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Which Of These Should I Go For As A First Car (31666 Views)

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Elxandre(m): 4:01pm On Dec 24, 2024
sharpwriter:

Look for camry that's not v6! Or else pick the Honda if it ain't v6 as well.

Or tune it down and get toyota corolla between 2010 - 2013
He said fueling is no problem na.
Besides, Camry is known for poor 4-cylinder engines.

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Michael547(m): 4:02pm On Dec 24, 2024
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Siberia01:
Lexus ES350 2013
Peugeot 508 2014-2017
Toyota Camry 2014 V6
Honda accord 2014

Fueling and maintenance wouldn't be an issue
AmazingELixir: 4:02pm On Dec 24, 2024
The camry sits better with me....Op have you done your market survey to get the price ranges for those cars.

Next year i'm definitely getting a Rav4 or Electra for my madam

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Elxandre(m): 4:02pm On Dec 24, 2024
The Peugeot if you're an adventurous person.
Lexus if you're a practical person.

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Testimony1988(m): 4:05pm On Dec 24, 2024
Peugeot.
JuanDeDios: 4:05pm On Dec 24, 2024
nurey:


Lexus best of them all, followed by the Accord, followed by Peugeot but buy that if you are closer to North last but not the least is the plastic Camry grin
Na Camry that people use to swear you rubbish like this?
gasparpisciotta: 4:09pm On Dec 24, 2024
Siberia01:
Lexus ES350 2013
Peugeot 508 2014-2017
Toyota Camry 2014 V6
Honda accord 2014

Fueling and maintenance wouldn't be an issue

I rate them in this order

Peugeot
Honda
Lexus
Camry
Nonexisting1: 4:10pm On Dec 24, 2024
Once lexus is there, every other car comes second in reliability rating. If I hadn't seen the lexus, then camry it is.

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sharpwriter(m): 4:13pm On Dec 24, 2024
Elxandre:

He said fueling is no problem na.
Besides, Camry is known for poor 4-cylinder engines.
Four cylinder engines ain't poor. Being poor depends on the engine size. 1.1,1.2,1.4,1.6,1.8 till 2.7 litres are mostly 4 cylinders, but don't function the same way.
This Camry shown here has its 2.4 litres and is not bad in speed and performance for a modest human being.

In fact, if a speed demon handles it, even a V6 won't catch up. So soundness of engine and driver's experience also count in driving.

If fuelling ain't a problem for him, he should get the Camry or Lexus.

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goodman5(m): 4:13pm On Dec 24, 2024
Abag baba run me something this Xmas, man dey hungry
Sirchiboy: 4:15pm On Dec 24, 2024
Siberia01:
Lexus ES350 2013
Peugeot 508 2014-2017
Toyota Camry 2014 V6
Honda accord 2014

Fueling and maintenance wouldn't be an issue
Chairman bless your son with anything make i use an do xmas for my kids
moodyguy: 4:15pm On Dec 24, 2024
sharpwriter:

Look for camry that's not v6! Or else pick the Honda if it ain't v6 as well.

Or tune it down and get toyota corolla between 2010 - 2013
i thought v6 was better than v8
sharpwriter(m): 4:16pm On Dec 24, 2024
moodyguy:
i thought v6 was better than v8
I heard it too but haven't really learned that from experts.
1Alex: 4:25pm On Dec 24, 2024
That Peugeot 508 is not in the same league with other cars mentioned there.

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femi4: 4:27pm On Dec 24, 2024
2cribz:
As a first car,go for toyota camry 1996 model eith v6 or 4plugs....go for something smaller where u can learn a lot. Don't allow pressure hold u down . .... my 2nd car was the famous c300 it drained me from 15m to 3m,b4 I sold it. Today u withdraw 40k,next week u withdraw 60k,fuelling,maintenance,. First car must be small.....use your head.
1996 car in 2024...smh

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Eniolohunda: 4:28pm On Dec 24, 2024
Toyota Camry is a good one, fuel efficient and easy maintenance. I'm using 2017 though.

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femi4: 4:28pm On Dec 24, 2024
Siberia01:
Lexus ES350 2013
Peugeot 508 2014-2017
Toyota Camry 2014 V6
Honda accord 2014

Fueling and maintenance wouldn't be an issue
lexus anyday
flexyrule(m): 4:31pm On Dec 24, 2024
You see that Peugeot 508... That car is a beast!

But as usual... Wetin Nigerians know?

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MichaelSokoto(m): 4:32pm On Dec 24, 2024
1st of all, avoid anything "V" wateva engine if u want to live long!

if u want to die very early, pls buy a Nigerian used Nissan Maxima V6 car.
cool
flexyrule(m): 4:33pm On Dec 24, 2024
1Alex:
That Peugeot 508 is not in the same league with other cars mentioned there.
My brothers.. Middleclass Nigerians have really bad taste in cars..

I really don't blame them though, in Nigeria, as a middleclass, even with your small money, you're still mentally poor..

Na for Nigeria you go see people dey argue say AC dey consume fuel. It's all poverty of the mind.

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MichaelSokoto(m): 4:35pm On Dec 24, 2024
moodyguy:
i thought v6 was better than v8
both of dem are short trips to early grave if u are not in d league of Dangote or Otedollar

cool
MichaelSokoto(m): 4:37pm On Dec 24, 2024
Elxandre:
The Peugeot if you're an adventurous person.
Lexus if you're a practical person.
which one is for d suffer head pesin?

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AirBere: 4:37pm On Dec 24, 2024
2cribz:
As a first car,go for toyota camry 1996 model eith v6 or 4plugs....go for something smaller where u can learn a lot. Don't allow pressure hold u down . .... my 2nd car was the famous c300 it drained me from 15m to 3m,b4 I sold it. Today u withdraw 40k,next week u withdraw 60k,fuelling,maintenance,. First car must be small.....use your head.

This advice is not very bright as it leaves alot to be desired. Why should I go for a 1996 model in order to learn about cars?

Well, may be your advice is for the middle class. When you're big, go for what you want.

Considering my age, my first car wasn't even 2006 model and believe me I've learnt alot about car. So much that my curiosity led me to driving trucks but just for the fun. I'm not a pro truck driver.
moodyguy: 4:38pm On Dec 24, 2024
MichaelSokoto:

both of dem are short trips to early grave if u are not in d league of Dangote or Otedollar

cool
Stories!....exaggeration
Kdut: 4:39pm On Dec 24, 2024
Siberia01:
Lexus ES350 2013
Peugeot 508 2014-2017
Toyota Camry 2014 V6
Honda accord 2014

Fueling and maintenance wouldn't be an issue
Go for 2024 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic
AirBere: 4:39pm On Dec 24, 2024
gasparpisciotta:


I rate them in this order

Peugeot
Honda
Lexus
Camry


Anybody can rate anything. Why is Peugeot 1 and Camry last?

Give the op reasons to follow your advice. Even a toddler can do this kind of rating.

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HenryWilliams(m): 4:40pm On Dec 24, 2024
Siberia01:
lmao this guy
Must I drive a 1996 Camry to learn about cars grin
30 year old car for Godsake...

What he's saying makes sense.
As a first time car owner .
You need to learn the ropes,
Cars have minds of their own.
Get a small car like he said not necessarily 96 Camry, you can buy a Civic 08-10, etc
Drive it.
It will teach you a lot about car maintenance without breaking the bank.
You will learn how to handle a vehicle without too much financial baggage.. you'll get the feel of car ownership. After some time you can now whichever car fits your pocket size not your budget size.
Don't allow clout or peer pressure push you to buy vehicles that may be too advanced for your naive inexperienced mind with parts/maintenance that may prove too expensive in the long run.
Learn from small and climb up.

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Zanzibar1: 4:44pm On Dec 24, 2024
Classic
AirBere: 4:46pm On Dec 24, 2024
flexyrule:
My brothers.. Middleclass Nigerians have really bad taste in cars..

I really don't blame them though, in Nigeria, as a middleclass, even with your small money, you're still mentally poor..

Na for Nigeria you go see people dey argue say AC dey consume fuel. It's all poverty of the mind.

It depends on your line of argument.

Do you mean that Nigerians complain too much? I'll say yes.

In the UK precisely Scotland where I stay, the line of thinking is different and it's true that the average Nigerian is mentally poor which I also agree.

But the fact is that AC consumes fuel. May be not much but this is fact. Without doing your research via Google, you can put it to test with your own ride.

Drive same distance without AC and same distance with AC fully powered on and check your fuel consumption level.

May be not by much but AC do consume more fuel...this is fact!

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GeneralOjukwu: 4:47pm On Dec 24, 2024
Go for a Maybach. That was my first car grin

True love is the first. Especially when it is the last grin
waice6571: 4:47pm On Dec 24, 2024
Peugeot 508 will save you from lots of trouble if you can afford it.

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