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Snitch24:

About the V6
Pls can you explain better

V6 fuel Consumption is higher but faster on the road

Omoapena:


Instead of the Toyota Camry
Go for Honda Accord 2014.

The car is sleek
Attractive interior
More speed
& has beautiful design...

Frying pan to fire.

Nigerians have very low taste when it comes to cars sha

If it's not Toyota I'm not buying, enough mechanics, enough parts. Avoid v6 and go for 4cylinder unless it's a truck you are buying, then v6 and v8 is OK

Isobug:

Please what of the wheel issue. Is it fixed on this model? I really like this car

It's fixed, the leg issue doesn't affect accords from 2012...

skales67:


Frying pan to fire.

Nigerians have very low taste when it comes to cars sha

How is it frying pan to fire?

nurey:


2007 camry was plagued with transmission wahala

2007 to 2009 had 2.4L i4 which had oil burning issues which most people are adviced to avoid just to play it safe.

2010 and 2011 had 2.5L i4 which is very good and solid no issues.

2007 to 2011 3.5L V6 is good but people would say avoid V6 because it uses more fuel than 4cylinder for same distance moved. The V6 is solid but don't let it overheat because its aluminum engine.

For the trim CE is the most basic and comes with manual transmission which is very rare to come by.

LE is luxury edition, has basic and luxury accessories for your use

SE is sports as in body and suspension doesn't mean it would be faster than LE cause they have same engine and transmission

XLE is extra added to the LE edition so it's the topmost trim with everything

GL trim I doubt if you would get that also very rare to come by but the one I have seen is loaded.

Please tell me about SIENNA, 2005 TO 2010 LE, XLE..... THANKS

lordm:
Avoid V6. Avoid Diesel cars, go for cars you can easily get spare parts. Because a car is cheap does not make it a good car for you. Lastly, go with a trusted mechanic or you will cry blood

this what they call poverty advice

abrahambest:

Thanks alot for your input. Just have a few concerns on the V6 you mentioned. Can you please let me know why because based on what I've read, v6 engines perform better and are smoother though may consume more fuel.

please don’t listen to him. first thing is to get a good mechanic, then make sure the car papers are genuine. toyota is a generic car so you don’t need a specialized mechanic

bigsmoke2:
If it's your first car the I suggest you Go for this
it's basically a corolla but looks more trendy. its also relatively cheaper to maintain than the Camry.

Please what is the name and year of this car ?

Then what is its common issues ?

Really

Omoapena:


It's fixed, the leg issue doesn't affect accords from 2012...

Ok, thanks a lot

bluedefender:
The car you want is a pretty good ride and suitable for Nigeria and it’s roads

Being a Toyota you are covered because of its durability.

You just have to make sure you get a clean tokumbo, well inspected by a trusted japanese automobile engineer(not those that will follow you to the car dealer and collect money at your back from the dealer and recommend a bad unit for you)

I know lots of ppl will tell you to avoid the v6 and go for the i4 because of fuel.

Please, whatever you do, don’t listen to them.

The v6 is your best bet.

It’s much more durable and doesn’t come with the oil burning issues the i4 engines come it.

Again, it rides alot better (although if you are concerned about how your car rides, Toyota shouldn’t be your option)

But with the v6, you get a little taste of a good riding vehicle.

Plus, the fuel consumption isn’t that bad on the v6.

It’s just like using because of fuel consumption you go and buy an I my neighbor generator instead of a bigger sumec spg 3800 generator that will serve you better.

With the i4, there are lots of problems you will be facing down the line and the first will be the oil burning problem which you will definitely face if you end up with an unrecalled unit of the 2007-2009 Toyota camry.

It’s not that the i4 engine is not good. It’s Toyota engine and it’s reliable.

But once the oil burn starts happening, lots of things in your car starts getting messsy.

May your days be long my man

Omoapena:


Instead of the Toyota Camry
Go for Honda Accord 2014.

The car is sleek
Attractive interior
More speed
& has beautiful design...

i totally agree

GLouis:




Please what is the name and year of this car ?

Then what is its common issues ?

it’s a matrix and trust me it is no cheaper to maintain

abrahambest:

Thanks alot for your input. Just have a few concerns on the V6 you mentioned. Can you please let me know why because based on what I've read, v6 engines perform better and are smoother though may consume more fuel.

The fuel consumption is nothing to write home about
He dey suck compare to the normal 4plug camry

If you are buying it from abroad do vin search before purchase.

Before that, do a detail study on issues the make, model, & year you want have. At times, you may need to change your mind after the findings.

Regardless of the state, either tokunbo or naija used, do ensure you the custom papers so as to be sure that it was brought in through proper channel, so that you won't have your vehicle impounded.

If you are getting it here, go with a good mechanic & ensure checklist is observed.

I advise people to use a scanner too. The errors generated by it will let you know what you getting into.

Pray you get the good one.

abrahambest:
Hello all,

Thanks for clicking the link to this post.
I intend to buy my first car by January 2023. I am a big fan of Toyota and have an eye for the SE Trim, 2007-2011 camry.
I am budgeting between 3m-4m to get a clean tokunbo and would like to hear similar experiences from people who have been in this shoe before. I am married with just a kid. All ideas are welcome and again thanks for viewing this thread.

Whatever you do, please steer clear of the Camry platform ... W get why

bigl:


Whatever you do, please steer clear of the Camry platform ... W get why

What are your recommendations sir

Dramadiddy:
this what they call poverty advice

I know you are wealthy, but at least I gave my advice. You don't have to use derogatory on me. I gave my advice because of the cars I have used. That does not mean I will tell people who have not used a car before bad names. Bros reason am

lordm:
I know you are wealthy, but at least I gave my advice. You don't have to use derogatory on me. I gave my advice because of the cars I have used. That does not mean I will tell people who have not used a car before bad names. Bros reason am

it’s not a balanced advice. besides the car in question is still economical when it comes to cost of parts

Kai! Apc, buhari and Tinubu have wrecked this country! See a young man wanting to buy his first car, and it is what is considered as scrap, 2007-2011 car.
This same 4m he has would have gotten him a brand new from factory Honda accord before this locust regime fostered on us by Tinubu came in 8 years ago. Just imagine 4m for a 12-15 year old car!
Anyway. OP God is your strength. Hope you get a lovely car.

miketyler:


My eyes are on this Acura TL I would be glad if someone can share his or her experience using this ride

ur maintenance matters not anyone’s experience

blecin:
Go for a 2006-2012 rav4 with 4plugs and thank me later.

never buy the rav 4 with 2az engine

megasoul:
I bought my Camry XLE V6 since July 2017 and I don't regret ever going for it. I've only changed plugs trice on the engine and one coil once. Apart from that, I've not touched the engine. I service (oil and filter change) every three months using mobile super 1000 oil. My suspensions are still the follow-come. I've changed AC compressor once to peuguet 607 compressor. They say it's the best and so far, I think they are right.
In summary, I think I got lucky with a good buy to some extent but I also think my mechanical engineering background too has helped me to give the car a very good maintenance history.
That car is a beast. She's 5yrs and 4mths, first body and still glitters.

peugoet compressor kwa and u service ur engine with the wrong oil

PresEmeka:

sir coud you do same for 2008-2012 honda accord
thanks

2008 to 2012 accord is okay and solid.

The 2.0L engine should be a avoided parts for it is very expensive and scarse.

Buy one with 2.4L i4 the k24z3 is very solid and comes with timing chain.

The 3.5L V6 is solid too if you want power and speed the engine should be your choice.

LX trim is the most basic
Ex has little luxury
EX-L is the topmost trim with navigation screen included.

Trendingbiz042:


I drive spider 2007 model v6 2gr. I can attest bro, it’s the best engine to drive. I don’t think I’ll ever drive v4. V6 is most reliable, easy cruising, good movement, and above all, more fuel efficient on highways.

get the one with 2ar engine, fucking better and cheap to maintain

megasoul:


Who no go no know. This car is a beast on the highway.

I dust u with the 2ar camry engine

megasoul:
I bought my Camry XLE V6 since July 2017 and I don't regret ever going for it. I've only changed plugs trice on the engine and one coil once. Apart from that, I've not touched the engine. I service (oil and filter change) every three months using mobile super 1000 oil. My suspensions are still the follow-come. I've changed AC compressor once to peuguet 607 compressor. They say it's the best and so far, I think they are right.
In summary, I think I got lucky with a good buy to some extent but I also think my mechanical engineering background too has helped me to give the car a very good maintenance history.
That car is a beast. She's 5yrs and 4mths, first body and still glitters.

Can you a picture of the current look....

Hollicom:


Please tell me about SIENNA, 2005 TO 2010 LE, XLE..... THANKS

better forget the xle wit awd system

Hollicom:


Please tell me about SIENNA, 2005 TO 2010 LE, XLE..... THANKS

Sienna 2004 to 06 comes with 3.3L V6 3mzrd engine while 07 to 10 is fitted with 2grfe 3.5zL by all auto transmission.

3.3 has better fuel economy than 3.5 but 3.3 is timing belt 3.5 is timing chain. 3.3 is steel engine so overheating is tolerated 3.5 is aluminum won't tolerate overheating.

The 3.5 is fitted with a rubber hose cooler which degrades overtime and cause oil leak in motion if not detected early can cause damaged engine, solution is to change the rubber hose to metallic one.

The term available is
CE basic trim
LE small luxury
XLE rush luxury
Touring well loaded
Limited well loaded.

2004 to 2010 sienna has an AWD variant best to avoid such cause of cost of replacement parts.

Jagermeister:


May your days be long my man

the 2010 and 2011 with 2ar engine is an exemption with the issue of oil burns