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PuZZyNegro:
Please where did you see one.

I tried importing this car from US through a popular Nairaland car dealer but the cost was even higher.

The prices range from 2.5-2.9 million.

If your Corolla is 06 then 2 Million Naira is too High by the time you add Custom Duty you're looking at 2.5 million Naira for 2006 Corolla.... in 2019

GreekDon:
@ OP, I hope you know the difference between 2007/2008 Camry and the 2010/2011 model. Beware, some people will just upgrade the headlamps and tail lights and pass it off as 2010 model. VIN and engine configuration will guide you better...not just exterior pictures.

I'm sure the OP will not look at the Head and tail lights alone.... The engine is different from the 08-09 Engines.....

nurey:
These particular generation has not been done though. I found for the former a Mazda engine and someone was talking about Honda k series engine. There are other reliable engines that would fit your manual transmission in a heartbeat but I don't know how easy it is to source them, am talking about the diesel engine fitted to the Hyundai getz.

I am actually interested in the swap because the car is damn cheap not because of resale value but the shitty engine most people don't wait for it to overheat or out of warranty before they dispose off of it

Please if there's any solution.. I will be following this thread kindly post it... I might get myself a Kia Rio with Mazda Engine for daily runs

legalwealth:
Customs hardly stop one within a city or town. Plus he has gotten the car already; we can't tell him to return it back to Cotonou.

You’re right. And now those that advised him to get the car through that route did so just because of what they will get from the deal. That amount will get a clean title 07 with change left.

legalwealth:
I was about saying this. If care is not taken, some people will charge you as high N500,000 promising you genuine one and end up giving you fake.

[/b]You could wait till government would open land bother or be driving your car within a city or so.[b]

The bolded. What if He’s driving and unfortunately The Custom just stop him? Or someone close to Him set him up with the customs. Cotonou is a bad idea for now that the land border is closed.

antagonist:
as in, cotonou again o

home of scattered cars

well I hope he did vin check for the car, otherwise na gbese

VIN check in Cotonou when the Lebanese, and the black Agent are standing on your neck.. You will drive the car for not up to 50 meters and I’m sure the gear won’t change up to gear 3 because everywhere is filled up of cars. I’ve been going to Cotonou car markets since 2008 so I know lot about their shady deals.

antagonist:
lol lol

waiting for a new thread in future

Please How Do I Recover My Car From Customs

FOU Zone A.

PuZZyNegro:
Naira

Too high?

It’s your choice so I can’t say it’s high or low.... But hope you know that most cars in Cotonou also are not clean title. They work on them before bringing them to the the market.

PuZZyNegro:
I already have an offer of 250k. I am not clearing the car. It's already in my compound. Just to pay to get ordinary paper

400-450 is the duty amount for 06 Corolla at the Lagos seaport. If you’re truly charged 250 please don’t drive that car to Ibadan or any road there is custom check point, if You do they will impound your car.

PuZZyNegro:
Chances of getting a clean titled car in Lagos is very slim. Chances of getting a car that the mileage has not been tampered with is more slimmer.

Cotonou provides you with the true meaning of Tokumbo. What you see is what you are getting not some refurbished salvage/lemon brand cars.

I got mine at 2M without custom papers.

Mileage is 139k original
Title is clean
Number of calculated owner = 1.
Service history is clean.

I will have to drive mine 5 years before it will get to the level/grade of the ones they sell at Berger

The 2 Million is CFA of Naira?

PuZZyNegro:
I have one phrase for you - this is Nigeria

I said the charges will be higher than Lagos port.

OfficialSam:
Like 54k per annum? Pls can you explain better?

If your car is 2005/2006 Camry or Corolla, you might not even pay up to that. Just walk into any GTB and ask for axamansard insurance for more explanations

OfficialSam:
How much did you get it in Cotonou. I want to decide between 05 or 06 model. Just wanna know if it's relatively cheaper there than Lagos. Thanks!

By the time you add the custom duty which is going to be very high than the one they charge at Lagos port, you will know that it’s not a good idea. Importing vehicle from Cotonou is illegal for now, The custom Duty may not be 100% genuine.

risingrainboll:
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Bros one of my brother be wan buy car o but na him first time and him no get enough money. Like 900K na him get and he needs a tokumbo.
Which kind tokumbo car him go fit get for that amount na?. Your advice please.

He should save more to get a good car

Go to OLX and to search for variety of cars... Don't be panic when the seller tell you that someone is coming to pay for the car tomorrow it is their way of making you buy with panic......Please make sure you take a good and trustworthy Mechanic along for pre-Piurchase Inspection.... I will Suggest you contact Gazzuzz,Diportivo,Heavenlybang... The 20k you will pay for inspection might save you hundreds of thousands of naira.... If i were you i will let them do the bargaining and all the paper works for me.... You won't regret it

Rubiesangel:
I havent gotten the response I seek. In terms of fuel economy, which is better? Please I need good advice

Corolla is 1.8ltr engine and the Camry is 2.4ltr engine.. The Corolla consumes less fuel than the Camry... The camry engine is more powerful than the Corolla. But they’re 2 good cars if you get a good one and follow the manufacturers advice on maintenance

captainking:
HHahhahaa.. The gurus in car talk are even funnier than the wannabe comedians on jokes section... But oga dru23.... Why the process nah to know car price nah... Can't u just post the price and location here..?? I want a civic too but Fri. 06 and above..

You selling your Accord?

SimonRose:
I disagree with you... O boy no let anybody scam youuuu. How can u say 1.2m can't get him tokunbo ONLY naija used...!!! Bros stick to your Budget mannnnn.

Car dealer did you read the year the OP mentioned 05 Corolla... If you have a tokunbo corolla for 1.2 then it’s either the car is from Cotonou and no duty was paid. Just don’t drive it on federal high way so that customs won’t impound your car.. Or the car is a stolen car.

Rubiesangel:
1.2m toks

1.2 million can’t get you Tokunbo... You can get Naija used less than a year very clean and in good shape.

Rubiesangel:
Quick one guys, between Toyota corrola and Toyota Camry, which one is a better car base on fuel economy?

Corolla.

ravensckar:
Toyota na thief magnet nau. Only Big men that live in a highly secured estate wouldn't have such worries.

Honestly, my problem seem complicated. I want a car that is durable, kinda fine and can also be used for UBER. All on a coded budget of 1.4m


Hope sey something no dey do me?

Go for the 04 Camry and you get a comprehensive Insurance. The Camry can take abuse more tha the 07 Accord.. And also the resale value for Toyota is far higher than the Accord.

Is the car still available?

ravensckar:
Aaaarrrggghhhh!

But the car no fine nau?

It may not look attractive, But that car will. Serve you. Why not look for a Toyota Camry 04... And have peace of mind

ravensckar:
A very good evening to everyone in the house.


Please I need your advice and expert opinion on this subject that has been bothering me for quite sometime.


By Heaven's grace, I'm saving up to buy my first car. So far so good, I have these cars on mind;

- Honda Accord DC (this car looks fine to me especially the blue colour). And I heard Honda is a reliable product except for that gear thing though.
Or
- MAZDA MPV. Since I can't afford a decent Sienna, this car has always been on my mind as a substitute.


I was thinking of giving my first car to an UBER driver before, but the tales I'm hearing doesn't seem encouraging.

Being a first timer who doesn't understand 'jack' about cars. Please I'll need your advice on which car is better in terms of Durability, reliability, fuel economy, availability of parts and most importantly peace of mind. I no get money wey I go dey donate for mechanic o.


Did I also mention that my budget is around 1.4m? If there's any other car you can suggest based on those criteria above, please, I'll be very grateful.


PS: my greatest fear about cars is to see my car develop a fault in the middle of the road especially at night.


Cc
HeavenlyBang
Nurey
Every well meaning Nairalander who wouldn't want a brother to die young.

If truly you don’t want to die young? I will advise you look for Honda Civic 2004-2006 that has not been abused. Go with a reputable Mechanic to inspect it.. You will come back and give testimony... That car is durable, fuel efficient and doesn’t breakdown anyhow... Honda Accord DC won’t be a favourable advise for someone who doesn’t know anything about Cars.

Rubbiish:
What of gear box for 04 corolla and 07 camry?
Thanks alot

I don’t know about the Corolla, but the 07 Camry use the same Gear with 05/06 Camry and it’s 13pin this costs about 170-180k

I think 10Pin should be between 70-90K, While the 13Pin is around 180k

niyispage2017:
I have Toyota 2010 for 1.950 even negotiable. Whatsapp or call 09050523959

Post Pictures Please.

1.1 Million?

daves2ng:
Good day,
I saw a Nissan Quest 2001 recently and it interests me. Everything seems to be working fine but when I told a friend, he advised not to buy it because "they say" it gives issues.
Please I need some candid professional advice before taking the steps.
What issues am I likely to expect and how easy is it to get parts and repairs done?


Thanks in advance

Please if its a must you get a space bus I will advise you look for Toyota Sienna... Nissan is complicated especially Nigerian Used that you don't know much about the Maintenance history... It is not a rugged vehicle, put to consideration the availability of parts and Technician

PaChukwudi44:
Forget it.The SW stands no chance against a northern candidate.

Does a SE candidate stand a chance against a northerner?

Abagworo:
AZIKIWE Road not Ikwerre road. Amaechi redesigned the road to accommodate monorail but it has always been good all the way through Station road, Moscow road to Aggrey road

Thanks for the Correction... I forgot that Ikwerre road is at Mile 1 Area.... Pitakwa boy

bonechamberlain:
see how the road is shinning,
Wike is working
But wike pay them o

That is Ikwerre road constructed by Rotimi Amaechi led administration.