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Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by klbakare(m): 4:40pm On Jun 13, 2020

phal:
The best detailing advise indeed, thanks for ur time, u mean for 350K I can get a very good Golf 3 with A.C, gear and engine working perfectly?, I understand I will need to spend a little on the body as per Naija ways of using cars and is the car really perfect for first timer like me?

I cannot guarantee AC from second hand. Except you bought it from "alakowe" i mean office people, who is the first buyer from toks. Reason, most people remove some of the a. C components when they are not using it especially the compressor. You know people who are not learned or who have no strong maintenance culture, do not have the perseverance to maintain a. C components of cars. However look up on jiji, you will still find some who have all the a. C components intact and all you may need is one or two fixes. Because most second volkswagen the a. C blower is always intact, infact some of them can blow heat. But them go don commot the compressor and some of the heat exchanger mechanisms.

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by Daroldigits: 4:40pm On Jun 13, 2020

How many plot of lands do you have? The most valuable asset is land not car

phal:
Car gurus in the house please kindly help me suggest which car would fit my budget,
I am actually planning to buy my first car as my family is growing big and moving from point A to B is becoming stressful for us, hence I decided to get a very good & sharp Nigerian used car with a budget of 500K max.

I want a car that is very durable, reliable, fuel efficient, cheap and accessible parts, meanwhile I don't want Toyota or Honda as they are too common on Nigerian roads & I also believe they re not the only best car options we can get. Though I am looking at Nissan Almera 2001, Nissan primera 2000 to 2002, VW Golf 3 and Mazda cars from 1999 to 2002 models.

Please kindly help me as I need your car expertise to decide which car to go for ASAP.

Thanking you in advance

Thanking

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by LudaChriz(m): 4:41pm On Jun 13, 2020

greatopec:
Bring #550000 for this.

What's the name of this car and where is ur location?

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by bbsugar: 4:42pm On Jun 13, 2020

Recently sold my Nissan Almera 2002 for 300k it was a very rugged car and very efficient. Just look out for fuel pump issues

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by zoezoelogistics(m): 4:53pm On Jun 13, 2020

phal:
Car gurus in the house please kindly help me suggest which car would fit my budget,
I am actually planning to buy my first car as my family is growing big and moving from point A to B is becoming stressful for us, hence I decided to get a very good & sharp Nigerian used car with a budget of 500K max.

I want a car that is very durable, reliable, fuel efficient, cheap and accessible parts, meanwhile I don't want Toyota or Honda as they are too common on Nigerian roads & I also believe they re not the only best car options we can get. Though I am looking at Nissan Almera 2001, Nissan primera 2000 to 2002, VW Golf 3 and Mazda cars from 1999 to 2002 models.

Please kindly help me as I need your car expertise to decide which car to go for ASAP.

Thanking you in advance

Dont deceive yourself about not wanting to join the Toyota band wagon.
Band wagon or not, all you need in a car is SERVICE DELIVERY.
With 500k, you are even giving conditions. See your endless list of conditions.LOL.
Let me be sincere with you, with that budget, even if you have above that i will suggest/recommend you go for Toyota.
Talk of durability,fuel economy, part availability, just name it, yu can be rest assured.

My experience:
8 Years ago, i had a budget of 2m to buy a car.
My eye was on a jeep. Eventually after listening to counsel from my wife, "No be inside the jeep we go dey live ooh, oga use your brain", i then went for Toyota Camry, Pencil light. I got it for 1m. It was a direct buy from an importer.
I have never done any major work on the car, apart from normal periodic maintenance and body work any time i feel like making it look like brand new. If i hear say my car stop for road, na fuel finish, courtesy madam wey no dey check nothing, her own be say, make she enter drive the car. Na she dey always drive am.

A year after i bought my car, my younger brother bought a Nissan product, lovely and posh looking.
4 years after, na the car dey drive my brother.
I once saw the way the car has been maltreating him, i really felt pity for him.
As i speak he has borrowed himself brain, he has parked the car, before the car kills him with high BP.
We still talked about it yesterday.

On the other hand my Toyota Camry which you term too common or "band wagon stuff", is still serving me like say tomorrow no dey.
AC na die, i have never worked on it, yet its always chill. Kick and start every single time. No failure at any time.
Note: Maintenance is key here.

You want durability, fuel economy, cheap maintenance?
Then dont you ever look down on Toyota.
You hear me so?

Go for DELIVERY not Looks or whatever you call it.

Thanking

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Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by millionboi(m): 4:54pm On Jun 13, 2020

Onyi22:
Chai!!!!
A car of 500k?
I can't enter sure car oo

village gal

U think car is expensive.

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by IronHead99(m): 5:00pm On Jun 13, 2020

phal:
Car gurus in the house please kindly help me suggest which car would fit my budget,
I am actually planning to buy my first car as my family is growing big and moving from point A to B is becoming stressful for us, hence I decided to get a very good & sharp Nigerian used car with a budget of 500K max.

I want a car that is very durable, reliable, fuel efficient, cheap and accessible parts, meanwhile I don't want Toyota or Honda as they are too common on Nigerian roads & I also believe they re not the only best car options we can get. Though I am looking at Nissan Almera 2001, Nissan primera 2000 to 2002, VW Golf 3 and Mazda cars from 1999 to 2002 models.

Please kindly help me as I need your car expertise to decide which car to go for ASAP.

Thanking you in advance

Thanking

Hmmmm

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by Joshmuch: 5:06pm On Jun 13, 2020

ednut1:
Keke napep self is not 500k

Third hand use

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by millionboi(m): 5:06pm On Jun 13, 2020

golddare:
If I should tell you to continue managing your legs and get a cab man that wont charge you much whenever you are going out with your family you will not listen. You see you just want to suffer yourself on top that 500k unless you get a miracle car forget it your eyes will clear in one month. I will advise you keep your money, save more till you have 1m+. Good luck.

hahahaha

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by millionboi(m): 5:07pm On Jun 13, 2020

AFONJAPIG:
Gwagon 2021 model... Ewu ur 500k can't even buy 1999 Toyota Corolla

hmmm

Why d insult

Pity man weh go carry u keep4huz

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Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by Heavensent01(m): 5:10pm On Jun 13, 2020

klbakare:
My advice sir, your mechanic can best determine whether you can buy at that price or not.

Did you price the car at all? If you haven't still price it. Forget all his sweet mouth. When you buy the car finish, na you get your palaver ooo, and bringing a police can't do anything.

Your mechanic will check the chasis, the engine 1.8 santana, 2.0 aluminium, 2.0 cast. Has it been ringed before? The present state of the engine, is it first body? If second body what is the state? Carburettor? Gear state? Suspensions including shocks, carburettor, electric carb, injector. These are so many things your mechanic will help you weigh and determine the best buy price.

Still on still, tell the dealer you are ready with 350k cash. Then get your mechanic to help you determine other things

OK thanks bro

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by pasol4real(m): 5:12pm On Jun 13, 2020

greggng:
I have golf3 ...still first body ...but u need to do body work to it test when you buy it...However I am disappointed in you...how can you leave behind Toyota, and Honda...don't you know that they are the king of cars when it comes to Nigeria. Just tell me your budget no reach I will understand ...

Which Toyota is king of cars
Instead of you to say it’s an economy car
King my foot

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by Ukiadepoju(m): 5:14pm On Jun 13, 2020

[quote author=phal post=90619757]Car gurus in the house please kindly help me suggest which car would fit my budget,
I am actually planning to buy my first car as my family is growing big and moving from point A to B is becoming stressful for us, hence I decided to get a very good & sharp Nigerian used car with a budget of 500K max.

I want a car that is very durable, reliable, fuel efficient, cheap and accessible parts, meanwhile I don't want Toyota or Honda as they are too common on Nigerian roads & I also believe they re not the only best car options we can get. Though I am looking at Nissan Almera 2001, Nissan primera 2000 to 2002, VW Golf 3 and Mazda cars from 1999 to 2002 models.

Please kindly help me as I need your car expertise to decide which car to go for ASAP.

Thanking you in advance

Thanking [/quote

I have good golf3, that you can buy and also Toyota droplight but u must add money if u want to buy it... I have different cars u can choose from, send message to me or u can add me on WhatsApp let me send u samples of cars... 08038032789.

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Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by malkomchris: 5:21pm On Jun 13, 2020

phal:
For me Toyota is over hyped and Honda ball joint issue is the reason why I'm not going to them, infact I prefer Hyundai/KIA to Honda/Toyota... By the way I have no probs upping my budget contrary to what u said..but other things are there for me to put money...thanks for ur contribution..I really appreciate

If you leave Toyota and Honda, you are on your own. Most important thing while looking for a car is durability, fuel efficiency if you are on average, maintenance costs and another important thing is resell value. Toyota remains the best choice for an average earner. Just ensure that the car is in good shape, especially the engine, engine are expensive now, and most of them are not refurbishable. My brother to avoid regret Camry or Corolla should be Ur desired car. I rest my case

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Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by Nobody: 5:21pm On Jun 13, 2020

Op, before you buy any car for that amount, ensure you inspect the car thoroughly with a good mechanic, and also try to find out why the owner wants to sell it.

I don't know anything about cars, but it seems this car is a necessity that you can't ignore. In that case, I wish you the best.

But if you're trying to join the so-called car owners gang, I would advise you to exercise patients and add more money for something better.

I wish you the best once again!

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Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by Stallione(m): 5:24pm On Jun 13, 2020

Hahahaaha,the amount is funny shaa,abi na keke u wan buy.Even the money no go fit buy keke sef

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by spaggyy(m): 5:29pm On Jun 13, 2020

Onyi22:
Chai!!!!
A car of 500k?
I can't enter sure car oo

Last I check you are not his wife and he is not buying the car for you....

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by greatbrian(m): 5:29pm On Jun 13, 2020

Onyi22:
Chai!!!!
A car of 500k?
I can't enter sure car oo

all this low life I never chop folks who come online to form what they are not. Won't be surprised if u dnt even have something you go around with. I hope you find peace.

Op dnt Mind the above misguided yahoo boys victim above. You will get something good for your money.

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Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by millionboi(m): 5:31pm On Jun 13, 2020

EPIJOE:
LET ME KNOW IF U NEED ONE. EITHER DROP LIGHT OR EOD

picture?

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by otabuko(m): 5:32pm On Jun 13, 2020

phal:
Car gurus in the house please kindly help me suggest which car would fit my budget,
I am actually planning to buy my first car as my family is growing big and moving from point A to B is becoming stressful for us, hence I decided to get a very good & sharp Nigerian used car with a budget of 500K max.

I want a car that is very durable, reliable, fuel efficient, cheap and accessible parts, meanwhile I don't want Toyota or Honda as they are too common on Nigerian roads & I also believe they re not the only best car options we can get. Though I am looking at Nissan Almera 2001, Nissan primera 2000 to 2002, VW Golf 3 and Mazda cars from 1999 to 2002 models.

Please kindly help me as I need your car expertise to decide which car to go for ASAP.

Thanking you in advance

Thanking

your budget no reach Honda or Toyota. Forget that your reason!

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Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by greatbrian(m): 5:32pm On Jun 13, 2020

phal:
Car gurus in the house please kindly help me suggest which car would fit my budget,
I am actually planning to buy my first car as my family is growing big and moving from point A to B is becoming stressful for us, hence I decided to get a very good & sharp Nigerian used car with a budget of 500K max.

I want a car that is very durable, reliable, fuel efficient, cheap and accessible parts, meanwhile I don't want Toyota or Honda as they are too common on Nigerian roads & I also believe they re not the only best car options we can get. Though I am looking at Nissan Almera 2001, Nissan primera 2000 to 2002, VW Golf 3 and Mazda cars from 1999 to 2002 models.

Please kindly help me as I need your car expertise to decide which car to go for ASAP.

Thanking you in advance

Thanking

Op with your budget I will advise you stick to a better known devil talking of Toyota and Honda. Am not a fan of the two and I drive an audi and Benz. But my advise, start with the Toyota or Honda. I believe you will get a very good End of discussion for that price.

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Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by malkomchris: 5:33pm On Jun 13, 2020

To add more, not that other car makes are not good, but a Toyota car that is in good shape has very low maintenance cost, you wouldn't want to spend your precious time in frequenting mechanic workshop, especially this one you are looking for Naija used. Alot of things are normally hidden inside cars (issues)

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by yesloaded: 5:33pm On Jun 13, 2020

phal:
For me Toyota is over hyped and Honda ball joint issue is the reason why I'm not going to them, infact I prefer Hyundai/KIA to Honda/Toyota... By the way I have no probs upping my budget contrary to what u said..but other things are there for me to put money...thanks for ur contribution..I really appreciate

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by justiniyke29: 5:33pm On Jun 13, 2020

Onyi22:
Chai!!!!
A car of 500k?
I can't enter sure car oo

I guess you are riding a 2019 Cadillac or Roll's Royce to make such statement

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by millionboi(m): 5:34pm On Jun 13, 2020

klbakare:
Dear O. P, i want to help you. Consider my advice one of the best you'll get here.

Since you are starter, never buy any expensive car for a start. Except you are really very rich. Am not sure you have driven very well before self. You will burn clutch and fall victim to high prices of part and repairs. And the more expensive your car, the more expensive its parts and repair billings.

For starters, i always advise volkswagen golf, in this your case, golf 3 will be the most appropriate car. Never buy golf 4 as advised by some people here.

You will find very neat, decent and very workable golf 3 that will travel anywhere in nigeria between 270 - 350k. Never buy any nigerian used volkswagen golf 3 for more than 350k.

Now golf 3 has very cheap parts and is very cheap to maintain. It has very low fuel consumption. And you can always love-vendor it to your taste to make you an average big boy.

To buy any fairly used vehicle, you need a very competent mechanic.
The twist about volkswagen is that "never take a mechanic that repair other brands especially toyota to go and inspect any volkswagen vehicle for a buy" they never know nothing or usually know little about volkswagen. They'll help waste your money. They will not be able to give you a good opinion about the car and its ideal worth against what the owner called it for you.

Since you have 500k to spare, if you buy a golf 3 from between 270k - 350. You'll have sufficient money to fix any fucking fault you might discover later. P:S be informed that there is no fairly used motor upon which you will not spend money to improve to your taste. Even tokunbo self you go spend small money. I have used an ample number of cars.

Now, if you have finally settled for volkswagen golf 3, you can reach out to me, i can give you my personal mechanic that i can vouch for to help you inspect cars and make a "buy" decision. Just give him money he will tell you all the truth about the vehicle. I repeat all the truth!

If you eventually want to settle for Toyota fairly used, don't settle for any less than 700k otherwise you are just buying problems except you dont mind corolla 01/02

I don't know much about nissan.

I have driven mazda 323 hatch back very very well. It moves well, portable and decent. But, i don't know much of the pros and cons. I never repaired it, i drove it for someone.

Enjoy yourself and pray to God for Goodluck on your car choice.

what abt Acura

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by greatbrian(m): 5:35pm On Jun 13, 2020

remele2:
I will give u only one advice..... Keep saving to buy a better car... A car of 500k can make u commit suicide....

Unless u are lucky.

Good night till we meet to hear ur story

I know people who bought a car of 450k and are really enjoying it today. There is always a start and do you know how long it took the op to safe the present 500k. Bi owo eku ba she to lo ma fi in yun ori. Let him start from that. Some days he can buy a car of 15m without blinking.

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Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by yesloaded: 5:35pm On Jun 13, 2020

phal:
Really? Pls kindly enlighten me the more, I didn't want to join the bandwagon of Toyota/Honda,
please tell me more about the Nissan why u said is a No Go area... Thanks

Nigerian preaching Toyota/Honda are not daft

Using car us beyond just buying car but there are lots if other things you need to consider especially who you are on tight budget or your first car

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by EPIJOE: 5:36pm On Jun 13, 2020

Ayt27:
Okay sir, I see your POV

I only wish he can come back and create another thread after buying a 500-600 K car and let him tell us about how it's been faring.
I considered certain factors before jumping to that conclusion.

I) Remember the OP wants and he has limited his option by excluding Toyota and Honda .

iI)Nobody is traveling abroad now oo, so distress sale isn't even, that's not to say he can't get a good car at that range. I wish him the very best of luck, heck I am rooting for him even.

iii) Limiting his options has reduced his spare part availability, and pool of mechanic that have the technical know how to handle the brand he eventually goes for.

No be car, na today. You fit just dey drive make you hear kpra kpra kpra kpra engine belt don cut and nor be Toyota or Honda you buy.

That being said I truly hope he gets a good one though, good car dey give person piece of mind.
#NoBadVibes

YOU ARE 100% CORRECT BRO

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by greatbrian(m): 5:37pm On Jun 13, 2020

justiniyke29:
I guess you are riding a 2019 Cadillac or Roll's Royce to make such statement

Are u minding those low life mofos who come online to chase clout. If only we know the real her, perhaps we could raise money for her to get dinner and leave the slum she stays.

Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by EPIJOE: 5:40pm On Jun 13, 2020

millionboi:
what abt Acura

MY BROTHER ACURA IS A STRONG CAR. EXPECIALLY 2005 MDX . THE CAR NA IRON O.

NA THE CAR SOME OLD BAALES THEY USE.

USED IT FOR 2 YRS . SOLD IT WHEN TIRED OF IT.

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Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by malkomchris: 5:42pm On Jun 13, 2020

Your budget can buy a lot of cars, Honda baby boy, Camry 1996-1997, Corolla 1998, golf 3 or 4, Almera, primera, Altima, nissan pathfinder old model, mercedes vboot, flat boot, 1992 c class, etc. But go for Toyota

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Re: I Am Planning To Acquire My First Car With A Budget Of 500K by Nobody: 5:44pm On Jun 13, 2020

nanauju:
Car-ssandra

lol don't leave me...take me with you

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