dru23:



Am working on bringing the oil in......and I want to thank you for doing ur research.. We appreciate all ur support...

XGhost:
I generally like to read comments here to amuse myself.
I'll drop this here for people who can think.
For context, I started e-hailing with a corolla, moved to a Civic 04 (dru23) and now I use a Volvo S40.
In my opinion, the corolla is not worth the hype and the hassle. There's more to a car than fuel efficiency and I must say that the corolla is not exactly fantastic in this regard especially when you contrast it against the sacrifice of performance and comfort that you're making.
In April 2017 my corolla was bought for 2.2m and sold last year for 1.230, that's a hit of 950k. In those 3 years, I changed the hub and suspension assembly, AC components, then it had a brain box issue later NO engine/Transmission issues.
April Last year I got a used civic 04 for 450k, spent about 1m on it for the 1 year I had it. Oven bake, suspension assembly, AC, electrical ish and regular maintenance inclusive. I sold it last week for 530 without issues. So give or take a 1m hit.
Got my S40 for 1.7. CLEAN civic EX trim was priced at 1.9 (that's the least I saw) Corolla, lol, we know how far so no need.
While the S40 is not giving me the fuel efficiency of the civic or the corolla, performance and comfort is millions of miles ahead of the Japanese. My S40 is FULL OPTIONS, leather, power everything, parking sensors EVERYTHING and it moves like a dream. Add the humbling it gives riders when I pull up and they enter inside. Since I got it, no rider don talk rudely to me lol.
Now the numbers. While the S40 is not doing the fuel economy of the corolla, it is 800k less to buy today. For clarity, my corolla was doing 1ltr per 10km, S40 is doing 1.15 per 10km. So that's Ask yourself, how long will it take me to spend that extra 800k on petrol?
The parts of the S40 I HEAR are cheaper than the Corolla, I say I HEAR because I have not had to change anything yet. I know for sure that engine and transmission are much cheaper than the Corolla sha. So where exactly is the economy?
The 2nd hand value myth, I have debunked several times here. Mind you, the figures for the Corolla was only purchase price. In those three years about 700k was spent on maintenance. Add that to 2.2 then subtract the price it was sold for. I didn't talk much about the civic because its own parts are much much cheaper than the Corolla parts, imagine changing complete hub assembly (hub,brake discs, brake pads, ball joints) for 16k. Compressor was 15k. Parts were cheap And they lasted till I sold the car.

I primarily felt the need to post this because I adviced someone who had saved up 1.4 but was looking for a loan to add so he could get a toks corolla. I told him to take that money and buy a toks civic 04 or 05. He said na corolla or nothing, as he no see toks money, he bought a naija used and now he has his mechanic on speed dial.

There's nothing in this business like driving your own car. If you have saved up something go and get a used civic, BE SURE to do your due diligence before buying, but I will tell you categorically that your risk exposure is less with the civic. You will make the same amount of money but you'll spend less.

CheerfulGiver:
What drives you may not be what drives you. Even after teaching you the tips and tricks, if you're not passionate and focused enough and have the wrong mental attitude, you're bound to fail.

Your failure will be as sure as the sunrise.

emmancecute:
I have said this over and over again. Learn to think outside the box. Like 2 months ago, my hub started making that stupid noise, I changed the whole assembly except ball joint for 5k. Yes, you heard me right. My car engine(borale), thats engine without gear and other accessories cost less than 100k. My AC compressor is 20k. I got the car 9ja used for 800k. I 've used it for a year without any serious repairs done just normal wear and tear. Fuel consumption is at per with corolla, ruggedity is very okay too, Not a boring car, handling on high speed is superb. Infact you'll be tempted to keep pressing the gas pedal till you reach 260km/h if you're not disciplined. My point is, how can you have 1m and still be doing rentals or looking for higher purchase with a deposit of 1m. Is your village people after you? With your 1m, commot like 50k keep for one side for gazzuzz to help inspect Cars within that range that can fit for the hustle. There's nothing as sweet as driving your own car on this hustle. There are times I do 1 to 2 weeks not driving when I feel like taking a break, I work at my own time. For a while now, I've sticked to indriver only cos of the freedom the app offers. I value/ enjoy my peace of mind.

Gentlelife50:

I have learnt my lessons, buying brand new tires for this job isn't worth it. Because anything can happen to the tire and that's it. Money is gone just like that, I traveled to ikorodu through the epe axis after driving on that bad road I noticed car have started wobbling.
Got to alignment and tire was racked, that's how I lost the tire

emmancecute:
I have said this over and over again. Learn to think outside the box. Like 2 months ago, my hub started making that stupid noise, I changed the whole assembly except ball joint for 5k. Yes, you heard me right. ….

Felicity001:


Can this super tech do 10000miles b4 another change? What's the recommended milaege by the manufacturer b4 a change and which filter is recommended for it? Names and price pls... Make the filter available also.

Chuwaa2:


Bipolar?

dru23:



There are two version for super Tech ..

1. Super Tech 10k miles oil change
2. Super Tech Advance for 20k oil change......

I will bring in mostly the Super Tech Advance... This will give protect ur engine from wear and tear .. And most importantly protection from sludge.....

In terms of oil change ..my advice is to read owners manual in terms of when to change oil ......since engine oil has improved over the years .. Some oil are. good till 10k to 20k before change... If anything at all I will only do 10k miles Top ......

In terms of pricing.. When the goods arrive will have the final price.. Either way I will make it more affordable to everyone

dru23:



There are two version for super Tech ..

1. Super Tech 10k miles oil change
2. Super Tech Advance for 20k oil change......

I will bring in mostly the Super Tech Advance... This will give protect ur engine from wear and tear .. And most importantly protection from sludge.....

In terms of oil change ..my advice is to read owners manual in terms of when to change oil ......since engine oil has improved over the years .. Some oil are. good till 10k to 20k before change... If anything at all I will only do 10k miles Top ......

In terms of pricing.. When the goods arrive will have the final price.. Either way I will make it more affordable to everyone

davit:
Try to bring both. Fingers crossed till then.

Paparaxo:


Looking forward to this.. hopefully it arrives soon

CheerfulGiver:
Oga, park well and mind your damn business. Jeez. Everytime I post here, someone always has something to say. Tf?

centuryman:
What car make and model are you talking about?

blissbliss:


Nice.

What vehicle is this?

pope191:


Not really, indriver rating don't give one pressure atall, I've been on 4.8 like forever

dru23:


Will do sir ...we hope to have u as a customer.. We at ur service

SokizzRaven:

Baba, if you look at what the man has said critically and in different perspectives, you will see there is an actual sense in what he stated.
It’s good to encourage people to do things (this I’m in support of), but it’s equally bad when you do it in a way that could be detrimental to you or your livelihood.

All a zealous and determined person needs is word of reassurance on a path he’s thinking of taking, it’s not really necessary he sees results, and if he so determined he’ll make his findings and take his decision.

There’s a lot of strings attached to sharing your earnings online bro:
From the perspective of the state Government
To the App companies
To the riders
And To that man somewhere who’s probably now thinking of quitting his Job cause he thinks cab drivers make more money

Have you thought of what their submission will be?

radautoworks:
In Nigeriai well recommend a Volvo over a Toyota all day everyday. But if I talk am unsolicited BCD crew go abuse me tire.

dharamanil:


Bro how do you get long trips. I started recently like a month. And most times I get these 500 or 600 trips especially. With pick up locations almost at the same price

emmancecute:
I have said this over and over again. Learn to think outside the box. Like 2 months ago, my hub started making that stupid noise, I changed the whole assembly except ball joint for 5k. Yes, you heard me right. My car engine(borale), thats engine without gear and other accessories cost less than 100k. My AC compressor is 20k. I got the car 9ja used for 800k. I 've used it for a year without any serious repairs done just normal wear and tear. Fuel consumption is at per with corolla, ruggedity is very okay too, Not a boring car, handling on high speed is superb. Infact you'll be tempted to keep pressing the gas pedal till you reach 260km/h if you're not disciplined. My point is, how can you have 1m and still be doing rentals or looking for higher purchase with a deposit of 1m. Is your village people after you? With your 1m, commot like 50k keep for one side for gazzuzz to help inspect Cars within that range that can fit for the hustle. There's nothing as sweet as driving your own car on this hustle. There are times I do 1 to 2 weeks not driving when I feel like taking a break, I work at my own time. For a while now, I've sticked to indriver only cos of the freedom the app offers. I value/ enjoy my peace of mind.

radautoworks:
they don't know how to fix tires in Nigeria ni

radautoworks:
In Nigeriai well recommend a Volvo over a Toyota all day everyday. But if I talk am unsolicited BCD crew go abuse me tire.

XGhost:
Next

shollywendy1:

You got a wrong figure in the calculation because you bought the corolla at a very high price that time. Corolla used to be btw 1.5 - 1.7 as against 2.2m you bought it.
Please recalculate using the average market value of corolla that year compare to the amount you sold it off, then you will understand which one is better.

emmancecute:
I have said this over and over again. Learn to think outside the box. Like 2 months ago, my hub started making that stupid noise, I changed the whole assembly except ball joint for 5k. Yes, you heard me right. My car engine(borale), thats engine without gear and other accessories cost less than 100k. My AC compressor is 20k. I got the car 9ja used for 800k. I 've used it for a year without any serious repairs done just normal wear and tear. Fuel consumption is at per with corolla, ruggedity is very okay too, Not a boring car, handling on high speed is superb. Infact you'll be tempted to keep pressing the gas pedal till you reach 260km/h if you're not disciplined. My point is, how can you have 1m and still be doing rentals or looking for higher purchase with a deposit of 1m. Is your village people after you? With your 1m, commot like 50k keep for one side for gazzuzz to help inspect Cars within that range that can fit for the hustle. There's nothing as sweet as driving your own car on this hustle. There are times I do 1 to 2 weeks not driving when I feel like taking a break, I work at my own time. For a while now, I've sticked to indriver only cos of the freedom the app offers. I value/ enjoy my peace of mind.

Shanid:

What brand do you use for your cars

radautoworks:
weight is a lot more important than brand tbh. What brand does is mostly make you sure that the weight on the jug is exactly what's in the jug.

anthony533:
I have being following this thread silently since last year and also reading everyone comments here..
But something always caught my attention each time I'm reading most guys comments especially the talkative ones.

There comments is all over this thread and they have been doing this E-hailing for more than two years but still don't own there personal car.

They re always looking for a car on rental.
If you click on there profile you will see topic created by them like " I'm looking for a car to rent and ready to pay 25k weekly"

I want to ask...Are these kinds of people not ashamed of themselves?

Ona cum Lagos cum work do E-hailing for ona mate till ona old?

I don't want to mention names here but I want these persons to motivate themselves..

I was riding okada here in Lagos last year and was able to save 1million in a period of 11months to buy a mini bus just in a period of 11months o..
There is money in transportation but some people re lazzy and don't know how to discipline themselves..

I rode okada last year for the my savings I bought a mini bus...and I have bought my personal land in ibeju-lekki...this is not up to two years o..I'm not bragging o..na grace most times

Though I don't like creating thread on nairaland about what I'm doing or what I achieve but at times I still need to motivate some of our graduate doing gra gra at times..

Most people silently viewing our comments here re coded millionaire

XGhost: