Philadelphia:
Thanks all for your contributions so far.
To get things complicated even the more, someone asked me to get a Mercedes w202 (1999 - 2000) C230 kompressor sport or C280 sport instead of a Toyota. Please gurus, help me with advice as this is gonna be my first car. Thank you.

Brother, if it's your first car, I'll seriously advice you stick with a Toyota. Don't go with the Merc, even though it isn't a bad car. But over time, you might come not to like it.

As your first car, you want one that'll be forgiving if you make small mistakes, treat it roughly or abuse it quite badly. The Merc - in fact all German cars generally don't like or want that kind of abuse.

When you have learnt and mastered all the nuances of car ownership, you can then go German.

Back to your original question, the Camry is a step up over the Corolla and not in the same league. It's like saying just because they are students in the same school, a JSS 3 boy is the same as an SSS 3 boy. We all know they aren't!

Anyone you choose will serve you fine; you're getting the fabled Toyota reliability.

Good luck bruv!

No be today China start to dey copy western auto manufacturers.

Sadly, sha, Rolls Royce will lose the case. It's a no-brainer. BMW tried it and lost, Honda tried it and lost. RR will be no different.

China protect and promote their own.

GAZZUZZ:
Have you cleaned or replaced the MAF? Try cleaning with CRC maf cleaner.

Hmmm...haven't done that. Will try that and see what happens.

kingreign:


If you're in Abuja, contact me to help you diagnose the cause of high fuel consumption 07034581213.

I'm a Lagos ninja!

kingreign:


1. Is there any Check Engine Light illuminated in the car?
2. Do you have binding brakes?
3. Do you carry out regular scheduled tuneups?
4. Do you drive like the stig?
5. Do you carry unnecessary load?
6. Hope you know over time no matter what, an engine loses its efficiency due to wear and tear?

You cracked me up there bro!

Make I no lie...I sometimes drive like The Stig...

The answer to all your questions na yes...except for 5. I no dey carry load at all. When I know what it'll do to my performance.

Anyway, I kinda knew all this but was looking to see if I could improve it more.

Whenever I watch dem Jezza, and dem talk say car dey do 30+ mpg...I just dey vex for my car sometimes...

donmayorgroup:
my dream car has been Toyota Highlander and I've made up my mind, and also prayed to God to help me this year. please, who knows how much it goes. not brand new o!

From N1m (Naija used) to...perhaps N25m brand new.

You should start from which model year you're interested in; that'll narrow it down a bit.

Hello people!

I have. 2003 Toyota Camry SE V6 which is quite a 'rocking' car.

However, my one issue is that though the manufacturer claims 21/28 mig for city/highway, I have realised I average about 15-17mpg in the city. I don't travel much but the 4mpg difference is much o; especially in this times of fuel uncertainty.

I use my specified 5W-30 engine oil, clean out my air filter regularly, carry out an oil change every 3k miles (in fact I'm doing another change this weekend) and generally treat it right.

Still I haven't reached that manufacturer stated mileage.

Is that mileage a farce like the VW scandal of ar or is there something else I can do the further improve my mileage.

Please don't tell me to put camphor in the fuel tank o!

I doubt your ability to get a tokunbo jeep at that price o! But if you will it will be like was said a 98 (or even earlier) Pathfinder...or perhaps the 94 4Runner...

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1996_nissan_pathfinder_4dr-suv_se_rq_oem_1_500.jpg

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/4runner#/media/File%3A92-95_Toyota_4Runner.jpg

IyaIode:
The railway market at yaba should be next followed by ladipo market.

When last did you go to Yaba?

Aunty, dat market don lost Tey tey!!!

20million:
Pls room why is dat my car a/c dnt cool in day only morning nd night...am worry

It could also be that you have a clogged cabin air filter. Get that checked and cleaned and you would be surprised of how much of a difference it could make.

Hmmm....

Is he too now sick?

Issorai...issokay...kontinu

@OP

A Hyundai Tucson is comparative to the Toyota RAV4 (both have 4-cyl engines with circa 2.0-2.4l displacement) while the Toyota Highlander is comparable to the Hyundai Santa Fe ( with V6 engines at circa 3.5l displacement and are more powerful). You can however get the Tucson/RAV4 with a less powerful 2.7/3.0l V6 engine sha... It's all about your choice.

If price is not an issue, the Highlander is your best bet. It has the lowest true-cost-to-own of all the cars, will give you a fantastic performance even when your odometer is above 200k miles and you'll still get a good deal should you choose to resell after 5 or more years. Parts are easy to come by and if you have a head for science and tinkering, there are a few things you can do in your own sef...my 2003 Camry I dey tinker am steady myself. The only downside is that the interior of Toyota vehicles are known to be relatively bland...because they spent all this time focusing on reliability and performance.

The only reason people buy Hyundai cars is because they are cheaper than the equivalent Toyota or German counterpart. However, the cheapness comes at a cost; parts are scarce relative to the Toyota and would cost you more over time to maintain than the equivalent Toyota.

You don't want to have emergency car trouble and spend ages looking for a Hyundai mechanic when Toyota mechanics are a-dime-a-dozen.

Someone advised you about the Honda Pilot (also sold as the premium Acura MDX - they're basically the same car; na d badge be d difference). Please don't choose it over the Toyota; except you are a genuine Honda fan; you could be frustrated a la ball joint issues, gearbox wahala, e.t.c. It's a well known syndrome of cars from that stable.

Ultimately, buy what you're comfortable in and what your heart wants; na you go use the car. Whatever you buy, if you don't like it, you can always sell it off and buy something else.

All the best.

ERONX:
Attention please:
Today is December 31, 2015
31 + 12 + 15 = 58
Its the 21st century:
21x 58 = 1178
Now we add the two Numbers:
1178 + 2015 = 3193
As you can see this number has no meaning at all.
Thanks for your attention.

You are not well o!

D kain laff wey don hold me for here...

Built2last:
It is shocking that sane minds who celebrated Yaraduas rule of law now celebrate his dictatorial tendencies.

I have apologised to all Nigetia for voting PMB. We should graduate from analysing every shortcomings of mr president on the prism of PDP-APC.

Can anybody tell me what our economic direction is from yesterday's media chat? Every question asked him on the economy, he referred to 1983...I don't get that part. He needs to be abreast with 21st century economic realities.

I have no clue how to handle planned family vacations abroad and business trips in 2016 because of the ban on cards. PMB said money is laundered using cards. I am not a politician and has never worked for the government. Why should I suffer for the sins of corrupt few.

Talk to CS Travels and they'll sort you out. Sorted out my guy in the UK who's been there since 21st till January 16th. Reasonable peeps. Call on 08098810622 or email cstravelsng@gmail.com

Their office is on Ajao road, Ikeja; its close to Wemabod Estates, near Wahum.

And you are only making common sense!!!

suyamasta:
From my perspective this makes usd/gbp very hard to get hence the naira keeps getting weaker, let the naira ride on normal laws of demand and supply, i noticed naira keeps getting devalued even with all the recent hard policies by the CBN

Chai!!! Babe wey I don dey eye!!!

CHAI!!! Dija why na? That guy nor fit luv you like me o! And even in the otherside, he no go fit 'kpake' you like I will 'kpake' you!

Chai!!!

And also the elder Klitschko is retired from boxing. He's now a member of parliament in Ukraine.

Is this true?

Chai! Diaris God ooo!!!

bashydemy:
Hahaha you see your life, Did you read the part where it says before 6pm? Meaning a Serious student won't have time to go to cinema before 6pm, Also Charging Student from 1k above is ridiculous you want him/her to go steal of what? In simple language BMB is just doing eye service, Charity should begin at home. I will take him serious when he slash the price between the minimum of 200 naira and maximum 500 naira.

I give up! You've chosen to be narrow-minded and rather unreasonable...sadly. I can't change that for you. Only you can.

Lstar4real:



http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32445575972.html


http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32511141061.html

Choose your choice sir Thanks

Thanks Boss for the response. I believe it's the second link with the LTE option...

http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32511141061.html

bashydemy:
#500 my foot, it's between #1000 and and #2500


Galleria Movie Ticket Prices

Monday: #1000 for Adult and #1000 for Students/Children (free popcorn & Drink)
Tuesday: #1000 for Adult and #500 for Students/Children.
Wednesday:Movie ticket at #500 before 6PM and #800 after 6PM.
Friday before 6pm: #1000 for Adult and #500 for Students/Children.
Friday from 6pm: #1500 for Adult and #1000 for Students/Children.
Saturday: #1500 for Adult and #1000 for Students/Children.
Sunday: #1500 for Adult and #1000 for Students/Children.
School excursion: #750/Person (free popcorn and drink)
Indian Movies: #2, 500/Person (free popcorn and drink)

http://silverbirdcinemas.com/galleria





Ikeja City Mall Movie Ticket Prices

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: Adult - #1000, Student/Children - #500
Tuesday: #1000(Free popcorn & drink for all)
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Adult #1500, Student/Children #1000
Public Holiday: Adult #1500, Student/Children #1000
School Excursion: #750 (Includes free popcorn & Drink)
Hall Rental, Movie Premiere, Seminars etc (Contact 234 7017910000)
3D Movies: 2000 Naira

http://silverbirdcinemas.com/ikeja


So check those prices and get back to me....
#Charity begins at home.

I said '...as low as N500.' didn't you see N500 in the prices you quoted? Abi you don't know the grammatical meaning of 'as low as' again?

You obviously don't go watch movies in the cinema ; you're content with Chinedu's pirated copies in Lagos traffic. SMH

bashydemy:
This man will never stop deceiving himself and his gullible fan, charity begins at home jare, How much will it cost an ordinary man to see a movie in his cinemas?

Have you gone there before? It's as low as N500 o! Five hundred Naira only! Tell me you no dey give Nkechi and Ogonma pass dat one?

kel4soft:
Sorry, this face does not look like one who is enjoying the meal. Mr hypocrite.

Na so Brass people face dey dey wen dem dey enjoy their food?


You want ministers to take public transport and use generators yet you fly on first class always.

That's business class on ARIK AIR! Not first class. Many of us seem to forget that he's a businessman and owner of Silverbird group. If he has to travel for business do you think his company will buy him an economy class ticket on a business trip? Besides, the average business class ticket costs three times more than your economy class ticket; so in reality, he's contributing more to the economy by flying commercial rather than owning a private jet!

LStar4real,

How business?

I'm looking to get the Huawei Mediapad M2 with 3GB RAM and 16/64GB ROM, LTE version.

I can't seem to get a working link; can you pls post one and tell me the cost of getting that down to me through you from yonder?

Thanks.

uncjay:
Twenty goals so far for the boys this tournament, last tournament those guys finished with 24 goals..

Actually, it's 21 goals...count it well

This Tunde Orebiyi guy is just a rubbish moderator! Listen to the kinda things he's saying!


"There was a nodding"

"If there are any messages, we will take them now"

Can't NTA send these guys for training at SuperSport or SkySports ni...

Mali don enter final o!!!

grayht:
Final scores: Nig 0 - Bra 4

Where is this guy make we treat him f**k up...

Well, Wike will still go to appeal...

This isn't the end...

We go reach next year...because dem go still do all the appeal court and supreme Court dance still...

Will it fly for 1.9m?

If not, what's your best price?

Please send detailed pix including dashboard, engine bay and interiors to livingstone2k1@yahoo.com