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Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by Brasstop: 8:00pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
Please help me select from these two cars- Volvo v40 and golf 3/Vento. I need a run around car within town. What should be taken into consideration is fuel consumption, ruggedness, durability, shock/suspension and cheap parts. Thank you. Gurus in the house, help a brother out. Gazzuzz, kingreign, nurey, valarinz |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by SmartchoicesNG: 8:02pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
Golf 3 with speed. Ease of access to various mechanics who can work on the Golf MK3 ... Parts are readily available and price friendly.... Fuel economy is great on the Golf and it has a lot less electronics to give you sleepless nights unlike the dreaded Volvo. Verdict: Buy the Golf MK3 Asap Don't hesitate to ask if you have any further questions. |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by Brasstop: 8:10pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
SmartchoicesNG:Thanks smart choice. The thing tire me. Golf 3 and Vento na im be regular taxi for warri. I like the v40. I don't really know what's the attraction but the shape is pleasing to my eyes. I guess I won't have to go by shape alone but by hard facts and statistics. Thanks for your contribution |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by SmartchoicesNG: 8:13pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
Brasstop:Brother... There's a reason the Golf is used as taxis in your area. Key into the advantage. Volvo cars are not your normal easy to maintain rides... They're beautiful... Exquisite and lovely.... WHEN WORKING. 1 Like |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by Brasstop: 8:17pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
SmartchoicesNG:Lol @ when working. OK sir |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by SmartchoicesNG: 8:18pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
Brasstop:You're welcome sir |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by WeNoGoDie(m): 8:21pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
SmartchoicesNG: Bros my experience with Golf 3 was a horror I wouldn't wish anybody. Tokunbo grade at that. It drank fuel without mercy. Repairs was draining money from one problem to the other till it parked full time. Please go and buy the smallest Toyota Corolla you can find. Don't say you weren't warned. If you doubt me search Golf 3 on carcomplaints.com. 2 Likes |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by SmartchoicesNG: 8:25pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
WeNoGoDie:You had a unique problem. Maybe you bought the American model. Most often than not mechanics with average brains can fix it |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by Nobody: 10:50pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
SmartchoicesNG:u are right, he went for the American version, from research and experience i learn that American version is not good, so my advice for anyone buying Volkswagen car should go for their German version, don't go elsewhere. That is where their power at 'Germany' |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by diportivo: 11:16pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
dancok: The american model 97 mk3 I was in charge of some years best is prolly the best vag iv driven Very swift 2.0 mpfi engine,keyless entry...all the works Best part? Twas a manual ![]() This ur argument na wa ![]() |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by Nobody: 11:29pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
diportivo:not generally though, but most of American version is no go area. Btw how did u get keyless on mk3? Just curious |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by diportivo: 11:57pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
dancok: Bro,na so dem dey ask o It came with 2keys and 2 remote sef I miss d ride like mad |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by Nobody: 12:13am On Apr 01, 2017 |
diportivo:u bought it tokunbo right? Or na nija use, mine came with too keys but no remote, Golf 4 o. U get luck. |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by Brasstop: 5:10am On Apr 01, 2017 |
dancok:How will I know which is American spec or German spec. Abeg make una enlighten me small. |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by dokiOloye(m): 5:23am On Apr 01, 2017 |
diportivo:I used a golf 3 immediately after graduation and I tell U most solemnly,I'd have bought another one and be using still if not for d factor of say " dem go de flag me down thinking its a taxi". Most rugged car ever liveth,fuel consumption is almost like a motorcycle.Surprisingly very balanced on d highway,cheap and reliable parts. 1 Like |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by nams77: 7:23am On Apr 01, 2017 |
dokiOloye:. We are on same page. I am a bit worried about people flagging me down presuming iam a cabbie. Well, I no go mind sha..Na the bottom line I go dey reason.-A good and durable ride. op,go for the golf 1 Like |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by diportivo: 7:52am On Apr 01, 2017 |
The Volvo V40 will serve too I'm an advocate of driving what u love...life is too short to be driving what someone else loves. Brasstop: DRL sometimes Speedometer has miles Bumper is wider/bigger for both back and front Space for number plate is smaller at the back Brake lights come on differently.there are three bulbs for each light rear light.middle is park light for both specs. Outer is brake for European, inner is brake for american But den,we are soo used to seeing European dat when u see american u will sha know...cos it will look very diff 1 Like |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by SmartchoicesNG: 7:52am On Apr 01, 2017 |
dokiOloye:Fixed. Better than becoming an emergency and involuntary mechanic or a free flowing ATM |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by Nobody: 7:53am On Apr 01, 2017 |
Brasstop:on getting to buy it, u are going to open abi, it obvious they will write it near the doors and more so engine, they will on the engine and seconly, American version usually came with their windows tinted,which the European ver don't do,(that's when u are buying tokunbo o, not Nigeria second hand o) |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by valarinz: 7:58am On Apr 01, 2017 |
Brasstop: For obvious reasons, you know the one i'll ask you to go for. Though i can't say i can confidently tell you about the golf 3/ Vento cos i haven't used them and i'm not really into the brand. But the volvo V40 96-99 models (16 valve engine) fits in to every thing you listed as compulsory ie fuel consumption, cheap parts, ruggedity, shocks and so on By the way, some people are taking this nairaland online beaf thing a lil too far sha, whats the electrical on a V40 biko, car wey get only headlights, car stereo as the major electrical component. for the sake of getting back to valarinz, someone will jump on every thread where volvo is mentioned to scream "avoid the dreaded volvo" , continu, you think you're doing me? OP, also note that i think the V40 is more beautiful and might command respect more than the golf series, tnx 4 Likes |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by kingreign(m): 8:08am On Apr 01, 2017 |
valarinz: Tell them. Tell the OP, Volvo V40 99/2000 model it is. 1 Like |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by diportivo: 8:53am On Apr 01, 2017 |
dancok: Nah!! No be so bros valarinz: Even the guy wey wan buy sef prefer the Volvo ![]() |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by Brasstop: 9:51am On Apr 01, 2017 |
valarinz:Yeah valarinz.i completely agree with you sir. The aesthetics of the car is alluring to my eyes. My worries is parts and competent mechanics. I will take a walk thru spare part market next week to enquire about parts. |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by Brasstop: 10:02am On Apr 01, 2017 |
I truly appreciate everyone's input. That's why I love naira land car section. I have learnt much in such a short Time. Most evenings, I pore through thread after thread soaking up vital knowledge. I can't believe I was the one schooling a colleague on some issues concerning automobile. How I wish I knew then what I know now, my first car wouldn't have gone through all the abuse and neglect it went through. The Moto really suffer. Pls keep dishing out great Infos. You are actually educating someone, somewhere. Thanks all. I will go to spare part market and have a talk with dealers about affordability and availability of v40 parts 3 Likes |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by nnamdibig(m): 12:38pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
I am also in search of a very clean Naija used V40 first body and auto gear. 1 Like |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by diportivo: 12:38pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
Brasstop: At the bolded,some ppl will ridicule the car and say na d car nor good Meanwhile,na dem suffer the car ![]() Welcome to the Volvo world bro ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by nams77: 4:08pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
nnamdibig:Contact valarinz. He might have something for you. Go thru his thread |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by Brasstop: 4:10pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
diportivo:At least I openly admitted that I maltreated that car. If that Moto na human being I for don go find am, apologize to am ![]() |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by nnamdibig(m): 5:27pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
nams77: valarinz oya report here. |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by valarinz: 8:49pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by nnamdibig(m): 9:04pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
Re: Please Help A Brother Select: Volvo V40 And Golf 3 by valarinz: 9:07pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
nnamdibig: If the chairman contact me and he's serious about it, then we'll see what we can work out |
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