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Available.

Honestly my brother, i have a mind of keeping it, but parking space is a challenge.

Do you by chance know any classic car freak. $5000 will do for now .

Available.

Still Available.

@Luuvvshola

You can buzz me on 08023024881.

Car is at Kingsway Road, Ikoyi, from 9am - 5pm.

Call to fix an appointment.

I'm sure u'll fall in love with the car too.

Still available

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@Inspired
Oga, how business. Madam is enjoying her new ride. But she's reluctant to part with her Bimmer. The car has been very reliable. Its very stable and firm on the road. I had to convince her to part with it.

@Daomi
Thanks for the interest. 160K cannot fly. Serious buyer will call very serious seller.

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Pictures coming.

I have a 1991 BMW 316i Coupe for sale. (Borrowing from Viperman's style  )

DURATION OF USE:
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5 years (Daily workhorse. Very reliable. Rarely breaks down)


REASON FOR SALE
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Owner just acquired a tapping Tokunbo courtesy of Inspired (https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?topic=718897.msg8882507#msg8882507)


FIXES TO BE MADE
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Minor: Oil change, brake disk, etc (under 15K)


OWNER RECENTLY REPLACED
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Battery
Radiator
Fan
Fuel Pump
Fuel Filter
2 Front tires


OPTIONS
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Automatic transmission
1-loader CD, AM and FM player
Ice Cold AC - Recently refilled gas
Alloy wheels
4-cylinder engine


COMMENTS
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This car was neatly used by a lady. The car is very rugged, reliable and is a speed machine. Its also very fuel efficient. Owner spends about 2,500 naira a week on fuel, moving from Yaba to Marina everyday (with AC on).


ASKING PRICE: 220,000 naira.
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Serious buyers only.  Call 08023024881 or Email: kSimonTemplar@gmail.com

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@Inspired
The car was delivered to me yesterday. It is super clean and drives smoothly. Madam is thrilled and enjoying the ride. Great Job! Well Done!

@ezechivic
Sorry, the car is for my madam. I'm sure Inspired can get you something just as neat. But if you bring 2.5 million, i may be tempted to sell it to you .

Waiting!!!

I'm yet to see the car live, but those that have seen it says it looks fantastic.

When are you delivering today.

Hi,

Thanks for the great work.

Please can i get a VIN check on:
1HGCG56762A800049
WVWGC21J2YW629499

Hi,

Please can i get a VIN check for:
WBACD4328WAV61908

Thanks.

Siena:
^^^ I don't mind. My email address is:

info@euro-asian-autoparts.com

You got mail.

Thanks Siena,

Right now I'm veering towards the manual, cause its loaded with features.

If you don't mind, i'd like you to take a look at both cars on the dealer's site and use your professional knowledge to make a recommendation. I would have pasted the links to the cars here but I'm afraid the dealers on Nairaland may quickly snatch them up because they are both great bargains!

How can I reach you, my email is kSimonTemplar@gmail.com

I know you may be reluctant to put your email here because of spammers but if you send me your mail, i can send you the link to the cars.

Hi,

Please can i get a VIN check for:

4T1BG22KXYU984224

Thank you.

Siena:
I'm an auto engineer, and my speciality is German cars.

I'm an avid fan of manual transmission, despite currently running a 2002 Audi A4 3,0 V6 Quattro, with 5-speed Tiptronic.

Automatics are at their best, and most efficient on long runs, where a constant speed can be achieved. Slow-moving, or stationary traffic is not good for automatics. Heat builds up, despite the provision of transmission fluid coolers. The ATF will degrade a lot quicker, if the car is used frequently in heavy traffic conditions. Automatics are not maintenance-free, whilst manuals are. There's little to go wrong with a manual tranny. A lot of breakers will throw away manual trannys, as they seldom sell them, and will eventually run out of storage space.

Automatics on the other hand are always in demand, and are often sold before the trannys are removed from the cars, sometimes the sellers have waiting lists! I have worked on E39's, both manual and auto. I have never sold, or fitted a manual tranny, on the other hand, I have replaced 3 auto trannys in the last 18 months - a 2000 E39 528i, and two E39 523i's. Both suffered loss of drive, the 528i lost reverse. I have also fitted several replacement TCU's, (Transmission Control Units) with some failing before 80,000 miles.

I can run auto tranny, as it's my job to work on them. I know their weak points, so am unlikely to get caught out. A lot of users however, will neglect maintenance, hoping to save money. Which will become an expensive mistake later on.

My advice? If you plan to run your car in dense traffic conditions on a regular basis, get a manual. They are not affected by heat, and are maintenance-free. If you plan to do a lot of cross-state, long-distance driving on the open road, then an automatic could well be the best option. The choice is yours.

Thanks Siena,

This was the technical analysis I was looking for. Seems I may have to go with the manual. But what do you think if the situation is this:
- the automatic E39 has just had its transmission rebuilt.
- there is a detailed service record
- I drive for about 2 hours in slow moving traffic everyday. I hour in the morning and 1 hour in the evening.

If I'm ready to religiously do an ATF change every month, whether its due or not, do you think its worth the risk going for an automatic tranny.

The reason I'm biased towards the auto tranny, is that I have an E30 automatic that has been in use for over 5 years and has never had transmission problems.

N.B. You may want to consider opening a blog to disseminate your wealth of knowledge. You can also consider a paid subscription service that people can consult you. I for one will register.

Sanmmy and Ikenna,

Thanks for you opinion.

I would like to hear from someone using an E39 automatic or manual. Please share your experience.

Siena, pls i need your advice on this thread:

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-714188.0.html#msg8723797

Hello Auto experts in the house,

I need your opinion on this.

I'm planning to buy a BMW 5 series E39 directly from Europe. I have the option of buying of one of two cars, 1 is automatic and the other is manual. Both have mileage in excess of 200,000 km, though highway miles. Both are in great shape.

Which gear system will you advise. I want something that I can use for a long period without worrying about rebuilding or replacing the gear.

My preference is for automatic because of the traffic situation in Lagos, but I don't mind a manual as I've driven one before.

My question is: if I can maintain the car religiously, keeping up with the oil changes, flushing, etc, is there any technical reason why i should not go for the automatic?

Siena,

Please i need to consult you an auto decision. How can i reach you. My email is ksimontemplar@gmail.com