HOTARIO:
Nice thread. Let me add the Mitsubishi Pajero to the list and its interestingly the most affordable to scoop up, while holding up nicely. It's an underrated champion and a solid work horse with nice manners and street credibility.

GAZZUZZ:
Before I go far , this thread is not aimed to discourage people from buying Foreign Used cars, but to reason.

aieromon:


I'm confused comrade

Where you miss road?

Last last the pocket will decide, not every one has time to be checking multiple reg vehicles

GAZZUZZ:


Where you miss road?

Last last the pocket will decide, not every one has time to be checking multiple reg vehicles

aieromon:


Your sudden love for used-in-Nigeria vehicles.

Our sudden reality, they are all used cars, just get a good one

GAZZUZZ:
There's this good feeling of pride, accomplishment, security, prestige and closure when an individual buys a foreign used vehicle. Usually the assumption is he/she has gotten a vehicle that was well maintained by the previous owner/owners, under satisfactory automotive industry standards.

Foreign used vehicles come in from a lot geographical locations across the world, e.g South Africa , China, Japan, Europe, middle East, USA , and Canada. These are top on the list for vehicles frequently imported into Nigeria.

I will comment from background in vehicle maintenance and sales about observations I have made in this regard. I may not be able to cover topics as it is very broad, but I am sure before the end of page 1 you will get to the heart of the matter.

Let's start with Trucks and proper SUVs (non ajebo)


The Toyota Hilux , Prado, Fortuner, Lexus LX series are very popular within government circles as utility and operational vehicles, also in the private sector mostly used by the site engineers , security operatives, and VIPs . No doubt these are very reliable brands, and they command a lot of prestige and respect among other road users as they are usually accompanied by armed security agents.

Unfortunately you would seldom ever find them in the American market, they are usually bought brand new and shipped in from Japan or the middle East or South Africa.

Nigerian Used versions of these models are very popular, although most are upgraded and many do not have custom duty, but the foreign used are not so popular reason why the Nigerian used is heavily patronised.

https://www.nairaland.com/6602304/superb-toyota-hilux-2018-upgraded

https://www.nairaland.com/5842062/upgrade-toyota-hilux-latest-models

Getting brand new units would cost about ₦36m - ₦50m So the industry diversified Into upgrades. Suddenly All the abandoned rundown 4x4 Hilux suddenly became valuable the engines were rebuilt / replaced, Interiors upgraded and redone, fresh paintwork and a modern body kit installed. Prices between 8-15m and now more affordable. It was a win win for buyers and sellers, buyers didn't have to spend so much getting a basic utility vehicle , while sellers, and spare part dealers smiled to the bank. At the end the pride, and prestige was intact

The Prados a d Lexus's of same category followed same pattern.



What are your thoughts of Renault cars in particular Logan and Duster

petrusevents:
Nice thread Sir,

I was discussing with a friend who is keen on buying tokunba 2006 Corolla
Told him to get naija used for 1.6m
Used around 600k to upgrade it instead of spending about 3.5m to get a tokunbo one with about 150km millage

pacino26:
Baba Gazzuz on the beat. A very interesting read given the times we live in. Most importantly make all the comrades of vawulence stand down before they will come to derail this beautiful thread.

Kindly consider discussing some stereotyped models and brands eg BMW X6 and Audi A and Q series of the Nigerian used market.

GAZZUZZ:


Our sudden reality, they are all used cars, just get a good one

petrusevents:
Nice thread Sir,

I was discussing with a friend who is keen on buying tokunba 2006 Corolla
Told him to get naija used for 1.6m
Used around 600k to upgrade it instead of spending about 3.5m to get a tokunbo one with about 150km millage

pacino26:
Baba Gazzuz on the beat. A very interesting read given the times we live in. Most importantly make all the comrades of vawulence stand down before they will come to derail this beautiful thread.

Kindly consider discussing some stereotyped models and brands eg BMW X6 and Audi A and Q series of the Nigerian used market.

These models will literarily send you back to the village the BMW's and abuse are 5&6, technical know how is limited, spares are not so popular once the electricals are messed up in most German vehicles, putting it together can be Herculean. I have a friend who buys 2 models of every German vehicle (foreign used) one to use, the other for parts, he litterarily strips anything he needs from the organ donor .