diportivo:



I cant ride a bike


I dont even want to learn how to


except it's those ones ladies use that dont av clutch

Vespa

I learnt how to ride at a very early age. It was easy then, could easily pick myself up after each fall, and there were many. Bicycle @4 years old. Motor cycle @13 years old. However, I haven't rode a Motor Bike in 2 years, and don't plan to ride one anytime soon.

drakeskull:
2015 BMW 535i vs 2015 C300. Which one is best in terms of reliability, fuel economy, aesthetics and a daily recommended driver. Cc nur.ey, heav.enlybang, Eldee

BMW. Faster, better looking, better handling, more powerful, forget fuel economy. Daily Driver? I can't recommend either! Once you get the Bimmer, arrange for a small Corolla/Civic and inner peace will naturally be yours.

Ognonnaugo1979:
Do you have Mercedes Benz Vboot for sale? Clean Nigerian Use or Tokunbo Automatic? Contact me immediately 07016176720 call or whatsapp

Tokunbo Vboot? My brother, keep the house posted in this quest of yours.

Waxxxy:


Thanks, even the custom officer will collect #200 despite the fact that my duty was fully paid without shortchange?

You're quite certain your papers are complete. Better still go to the nearest custom office yourself and verify it. I usually don't have the time to do it myself so I use computerglobal. Used him twice in the past, this is in no way a validation of the services he/she/they render (personally I'll still use him/her/they again and again). After verification, you will be given the verified copy which you should show custom officers any time they stop you rather than the real papers, once they see the verified form, they will not collect your thanksgiving offering or waste your time. The Nigerian Police on the other hand could care less what documentation you have. Just respect yourself and do the needful or be prepared to be delayed unnecessarily. Again, I'm not asking you to bribe a Federal officer, I'm only suggesting you make change for easy transaction along the 630 km or so.

Waxxxy:
Is it advisable to drive my 2005 car from Lagos to PH by myself.
How much will i need for men in black( i.e Olopa) on the road & also the custom. Am planing to move as early as 5:30am to beat some police checkpoint.

NOTE:The custom duty is fully paid.

Leave an hour earlier. From Lag/Ibadan Expressway checkpoints are fully manned even by 4:00 am. And you're looking at 45-50 (customs, SARS, Army, FRSC, JTF) of them between that Expressway and Onitsha.
Pay someone familiar with that road to fly that car down, or change multiple 200 naira notes. The fact that your papers are complete is inconsequential to the thieves on the road except Road Safety. They will certainly delay you if you don't comply.

weyreypey:

Why not try Mobil 2000 5W30...

Don’t own it anymore, and best believe my younger brother will use his father's favourite "Visco 2000" by Forte Oil by February/March next year.

9icetoo:

Interesting. Do Nigerians see shrinks? A fine one at that? Maybe I need to get my head examined. Care to share the address ?

UCTH, she fine scarra but nothing dey dat head. Just normal verbatim self help. The usual "it's all in your head" line. Me no sha mind, the view up close was worth the four sessions I had.

9icetoo:

Don't be so sure. Not every one in Lagos is mad. Some have been driving in Lagos for years and have not hit another car or any pedestrian.

Accidents aren't fun at all.

Yeah, very true. Had a bike accident 2 years ago, was so shaken that it took me time to drive a vehicle. In short, I don't drive cars I'm not used to. I drive a Tacoma, IS250, 4runner, Corolla, Picnic, W211, M35 (anyone that's available) at home but will struggle to drive another person's same car. I need to get comfortable in a vehicle before driving it. I guess its mental, saw a shrink once and the babe bin too fine, so I no fit focus for the task at hand.

9icetoo:

Enjoy life my brother. Who fancy interior help. The millions of people who buy that model and brand are not stupid. Tested and trusted. Don't mind them. Suffering and smiling.

Baba, who no go, no go know!!!

rationalmind:


You're over exaggerating a lot of things.

You should spend less than 25k each time you service your car. To spend 150k on service, you must have driven for 30000 miles. The vast majority of Nigerians don't drive that much.

Also, nobody buys 4 sets of tires every year. Transmission is not meant to be serviced yearly, some vehicles have transmissions that are not meant to be serviced

Except the vehicle was impounded by customs, I don't see anyone spending N100,000 a year on fines and bribes.

The only part that's agreeable to an extent is the N100,000 for repairs. Every other is grossly exaggerated.

Big man, All points correct. Save for this one. My M112 took exactly 8 litres of oil, for that I usually buy two cans. Cost only came down when I switched to 15w50 - and there are a lot more Mercs out there gulping oil like water.

kingreign:


I no sabi ride anything two wheeled. When you go teach me na?

Baba with your tight schedule e go hard to learn now o (dedication and ability to carry yourself and your bike from the ground coupled with niggling injuries here and there). E just dey like bicycle, if you no run am from your formative years learning later na hit or mostly miss.

nurey:


Not a big deal coming from someone who drove and cared for a VW Phaeton 6.0L W12 for 2months.

2 months only? My guy, behind counter no be hotel!

nurey:


You wan dispose am?

Not mine to dispose. Na oga get am, him boys dey borrow take show working for road. And unlike me, he doesn't sell his personal stuff, na we the wayward ones dey market things at slightest provocation!

kingreign:
Gatherings of okada riders.

Don’t tell me you can't ride a bike? Na dey first thing dem dey teach friend for this side. As long as you fit ride bicycle, nothing dey inside Motorcycle unless of course greater concentration and sharper focus.

nurey:


It's a W12 not a 1zz, the Engine is built not to fail

Ah, I remember a lady on here who tried selling a Passat with a w8 engine not long ago after kazeems finished her completely. Baba, unless you plan opening a dedicated DIY YouTube page that will culminate into dropping this vehicle from an altitude only an aircraft can attain, run and perish those dreams while you still can.

nurey:


I STAND WITH...

Who will work on that engine? Bay looks very cramped, and those cylinder positions

Shagati:

Then strip it all off and have a full nekkid bike

Will look very ugly! It was in that form after the accident, before the shoddy patch up.

Smartchoiice Nakoks Shortgun and other great Merc warriors who keep this thread alive with valuable and sometimes frustrating information... Found this on twitter, and it's for you guys.

Smartchoiice:

Wish I knew what you are on about

So long, brother! Good to know you've moved on.

Smartchoiice:

How far with your babe for that thread may.Something? Any luck?

GAZZUZZ:


Weldone sir, I shall be paying homage very soon.

Maybe a restoration thread for this ol' timer, so I could be part of your motorcade. Hasn't been driven in exactly 2 years. Had a close shave during the 2017 Biker's carnival. Still starts with a little difficulty, and will definitely run. But the body kits have seen better days.

weyreypey:

Seriously? You prefer this to your w211? So SARS was always stopping you with the w211?

Stopping me especially when I return from travel at night, although I no dey pay shi shi. Papers are complete. Drivers Licence intact, Tint Permit original. Yet still, dem dey always conspire amongst themselves to waste my time. Dem no consider Corolla as something to spare a thought on.

This land also is still not for sale. Uncle Shagati and Egun Baba - Merry Christmas from this side

Space is not for sale

diportivo:



very bland and fuel efficient

One ignition coil change, One Oil service, One front indicator bulb change in more than 10 months. I think bland is the new definition of luxury for me. Oh, fuel efficiency! And most importantly SARS no send me again.

rationalmind:


It might have been done before he got it. Those transmissions hardly ever cross the 150k mile mark.

Another acute angle

rationalmind:


We don't know how many transmissions he has had nor the number of ball joints used

Senior man, that P.iyke guy meticulously recorded all his repairs, so I'm leaning towards his own account. Unless he kept out some "transmission repair/rebuild" here and there. Las las na big win for Team Honda be dis, make dem enjoy.

thebigkendo:
Same 03 accord nairaland advicers will tell people to run from..in their word.. It is "plagued" with transmission problem & leg pull

Eddee some & see something

I avoided this thread on purpose, saw it since. Piyke is a living legend. I apologise for all the bad things I've said and most importantly the veiled digs at Honda. Kindly find a good place in your heart to forgive me in line with this festive period.

nurey:


Stop saying what you don't know. Each car that is manufactured passes through a Q&C for ability to withstand extreme external pressure during high wind speed, the test is done in house and finally by a 3rd party NHTSA or so.

The accident could have been caused by wrong Tyre speed limit used.

Bad roads

The driver himself could loose focus and cause the accident (I see thousands of Nigerians use phones while driving)

A lot of factors could have caused it but definitely not the car been able to handle 180km/h speed

Uncle Nurey, take it easy on Hoody. It's a new year and we are entering with cyberpeace. We no go fight or quarrel next year, just good vibes and more money.

nurey:


Tacoma, 4runner, fj cruiser, Prado, Lexus GX and Toyota Fortuner all nah same biscuit in different nylon.

Thought as much, the same stuff - different price range

Hoodbilonia:
Tacoma. That truck too big na.
Me na oil company worker
Which reliable suv can one get bro.
How abt 4runner 08 upwards

Another nice one. We've got a "10 here in the compound, could send you pictures. But it's basic, nothing spectacular, no plenty buttons to press. And f*cking expensive. Rides same as thw Tacoma. Nurey get in here please