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hello66: 8:04am On May 26, 2021
attehwole:
I want an in-depth analysis of Hyundai Elantra 2011 toks .

Indept analysis..like the history of the car and who made it ??

Why not Google it then
TrebleChamp(m): 8:26am On May 26, 2021
nurey:


Toyota products are expensive, his budget may not buy 2005 rav4
Good morning sir, which would you advice between GAC Gs3, Hyundai Tucson and Rav 4 based on:
- Durabilty
- Fuel Economy
- Availability of Parts.

Also sir what is your take on Toyota Fortuner?
Thanks
Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by Nobody: 8:53am On May 26, 2021
hello66:


Indept analysis..like the history of the car and who made it ??

Why not Google it then


Forget about Google. I've done that for the basics. Climes are different when it comes to these things. I've used an Audi somewhere else, here, I wouldn't even go close to any Olympic sign.

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nurey(m): 10:32am On May 26, 2021
TrebleChamp:
Good morning sir, which would you advice between GAC Gs3, Hyundai Tucson and Rav 4 based on:
- Durabilty
- Fuel Economy
- Availability of Parts.

Also sir what is your take on Toyota Fortuner?
Thanks

Don't know any about GAC, just see them on the road.

RAV4 more in reliability index than Tucson.

The Fortuner are bought brand-new majorly in Nigeria and comes with 2.7L i4or 4.0L V6 both petrol engines are very expensive to replace if you damage them. But it is reliable all the same

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TrebleChamp(m): 11:20am On May 26, 2021
nurey:


Don't know any about GAC, just see them on the road.

RAV4 more in reliability index than Tucson.

The Fortuner are bought brand-new majorly in Nigeria and comes with 2.7L i4or 4.0L V6 both petrol engines are very expensive to replace if you damage them. But it is reliable all the same
Thank you sir
heniola(f): 7:15pm On May 26, 2021
I really appreciate this.
Daeyou(m): 11:57pm On May 26, 2021
Good evening here everyone please which is better between Toyota Corolla LE and Sport 2005. Which one is advisable to go for. I actually like the sport because of the smart shape
mindworx: 7:39am On May 27, 2021
Good morning guys,
I have a family of 3 and I earn abit above average. I am not big in spending much on cars but I think I need something more interesting than my lovely VW at 2008. I'm looking at either an ML350 2012 or a C300 2015. But then I came across a BMW X5 2015 that requires a balloon sensor and steering airbags change. Should I face my front and keep evaluating my MB options or it's not too bad to make those fixes in the BMW and pick it up? The BM is seducing me badly. Please advise me.
HeavenlyBang(m): 7:56am On May 27, 2021
mindworx:
Good morning guys,
I have a family of 3 and I earn abit above average. I am not big in spending much on cars but I think I need something more interesting than my lovely VW at 2008. I'm looking at either an ML350 2012 or a C300 2015. But then I came across a BMW X5 2015 that requires a balloon sensor and steering airbags change. Should I face my front and keep evaluating my MB options or it's not too bad to make those fixes in the BMW and pick it up? The BM is seducing me badly. Please advise me.

ML350.
Aaaaarghmed(m): 7:57am On May 27, 2021
mindworx:
Good morning guys,
I have a family of 3 and I earn abit above average. I am not big in spending much on cars but I think I need something more interesting than my lovely VW at 2008. I'm looking at either an ML350 2012 or a C300 2015. But then I came across a BMW X5 2015 that requires a balloon sensor and steering airbags change. Should I face my front and keep evaluating my MB options or it's not too bad to make those fixes in the BMW and pick it up? The BM is seducing me badly. Please advise me.
if am I your shoes I wud get the ML
drakeskull(m): 8:00am On May 27, 2021
mindworx:
Good morning guys,
I have a family of 3 and I earn abit above average. I am not big in spending much on cars but I think I need something more interesting than my lovely VW at 2008. I'm looking at either an ML350 2012 or a C300 2015. But then I came across a BMW X5 2015 that requires a balloon sensor and steering airbags change. Should I face my front and keep evaluating my MB options or it's not too bad to make those fixes in the BMW and pick it up? The BM is seducing me badly. Please advise me.

If you're buying the Benz, buy the c400 instead. Those c300 2015/16 have engine issues (hydrolock) that requires engine replacement when it happens.

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mindworx: 8:04am On May 27, 2021
HeavenlyBang:


ML350.

Thank you
mindworx: 8:04am On May 27, 2021
Aaaaarghmed:
if am I your shoes I wud get the ML

Ok, thanks
mindworx: 8:05am On May 27, 2021
drakeskull:


If you're buying the Benz, buy the c400 instead. Those c300 2015/16 have engine issues (hydrolock) that requires engine replacement when it happens.

Wow. Thank you
Chapi: 8:56am On May 27, 2021
I want to replace my pencil light camry tire, please among the three listed tires below, which one will you recommend I go for.
1. BOTO 185R14C (8PR)
2. AUSTONE 185R14C (8PR)
3. MAXXIS 185/80/R14 (NOT 8PR BUT NORMAL MAXXIS TIRE)
Please I welcome all your contributions. Thank you.
Philadelphia: 10:18am On May 27, 2021
Chapi:
I want to replace my pencil light camry tire, please among the three listed tires below, which one will you recommend I go for.
1. BOTO 185R14C (8PR)
2. AUSTONE 185R14C (8PR)
3. MAXXIS 185/80/R14 (NOT 8PR BUT NORMAL MAXXIS TIRE)
Please I welcome all your contributions. Thank you.

Non!
There are other better brands than these.

I don’t joke with tyres.
Philadelphia: 10:22am On May 27, 2021
mindworx:
Good morning guys,
I have a family of 3 and I earn abit above average. I am not big in spending much on cars but I think I need something more interesting than my lovely VW at 2008. I'm looking at either an ML350 2012 or a C300 2015. But then I came across a BMW X5 2015 that requires a balloon sensor and steering airbags change. Should I face my front and keep evaluating my MB options or it's not too bad to make those fixes in the BMW and pick it up? The BM is seducing me badly. Please advise me.

“A bit above average” is not a value or a range.

By the way, purchasing power isn’t determined solely by earning potential but also spending habits.

I can be earning 10m a month but that doesn’t make me able to afford the ML in discussion if I spend 9.8m and save 200k monthly.

Someone earning 500k monthly, who spends 50k from that earnings can easily afford the ML than the former.

However, if I’m to pick a choice from your options, it will be the ML350. However, I’ll pick the 2014 model year.

Best wishes.

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Kingdemu: 11:55am On May 27, 2021
Philadelphia:


Non!
There are other better brands than these.

I don’t joke with tyres.
What are those better brands pls?
radautoworks: 2:04pm On May 27, 2021
mindworx:
Good morning guys,
I have a family of 3 and I earn abit above average. I am not big in spending much on cars but I think I need something more interesting than my lovely VW at 2008. I'm looking at either an ML350 2012 or a C300 2015. But then I came across a BMW X5 2015 that requires a balloon sensor and steering airbags change. Should I face my front and keep evaluating my MB options or it's not too bad to make those fixes in the BMW and pick it up? The BM is seducing me badly. Please advise me.

C300. Usually I go for the SUV but in this case more value for your money than the ML and less maintenance too. Also, that generation ML was boring and sad. C300 has better gas mileage.
Philadelphia: 4:10pm On May 27, 2021
Kingdemu:
What are those better brands pls?

Goodyear
BFGoodrich
Bridgestone
Dunlop
Michelin.

The above are reputable brands but very pricey and rare.

A cheaper option (which I think is Indonesian is Achilles.

Overall, the only point of that your car has with the ground is the true. So, please take this decision serious.

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nurey(m): 6:55pm On May 27, 2021
Daeyou:
Good evening here everyone please which is better between Toyota Corolla LE and Sport 2005. Which one is advisable to go for. I actually like the sport because of the smart shape

LE for bad roads Sport for good roads due to skirts grin on the sports
Daeyou(m): 11:44pm On May 27, 2021
nurey:


LE for bad roads Sport for good roads due to skirts grin on the sports
okay thanks
SweetSoup(m): 5:48pm On May 28, 2021
nurey:


Don't know any about GAC, just see them on the road.

RAV4 more in reliability index than Tucson.

The Fortuner are bought brand-new majorly in Nigeria and comes with 2.7L i4or 4.0L V6 both petrol engines are very expensive to replace if you damage them. But it is reliable all the same
Good evening and Job Welldone sir, a cousin is looking at Benz GLE 450 or ML 350 4matic. Which would you advice sir, putting into consideration fuel economy and engine capacity. Thanks
nurey(m): 6:46pm On May 28, 2021
SweetSoup:
Good evening and Job Welldone sir, a cousin is looking at Benz GLE 450 or ML 350 4matic. Which would you advice sir, putting into consideration fuel economy and engine capacity. Thanks

Cc heavenlybang
HeavenlyBang(m): 7:16pm On May 28, 2021
nurey:


Cc heavenlybang

The GLE is a direct successor to the ML, and the 450 is a better engine than the 350. GLE450, without a doubt.

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loba18: 7:49pm On May 28, 2021
Hello gentlemen, please help a friend choose a more reliable car between 2007 BMW 530i and 2007 Mercedes e350. Thanks
Hallenjay: 8:23pm On May 28, 2021
Pls help me choose a best maintainable portable car for first timer. I ve toyota avalon in mind or matrix.. Pls im open to every suggestion
lagusboyyy(m): 10:07pm On May 28, 2021
loba18:
Hello gentlemen, please help a friend choose a more reliable car between 2007 BMW 530i and 2007 Mercedes e350. Thanks
2007 Mercedes e350.

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lagusboyyy(m): 10:11pm On May 28, 2021
Hallenjay:
Pls help me choose a best maintainable portable car for first timer. I ve toyota avalon in mind or matrix.. Pls im open to every suggestion
Toyota Avalon is not a portable car.

Infact, its a full size executive car.

PORTABLE OPTIONS :

Honda Civic

Toyota Corolla

Toyota Matrix

Honda City

Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Accent

Kia Rio.

But i personally will go for Honda Civic.

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Hallenjay: 7:52am On May 29, 2021
lagusboyyy:
Toyota Avalon is not a portable car.

Infact, its a full size executive car.

PORTABLE OPTIONS :

Honda Civic

Toyota Corolla

Toyota Matrix

Honda City

Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Accent

Kia Rio.

But i personally will go for Honda Civic.
thank you. I saw a distress hyunai elantra bought new in nigeria around 2018 wit complete paper and clean.. 2014 model... How will the maintainance be for a first timer

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lagusboyyy(m): 8:01am On May 29, 2021
Hallenjay:
thank you. I saw a distress hyunai elantra bought new in nigeria around 2018 wit complete paper and clean.. 2014 model... How will the maintainance be for a first timer
Once you have already CONFIRMED that the car is SOUND and CLEAN,you wont have a problem maintaining it as a first time .

Just use your car with care,and do the normal oil changes as at when due,elantra is a basic car,and not a luxury ride,so expenses will be minimal.

MAKE SURE THE CAR IS HANDLED BY AN EXPERIENCED MECHANIC.

You are good to go,best of luck.

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