuel-economy anytime because the Nigerian bias has made fuel-economy expensive. You will find yourself spending more in the short time as against the luxury option where you will spend it in the long term at your pace.

God wey give us money to use buy car, go give us money for fuel.

Thanks a lot for the info, I really don't like these Corollas because I don't see anything special about them but based on general recommendation, people like it because of parts availability and low fuel consumption. I wouldnt like to buy a ride that I will be going from shop to shop looking for parts. But you maths is well understood

Corolla this, Toyota that. You guys are derailing this thread. Anyway, I trust Amdman. He will soon flood the thread with like 10 Toyota Corolla cars, different models,so that all Corrolla lovers can put their money where their mouth is...