₦airaland Forum

Dear Seller,

Without trying to be rude, i think you are overpricing out your potential customers and it only delays everything. Not sure if you live in Ijebu Ode environs at all. But our family moved to Molipa since 1987 (very close to Yisade Hotel) Graduated from Ijebu Ode Grammer School in 1988. I am still trying to figure out how an uncompleted bungalow in Molipa will cost N20m

Even along the express, the best you should pay for a plot of land should be no higher than N5m. anything else is stupid.

For the sake of this discussion, lets assume the plot is on the express. And where is the justification for the rest of the N15m? for uncompleted bungalow?

So if its not on the express, the land is much lower. So my question is : KILODE?

Yes, i know it NEGOTIABLE, but from where to where. Any reasonable potential client will just keep moving.

And Ikangba land for N3m/plot ---- Pls don't get me started.

May be you are from Lagos. Happy Sales

2 main problems you run into Nigeria regarding diesel and cars are:

1. Most mechanics are not very familiar with them. Hence they discourage potential buyers that they are not good. As a dealer, you are in business to sell vehicle and make money as quickly /often as you can with your investment. It makes no sense to buy a vehicle that you will probably end up begging the customer before you can sell it. You will almost guarantee to take a loss on it after sitting on your lot for so long. Hence, your chance of turning a profit is slim to none.

I have seen cases where people will buy a tokunbo vehicle with diesel engine only to remove the engine and replace with petrol cos roadside quack mechanic told them that diesel engines are not as good and reliable as petrol.


2. Some Petrol stations, in a bid to make more money will dilute diesel with petrol. The proper slang in the business is "rice and beans". Assume the cost of loading a 33,000 litres of diesel tanker from the depot is N140/litre. Dealer sells at the pump for about N155/litre. A 12,000 litres of petrol might cost N85/litre from the depot and sells for about N97/ litre at the pump.

Rather than do that, they mix both together and sell as diesel for N155/litres, making almost additional N70/litre on the petrol. Some can mix 33,000 litres of diesel and petrol together to make 66,000 of fake diesel. That is more than N2m worth of illicit profit.

Fake diesel will end up cutting down the life expectancy for your vehicle. It begins by damaging your injectors first. Being a diesel engine, they are very rugged. Problem will not be obvious immediately. How do you know where you buy fake diesel 3 months ago when your injector pump is down?

Forget about the possibility of "shorting" the volume you get at the pump. If you buy 50 litres in your vehicle, you might end up with only 42 litres. There is a reason petrol stations are all over Nigeria.

Nigeria can take a reason/sense out of a decision with the way business is conducted there.

Ghana on the other hand has almost 60% diesel cars in the mix. Diesel engines are well embraced more that petrol and they have good mechanics there.

I hope you understand.

Whatever the location is. How and why do i pay $430k for a house on barely half/quarter of a standard plot of land?. The next house over is not even finished. After 2 cars parked, you can barely have room to move around.

Mediocre / Just OK finishing at best. How do i even raise a family here when my children can't even have somewhere to play around.

I guess it makes sense to some people. I just refuse to be one of them.

Im Out

Happy Sale

This for N95m

As in $430,000

God Help Nigeria

RoyalRoy:
[color=#000033] Reading through all of Op's comment I will say pre-order is not for you.
The Naija car you can touch and feel yourself, you dont trust it.
The Cotonou cars that are cheaper and you can see and touch, you still don't trust.
Now you want to go and buy from Germany where u can't even see or feel except through pictures.
You have big trust issues!!!
Maybe you should send the money to your cousin as you earlier said.
Cos i see trouble for anyone who you decide to entrust with your money.....as in big trouble!!! [/color]

This is the best comment so far. When all the options available is "flawed" in one way or the other as far as the OP is concerned, it might be a reflection on the OP more than anything. There is always a advantage & disadvantage to any decision we make in life. You just choose the one with the least consequences you can live with.

I don't think pre-order will be the best for you. At least i will hate to be your dealer. Sometimes when you try and get a car, there might be issues that will prevent you from making the deadline as promised (though not in all cases but it happens) so there will be hell to pay for whoever is the dealer.

I will say, buy in Nigeria but take a very experienced mechanic with you. That's all you can do

Good luck out there

edward1:
Hello my great professors in the house, I have another challenge. Here is my story:
my wife is a citizen of usa and she is carrying my 1 year old baby she has file in for me but the problem am having now is my passport 04-04-1984 but she use 05-05-1985 to apply for me the I have been ask by usa embassy to send the scan copy of my passport but the age on passport is different from the one my wife use to apply for me and i have informed that the Nigeria immigration can not issue another dob for me but I don't know what to do can anyone enlightened me on this what to do about it can I go to usa embassy with the passport I have with me or can anyone help on how to get my passport fix from immigration office

This is the wrong forum. However, its is better that you to passport office and declare your passport missing. Getting a new one might take longer than necessary but it wouldn't ruin your chance at the embassy. Your significant other SUPPOSED to know your date of birth

Good luck

buy another one. dont waste ur time

odyx:
My cousin fall victim weekend and paid N970k into their account with fidelity bank with name Yemi adenuga 6233998911 and Abdullahi akeem 6234900847 all base in Auchi Edo state but claims they are at Seme border. They are defraud buyers every minute.
Thier names of phone Abdul 08163253545 , the controller Yemi adenuga 08163212218
their drive johnson 08130118664
The posted E350 Benz for sale at N1.3m.
Is a bitter experience. Sss , police, fidelity bank mtn pls assist and trace these guy

Sad to hear. But expecting to pay N1.3m for E350 Benz is kind of unrealistic don't you think? Even a Grade 1 2004/05 Big Daddy does not go that cheap. God will help him bear his loss

Might be up to 900k for Lagos cleared and clean one

he said 100k monthly

Ogarkor:
I need a black ML 350 4matic 2007 or 2008 with steeping board. Error free dashboard with spring or good balloon suspensions. Budget is 2.5m slighty negotiable if pleased with product features on inspection.

That will be nearly impossible for that price. Even a 2007/08 Camry XLE cost that much. Not to talk of a ML350.

Even a pre-order will still be about N3.5m

Unless you a looking for a Nigerian Used

#justsaying

which area in ijebu ode? grew up there

You can go ahead and get it. the engine is very similar to other Toyota Models like Hilux and Avensis. You should be able to get maintenance parts like brake pads, and oil filters without any problem.

Might be somewhat difficult to get the headlight and rearlight if its broken but otherwise it should be OK

You have the Toyota reliability. Go ahead

Inception:
bro, do you ship such items online? There is a similar item I want to purchase ( i.e gearbox from ebay in the US) but the problem is destiination address in the US and shipping to Naija. Could you help?

Send me the link or the item number. My email is

kunleautos(at)yahoo.com

Will let you know the best way to go about it

cosbiato:
Thanks bro... looks like I will go with the required gear box...but the price is really expensive. Can't I get a better offer?

I can get you the gearbox fr N200k. However it will take about a month to reach you ad you will need to deposit about N60k and the rest upon arrival. At least you know that it came from a working vehicle

kunleautos(at)yahoo.com

ACM10:
Thanks to Kashif and USAutobuy. The bolded is particularly helpful. I checked the gear oil gauge stick and what is written there is DEXRON II or III. Which of the two do you think is the best for my car?

go for 3

So you are showing vehicles from the dealership in America claiming that they are seized by the customs?

Nairaland is too smart for that. Take your 419 elsewhere

tundechange:
Hi Guys, please, I will like to get either of the two but am confused of which one to go for.
Please what's your opinion on the two cars, which one should I go for? Dealers in the house, what's the fair price for used and toks?
Thanks in advance!

Both vehicles are about the same price used (600k). CRV Toks is about N1m-N1.1m while Camry should top out at about 900k toks. Petrol consumption is very close to each other.

However, the height advantage of the CRV makes it better for our roads. You can get around in the not so good roads with a CRV. Camry is much lower to the ground.

They are both very reliable and easily accessible parts

Good luck out there

more

With a little checking (rarely get request on Jaguars), the F Type model began from 2014. Vehicle was introduced at the Auto show in 2013 and became available to the public as a 2014 Model year.

There is NO 2011

With that said, they are fairly newer vehicles. This one attached below is a 2014 with only about 500 miles on the clock

Cost implication:

Car 63,000
Trucking 500
Ship 1,000
Service Charge 1,000
______________
$65,500 (N14,410,000)

I will expect clearing on this to be between N2m - N2.5m. We can always consult with reputable clearing agents in the house for quotes

I am an agent. I can pre-order this for you whenever you are ready.

Truluvguy:
sorry sir, which phone can i buy with quality camera to take good pictures of it?

Samsung phones has good quality cameras

Even a Galaxy S3 or S4 should be fine

Good luck

pre-order the thing. I will be surprised if someone just import it willy nilly.

Too specific of a vehicle

#justsaying

ottizz:
Thanks. So what would be the best option to ship two 40 ft. containers, one with 2006 Honda Pilot and 2004 LX470 while the other has household items. These are my personal effects, including the vehicles, and I reside in Northern California.

If you a shipping a container that is a different matter. You can ship a container out of Oakland port. In my opinion, both cars can fit inside one container. not sure how much personal effect you have but be mindful of shipping furniture. IF i am not mistaken, the customs still regard them as contraband. Of course, this is Nigeria, you can clear them out but you might pay thru your nose that MIGHT make it not worth it.

#justbemindful

ottizz:
Can I ship via Grimaldi from Oakland/San Francisco?

Unfortunately not. You will have to truck it to Jacksonville, Florida to do that. That will run you about $950 plus another $900 to ship the vehicle to Nigeria. Slightly more for a full sized vehicles like Nissan Armada / Toyota Sequoia.

If the car is worth it, i will say do it. Otherwise, you might consider buying the vehicle from the east coast and save more money in trucking charges.

If you need help we can certainly help you.

Good luck in your search

bebedlolo:
hello USAuto, you don't need to be amazed and no one is asking to hear what will make him or her comfortable. We all have our expertise in diverse fields. Yours is auto tech. Another person's own may be something else that you dont know jack about. Nairaland is a platform for sharing and we appreciate every feedback. We aren't the only ones learning, others r learning from these conversations so please you don't need to be irritated about questions. This is why I like Cardoc and Kashif. They are patient in sharing knowledge in their areas of competence. All the same, thanks everyone.

Kashif:
The OP is not expecting the same result from 10pin as 13pin. He has emphasised his desire to get 13pin as soon as economics favours him. He is only scared the 10pin could ruin his engine or maybe, drive train before this happens. The answer is no.
Concerns should be how the ECU interprets control signals and drives the transmission control transducers. If you have a technical prognosis, please share.

My apology if i come across as a bit harsh. In my experience its a bit tricky to give exactly how long something like this can last. 2 drivers with exactly same make and models of cars and no matter how identical living conditions will experience 2 different problems with their vehicles over time. Simply because the driving habits will be different.

If the OP has a lot of stop and go type of traffic, it MIGHT not last as long as someone that drives mostly on the express. So giving an exact duration of how long it will last might be very inaccurate.

So, since its now known that there is a problem, just enjoy the vehicle as long as you can before you can gather resources to change the gearbox back again.

Once again, its not my intention to be rude to you.

Regards

..

bebedlolo:
yeah, car doctor please educate us more . We appreciate the knowledge share

I am still amazed about some questions here. When the brainbox is designed/programmed differently to the actual gearbox. The speed ratio that the vehicle should change gears is different for a 4 speed and a 5 speed transmission. This is what makes the rough shifting and will lead to unnecessary and premature wear of the gearbox components and untimely failure.

The designers who designed the gearbox must have a reason for doing so otherwise they wouldn't have.

There is also a possibility that the petrol consumption may not be as good as it should be cos gear 5 supposed to be the overdrive. The one you have there is 4 speed. The brainbox will be confused.

Sometimes people expect the right result with a wrong input or may be they just want someone else to say what they want to hear and make them feel good.

The whole car is an equation. Changing a variable (gearbox) out of that equation will change the result. How else can that be more simple

ACM10:
Brothers, please attend to the quoted comment. Thanks. . .

2000 Avalon uses Dexron 3 fluid. When i am in Nigeria, the best place i can trust to get it is Oando. They usually sell for about N1,000. Not sure about the current price as of now but should be in the same range. Any Oando should have it.

Make sure its Dexron III and not 2.

Sometimes if you remove the gear oil gauge stick, it will be written there.

Good luck

bebedlolo:
Dear Car Doc, please my 07 camry doesn't move when en engaged in any gear at all. It stopped me on the road and won't move.it is auto transmission. It was towed to a workshop. The mechanic claimed a wrong oil was used which I can't remember. He said it is a Nissan oil that was used. I kinda believed him cos I also used an fx35, so I suspect any of my siblings may have used the fx35 oil for the camry. Ok, cos I was broke then, I yielded to his advice to buy another gear box but 10pin instead of 13pin that came with the car. Movement seems ok but I noticed the transmission isn't too smooth, worst of all, it jerks when moving from 1 to 2. Pls what danger does this pose on the box and any other critical part of the car? Pls I need your help. Thank you

Though this question is not directed to me but i should let you know the implication of what u did. The 10pin is a 4 speed transmission while the 13pin is a 5speed. The brainbox is looking for a 13pin while its not there. All the programming will be wrong. So ina short answer, there is nothing you can do to resolve the problem. 10pin is NOT 13pin. There is a reason for that. If i owe you N13 thousand Naira and i paid you N10 thousand, i am very sure u will ask for the rest.

Change back, use like that or sell the car.

Good luck

Available

its easy to maintain. same engine as the accord. buy it don't fear

Good luck