Damolux01:
Tot as much...Cars were still very much cheap then...Yours should be a V6 machine. I4 is d best for first timers ooo...V6, V8 etc are for pro...but if ones sees a good I4 with turbo...Omo, na d best!

Damolux01:
Hi all... it no more a fable that young stars grow day by day as the dream of driving or owing a car fills their mind. However, most people make mistakes of choosing the wrong choices when it comes to owing their first car. Imagine a young graduate with a monthly income of 50k buying a Mercedes Benz, Volvo or Quest. I'm sure you know the implications already.

The thread is created as an eye opener for newbies and to as well discuss cars that are durable for these species.

I will list some cars here while Auto gurus can say what their experiences are as regards this cars... Golf 3, Golf 4, vento, Jetta, Toyota Corolla '99/'00, Micro, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almeria, Peugeot 206, 207, 306 and 307, Sunny Nissan, Nissan Micra, Audi, Mazda 323, 626 and Camry '99. One can get all these cars(TOKs) for 1m or less. Now let's give our opinions on them. Thanks!

urvillagepeoplee:
buhari or indiamie,I can't buy a 18yrs old car for 800k not to talk of 1m sef,even if it will take 3yrs for dollar to fall I will wait,my fore fathers didn't die of using legedis Benz wen most of dem trekked to mecca and Lagos not to talk of now wen we have public transport. to earn 10naira in 9ja isn't easy o.call me akagum if u like.

fasterwell:
Op


Get it here directly



https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/mazda-premacy-2-0-active-gasoline-green-d22bda52-fbfb-0615-e053-e350040aa22b?cldtidx=16


With less than 700k wat of cost of shipping it into nig


More cheap European used cars


https://www.autoscout24.com/results?atype=C&mmvmk0=46&fregfrom=2002&ustate=N%2CU&ipc=home%3Asearchbox&ipl=button&zipr=200&mmvco=1

fasterwell:
Op


Get it here directly



https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/mazda-premacy-2-0-active-gasoline-green-d22bda52-fbfb-0615-e053-e350040aa22b?cldtidx=16


With less than 700k
wat of cost of shipping it into nig


More cheap European used cars


https://www.autoscout24.com/results?atype=C&mmvmk0=46&fregfrom=2002&ustate=N%2CU&ipc=home%3Asearchbox&ipl=button&zipr=200&mmvco=1

nams77:

Op pls come and tell me which model of Volvo was a money pit. In retrospect, the Benz I used didn't even burn a hole in my pocket. Apart from routine servicing and a bad fuel pump( which was my fault anyway) every others expenses were by choice and not necessity. By the way, it was a 190

valarinz:


So,this is it, just cos u want to come to NL and sell cheap Volkswagen cars from Germany, you feel the best marketing strategy is to start talking down on all other brands ?

Is that it?

legalwealth:


Ha! It is V4... V6 is serious maintenance and it is not good for first timer.

Infact! I ran like Usain bolt whenever I saw the gold coloured ones that I love which I was seeing them to be V6.

moscobabs:

Op I beg wetin hapun to we wey dey use Nissan quest?

Damolux01:
Stop trying hard to have problem with my post. If purchasing a Volvo or Benz isn't a money hole... the maintenance could be. Leaving cost of parts aside, are you trying to say the fuel u burn for 1hr trip with your Benz 190 is also what a newbie with Golf 3 or 4 will burn. I use a Golf 4...My pastor uses a Volvo... Anywhere I go with 5 ltrs, he goes there with 10 ltrs... So I know what I'm saying. I love Volvo(S 40,60) and Benz... As a matter of fact, I'm planning to buy my cousin's Benz C230 Kompressor if he hasn't sold it b4 Dec. He doesn't spend on it plus it's a V4 with Turbo(gives me what a V6 would do on d highway with less less fuel usage). Try and advise your younger bro getting his first ride to get that Old Volvo or Benz 190 and see how much of a blessing you'll be to him. Always read posts to fathom b4 comment.

Damolux01:
Lol...The review of those using it makes it seem cool tho'

Timbuktu14:
Nissan Almera is actually very good to start with - the post millenium model especially. Good fuel economy, cheap parts. And, you can get 'em cheap for as low as 800k. Look away from the internet prices, they are actually cheaper than the prices you see.

Mazda 3 is another option for a starter.

laladre:



My broda from your comment i can sense you don't know much about Benz, well i guess even a new born baby knows that Benz can never be compared to any other brand of vehicle, but i can tell you categorically that if you change your Benz( 190 or Vboot) from Injector to Carberator, it will consume less fuel just like Toyota, its from experience, Toyota's fuel consumption can never be compared to Nissan or Mazda, it all depends on the capacity of your engine... so my broda no be fight.

Damolux01:
I thought you bade farewell yesterday. You're here again to ferment troubles...this time, i won't be only one to lynch you out but those who this thread has benefitted in just few days...If only you can be wise enough to read more before commenting...you would see i'm not yet a dealer but was only trying to help the chap...wisen up pls! No time for irrelevant talks...this is 21st century! Nigeria with non-pro Nigerians...It always baffles me how this country can progress with people like you.

legalwealth:


Whatelse more than speed and ability to pick on time?

It is enjoyable only when it is running smooth but let it develops critical fault, that is when they will start grumbling.

Damolux01:
I thought you bade farewell yesterday. You're here again to ferment troubles...this time, i won't be only one to lynch you out but those who this thread has benefitted in just few days...If only you can be wise enough to read more before commenting...you would see i'm not yet a dealer but was only trying to help the chap...wisen up pls! No time for irrelevant talks...this is 21st century! Nigeria with non-pro Nigerians...It always baffles me how this country can progress with people like you.

valarinz:


Your business strategy is just terrible, you shoildve just gone straight to your biz, and for you to assume I'm scared of "lynching", you must also be a kid too

FYI, you're just a bunch of people typing on your keyboards, how does that affect me?

laladre:



My guy you don take dis matter personal but tk be realistic, na by force to post rubbish like dis, dis na matter wey every know, no be by force to dey advice people, guy you need to calm down and seriously reason before you post anything you wanna post.

Damolux01:
Are u now telling me that Benz 190 or Vboot is good a newbie...even in this stage? Those rides are old man...How many of them do u see on Nigerians roads again...The old men using them self are selling them out cheaply...Come here to comment based on what you see(Topic). Bless!

teevodaprinz:



Tell them... As in, let them know

laladre:



OGA you should have said they don't use it in your area, i guess you're just growing and probably have not been outside your area/state before, maybe one of dis days visit the east to
see for yourself, OGA you're not in your right senses cos if you are ,you should know that no newbie will go for any Benz product even Golf 3 or 4, Golf 4 is even a big problem, do you know that there are some issues with Golf 4 that is worse than fuel consumption, Young man like i said earlier its not by force to post o... do your research well.

Damolux01:
This guy has a huge problem...The Lord is your strength. Peace!

valarinz:


Lol, so you're running to the "Lord" now for help abi, perhaps he'll also join in "lynching" me?

No worry, I'll stop now cos I believe you've learned your lesson by now, good luck with your sales too, bye

Damolux01:
lol...how about those V8, V12 with turbo n twin/bi turbo...used any b4? How do they drive like?

legalwealth:


They are all have their utmost benefits but I won't advise first timers to go for them except they
have urge money to be able to take care of anything that comes up.

nams77:

Op pls come and tell me which model of Volvo was a money pit. In retrospect, the Benz I used didn't even burn a hole in my pocket. Apart from routine servicing and a bad fuel pump( which was my fault anyway) every others expenses were by choice and not necessity. By the way, it was a 190

unitedsurv:


but seriously I and a friend was talking about it two days back how would I get a 1999/2000 car for 800- 1m while in Australia camry 99 is 1200aud = 250k or less but in Nigeria 800k to even 2m twufiakwa it's just so bad.......so how much should we now be buying 2010 models

Damolux01:
Just wanted to know if you've had any experience with them. A first timer that goes for those one is definitely on his own.

legalwealth:

No experience at all! !!

urvillagepeoplee:
bros d tin tire me. our dealers are looking for d slightest way to rip us off.

obataokenwa:
To be sincere with you, you won't be chosen as a change agent even by God. You think down on yourself and God and man hates such thought of stagnation. You will wait till dollar fall before you add value to your lifespan. Bro, this life is once and who knows you may just gather those money for those that know the value. Think prosperity. People are thinking of changing cars even in this hard economy as u assume and you're waiting to buy the scrab we will drive remain for you to buy. it's your choice sha. goodluck

Damolux01:
Bro...blame it on the Govt that incrrased duty...not dealers pls.