₦airaland Forum

advanceDNA:
What is the relevance of this image??....this image doesn't justify anything ......it just shows greed....

It doesn't show greed. It's basic economics, oga. You can't assess depreciation simplistically when you have this kind of inflation and exchange rate depreciation.
Market forces are not driven by altruistic motives but profit and value retention.
I was shaking my head last week when some people were blaming Yahoo boys for increase I'm rent when we have an economy with over 30% annual inflation (official). In the real world prices of many basic things have more than doubled in the past year. You can tell the landlord he built his house when cement was 50 naira, but how much does the landlord spend in living costs now?

advanceDNA:
Whateva Nigeria is experiencing should not remove the factor of depreciation in price used commodity like cars.... It is not land...land doesn't depreciate thats why it can increase in value exponentially...


U cannot buy a used car in 2018 and for 600k used it..wear it down and tear it....come here in 2024...and say u want to sell the car for 2.1M ..and ur greedy calculation that 600k is now equivalent for 2.4M ...
Sorry sir, Where did u get such witchcraft calculations from?? Lets not argue much ... When I said nobody should mention me..it's pple like u that justify greed with a inflation I was talking about

Check that screenshot

advanceDNA:
Whateva Nigeria is experiencing should not remove the factor of depreciation in price used commodity like cars.... It is not land...land doesn't depreciate thats why it can increase in value exponentially...


U cannot buy a used car in 2018 and for 600k used it..wear it down and tear it....come here in 2024...and say u want to sell the car for 2.1M ..and ur greedy calculation that 600k is now equivalent for 2.4M ...
Sorry sir, Where did u get such witchcraft calculations from?? Lets not argue much ... When I said nobody should mention me..it's pple like u that justify greed with a inflation I was talking about

Definitely there's greed but then there's ignorance that you're displaying. My friend got a toks Corolla Sport for about 2.8m in 2021. Guess the cost of replacement in 2024 for a similar quality now? It's about 6-8m asking price. Importers will tell you it takes about 2-3m for clearing alone. Are you expecting anyone in their right minds to sell that Corolla for 2m now because of depreciation that is being cancelled out by massive inflation?

advanceDNA:
Keep updating....u might find one of those non-dealer sellers..... because I see no reason why I will by a used car for 600k in 2018.... With depreciation in value after 6 whole years years and still want to sell it above 1 million naira...

Nobody should mention me ooo

Truly he could get and pay the balance at the mechanic sha.
Maybe if you understand the fact that Nigeria is experiencing crazy inflation now and ₦600k in 2018 is about ₦2.4m equivalent now in terms of purchasing power.

Dosland:
I don't have check engine light on, I have bought new air filter, cleaned injector mouth several times yet I hardly get 130 miles on full tank. I will be contented if I get 230 miles. I like the ride but the car won't stay long with me because of this high fuel consumption.

Chai. That's unfortunate. Ideally one in good condition should be able to get between 290-365+ miles on a full tank depending on driving conditions (highway/city) and other factors.
Have you tried actually scanning the car to see what the computer is saying? I heard some scanners can read live data while the car is running and I suppose an expert should be able to tell what is particularly wrong.
Does your fan run constantly? From what I know, having the fan run constantly can impact the fuel economy as the engine never reaches the optimal temperature for complete combustion. Our local mechanics believe they're smarter than automotive engineers in Japan. Also check for possible leaks if you perceive petrol vapour.
Does exhaust system have its catalyst intact? If not, check your exhaust manifold and that side for possible leaks or bad exhaust.
I believe a scan can reveal if there's an issue with mass air flow sensor and I think upstream oxygen sensor.

Dosland:
Update: Thanks for your help guys. My mechanic has solved the 02 sensor issues

My Rav4 consumes too much fuel, full tank (55 litters) does 150km only embarassed I have done scan twice, they said the 02 sensors are not working.

I will appreciate contact of a good rewire in Lagos that can help me fix this 02 sensor issue. Any other solutions will be appreciated.

How far?
Did you ever solve the fuel consumption issue?
I thought mine was bad but the worst on half tank was probably about 70 miles or 110km. I've also done about 120 miles on half tank and 230 miles on full.

nonny1212:
Hmm.. I'm surprised about this. Are you sure your friend cleans his outdoor and indoor unit. I notice that when you don't clean both, the performance drops drastically. I make sure I clean both every 3 months to maintain freezing.

I can comfortably freeze 6 adults in my apartment. Freezing to the point they begin to beg for duvet or they beg me to off my AC.

LG dual inverter is a sexy beast, i have never regretted purchasing it

What's your process for cleaning the both if you don't mind a little detail?

If it was Abuja maybe I'd have offered a swap deal with a 55" C2 plus cash...

mightyhazel:
Exactly...people too mumu


For nowhere was it suggested that they should use their salary for it..


Just mumu inspired junk from you

People who are suggesting the engineering department should generate power should ask how much an independent power project of that scale would cost now. Even world-class universities like Harvard don't generate all their power needs themselves. You need years of solid funding and capacity building to do some things.

deyem:
Caught between daikin 1.5hp inverter and LG dual inverter but boy o boy that daikin is damn expensive (717k for made in india, 1 million + for the made in Japan). Might have to settle with LG dual inverter even also pricy at currently 500k+..but honestly i was disappointed with the LG dual inverter at my friend's place, we were there for his kids party and we were sweating so profusely that we had to move the party outside... Yes about 15 little kids and about 7 adults were present but still the heat was so much that there was absolutely no sign of any Ac on

22 humans seems like a lot of heat to deal with. I don't have much experience to make a judgement sha. I know one year there were so many people in ShopRite in Lugbe, I think, that it became hot even with the central air conditioning that normally kept the place chilly.

I think you people are forgetting the fact that Nigeria currently has an annual inflation rate of over 28%. Please do keep in mind that it's the "official" rate and real-life inflation is way more than that. While I can't speak to the truthfulness of the op's claim, you have to keep in mind that living costs have gone up astronomically and even property owners will not be left behind in price increases.
Someone mentioned polo of 5k now going for 20k, when last did you check the exchange rate? Almost every piece of clothing is imported.
Between Tinubu's inauguration last year and now the exchange rate has all but doubled.
The former neighborhood I stayed are very picky about renting to young guys with questionable income. But rents have kept going up and most of the people living there are family people.

Cyberterror:
Soyinka is a global literary icon. Obi is more-or-less a beer seller.

Being a literary icon doesn't mean that his opinions are always valid or sincere in politics. A "beer seller", which I suppose is your way of watering down a successful business man with stakes in beverage industry, can have more impact on the economy than a literary icon and possibly better political views.

Sam42222:
Where I nthe world is a certain group of ppl placed the the whole burden of tariff cost because they are in ban A,because they are giving more electricity we have clueless leaders the tariff cost should be shared evenly since prepaid meters are used so it will be based on your consumption

Personally I'd prefer they spread the increase across all bands more proportionately and treat everyone equally. Since this band A matter light in my side has been am apology and they still charge us Band B tariffs

[quote author=blackmantis post=130042343][/quote]This is 2024, not 2014. In 2014 that would have been the equivalent of a out $25m. Have you been to a large University campus? Independent power projects don't come cheap.

staneless:
Lol.... maintenance? Do you even know how electric vehicle works? LMAO
Wetin u wan maintain for EV??

EVs can have parts go bad too even if sparingly. They're pretty expensive to fix when something does need a fix.

What stood out to me was the fact that the man has not visited his mom all those years until she died. Like what the fudge,

sultaan:
Why would you send an electric car to the generator country .

If you enter one of those 10 he Lagos traffic and your range ends on third mainland, will you go rest I better pass my neighbor on third mainland to charge for hours?

Look for hybrid or phev. Toyota has hybrid or prime so in Lexus version

EVs are actually more efficient than ICE cars in city driving conditions.

Bulk Africard funds needed urgently... Rate is competitive.

fuckJones:
my name is obedient, I hate good news

Some of you people will politicize everything. Power supply in the past 3-4 months has been wayyy worse than it was last year. The whole town I live. At some point last year and last two I could use my phone till it died because I was almost always sure there'd be power. Even the former place I used to live in Lugbe which had excellent power supply by Nigerian standards, my friend there has been complaining for the past few months.
People have to hold elected officials to higher standards than the usual praise singing.
Some are quick to scream "politics is local" during elections but then discount localized experiences of bad governance after elections.

xcitedjay:
In most online car communities all over the world, there is a lot of knowledge sharing in helpful manner. However, some of our people tend to fall into the trap of being conceited after getting some basic knowledge on cars. I'm not sure they realise that the automotive industry is constantly evolving. EVs are gaining popularity among car owners, and the knowledge of internal combustion engines would be outdated soon.

People get annoyed even if it's rocket science they're talking about. I'm sure everyone here has things to do offline/online. The guy needed help and was not providing all the basic information needed to help him make a diagnosis like car brand, model name and year.
Internal combustion engines are not going to be outdated any time soon, at least not in this part of the world. Hybrid car sales grew faster than EV this year worldwide. EV time will come but ICE still relevant.

incogni2o:
China will always feed off USAs Brain.

Copyright, Patency, Licencing no dey their dictionary .

Better than us who can't even refine our own fuel. They have been able to learn a lot by imitation while we depend entirely on them and the west.

LegitLexLuthor:
After installing it, I notice it’s not cooling enough. Any tips would be appreciated.

Did you later solve this?

Kooldon:
If you guys are legally married, then you have nothing to worry about.
However, it seems your are more concern about your husband demise before you but what if the reverse will be the case?

The bolded is mostly if the assets are in the UK, not Nigeria.

lyort:
Get original T4 toyota transfluid

Engine o, not transmission.

ShitStain:
Any assistance please?

Is it direct Belgium?
The recommended oil is 5W30. If it's Nigerian used, I think the bosses here usually recommend continuing the oil the former user was using.

koms:
If you compare those prices above with today's own you will understand why "Nigeria go better" is Future impossible tense.

Though inflation is everywhere but our own problem pass inflation.

No be small thing. Same Hyundai Accent is now like 1.5m at the cheapest end, like five years later. While that same Camry foreign used now would probably have like a 7-8m asking price.

ubev01:
What then do we do after buying a new car?

Wear a hazmat suit

Feyyfromcarbin:
Have you ever wondered why some customers prefer used cars while others swear by brand new?
It's a hot debate!

Which cars do you think are winning the streets of Nigeria?

How many Nigerians do you think can afford a brand new entry level car?
Even a recent Toyota Corolla is now like 40m or more brand new.
I know a time when a brand new Range Rover was like ₦25m.

GEJDHERO:
from my observation the first color of the car is white.cos the present color is gradually peeling off and beneath is white color.

Oh, I get it now. It's a bad paint job. Unfortunately, a good portion of our Nigerian paint jobs aren't quality and people sometimes emphasize first body to mean the original paint coat as it's more durable. I remember a mechanic telling me to let him know when I'm ready to repaint my car and I told him I'd rather use it the way it is because I don't trust our paint jobs.

lyort:
Idle speed has no effect

Low idle speed can lead to vibrating car. Anyway, it's probably some other issue.

GEJDHERO:
Bought a car recently,dealer told me it had never been sprayed,but just beginning to discover that it had been sprayed b4 to change d color.Is this not a scam?
What can i do to seek redress or possibly get a refund?

Technically a car can be first body even if it's been sprayed. If there's been no body work done and fillers added asides probably a changed bumper, it's pretty much "first body". I guess the issue is sometimes our paint jobs in Nigeria are of poor quality.

Hoelujohn:
The government can pay 200k by downsizing by about 30% of it's bloated workforce

So create large-scale unemployment in an already bad situation so they can pay some people more. Wonderful idea.