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Lobolintin(m): 10:50am On Mar 26, 2023
I want to go for
5th Gen Volkswagen Jetta 2006-2009..

Any consideration and advice..
That's the cheapest car I could get for #1
nurey(m): 10:54am On Mar 26, 2023
Lobolintin:
I want to go for
5th Gen Volkswagen Jetta 2006-2009..

Any consideration and advice..
That's the cheapest car I could get for #1

Never buy a VW because its cheap.

Going forward VW don't like abuse ensure the components are in good working conditions. If the engine is turbo I advice u stay away cause low quality oil destroys VW engine faster than anything.

It is also highly wired with several sensors, buy an handheld scanner so you can help kazeem to help you

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Lobolintin(m): 11:10am On Mar 26, 2023
Nkt that bros...

Check online.
It's still one of the cheapest car brand you can get in Nigeria


nurey:


Never buy a VW because its cheap.

Going forward VW don't like abuse ensure the components are in good working conditions. If the engine is turbo I advice u stay away cause low quality oil destroys VW engine faster than anything.

It is also highly wired with several sensors, buy an handheld scanner so you can help kazeem to help you
kingreign(m): 11:19am On Mar 26, 2023
Lobolintin:
Nkt that bros...

Check online.
It's still one of the cheapest car brand you can get in Nigeria



No go carry yourself play handicap shaaa. That guy don give you advice wey worth millions o!

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Lobolintin(m): 12:10pm On Mar 26, 2023
Which is


kingreign:


No go carry yourself play handicap shaaa. That guy don give you advice wey worth millions o!
kingreign(m): 12:12pm On Mar 26, 2023
Lobolintin:

Which is


No worry sir, you will be fine. smiley

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jmanity: 1:17pm On Mar 26, 2023
I am thinking of buying a Nissan Xterra as that's the only SUV I can afford for now. Please is there any peculiar issue with this car?
Cutehector(m): 10:21pm On Mar 26, 2023
2010 corolla toks..


Show me what you have so i can pick.
93RD(m): 11:37pm On Mar 26, 2023
Please advice on which is best, Toyota corrola 2005 or Hyundai accent 2012. Want to use it as a daily driver and e hailing when free. Same price range, both Nigerian used. Cc Gazzuzz nurey

Still urgently looking for a sound/good corrola 05-07 at a reasonable price if any, please recommend.
Lobolintin(m): 12:38am On Mar 27, 2023
kingreign:

No worry sir, you will be fine. smiley

Whistling

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nurey(m): 5:26am On Mar 27, 2023
93RD:
Please advice on which is best, Toyota corrola 2005 or Hyundai accent 2012. Want to use it as a daily driver and e hailing when free. Same price range, both Nigerian used. Cc Gazzuzz nurey

Still urgently looking for a sound/good corrola 05-07 at a reasonable price if any, please recommend.

Dicey situation, that 011 to 16 accent engine were notorious for been ubrepairable when faulty as long as the specimen u buying dey good condition better to pick it over a Corolla.

Why not find an Elantra of equal price like 08 to 2010
nurey(m): 5:30am On Mar 27, 2023
jmanity:
I am thinking of buying a Nissan Xterra as that's the only SUV I can afford for now. Please is there any peculiar issue with this car?

No issue but not good on gas. If buying 2006 to 2011 model years ensure the radiator by was done to save guard the transmission.

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93RD(m): 11:53am On Mar 27, 2023
nurey:


Dicey situation, that 011 to 16 accent engine were notorious for been ubrepairable when faulty as long as the specimen u buying dey good condition better to pick it over a Corolla.

Why not find an Elantra of equal price like 08 to 2010

I don't mind the elantra (if you have one please point me to the direction), but it's the availability that is the issue. Thanks very much for your response, i appreciate
nurey(m): 12:26pm On Mar 27, 2023
93RD:


I don't mind the elantra (if you have one please point me to the direction), but it's the availability that is the issue. Thanks very much for your response, i appreciate

Ultimate search has begun, you will get if you check the right place and patient.
obuneme: 4:48pm On Mar 28, 2023
Bosses please which one would you recommend for daily driving. Camry 2010 or Honda 2011-12?
nurey(m): 7:56pm On Mar 28, 2023
obuneme:
Bosses please which one would you recommend for daily driving. Camry 2010 or Honda 2011-12?

Anyone that appeals to you and your money can afford

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obuneme: 10:53am On Mar 29, 2023
nurey:


Anyone that appeals to you and your money can afford
Thanks boss, please is one better than the other in of efficiency and fuel economy?
nurey(m): 12:30pm On Mar 29, 2023
obuneme:

Thanks boss, please is one better than the other in of efficiency and fuel economy?

You just said honda 2011-2012 without model you talking about. Until I know honda model, then I can give you further advice.

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obuneme: 1:33pm On Mar 30, 2023
nurey:


You just said honda 2011-2012 without model you talking about. Until I know honda model, then I can give you further advice.
I meant Honda accord 2011-2012
nurey(m): 3:37pm On Mar 30, 2023
obuneme:

I meant Honda accord 2011-2012

dont buy a 2.0L variant engine, the 2.4L for accord is better. try and avoid all those V6 with VCM also, the earlier VCM tech were not really reliable. For me the Honda is bae in interior design to Camry. But anyone you lay your hands on is equally good overall

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olisehcom(f): 5:50pm On Mar 30, 2023
Please I need advice.

Pick one out of the 3

2008 Lexus 300

Mexvedez C300 2008

Hyundai sonata 2014





Rather can someone please recommend a very god car within the range of 2.8-3.2m
nurey(m): 8:19pm On Mar 30, 2023
olisehcom:
Please I need advice.

Pick one out of the 3

2008 Lexus 300

Mexvedez C300 2008

Hyundai sonata 2014





Rather can someone please recommend a very god car within the range of 2.8-3.2m

Nothing like lexus 300, the only 300 we know is the Spartans grin

The benz C300 is okay all round not the fastest in its class sha but averagely reliable.

The sonata 2014 with those GDI engines aren't the most popular cars around because of the engine technology, not very friendly to our fuel type, low quality engine oil and then scarse technical knowhow.

For your budget tell us what you like and we can advice on what yo watch out for and what to buy.
olisehcom(f): 10:00pm On Mar 30, 2023
nurey:


Nothing like lexus 300, the only 300 we know is the Spartans grin

The benz C300 is okay all round not the fastest in its class sha but averagely reliable.

The sonata 2014 with those GDI engines aren't the most popular cars around because of the engine technology, not very friendly to our fuel type, low quality engine oil and then scarse technical knowhow.

For your budget tell us what you like and we can advice on what yo watch out for and what to buy.

Forgive my ignorance, it’s Lexus Is 350.



I just need a good reliable but fancy car for work logistics.


My reservation about the Benz is maintenance cost.
Also, please how reliable are Nigerian used cars?
Dabss(m): 10:50pm On Mar 30, 2023
Bosses in the house please does the Toyota Highlander 2008-2013 (2nd gen) have any factory defect? I always see them parked by the road on highways.
nurey(m): 5:26am On Mar 31, 2023
olisehcom:


Forgive my ignorance, it’s Lexus Is 350.



I just need a good reliable but fancy car for work logistics.


My reservation about the Benz is maintenance cost.
Also, please how reliable are Nigerian used cars?

IS350 is good and fast buy if you see a good specimen.

C class aren't expensive to maintain if you buy good one.

Tokunbo or naija used cars are still used cars with a degree of wear and tear, maintenance of former owner would be the determining factor whether it's a good buy or not.

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nurey(m): 5:27am On Mar 31, 2023
Dabss:
Bosses in the house please does the Toyota Highlander 2008-2013 (2nd gen) have any factory defect? I always see them parked by the road on highways.

They are parked because owner is eating by the roadside or even urinating. But the are very reliable workhorse.

12 to 13 came with metallic oil cooler lines so ensure if you aren't buying that year bracket check the cooler lines, if its rubber change to metal if you can. For the V6 engines

The other factory defect is fan switching on by itself even when ignition is off reported here on NL.

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Bukola94(m): 6:24am On Mar 31, 2023
olisehcom:
Please I need advice.

Pick one out of the 3

2008 Lexus 300

Mexvedez C300 2008

Hyundai sonata 2014





Rather can someone please recommend a very god car within the range of 2.8-3.2m
I use to see this types of cars on highway. If I am given the chance to pick, I take Benz C300 2008,if 2010 model dey,go for it.my Honourable in my state use the Hyundai Sonata 2014, my neighbor use the 2008 Lexus 330 another use 2008 Highlander which I have driven several times. But my instinct is telling me that the Lexus 2008 may be better than 2008 Highlander and Benz C300 better than both. Simply because I have not driving Benz or Lexus before
Bukola94(m): 6:33am On Mar 31, 2023
Matrix,there is this Toyota Corolla hatchback, Nissan hatchback and Mazda premacy(1999/2000).Toyota Camry 1999/2000.The Mazda Premacy is manual transmission. I & friends were arguing, because I said the Mazda accelerated and is faster than the others cars I mentioned. I have driven all cars except Matrix.
OfficialDJ: 7:17am On Mar 31, 2023
nurey:


They are parked because owner is eating by the roadside or even urinating. But the are very reliable workhorse.

12 to 13 came with metallic oil cooler lines so ensure if you aren't buying that year bracket check the cooler lines, if its rubber change to metal if you can. For the V6 engines

The other factory defect is fan switching on by itself even when ignition is off reported here on NL.
Nurey😹😹😹

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olumzzz(m): 8:32am On Mar 31, 2023
Bukola94:
I use to see this types of cars on highway. If I am given the chance to pick, I take Benz C300 2008,if 2010 model dey,go for it.my Honourable in my state use the Hyundai Sonata 2014, my neighbor use the 2008 Lexus 330 another use 2008 Highlander which I have driven several times. But my instinct is telling me that the Lexus 2008 may be better than 2008 Highlander and Benz C300 better than both. Simply because I have not driving Benz or Lexus before
You have not driven lexus or benz before but decided to give expert advice.
Pls leave advising to the experts here so we don't mislead people.
Roozart(m): 8:36am On Mar 31, 2023
93RD:


I don't mind the elantra (if you have one please point me to the direction), but it's the availability that is the issue. Thanks very much for your response, i appreciate
I have one for sale
Roozart(m): 8:39am On Mar 31, 2023
nurey:


They are parked because owner is eating by the roadside or even urinating. But the are very reliable workhorse.

12 to 13 came with metallic oil cooler lines so ensure if you aren't buying that year bracket check the cooler lines, if its rubber change to metal if you can. For the V6 engines

The other factory defect is fan switching on by itself even when ignition is off reported here on NL.
You're right boss. In fact, I've left my own alone and I've refused to interfere in its issues again. Sometimes even at midnight, the fan will just come on by itself.

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