₦airaland Forum

kadman:
Don't mind him, he was posting that all over the auto section on nairaland. Very unserious guy. The guy who bought the car came to my house for inspection,gave me cash at the bank and drove off. I'd never carry a car or anything for that matter to meet a "potential" buyer.

What kind of stupid move is that anyway? Wedge urself in someone else's territory with your car? You dont know who might be waiting ready to do u in? For Naija?

190:
yes its very truee

in my area
their speciality is the toyota camry
shinning lite edition
others like d camry orobo and sypder editions
are hardly taken!

@poster
whic corola was dat!

Baba 190, whats a Spyder Edition of Camry. Will like to know. Any pics?

So you wanna do a deal for 35m with these lousy pictures?

Are you serious?

unclejojo:
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FREQUENCY:60HZ
HP:15 OR 11KW
POLE:4
SPEED:1745RPM

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Wouldnt ALABA market be better to source it?

fernald:
I am calling on the tested, reliable & result-oriented dealers in the house to help out on this subject: How can I start a car business? What are the risks of importing cars from Cotonou? What are reliable USA websites I can deal with in car purchases? I want your candid advice on this subject.

fernald:
I don't want to be a mid-man. Advice! Advice!!

Candid advice? Here i go. First i will like to let you know that there's no task that's too daunting that cant be overcome. However, what i will advise about car business is that YOU HAVE TO PHYSICALLY SEE THE CAR YOU ARE BUYING! Especially its better that way. As long as a car is used, its better for you to see the car in person. Can you buy a car on a website without seeing it? Sure! But from the little tiny knowledge i have, i will not buy a car without the car being in my presence, especially used.

I dont care if they say the car is 2010!. If its used, i wanna see it in person!. You wanna hear it run. Feel the car! "Taste the car"    and just have a physical "aura" of the car before you commit ur money. There could have been a body work or some type of imperfection on the car, you should be able to see it. A website MIGHT not allow u to see such imperfection.

With that said, theres also a question of getting the best price. The website(s) you will be dealing with might not always have the best price or better put, best price and best selection at all times. You might not have the opportunity of a best selection.

Again, not all cars a dealer/seller has makes it to the website. You walk unto the lot, and you can find a car that you like and decide to buy it. Before it even hit the site. Also, its very hard (if not near impossible) to strike a good deal even on the phone, talkless of a website.

You got to a dealer and lets say he's asking for $9,000. You look at him, and pull out like $7,000 and hand it to him. Don't say anything. He counts it, looks at you funny and say "where's the rest?"  and you reply "That's all i have". He said "its too small" You replied: "I cant come up with any more $$$"

He might reject the offer, but it will be difficult. Salespeople dont like to let $$$ slip thru their hands.    Unless of course its a really low offer.

You might not exactly get the car for $7,000 but may be $8,000 after lots of "back and forth" But he's willing to spare you his time cos you are "serious, willing and able" to go thru with the purchase!. A phonecall/website can't help you like that.

So here are your options:

Get a reliable person in the US that can do that for you for a reasonable fee (preferably a LICENSED Dealer)

                                            OR

Start by going to Cotonou and buy US spec cars there. You will be able to make ur selection. Bring it to Naija and people will know you with the car business. You can build your business that way.

Let me know if you have more questions.

kadman:
248,000

There's ur answer. He answered u already on top.

@ poster,

Why is there so much discrepancy on the Odometer reading and reported CARFAX?

vin?

I am creating this thread for anyone who has cleared a vehicle thru Lagos port in the last 6 months to share with us the cost and experience(s). Good  or bad  .    You can also give recommendations

Just tell us the type of car cleared and the cost. Your experience? Let us know too.

(Don't try to ask people to call or email you in private for any recommendation. If you cant share it here. Keep it for yourself.Period!)


To fellow forumites: Please check and re-check any recommended agent before you use them. Ask for reference(s) before committing any money at all.

Thanks

eros:
@ Freshmoney

You should know that its not civilised to attack people the way you do. Your name-calling Promise72 is baseless. He was only educating me on how to get value for my money and i truly appreciate that. He could have chose not to, but he did and you crucify him for that? Common man, think about it for a second from my own perspective. Well, i think you should apologise to Promise72 as a big and matured boy, I hail

He doesnt really need to apologise to me at all. This is a forum and we are here to share info. If someone else decide to brag about how they are living it up and put everyone else down, i guess it reflects their own value system.

The issue with Acura/Honda is well known here. Some Naija guys dont know till now, hence my comment. If someone else decide to attack me on it, well so be it.

Unfortunately, our culture dont always welcome or readily share important info that can adversely affect others. Some people will "fall into a pit" and just sit by and watch others fall into it too. Very common in our culture. What a shame.

freshmoney:
Interesting. See palpable exhibition of lunacy. Watch neurotic folks at it again. It is obvious, some people still need 'abysmal' medical check up.


Midas01: Cuz of people like you, Nairaland has become a motivating roundtable. However, don't blame me cuz of my luscious life, I have worked hard to get to where I dey,no dey beef me . I love being among people, Naija in general, and Nairaland is supposedly a free world to exchange opinion.

I ve not done any transaction here before, and I aint gonna do any here. So forget about bilking someone here. If you are in Cali, let's hook up before next month. Naija for life I mean no harm fellas, I rest my case

Stupidity is a disease.

I will like to know if anyone know a really good block industry in Lagos/Ibadan area. I[b] am looking for company(s) that can produce good standard blocks. Capacity to produce large quantity in short time also.
[/b]

How much is their price?

Thanks.

freshmoney:
@Promise72: Oga Mentor. No be every 2003 ,2004 hondas and acura are problematic OK? I have had experience of 08 camrys auto gear got bumped. Tranny and even engine in new cars get weird

Can u read? Did u see where i said that "some". May be u dont know what some mean. I will refer you and your arrogance back to primary school.

bababuff:
This car is Nija used. See plate number on last picture.

Are u sure thats naija plates?

eros:
To all the HOT sellers on nairaland, inspired_m, siena, carshopper, viperman, midas02, and my ever faithful Itachi. I am in need of  a 2003 Acura TL A-Spec or TL Type-S, preferably the A-Spec. Please send me info on the price and pics of the car. Send info to emee30384@yahoo.com

I dont have any Acura for sale at all. I will however advise you that whatever you do, if i were you, i will get a manual transmission if you will be getting a 2003-2004. You can get an auto for 2005 and up.

Some Honda V6 and Acura 3.2 (2000-2004) Auto transmission CAN BE PROBLEMATIC. The keyword here is "SOME". You dont wanna take any chances with your $$$$.

Good luck!

jayon:
ALL THE CARS, I SELL ARE STRAIGHT FROM THE PORT, IF IT IS FAIRLY USE YOU WILL SEE IT

jayon:
It was brought last two years, but the person that was meant to sell it, parked it in door,
still available

Somehow these two statements are not agreeing with each other. Two years ago is not "straight form the port" Unless the Jeep was in a fisherman's canoe paddled by hand. It still doesn't explain where the 25,000+ miles go. We will still like to see engine pictures. I might owe you an apology

Kx:
Interesting stuff.

Am amazed at the following:

1.Did immigration and ministry of interior permit him to "hawk" while he is on a research
visit to nigeria for 6months?
2.Has KAI ever confiscated his gala(goods) like they do to lagosians everyday?
3.If the research thing is true,are the profits from the gala business for 6 good business
months for the research as well?
4.Can a nigerian do similar thing abroad in d name of research without being questioned
by anti terror,anti 419,anti drug,oyibo NDLEA and oyibo NAFDAC?
5.Has NAFDAC even interogated him to ascertain the "originality" of the gala he is
hawking?

I fear that in nigeria,even Osama Bin Laden can "form" alfa in kebbi and turn 9ja to
his safe haven without anybody asking any question.

WTF

He is selling a LEGITIMATE product! And YES he can keep the profit! Its his sweat!

What do you say to the politicians stealing your money everyday? You hail them and give them Cheiftaincy titles!

its much easier to write about something that you lived!. Too many times we have accused the western media of saying something about africa that they dont know about. As soon as they try to do it the right way, we want them arrested!

I support the guy and his approach

Does the transmission have oil in it at all?

Emperoh:
I am surprised this is coming from you!!
There is no way Japanese or Asians can match the technology and sophistication of German cars.
Even their luxury cars are still way off the mark. Whatever the Asians are doing today, The BMWs and AUDIs of this world did more than 10 years ago. Go check a 1995 BMW 5 series and a 2008 Toyota Camry or Honda Accord and realise what am saying.

The problem is that our mechanics use their incompetence to scare people from enjoying ultimate Japanese Luxury.
I am yet to see a Japanese car that has beat my Audi A4 of its yr model and size in luxury and performance. Even the fuel consumption rate are being matched by the German. Try a Volkswagen Passat or Audi A4 with 1.8 litre turbo charged engine (1.8T) and you would think its a V8.

So oga, much as i realise the Asians do pocket friendly cars, their performance has a question mark compared to GERMAN MACHINES!!!

There has to be a time when we will stop blaming everything on our "incompetent mechanics". How do u explain the horrific experience(s) that people have right here in the US? Check the consumer reports (i am sitting here with a print edition) and they will advise you strongly in staying clear away from those vehicles. They are notorious especially for electrical problem.

Reliability is beyond just a car starting everyday. The little things counts also (durable door handle, durable power windows, widows that ACTUALLY  stays in the track that doesnt derail etc)

These are the things that goes side by side as durability and being counted too. The truth is that some German cars these days cant be counted on to deliver, day-in, day out on these simple things.

Sunroof that ACTUALLY closes all the way! That doesnt leak within one year of buying the car.

They are not boring to drive. I can imagine. As a matter of fact, i will admit to have never driven an Audi Turbo/VW Turbo ever in my life. However, i dont have to have been burned by a fire to know that burning hurts. 

Simmarco:
VIN number would be provided on request made by the serious ones.

Isnt VIN required for all posting? Something to hide?

chipass:
I drive a 2001 passat.


It has given me nothing but trouble since I got it. On top of everything, the parts are expensive.

When the trouble became too much I went online and did some research. Guess what - the passat was labeled a lemon!! It was recalled many times.

Maybe I was unlucky with the car. I've only had it for 2 and half years and already it's almost impossible to continue to drive it so I have to change immediately.

mhm:
German cars are built better than the asian cars. No doubt

However I drove a 2004 BMW 3 series for a while, my worst car driving years I must say. I have bought a Honda now and though I can feel a weaker engine and slightly poorer build quality and less toys, I am satisfied that its not giving me headaches.

With my bad experience I dont think I can touch any German car with a very long pole (well at least till I am rich enough)

Church!!!! Preach!!!. Newer German cars are to be approached with caution!!!Proceed at your own risk!!!

jayon:
ALL THE CARS, I SELL ARE STRAIGHT FROM THE PORT,  IF IT IS FAIRLY USE YOU WILL SEE IT

@ Seller,

This car has been "missing in action" for 4 long years!. Its not a typical government/official vehicle here in the US (which can sometimes explain it). Its got another almost 25,000+ miles unaccounted for 

Are u sure its not Naija used? Its last registered in California in 2005. Hmmmm

Underneat the front tires somewhat muddy and the interior is somewhat dusty. That's is just my observation. I am not going to reach a conclusion at this time.

Can we see the engine picture please?

[quote author=Aloy.Emeka link=topic=284157.msg4039847#msg4039847 date=1245191291]So it's the foolish Africans that pay for these cars?. I know for sure that Asians(apart from middle easterners) don't have time for luxury cars and since Europeans and Americans seldom buy it, the only real market they have middle east and Africa. Russians love to cruise on expensive cars too, do they also lease theirs?. Go to Moscow and see for yourself.[/quote]Not really. The banking system in Africa especially is not very strong. Unlike here. I dont know any bank that will let you lease a Bentley. The road might ruin the car that it will be worthless after lease ends. Loss for the bank. Until the banks have a strong capital base, i guess its cash and carry for now.

i am assuming you are in the US. For whatever you do, get mack trucks. As much as Freightliner/Volvo trucks are good, Nigerians are not too crazy about them. You will be begging them to buy it. Why?

It will cost you about the same to ship and clear only to be stuck with them. Why o why?

Be smart about it.

kayjegs:
I am looking to get USED ford pick-ups and buses to buy. If you have offers, please mail me to kayjegs@yahoo.com.

Thanks

Are u sure u can easily maintain Ford pick ups in Naija? How easy is it to get parts?

Bariga1:
Please can you provide vin number and pictures of the inside.

Its Nigerian used!

No VIN Necessary!

[quote author=Aloy.Emeka link=topic=283422.msg4033278#msg4033278 date=1245096262]Lexus is a pocket guzzler.[/quote] Whatever happen to the former reasonable Aloy.Emeka? That guy made sense. This "clone" Aloy.Emeka" is baffling me. Lexus a pocket guzzler? My former LS400 gets 20-22 miles per gallon at 100miles/hr for a V8!

Lexus has one of the lowest (if not the lowest) maintenance cost among the luxury cars !