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Look beyond the physical when buying your dream car

It is not new that Lexus Es 350 is a nice car that almost everyone likes. It
has years from 2007 to date while early ones till 2012 or so all have to melt
dashboard issues. That of 2007 is actually very notorious for the melting
dashboard problem, and aside from that, it is prone to developing transmission
issues.

With that known, try as much as possible to avoid getting 2007. To be
sure of the year you are buying, endeavour to run VIN check through
Autos and Cartalk on Whatsapp 0 8 0 5 0 8 4 4 0 3 3 to be very sure it is not 2007.

If you have the money to buy 2010 and above, go for it. And in the case you do
not like the front view of 2010 because it could look somehow odd to some
people, you could go for that of 2009 or upgrade the front look of 2010 to that
of 2013. That is, remove the front bumper of 2010 and change it to that of
2013 which can be seen below.

For more, especially pictures and comments, click here => https://www.autosandcartalk.com/threads/see-the-year-of-lexus-es-350-you-should-avoid-buying-along-with-some-useful-tips-about-the-model.262/

When anyone asks us for a car/vehicle, and we don't have it readily available, we use to carry out a SURFACE search for FREE, of which the person could be lucky we get a good one for him or her in no time.

On the other hand, we carry out a DEEP search for a corporate CHARGE in which we spend time, put money and push team members to work. And by the grace of God, we usually get for our clients good ones worth the money they are paying.

~ Autos and Cartalk

demolagilbert:
i used to really detest ppl that put these kinda cars up for sale, but now not so much. Majority of us encourage these evil and sharp practices. Mr A fixes up this car and puts it up for sale @ 7m. Mr B does the tedious work of seeking out a clean title brand and puts it up for 7.5. Customer A,B,C will end up still using Mr A price point as bargaining chip, and will end up buying from the likes of Mr A cos of the meagre price savings, despite that Mr B has proof his is clean title, and Mr A doesnt. Most ppl overtly and covertly encourage those who cut corners.

The bolded parts illustrate very good example of my clean title Lexus Es 350 2012 with actual mileage of 58,000 miles that a customer priced from 7M to 5.5M in Abuja told me he will get it in Lagos at that price despite I asked him to come pick it for 6.5M.

I made him know that even if he sees such clean title ES 350 2012 in Lagos, he cannot get it for 5.5M. All he will most likely get is packaged accident vehicle and he should also consider the cost and risk of bringing it to Abuja. I left him when he didn't listen and it is such people that will be regretting later.

The conclusion is that most Nigerians who prefer cheap cars do not bother to know much about the cars they are buying encourage those cutting corners and don't really encourage the straightforward ones.

demolagilbert:
i used to really detest ppl that put these kinda cars up for sale, but now not so much. Majority of us encourage these evil and sharp practices. Mr A fixes up this car and puts it up for sale @ 7m. Mr B does the tedious work of seeking out a clean title brand and puts it up for 7.5. Customer A,B,C will end up still using Mr A price point as bargaining chip, and will end up buying from the likes of Mr A cos of the meagre price savings, despite that Mr B has proof his is clean title, and Mr A doesnt. Most ppl overtly and covertly encourage those who cut corners.

You are also on point but the greediness of most car dealers is out of this world. They'll import and fix salvage vehicles and then add 100% or more of the total amount it cost them to buy, import, clear, fix and bring or put the car on stand or lot.

Our services or what we do include:

1. PROFESSIONALLY SCANNING OR DIAGNOSING THE CAR/VEHICLE FOR ANY HIDDEN FAULT.

2. PERFORMING A THOROUGH PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF THE CAR/VEHICLE.

3. CHECKING THE HISTORY OF THE CAR/VEHICLE WHILE USED IN ABROAD AND IN NIGERIA IF IT HAS BEEN USED IN NIGERIA IF IT IS SAID TO BE FOREIGN USED.

4. DELIVERING THE CAR/VEHICLE AFTER PURCHASE IF REQUESTED OR NEEDED.

5. AFTER PURCHASE, REPAIRS IF REQUESTED, REQUIRED OR NEEDED ALONG WITH CONSULTATION ON HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CAR/VEHICLE.

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Perfecttouch:
Na so, 7.8m price tag loading

Exactly! !!

This image is real, and this is exactly what most people do buy. They often rush approval to buy a car by its APPEARANCE instead of its HISTORY. In the end, they buy a "coffin" instead of a car without knowing. That is the main reason you need an organisation like Autos and Cartalk to help you inspect, confirm, verify, etc., that car/vehicle before you pay for it and take it home.

If you want to know more about Autos and Cartalk Car/Vehicle SOURCING and INSPECTION services, please click here => https://www.autosandcartalk.com/threads/buying-used-cars-vehicles-in-nigeria-either-nigeria-or-foreign-used-made-easy.295/

We are in Lagos at 2nd Floor, 71a Shyllon Street. Palmgrove.

We are available in Abuja at:
1. Opposite MTN office along First Avenue, Lugbe Federal Housing Estate.
2. Fynestone Estate, Gwarinpa.
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Presegs:
With the recent inflation of currency in our country, it has become more difficult by the day for people to afford the cars that they want to buy, especially foreign used ones. This trend has also impacted the dealers and importers that also bring vehicles into the country.


Many of these car dealers and importers have now resorted to bringing in cars that have severe accidents because they are often very cheap, and what they do is fix it in a way that would not be obvious to the buyer amidst other unethical practices like not paying customs duty, forging customs duty, underpaying customs duty and lots more.

Kingdemu:
It's the usual copy and paste. Don't be received

You are yet to see or didn't see where it was copied and pasted?

When you see it, share the link here. Bad belle always wasting its precious time.

Alvin007:
Lovely write-up.

Thanks

As often mentioned, Nigerians place a very high demand on luxury items specifically because the people are known to hold in high regard items such as electronics, gadgets, automobiles, clothes, accessories, etc., that are incredibly spontaneous, classy and expensive.

These items, when luxurious, sell off rapidly in the country and are never enough to meet the people's high demands. However, the people silently, and sometimes obviously, compete over who has the better taste and classier lifestyle.

Luxury cars have become a significant force to reckon with in Nigeria, especially among the people with high class in the society. On the streets of Lagos today, it is always one luxury car going past another. The roads are full of them, and more people are still clamouring and trying to join the league of luxury car users.

Deciding to buy a luxury car is not bad, but many people who make such decisions do not weigh their options right before making them. Many such people find it challenging to maintain such cars, and they get to sell them off not long before they should.

We understand that everyone has desires, interests, and needs, which also come to play when selecting the preferred vehicle during purchase. For instance, the sole purpose of the rich getting a luxury car is to make a grand statement everywhere they step into society.

This grand statement is golden to them because ordinarily, cars have gone beyond being a mere conveyance machine for them. Instead, it is now a tool that tells of their prestige and comforts them. And coupled with how Nigeria is a highly competitive society, it is no surprise that rich people will gush after such luxury cars without thinking twice.

However, unlike these high standard people, some others would rather be pretty practical in their reasoning and would always opt for cars that assure their safety and give a good performance than one that screams 'spontaneous'.

FIVE ADVANTAGES OF USING A LUXURY CAR

Because this article generally addresses people who plan to get a luxury car, we will first examine the various advantages of using a luxury car.

1. They announce the owner's prestige, class, and status, even without the person speaking. And this comes in handy in a society like Nigeria, where there are class divisions and social hierarchy. They set the owners apart from others in an inferior class and help them gain respect, cause admiration and stir up envy among the people. No one would belittle the owner of a luxury car, even if they have a petite stature. On the contrary, everyone would want to get on their good side because, of course, who would not want to associate and be friends with the rich?

2. Producers give special attention to the safety features and technologies that come with luxury cars to make them so that the people inside them enjoy maximum safety even when there is a car crash. Luxury cars are costly, and it is only rational that their technologies massively guarantee and supply high safety. Even the engines that producers specially design for luxury vehicles are top-notch. We all want safe cars, don't we?

3. Luxury cars are very comfortable and stress-free to drive. Driving them gives you an exquisite and smooth experience, ensuring that you never get tired of driving. Nigerian roads are nothing to write home about but driving a luxury car makes you feel like you are somewhere else entirely. These are aside from the fact that your solitude is assured with luxury cars completely soundproof and shutting out noises and disturbances from the streets.

4. Luxury cars have a substantial resale value regardless of how long they have spent with the owner. They never lose their second-hand value because they do not age in performance and functions, and they would never pass with time. The clear-cut reason for this is that there is usually a limited production of luxury cars. After producing, producers always need to update the produced car's models, moving on to better production. Previous productions then become scarce, attracting more whooping offers for the willing buyers.

5. They come with more extended warranties because they cost much more than ordinary cars. As a result, their producers are readily available to respond to any issue in their luxury brands within the extended period that the warranty will last, which is their way of ensuring that luxury car buyers get their full money's worth. Averagely, these warranties last for as long as four years, and within these years, the car's producer is accountable for any fault that arises and is at the buyer's beck and calls.

All of these are the significant advantages of using luxury cars in Nigeria. However, regardless of the reason behind your decision, there are essential factors that you must first consider before buying a luxury car. But of all factors, we will be examining in this article the environmental factors that people often overlook in the section below.

SEVEN ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS YOU MUST FIRST CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING A LUXURY CAR

1. What is the condition of the road that the car will frequently pass through? This question is crucial because almost every road in Nigeria is not friendly for vehicles. Indeed, luxury cars are robust and can withstand any road condition. However, rough roads are generally very unsuitable for vehicles. They deteriorate the vehicles' quality and reduce their effective performance by affecting their alignment and exposing their tyres to the risk of wear, tear and total damage. In summary, bad roads will do luxury vehicles no good but only reduce their life span. So, the condition of your location's roads vividly matters when you look at the car's worth.

2. Can you afford the car's maintenance? How easily available are its parts? Are they very scarce, or could they be easily purchased? Do you earn enough to afford these parts? These are another set of crucial questions to ask before purchasing that luxury car. Indeed, luxury cars come with a warranty that lasts for many years. But trust me, you would still need that local automobile engineer/mechanic. Every vehicle has a maintenance cost. The costlier the vehicle, the more its maintenance costs. Regular professional check-ups and servicing will come at what cost? How much attention will the vehicle require from you, and are you in the position to give that much? Weigh all the maintenance costs and see if, indeed, getting a luxury car is right for you and befits your earnings or income.

3. Will your day-to-day activities and everyday lifestyle perfectly suit the luxury vehicle? What do you spend most of your day doing, or where do you frequent? Is it the market? Is your workplace pretty close to your home? What you spend most of your day doing and where you usually go to will tell if you genuinely need a luxury car or an ordinary car. If you barely go out, why buy an expensive car that could get faulty when you park it for so long, more than you should? Is the luxury car fit to withstand long hours of drive and long distances if you travel often? Is it the type of car right for shopping at a local market? It would be best if you weighed this option right by thinking of your work, hobbies, responsibilities, family size, job type, side jobs, and so on.

4. How is the car's fuel economy? Regardless of how sleek, comfortable and attractive a car looks, one essential factor to consider before purchasing it is how much it consumes fuel, whether a lot or averagely. The luxury car you want to purchase stands the chance of consuming so much fuel because of its high performance. However, will you be able always to buy as much fuel as the car needs? If your income permits your affordability of these expenses, but you are not sure of what the future may hold, or if it doesn't permit it at all, both require that you think twice about purchasing the luxury car.

5. Are the engineers in your country pretty conversant with the car? Can they repair It well enough? This factor is essential because cars will inevitably get faulty at some point, and regardless of how big the issue is, some cars are so complex to fix for local engineers/mechanics. How well can that luxury vehicle get fixed in your country? Can you quickly get someone for the job if it needs an emergency repair? How complex mechanics find the car while fixing it is very important. So, be sure of these before purchasing any luxury car.

6. What is the state of your environment's security? How safe is your neighbourhood? Does it guarantee the security of the luxury vehicle you want to purchase? What about the places you frequent, how much security do they have and how safe will these places be for your expensive car? The answers to these questions should tell you if you should get a luxury vehicle or not. You cannot buy an exotic vehicle in a place with inadequate security because it would attract thefts. Even when you go the extra mile of getting more security features like car trackers and insurance, it will still not hinder certain thefts on the car.

7. Does it have a second-hand value? Indeed, most luxury vehicles have a good resale value. However, it is still an option that you must examine. The luxury car you are going for, how high is its resale value just in case you eventually plan to sell it off? Also, how quickly can it be sold out in the country? Weigh all of these and see if a luxury car is genuinely for you.

If you put all of these environmental factors in check and find that you are in a suitable position to buy a luxury car, then go for it. If not, you should put such plans on hold until you are better off using one. It is in your best interest!

Thank you for reading! If you enjoyed this article, please, click the like button and endeavour to drop a comment in the comments section below. You could also check out our blog for more exciting articles.

SOURCE: https://blog.ijamautos.com/post.php?id=53&t=FACTORS%20TO%20CONSIDER%20BEFORE%20BUYING%20A%20LUXURY%20VEHICLE%20IN%20NIGERIA

Gravatar:
If you wish to spend the next 4 years opening and closing lamentation threads with multicolored posts on nairaland, transact with the poster above me, who also clearly is unable to read or understand the cartalk section rules.

You are even scared of quoting or mentioning me

Presegs:
Continue being miserable with your jealousy.

The more you do, the more I keep growing while you keep diminishing. And please don't stop being envious of me because the day you stop is the day you will totally diminish.

He is not stupid nor foolish for mentioning me in his post up there.

@ OP don't only rely on VIN checking which I talked about here Learn For FREE How You Can Easily Get AUTOCHECK VIN Report Of Any Car For FREE => https://www.nairaland.com/5529840/learn-free-how-easily-get

But customs duty verification which I talked about here HowTo Verify The Custom Duty Of Any Car/Vehicle In Nigeria => https://www.nairaland.com/5762253/how-verify-custom-duty-car

Best of luck! !!

Gravatar and its alternate moniker kingdemu, continue being miserable with your jealousy.

The more you do, the more I keep growing while you keep diminishing. And please don't stop being envious of me because the day you stop is the day you will totally diminish.

OP is not stupid nor foolish for mentioning me on this https://www.nairaland.com/4696641/official-car-comparison-recommendation-thread/210#108229670 knowing fully well that I'm a name to reckon with, and I quote his update and its screenshot below;

Dat2jo:
Pls, are there dealerships in Abuja who deal on strictly clean title vehicles? Or one has to keep searching and spending money on VIN checks to be able to find a clean title car? Thanks

Kingreign, Nurey, Presegs, Tpound

Dat2jo:
Pls, are there dealerships in Abuja who deal with strictly Clean title vehicles? Or one has to keep searching and spending money on VIN checks to be able to find a clean title car? Thanks

Which vehicle do you want?

Presegs:
I specialise in clean title cars, and the platform I mainly created for that is www.ijamautos.com

Feel free to call/WhatsApp me on 0 8 0 5 0 8 4 4 0 3 3 or 0 1 2 9 3 1 9 0 6. I'm in Abuja at Gwarinpa and Lugbe FHA Estate and In Lagos at Palmgrove.

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Dat2jo:
Pls, are there dealerships in Abuja who deal on strictly clean title vehicles? Or one has to keep searching and spending money on VIN checks to be able to find a clean title car? Thanks

Kingreign, Nurey, Presegs, Tpound

I specialise in clean title cars, and the platform I mainly created for that is www.ijamautos.com

Feel free to call/WhatsApp me on 0 8 0 5 0 8 4 4 0 3 3 or 0 1 2 9 3 1 9 0 6. I'm in Abuja at Gwarinpa and Lugbe FHA Estate and In Lagos at Palmgrove.

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phenase:
Are they competing with Toyota or Ford?

With all nairaland autos gurus.

Chief Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd, emerged winner of the Auto Manufacturer of the Year 2021(Local Content) at Nigeria Auto Journalist Association Awards.

Congratulations to IVM.

The image of the award can be seen below;


https://www.autosandcartalk.com/threads/innoson-wins-auto-manufacturer-of-the-year-2021-award.433/#post-589

yuyaasales:
I did a re-confirmation, it's 5mill not 7.6M..

That is better.

Happy sales! !!

Igbudu1:
My bro, leave people to do their biz..

If he thinks that's what he wanna sell allow him/her....

Buyers know what they want, the buyers are kings in this regard....

Who tell you I'm not a potential buyer as well?

Who also commented first is not a potential customer?

You have tried by using your alternate moniker instead of using your original moniker you used to post it. You must a be greedy marketer who is only after swindling people.

Coldplay007:

7.5M for 2010 model??

igbudu1

You didn't see this as well before thinking I'm the only one against 7.6M for 2010 Lexus Es 350 with such mileage?