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The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by Denn(m): 11:05pm On Jan 11, 2016 |
Nigerians, whilst not the best at making cars, have a very genius way of naming them. They are not called those generic bland names like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry or even Mercedes Benz. We give each model and design a specific name that stays etched, not on silver chromes strapped to the rear side of the cars from the factory, but in our minds and street parlance, the inventors, unknown and unsung. It is either a 'V-Booth', 'Baby Boy', 'Bullet', 'Bull-Dog', 'E.O.D', 'Pencil Light', 'Tiny Light' and erm...'Big-for-nothing'. No body buys just a bland Accord here. Nobody. Despite all the different import choices we have, one car brand and model stands out...The Toyota Camry XV20 which we call the Toyota Pencil Light, or 'tiny light' in some places. This Camry was manufactured between 1996 to 2001. The demand for the 'Pencil Light' right from the time it debuted even up till now has been unprecedented in the history of used cars in Nigeria. Everybody wanted one. Bankers, Lecturers, Students, Civil Servants...everybody who could not afford a brand new Prado or a Lamborghini. This car has been so popular it could have been part of our old trio if it came in two decades earlier. We would be reviewing why it was on the 'top 10 list' and some tips on its ownership. https://dennautoworld./2016/01/11/the-brilliance-of-the-toyota-pencil-light/ 1 Like |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by Nobody: 11:44pm On Jan 11, 2016 |
How about you say hello to the “Air Force 1” ? *In 50cent's voice* - 7 series BM, 6 series Benz, 24inches, Giovanni rims. 1 Like
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Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by ayobase(m): 11:49pm On Jan 11, 2016 |
Picture will add more colour |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by Denn(m): 7:25am On Jan 12, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by DGD1(m): 8:39am On Jan 12, 2016 |
am a proud user of one, just can't get enough of it. good job Mr denn |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by Denn(m): 10:36am On Jan 12, 2016 |
DGD1: Thanks boss |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by diportivo: 12:21pm On Jan 12, 2016 |
Iv read the full write up Very cool Hope to read more ![]() 1 Like |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by Lagusta(m): 2:34pm On Jan 12, 2016 |
but the car is too boring joor.... give me a Honda and I'll pray for u!!!!! 6 Likes |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by yimikaa: 4:00pm On Jan 12, 2016 |
Pencil light ![]() That car and thieves are like bread and butter. Though it's a very rugged,fuel efficient car. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by Denn(m): 4:48pm On Jan 12, 2016 |
diportivo: Good to hear...thanks |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by Denn(m): 4:49pm On Jan 12, 2016 |
yimikaa: You are right. It has a great clientele....even thieves love it. There are ways to prevent its being stolen though .. |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by yimikaa: 5:41pm On Jan 12, 2016 |
Denn: Please list the ways|methods to theft apart from pedal lock and vehicle tracker |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by Denn(m): 6:37pm On Jan 12, 2016 |
yimikaa: I would be doing an article on comprehensive automobile security soon. This would detail everything. Thanks |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by Exponental(m): 10:56am On Jan 13, 2016 |
I think it is a replacement for the Peugeot 504. |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by Denn(m): 12:05pm On Jan 18, 2016 |
Exponental: nice analogy... |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by Nobody: 11:09pm On Jan 19, 2016 |
Exponental: No, l think the 190 replaced 504, and the pencil lite took over from the 504 |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by cynhamscakes(f): 6:51am On Jan 24, 2016 |
Denn: Op please kindly share ways we can prevent the Pencil light from car thieves. I got one just two days ago and was advised to get a welder to make pedal lock for me. I also saw one lock like that that connects the break pedal to the steering. Please which should one go for? I would also like to install a car tracking system too but still searching for where to do it in Abuja. The security the car has is the one that trips off the car even after you have activated it. It can cause the car to stop right in the middle of the road. Really want to educate myself on more reliable ways to protect my car. |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by rockiedink(m): 12:24pm On Jan 24, 2016 |
Denn: Chairman, have you written this article? Some of us are waiting for it o! |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by cornoil(m): 9:09pm On Jan 24, 2016 |
Though i use pedal or sometimes steering lock, but insurance is the best. You can sleep with both eyes closed cynhamscakes: |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by Denn(m): 9:50pm On Jan 24, 2016 |
rockiedink: it will come up this new week. cheers As Promised, Please find below the link to the Article. A thread would be opened on this shortly. Many thanks http://dennautoworld.com/2016/01/25/pencil-preventing-theft/ 1 Like |
Re: The Brilliance Of The Toyota Pencil Light by Denn(m): 5:14am On Jan 29, 2016 |
cornoil: You are right insurance is wonderful. However with insurance, you would still spend time filing claim forms, allow the insurance company conduct their investigation and after some time get only a reimbursement for the value of the car after theft. You could mitigate the risks with some simple precautionary steps. www.dennautoworld.com |
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