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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by Ojemedad: 2:53pm On Jan 10
joromii:
Buy a Tokunbo EOD or DC with that money. You won't regret it

What year ?
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by AfahaAbia(m): 2:54pm On Jan 10
Nazgul:
95% of people selling their cars is because it's faulty. They've repaired and repaired and are tired of repairing it so they'll just put it up for sale.

That's why I tell people to avoid Nigerian used cars cos na problem you de buy. They money you'll spend in fixing it would exceed the amount you spent in buying it.

Go to apapa those cars coming in from the ship, negotiate with a dealer, pay and carry your car home. You'll use it for up to 2 years before it starts giving you any major issue.

Exactly. This what I used to do when I was in Nigeria whenever I wanted to change my vehicle. This car dealership in Lagos and Nairaland here are demons

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by chatinent: 2:56pm On Jan 10
nifemi25:
No doubt, it's either that mechanic of yours has a good heart or he is a relative .... Most of the mechanic would have sweet mouth a bad car for you to buy inorder to get his own share from the car seller..... This is more reason I advice people who intend to buy a car should try as much as possible to get a tokunbo... All this naija used car are just packaging

Even most of the Tokunbo cars in Nigeria are Nigerian used repackaged.

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by Nazgul: 2:58pm On Jan 10
AfahaAbia:
Exactly. This what I used to do when I was in Nigeria whenever I wanted to change my vehicle. This car dealership in Lagos and Nairaland here are demons
Car dealers on nairaland are just to have an idea of the price range of the car you want to buy. Most of them advertise Nigerian used cars for the price of tokumbo.

The Muscle I bought at apapa, I used it for close to 2 years before it started giving me issues.

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by ayolucasf(m): 2:58pm On Jan 10
If not for fund, there is nothing sweet as buying a Tokunbo car.

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by chatinent: 3:00pm On Jan 10
There are still trusted sellers in Nigeria but are rare...and before you meet them, you would likely go through wolf-like marketers.

When I bought mine, I was fortunate and met the direct owner after the marketer was meandering about. The direct seller no get stress. He even gave me a guarantee but I didn't need it because nothing spoilt..
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by AirBere: 3:02pm On Jan 10
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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by richeeyo(m): 3:07pm On Jan 10
AfahaAbia:
That's what you get when you go hunting for a 20 years old Car.
20yrs bro, what was he expecting
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by 3seriez(m): 3:09pm On Jan 10
joromii:
Buy a Tokunbo EOD or DC with that money. You won't regret it

EOD na guzzler oh.

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by RichIgboBoy: 3:13pm On Jan 10
Brilliant007:
I step out of Lagos searching for a reliable camry 2004. I saw many dealers on Jiji and nairaland. I visited each of them with my reliable mechanic.
After checking several cars, we discovered that none of the Nigerian used cars is worth buying .
They always have one problem or the other. The most common is bad engines.

Many dealers even promised to give my mechanic 100k behind my back to convince me to buy this melon car.

It's crazy that with 4.5 million, all you can get is a bad car.
We return home disappointed.

On getting home. I went back to check my own car that I have been driving for 5 years. My engine, gear, and ac are still in perfect condition and I wonder if those putting their car on sale are those with major problem.

Nigeria dealers have ruined the used car market.
Is this a problem with toyota or because the car is a lower year.

I didn't consider other brands. Maybe it would have been a different situation.

At the moment, we are considering buying Tokunbo direct or on installment payment in order to evade this madness in the Nigerian used car Market
if only you were lucky enough, I sold my Toyota Camry 2006 few weeks back, sold because i wanted to upgrade. Car was still in pristine condition

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by Moneyboyz: 3:15pm On Jan 10
Bought a 2017 Lexus Rx350with 58000 miles only to find out the engine block (aluminium part) is broken and they sealed it up with glue.

Also it's an accident car, has lots of sensor light on I didn't check well until I took it home.

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by RUDEBOYY(m): 3:17pm On Jan 10
chatinent:
Their usual line is: ”buy and drive. Sound engine, only AC needs gas."

Or

"Na woman drive am last."

And why are you budgeting ₦4.5m for a 2004 Camry Nigerian used?
.


Is it too much
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by RUDEBOYY(m): 3:19pm On Jan 10
I can't spend that much on that car.... that particular 04 Camry bid for nothing is known for its engine problems both the direct tokumbo and naija used

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by idahme(m): 3:20pm On Jan 10
Moneyboyz:
Bought a 2017 Lexus Rx350with 58000 miles only to find out the engine block (aluminium part) is broken and they sealed it up with glue.

Also it's an accident car, has lots of sensor light on I didn't check well until I took it home.


Omo naija boys dey worry...
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by Dokitto001: 3:21pm On Jan 10
Nobody sells their cars in Nigeria simply because they wanted an upgrade.
Most people sell their cars because they are tired of the constant faults

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by concho(m): 3:22pm On Jan 10
What’s wrong with these dealers?

Why can’t they be upfront with the owners and tell them that the car they’re trying to sell is scrap? Why is it so hard for them to be honest with the owners ? I don’t mind buying a car with a bad engine, but the problem arises when it’s sold at the price of one with a sound engine.

I remember when I wanted to sell my van. The first buyer who came, I told him to look for another van. The second buyer mentioned he had borrowed money and needed a van for hauling, but I still advised him to find a different one. Eventually, I sold it to someone who only needed it for body parts, and we’re still friends to this day.

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by RUDEBOYY(m): 3:22pm On Jan 10
Nazgul:

Car dealers on nairaland are just to have an idea of the price range of the car you want to buy. Most of them advertise Nigerian used cars for the price of tokumbo.

The Muscle I bought at apapa, I used it for close to 2 years before it started giving me issues.


I'm in Onitsha due have any contact in that apapa.
I need to upgrade to Camry 2010-2012
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by concho(m): 3:24pm On Jan 10
RichIgboBoy:
if only you were lucky enough, I sold my Toyota Camry 2006 few weeks back, sold because i wanted to upgrade. Car was still in pristine condition
for how much did you sell it ?
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by concho(m): 3:24pm On Jan 10
RUDEBOYY:



I'm in Onitsha due have any contact in that apapa.
I need to upgrade to Camry 2010-2012
where In Onitsha are you in ?

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by Omoapena(m): 3:25pm On Jan 10
RUDEBOYY:
I can't spend that much on that car.... that particular 04 Camry bid for nothing is known for its engine problems both the direct tokumbo and naija used

If you service the car on time and you use recommended oil, you won't have issue with the engine
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by RichIgboBoy: 3:25pm On Jan 10
concho:
for how much did you sell it ?
4.1m, it was bought by a car dealer. Even Tokunbo cars dey get issues. It’s just luck
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by Brilliant007: 3:26pm On Jan 10
RUDEBOYY:
I can't spend that much on that car.... that particular 04 Camry bid for nothing is known for its engine problems both the direct tokumbo and naija used
I disagree.
I have the same car and I have driven it for 5 years. I never experience oil shortage. Engine is too silent . Never fixed anything on the engine before.
Maintainance is the key.

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by Brilliant007: 3:27pm On Jan 10
Moneyboyz:
Bought a 2017 Lexus Rx350with 58000 miles only to find out the engine block (aluminium part) is broken and they sealed it up with glue.

Also it's an accident car, has lots of sensor light on I didn't check well until I took it home.

Wicked world ....what did you do to the car.
Did you resell or you continue to use it
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by concho(m): 3:28pm On Jan 10
RichIgboBoy:
4.1m, it was bought by a car dealer. Even Tokunbo cars dey get issues. It’s just luck
Werey go put am on sell for 6m
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by wifeesnatcher(m): 3:28pm On Jan 10
Nazgul:

Car dealers on nairaland are just to have an idea of the price range of the car you want to buy. Most of them advertise Nigerian used cars for the price of tokumbo.

The Muscle I bought at apapa, I used it for close to 2 years before it started giving me issues.

Guide me on a way to meet dealer at the apap
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by Berankis: 3:30pm On Jan 10
Whois:
I realized Buying 9ja used car from the owner is better than buying from a dealership.
True but again that's if you are dealing with a descent owner.
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by wifeesnatcher(m): 3:30pm On Jan 10
RichIgboBoy:
if only you were lucky enough, I sold my Toyota Camry 2006 few weeks back, sold because i wanted to upgrade. Car was still in pristine condition

If you've anyone that want to sell Toyota Corolla 2006 up in good condition please hint me
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by wifeesnatcher(m): 3:31pm On Jan 10
RUDEBOYY:
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Is it too much

I can't spend more than 2.5m on Nigeria used car, 4.5m is much for a used car

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by Chriswazo(m): 3:32pm On Jan 10
Contact me if you are interested in buying Acura MDX 2011, I used the car when I came back Nigeria last year and since then, is been parked at my house, with maintenance services.

Am selling cos am not even sure of coming to Nigeria this year, so no need to park.

Price is very ok and car is of course in precinct condition, I bought it myself directly in USA.

Unfortunately the car is only available for anyone in the East, especially Aba or Owerri because I can not get to ask someone to take it to Lag or anywhere else since I don't have anyone to trust with it. Except the buyer is ready to travel go check it out.

Contact me for further enquiries and details.

PS: this is not a distress sale o, am even discouraged to sell it sef, but if offer is good, y not.

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by Berankis: 3:32pm On Jan 10
Alabule:
If you want to buy a Nigerian used car presently, you need to take your time. Don't buy from any middle man. Those so called dealers are worst than house agent. Some of them add as much as 500k on top wetin the owner dey demand. Look for a friend, a friend's friend or a Yahoo boy trying to sell around you. So you can have an idea of the usage.
All those "car used by a lady" "owner relocating abroad" etc na packaging.
Wetin my eye see when I was trying to "upgrade" by getting a Nigerian used no be small.
Now I don go back to my own car. When I have money I go get a Tokunbo.
Is buying a car from a yahoo boy the new trend now? I hope someone will not buy an accursed vehicle. The end may not be good o....

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Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by boocheey: 3:32pm On Jan 10
Make it 52…com carry Camry 07 untouched engine owner wan relocate
Re: My Experience Hunting For A Nigerian Used Car With A Budget Of 4.5M by wifeesnatcher(m): 3:32pm On Jan 10
Brilliant007:

I disagree.
I have the same car and I have driven it for 5 years. I never experience oil shortage. Engine is too silent . Never fixed anything on the engine before.
Maintainance is the key.

How much is the toks now?

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