cne010:

Venza, Crosstour, Acura ZDX, BMW x6 are not cars trying to be SUV they are in the own league get with the program.

Acura MDX.

Eyop:

Forget about what others are doing and face yours though i understand the intimidation but it shouldn't bother you because the future is what you are looking at and not the present. There are some of them driving a #7million SUV but don't have #5million either in Cash or Investment. There's nothing bad in buying a #3million car but before doing so,you should ensure that you have invested in so many investment opportunities and you have a very solid financial base with good ROI and not a shaky one.

Some of those guys you mentioned don't even have need for such cars but they just buy that for intimidation or to oppress people so is that not foolishness?

It is foolishness of course. But peer pressure is very effective.

Eyop:
Individual opinion differs...

There's a guy i met some years ago and we got so close later that same year but i never knew at that time he had such an amount of money(over a #100m) in his account and was driving volkswagen Golf 3 though a business man. But judging by the comments on this post if some were to be that guy,they should have bought a ranger rover or G wagon.

Some of the questions you should ask yourself are:
(1) What do i need this car for?
(2) Economical wise does it make sense to invest such an amount of money in this car?
(3) What value do i stand to get after i purchase this ride...etc

A young guy in his early 20's so fortunate to be a millionaire should be wise to make good decision and not to be wasteful with the resources he's fortunate to get. Imagine he or she starts investing smartly,do you know how much he would be making in future? Don't get me wrong,i am not saying is bad to buy a vehicle of #10million but you should have reasons for such before taking that decision & also consider how much investment you have to put #10million in a liability because after the vehicle leaves the dealership,depreciation starts immediately.

That is a well qualified opinion.

Honestly, it is tempting to buy a car for 3 million plus.....I mean, just look at all those young island (lekki ikoyi etc) boys just cruising about. I know a guy who is 26 and cruises an 07 range rover.

cne010:

Do you live in Lagos? Highlander is an old mans car. You don't see young boys in them except they are driving their parents.

Young boys do Venza, crosstour, Lexus Rx some even have the balls to the 08 to 2012 class.

Highlander is the male version of rav 4. Some young boys drive it.


Personnally, I hate Venza- a car trying to be a jeep

Eyop:
I didn't really understand your post but was able to pick one or two points there. At 20 you wish to drive a 30 million Range Rover because you have 100 million in assets? Because others are doing so does not mean you should also do same. There are question you need to ask yourself before taking such action. Though you won't understand my point now but later in life you'll do. So you feel with 100 million,the person has arrived?

100 million na big money oooo

Bossforeva: Abeg.. As am 20 now, and have 100 Mn worth assets both fixed and not, i wn't be able to buy a 3.5 Mn Car for myself, when i know i can get a 30 Mn Range.
Are you guys really sure of what you are saying, each day i see young guys that drive Venza so WTF

Big boy!!!

So which car do you drive?

Are you saying that he should go for the highlander?

Fulaman198:

At 30 I'm driving a Camry lolll I think I will step it up to an Audi though in 3 years.

.
Na lie.

You are just saving money Spend that money jooo.

A whole tribal chief like yourself? Dont let me report you to pagan9ja

Siena:

Regardless of how you view it, no automobile is an asset. It's a liability. It may be viewed as an asset in Nigeria, where people are judged by the cars they drive, but they aren't really.

In the West, no one judges you by the car you drive. No one really cares. There are millionaires who don't actually own the cars they drive. They lease them as required. Some own cars, but so modest, you wouldn't have the faintest idea of their net worth. And this is in countries where there's more sanity.

Nigeria where anything could happen, at any time, is a country where modesty should be practiced more. Cars are simply purchased MOSTLY to show off.

Are you based abroad? (UK Europe or USA)


Hmmm.....it seems that you are right

shoppyanno: Life is about time, season & stages.
In my opinion, a 2008 Highlander will draw unnecessary attention for a man his age(24yrs) due to the kinda society we find ourselves.
In this present world we are MODESTY should be employed in all we do in order to avoid being victims of evil people.
If a 24yr old uses a 2009 highlander now, when he is 30yrs what will he use? At 40 nko?
Let him thread softly as he still has a long way to go in life

Highlander to landcruiser to range rover.

Siena:

I can't advise any guy how much he should spend on a car - what I do know for sure, having his own place to live should come first. A car is a liability, not an asset.

It is an asset if it helps in your day to day business greatly.

He works with influential people...he wants to show himself too naa

Kingsteve:

Prado, Landcruiser, and 4 runner are politicians' cars.
Highlander is a vehicle for a certain age group, or status.
Highlander suits Family men, and older guys (not necessarily papa's though)

You are funny.

Prado and landcruiser for politicians? Are you saying that it is only for those who steal money? Thief car?

Siena:

You truly feel a 24-year-old man living with his parents, is unfortunate? Many others are struggling on their own, and with give anything to swap places for a week!

I would say this guy is privileged, not unfortunate.

I said it was unfortunate for a different reason-

If he were his own man, he would have been able to make the decision with no restrains

Siena: My take on this...

If you're still living with your parents at the age of 24, be prepared to abide by their rules. At the age of 21, I was living on my own, and responsible for my 13-year-old sister, as our parents were deceased. My first car was a 1983 Audi 80 1.6 GL Automatic, which I purchased for £70. I could have blown big bucks on an expensive set of wheels, but as far as I was concerned, my priorities meant it wasn't the right time.

When parents advise their children to buy a cheaper, lower-profile car, it's because they want the best for them. Unwanted attention is NOT always a good thing. I have no idea if this is this guy's first car. If it is, a N3.5M car is NOT ideal. I would advise something cheaper, at least for the first 2 years.

A guy who has N3.5M to burn should NOT be living at home with his parents. He should have a crib of his own, THEN he can park any car of his choice outside. A guy who would rather spend N3.5M on a car, without a crib to call his own has seriously misplaced priorities, and definitely needs a reality check.

Bottom line - you live with your parents, abide by their rules, or move out, and feel free to blow a small fortune on a set of wheels.

Bros, I hail ooo.


You made very nice points. So how much do you feel the young man should spend on the car?

good old times

TheBigUrban2: Italo, see how your foolishness is being schooled?

RikoduoSennin:

COOL. After looking at the thread a second time, I still try to understand the OP, is he saying what I think he is?

"Why are SMART people MORE LIKELY to be persons who 'BELIEVE THERE IS NO GOD' (Atheism)".

Is the above what he is portraying as a fact? Or Am I wrong?

Is he implying that ALL Atheist are SMART? Or Only SMART people are likely to become Atheist. How can being SMART rest solely on ones BELIEF (if there is a God or not), is that what we are calling fact?

Are we forgetting that Atheism is a religion on its own. ( It is a system of BELIEF and it has every trait other religion has).

Seriously? It is a fact that intelligent people are more likely to be atheist (or at least irreligious). Numerous studies have confirmed this. The link is in the op that you didnt read.


And here is a basic illustration for your ignorant azz;

TheBigUrban2:




"More likely" is the important phrase here.


Let me teach you basic maths and grammar.

A study of cows and intelligence
-there are 2,000 cows in Nigeria
-only 1,500 are smart
-out of the smart cows, 900 are brown and 600 are white

Following the above study of cows, I can say that intelligent cows are more likely to be brown. THAT DOESNT MEAN THAT ONLY 900 COWS OR A ONLY MINORITY OF COWS ARE INTELLIGENT
=============================================

Parallel to the cow analogy, just because intelligent people are more likely to be atheists it doesnt mean that only atheists are the intelligent people or that there are no intelligent christians.

So the 1% of atheists is no determinant of the total percentage of the intelligent people in nigeria

RikoduoSennin:

Number 1: A set of followed beliefs/practices does it for me. Plus Oxford dictionary 3rd definition for the word "Religion"- "a particular interest or influence that is important in your(ones) life.

What are the sets of followed beliefs/practices atheists engage in?


The hook has been set.

FrancisTony:


Go and kill it, then.

Btw, your opinion doesn't count.

Who knows a meagre atheist like you.

You mean a houseboy like yourself?


"FRANCIS!!!!!"

"Yes sir?"

"GO AND WASH MY CAR"

"Yes Sir!!!"

FrancisTony:


Tithing is not by force.

If you can do the two, good.

If one, good too. Gerrit?

Tithe must die

FrancisTony:


Failed comeback Lame atheist and Deist.


The verse didn't say you shouldn't pay a tithe.

Afterall, there are loads of verses in the bible that spoke about paying tithe.

That you pay a tithe doesn't mean you shouldn't give money to the needy(s).

E.g In my church, we sometimes invites less privileged or visit them and showered them with gift.

Excuse me.

Knowing that you, FrancisTony, are not rich, there is no way you can tithe 10% of your income and still afford to give to the poor.....

This is the situation with 60% of Nigerians

le bump

Eyop:
Is he still living with the parents?

Yes...unfortunately

FrancisTony:


I can sense you, and Frosbel's frustration and pain towards tithe.

I am not a pastor, so I won't be accused of extorting money from church members.

- Tithing ain't by force, if you think it's not biblical, why not STFU and quiting paying? Is anyone holding you?

- Allow people that pays it to be. They are not complaining, why are you doing it for them?

- Tithe money is used for charity project, getting new church facilities and maintenance of church equipments by Pastors. Not all Pastors are really hungry like you think.

- I attend 'Harvest House Christian Centre Ikeja' and they pay tithe. I can attest that our pastor doesn't vandalise it.

*Our Pastors work as HR manager in MTN and he doesn't need peoples money to survive. He earns huge amount of money. He once dashed out his car to someone who ain't a member sef.

*Our assistant pastor is an Engineer by profession and works in a reputable company.

So, stop your archaeic thinking that pastors ravishes her/his members money. Smh for you.

Guilty conscience!!

God does not need your money or your tithe. Give to the poor and to the needy.





Matthew 25:34-46 ESV / 32 helpful votes

Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?

mazaje:

In Saudi Arabia for example criticizing sunni islam is a capital offence. . . Islam refuses to adapt or change or adapt to modern way of life, refuses to accept modern psychology and human behavior ,modern science, refuses to move forward on the grounds that the religion is complete and can not change. . .See them killing themselves in the middle east like animals and always wanting to kill others as well. . .

Atheism is exploding in Saudi Arabia. It is just a matter of time

Kingsteve:

Well, if a 24 year old Nigerian has got 3.5M to burn on a suv/crossover, why not get something flashy?
My point is...as a 24 year old, he shouldn't really be thinking about buying a papa's car-Highlander.
At his age, he should be looking at cars that will suit his profile as a young man- Honda, Toyota, Nissan products, which wouldn't cost as much as the 3.5M he intends to burn.

On the other hand, if his wish is to spend 3.5M on a ride, then he should go all out and get that ride that will really turn heads, Lexus, Infiniti, Acura, or even the LR3, but definitely not a highlander!
The aforementioned brands will suit him more.
He can do better...

Highlander is not ann old man's car naaa.....what will you say about prado and landcruiser?

BraveGuy:

.... Btw, which "lord" are you crying out to, the lord of atheism or the Lord God you claim doesn't exist?



I agree with RikoduoSennin that Atheism is a religion. If it isn't, prove it!

I dont have to prove anything to you. The burden of proof is on you and RikudouSennin


You guys made the claim that atheism is a religion. Back up yer claims.


Religion-
1. A set of followed beliefs/practices
2. Organised practices and rituals
3. Deals with the spiritual
4. Worship

^^^
Explain how atheism fits into the 4 characteristics of religion

Eyop:
Let your friend buy any car of his or her choice. I don't need an advice to select what i want provided the money is there for the purchase and maintenance. But most especially your friend should make sure there's good investment in place before investing much on a liability.

Thats my positon but his parents wont let him be

Kingsteve:
It's not a given...moreover; car thieves target easily disposal car brands, such as Toyota and Honda products.

Toyota camry is the most stolen car in Nigeria

AlBaqir:

There is a difference between knowing a path and threading the path.

True talk

Eyop:
The Acura looks more flashy compared to the Highlander

Yes oo

Siena:

Why not, bro? It's a big SUV, can be had for less than N3.5M, will have local support. And as well, you'll be patronising an indigenous product.

Yes, but there is not much info on innoson and dealerships. Toyota, Honda etc are all regulated by nternational standard

AlBaqir:

What do you atheist know? Nada! Username is not even a muslim not to mention of being a munafiq. It is interesting to know that Munafiq are also muslim.

I studied islam.