kobams:

Thanks chief, I was also looking at the BMW 330i 2018 it costs almost the same and I’ve seen quite remarkable comments about it, what do you think? Or is there a BMW around that range that you can recommend?

nurey:


i believe that is an F30 BMW 2015 to 2019 model years.

It was fitted with a B48B20 engine which is a 4cylinder turbo charged engine. Dont know whats with you and turbo engines

from research i got online, it is a fairly reliable vehicle and
1. Expect gasket replacement after 100k miles which are very hard to get to meaning, it is an expensive fix and should be done by a qualified technician "if the need arises"
2. The turbo according to users online is rated at 140k miles before you may need to replace, not always the norm though.
3. from the car repair group that i belong, finding BMW parts is always easy in cities like Lagos , Abuja and PH brand new, though they are somehow expensive.
4. BMW is very rare to come by because they are expensive to maintain and they require premium gas and fluid, though maybe dangote petrol can help with better octane fuel.

for me i would have preferred you pick a 340i, with the straight 6 turbo charged engine, more balanced, more refined and highly reliable.

kobams:

Thanks, I’ll look at that
Please do you have any idea how much the 340i costs, both foreign and naija used

nurey:


No idea of the cost but a 330i of same generation cost 40m, the 340i should exceed that by a little margin

nurey:


No idea of the cost but a 330i of same generation cost 40m, the 340i should exceed that by a little margin

kobams:

That’s alright, thanks chief
Do you know any reliable BMW dealer?

smartcherry:
Good morning. Please gurus in the house. Going for my second car, had a lexus es350 2008/2009 model and enjoyed every bit of it. Now I want an SUV. Please recommend.
2013/2014 RX350, 2014/2015 Toyota highlander or GX 460.....considering reliability, luxury and class.

nurey:


RX350 s identical to highlanderonly that the RX is more luxurious and has 3rd row setting as an option compared to the highlander.

if fueling isnt an issue, the GX is a good vehicle to own too just that fueling and maintenance cost would be more expensive than the other options.

dhayor58:
Hello everyone, this is a really informative thread. Please which car would you recommend for a first time buyer. I hardly go out as I work from home. So a little going out here and there. I’m looking at at least have good exterior and interior. Budget is 4m

nurey:


that your budget small to be demanding options, nah budget for wetin you see, you carry go

but let us know what you like, your preference or cars you have seen before and wish to be seen in one.

dhayor58:


lol, I understand. A man can wish though

I was thinking maybe the 04/05 Camry. I also saw a Kia cerato 2013 that falls within that range. Don’t know which one is better

dhayor58:


lol, I understand. A man can wish though

I was thinking maybe the 04/05 Camry. I also saw a Kia cerato 2013 that falls within that range. Don’t know which one is better

nurey:


If the Kia cerato was those ones bought brndnew in Nigeria, please kindly avoid it like a plague sha just to have peace of mind.

yes the camry is very good make it 05 or 06 model years. But have in mind those vehicles are robber magnet, engine of the 4cylinder burns oil, those vehicle shocks arent that strong. i would say find

09-11 honda accord
08 to 2010 kia/Hyundai optima/sonata
08 to 11 kia forte/cerato and buy instead

ollykay619:
Looking to get a small car for madam for school runs.

Camry 05/06
Honda civic 07
Hyundai elantra 07/08

Please which one will you suggest

ollykay619:
Looking to get a small car for madam for school runs.

Camry 05/06
Honda civic 07
Hyundai elantra 07/08

Please which one will you suggest

olaboyeh:


the are all great options.. 4 cylinder of camry is prone to oil burn..
Honda Civic 07 has low ground clearance especially if road conditions isn't great... and avoid civic if you are buying Nigerian used!

fuel economy - civic wins it
reliability should be camry but you'd change absorbers often sha if road isn't great
the elantra is a good balance of everything

nurey:


If the Kia cerato was those ones bought brndnew in Nigeria, please kindly avoid it like a plague sha just to have peace of mind.

yes the camry is very good make it 05 or 06 model years. But have in mind those vehicles are robber magnet, engine of the 4cylinder burns oil, those vehicle shocks arent that strong. i would say find

09-11 honda accord
08 to 2010 kia/Hyundai optima/sonata
08 to 11 kia forte/cerato and buy instead

ollykay619:
What about hyundia elantra 08-10

ollykay619:

What do you think think about KIA cerato

olaboyeh:


you'd have to specify model year...

ollykay619:

What do you think think about KIA cerato

9icetoo:

If you can find a cerrato without electrical abuse, you'd be fine.

The engine is okay on that model. It's the rio that eats its engines.

The trans on that model is sturdy. Most issues with trans on that model stems from ecu which is now easy to either repair or replace.

It's a good car. Just avoid fender benders cos the body doesn't really look nice after going to panel beaters.
Above is for the 2013 model.
The 010 to 12 model is also good.

ollykay619:


08 - 11

olumzzz:

I heard the otanator can be problematic, is this true?

olaboyeh:


I'd personally lean more towards elantra than cerato any day

ollykay619:
I got a Nigeria used hyundia elantra 2009. But I was told it was bought brand new in Nigeria.

Please house what can you say about it.
Shoud i go for it?

Cc: nurey