Gaggii:


Mtcheew..is better to go with experienced and honest friend.

Most mechanics are betrayal

That's true bro.
After my experience, 90% of cars in the market are accidented cars. You can confirm by checking the VIN though it cost about 3k or more.
I'd advise anyone to buy directly from car dealers in the U.S it's the best way to purchase a car. I never had regrets.

Lawalmd:
Had same issues with an honda CRV, a month old Tokunbo car and we discovered this underneath

A month old?



If its a 2003 model, for instance, its 18 years old. A 2010 model is 11 years old.

Buy a can of chilled Heineken, take a seat and let that sink in for a while.

This is what happened to a Toyota Corolla i bought, had to change the fuel tank and do a panel work underneath too.

Zetty177x:
Can anyone advise? Thank God this thread is for car lovers. I have a cousin who wants to buy between a Golf 3 and a Toyota Yaris...(that very tiny toyota) he wants to give it to a driver for cab..I advised him on golf 3 because the parts are cheap. But isn't that an outdated car?

Golf 3 will serve him and parts are cheaper

Cutehector:
Legedez benz till i buy tear rubber.

Obviously you are not in dire need of a car yet. For you, a car only a luxury item.

For some people, a car is a need. Without it, their job and family will suffer. Even if it's 300k 9ja used car, they'll buy.

Pio44:
When buying ur car carry ur mechanic go

Story..... those unfortunate sey of people

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Pio44:
When buying ur car carry ur mechanic go

For person wey never get car nko? Him go carry generator mechanic.

I don't know what's wrong with my car. It starts bringing out white smoke in d morning. Before, d smoke comes out like a steam but after giving it to a friend to drive, I started noticing white smoke.

FalseProphet1:
I see more rusted cars flooding into the country and I see people struggling to buy them cos they don't have any choice. This I have seen.

Your signature ; THIS I HAVE SEEN

swtdrms:


Please what material did you use for that patch there? My tank has been leaking, I've fixed it once and it's back to leaking again.

It's removal and replacement oooo, bought a new tank

Saao:
the bolded I'm experiencing same with my car, how do u solve it?

Issues might be different, I would advice you go for a checkup, as for me, I replaced the tank, too many perforated holes due to rust

You're correct. My Honda Odyssey from Canada is a home for rust. However, it's only really seen when you go into a pit in a garage and view the underneath. The rust could be dangerous because it can eat deep into thick metal as well. The frame or structure of the vehicle can be compromised

Faith063:
Most of us watch out for cars with good and neat engine before buying a car but truly truly I say to you, something worst is under, always check if the car has not been infected by rust, they said it is usually found in vehicles from Canada.

Faith063:

Issues might be different, I would advice you go for a checkup, as for me, I replaced the tank, too many perforated holes due to rust

then thanks

Innobee99:
If u can buy a car worth over one million naira, what's a big deal is changing ur fuel tank and avoid unnecessary thread?

The big deal is when you save up to buy a car and you started replacing and fixing parts when it has not even serve you. The thread is to advise others knowing fully well majority of Nigerians go for toks vehicle. Obviously I can't return it so lemme tell others in peace ooo

In my opinion, the engine might've been weak before you gave it to your friend. However, your friend must've fired that car like hell, and without any pity.

africanman85:
I don't know what's wrong with my car. It starts bringing out white smoke in d morning. Before, d smoke comes out like a steam but after giving it to a friend to drive, I started noticing white smoke.

I don’t need to look under the car.

If it’s not from California/New Mexico/Arizona I pass.

Baba40:


Story..... those unfortunate sey of people

Damn right, I wonder why people still believe this sh*t.
Same mechanic that cannot detect fault, mechanics are not perfect.
Better buy from car dealerships in the U.S
M_jautos is a car dealer in Texas, he buys from dealers in the U.S and send to Nigeria.
A white man would not sell a faulty in his shop.

Faith063:
Most of us watch out for cars with good and neat engine before buying a car but truly truly I say to you, something worst is under, always check if the car has not been infected by rust, they said it is usually found in vehicles from Canada.

Very true. I had similar experience with very good body and sound engine but the under is a mess. I discovered this later. You also have to be careful with the mechanic inspector you hire for this as he too can collude with the auto dealer.

EgunMogaji2:


I don’t need to look under the car.

If it’s not from California/New Mexico/Arizona I pass.

Shuuuu! This guy you harsh ooo
What are your reasons, why are you specific on those states?

Faith063:
Most of us watch out for cars with good and neat engine before buying a car but truly truly I say to you, something worst is under, always check if the car has not been infected by rust, they said it is usually found in vehicles from Canada.

Rust is like a menace to cars. Once u see extensive rust run, it affects aluminum parts faster. Iron parts can still hold up. Any car from Canada shud be checked for this cos of the longer cold weather there.

Bobxin:


That's true bro.
After my experience, 90% of cars in the market are accidented cars. You can confirm by checking the VIN though it cost about 3k or more.
I'd advise anyone to buy directly from car dealers in the U.S it's the best way to purchase a car. I never had regrets.

How many people do you think can afford that??

EgunMogaji2:


I don’t need to look under the car.

If it’s not from California/New Mexico/Arizona I pass.

Not even Texas or Detroit?

Jeezuzpick:




A month old?



If its a 2003 model, for instance, its 18 years old. A 2010 model is 11 years old.

Buy a can of chilled Heineken, take a seat and let that sink in for a while.

Not always true, a 2003 model car can be continuously produced over a span of 5 years or more. So a unit can be produced in 2008 even though the model was launched in 2003.

jaxxy:


Rust is like a menace to cars. Once u see extensive rust run, it affects aluminum parts faster. Iron parts can still hold up. Any car from Canada shud be checked for this cos of the longer cold weather there.

Aluminum does not rust bro, you talking a totally different thing here.Y do you think Range rovers are expenssive

Bobxin:


Damn right, I wonder why people still believe this sh*t.
Same mechanic that cannot detect fault, mechanics are not perfect.
Better buy from car dealerships in the U.S
M_jautos is a car dealer in Texas, he buys from dealers in the U.S and send to Nigeria.
A white man would not sell a faulty in his shop.

You’re incorrect.

jaxxy:


Not even Texas or Detroit?

Texas with snow and flood? Detroit with snow?

No thanks.

People from the least coast come to the best coast to buy used cars.

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Bobxin:



Shuuuu! This guy you harsh ooo
What are your reasons, why are you specific on those states?

Hands on experience garnered from over 30 years in the USA.

FalseProphet1:
I see more rusted cars flooding into the country and I see people struggling to buy them cos they don't have any choice. This I have seen.

oh nairaland

erico2k2:

Aluminum does not rust bro, you talking a totally different thing here.Y do you think Range rovers are expenssive

because of aluminum?

Anyways I think ure right about aluminum parts, iron rusts faster then I think it’s steel that holds up.

Bobxin:

What year are both cars?
I'd advise e goes for Toyota Yaris

Photo below is 2008 model

I think most golf 3 were made in 1993-1995...i don't think any was made in the millennium though. the guy is feeling Yaris will be too expensive to maintain. Yes exactly..the small Toyota Yaris like d one in ur picture above ...