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Hi guys, planning on getting my first car, need suggestions on the best car for a young first timer.
Budget is 800k- 1.1m
Thanks

add more money buy 2003 corolla

1. Honda civic 19xx to 2005 whether Europe or American anyone you can find

2. Toyota corolla 19xx to 2002

3. VW golf 3 or 4 which ever you fancy.

4. Nissan sunny/primera/sentra/Almera 19xx to 20xx

Thanks guys, will check for dese cars nd make a pick

Damolux01:
https://www.nairaland.com/3907303/best-cars-first-timers-budget/9

Tnx boss

Toyota Carina E...you can't go wrong with an E!

Okay

nurey:
1. Honda civic 19xx to 2005 whether Europe or American anyone you can find

2. Toyota corolla 19xx to 2002

3. VW golf 3 or 4 which ever you fancy.

4. Nissan sunny/primera/sentra/Almera 19xx to 20xx

Oga, can you shed more light on the primera 2000/2001 model. Is it a reliable one ? The pros and cons? Is there anything to watch out for?
CC: kingreign, diportivo, Princetom
A close buddy wants one but fear they catch us hence I took the liberty to ask the Gurus here. Toyota is now getting out of reach

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nams77:

Oga, can you shed more light on the primera 2000/2001 model. Is it a reliable one ? The pros and cons? Is there anything to watch out for?
CC: kingreign, diportivo, Princetom
A close buddy wants one but fear they catch us hence I took the liberty to ask the Gurus here. Toyota is now getting out of reach

It is a reliable car, just ensure it isn't a converted one

Please how good and reliable is VW passat 2005.

nurey:


It is a reliable car, just ensure it isn't a converted one

OK boss. Pls correct me if I'm wrong, is there anything to. Be worried about the the engine, I heard it is aluminum block and might not be durable.
Tnx

nams77:

OK boss. Pls correct me if I'm wrong, is there anything to. Be worried about the the engine, I heard it is aluminum block and might not be durable.
Tnx

The engine is durable as far as I know. The issue with Nissan engines is it got a lot of mental sensors, something as cheap as 2k can frustrate, but if you calm down and have a scanner, you shouldn't have issues what so ever in diagnosis.

Now to aluminum engines, it is light compared to steel but aluminum engine doesn't like overheating one bit, once that happens the aluminum block changes shape and it cannot be fixed like steel block reason why mechanics and users hate it.

Two precautions to take concerning aluminum engine
1. Never run fan direct cause if fan fails, overheating sets in and that's the beginning of the end.

2. Use recommended engine oil as wrong engine oil causes timing chain stretch for engines with timing chain (it's not a cheap fix) and oil valves and seal weakening.

nurey:


The engine is durable as far as I know. The issue with Nissan engines is it got a lot of mental sensors, something as cheap as 2k can frustrate, but if you calm down and have a scanner, you shouldn't have issues what so ever in diagnosis.

Now to aluminum engines, it is light compared to steel but aluminum engine doesn't like overheating one bit, once that happens the aluminum block changes shape and it cannot be fixed like steel block reason why mechanics and users hate it.

Two precautions to take concerning aluminum engine
1. Never run fan direct cause if fan fails, overheating sets in and that's the beginning of the end.

2. Use recommended engine oil as wrong engine oil causes timing chain stretch for engines with timing chain (it's not a cheap fix) and oil valves and seal weakening.

Tnx chief, quite enlightening. Nice weekend ahead

I remember we chartered a taxi a taxi(my colleagues and i) to a remote location. I was seated in front and I asked the driver about the car he was driving (a primera). He said the car is durable and it has been serving him faithfully but the downside is that the engine cannot be ringed.
I couldn't say anything since I am not a car guru

nams77:

Tnx chief, quite enlightening. Nice weekend ahead

I remember we chartered a taxi a taxi(my colleagues and i) to a remote location. I was seated in front and I asked the driver about the car he was driving (a primera). He said the car is durable and it has been serving him faithfully but the downside is that the engine cannot be ringed.
I couldn't say anything since I am not a car guru

If you use the recommended engine weight and no overheating, you are good to go. I too just heard from a mechanic that a 1mz-fe engine of 1st generation sienna packed up. He was advising to always change engine regularly. If I told him to open my engine and check he won't believe I run my oil 6months or 8000km.

bamzyboa:
Please how good and reliable is VW passat 2005.

it's a comfortable car, fun to drive but I beg you, if you don't have access to reputable auto technicians just avoid this car. Don't let anybody do trial and error with it for even one second

Thanks

RZArecta:
it's a comfortable car, fun to drive but I beg you, if you don't have access to reputable auto technicians just avoid this car. Don't let anybody do trial and error with it for even one second

nurey:


The engine is durable as far as I know. The issue with Nissan engines is it got a lot of mental sensors, something as cheap as 2k can frustrate, but if you calm down and have a scanner, you shouldn't have issues what so ever in diagnosis.

Now to aluminum engines, it is light compared to steel but aluminum engine doesn't like overheating one bit, once that happens the aluminum block changes shape and it cannot be fixed like steel block reason why mechanics and users hate it.

Two precautions to take concerning aluminum engine
1. Never run fan direct cause if fan fails, overheating sets in and that's the beginning of the end.

2. Use recommended engine oil as wrong engine oil causes timing chain stretch for engines with timing chain (it's not a cheap fix) and oil valves and seal weakening.

Pls wats ur view on 406 and camry 1999? Which is better?

Partnerbiz2:

Pls wats ur view on 406 and camry 1999? Which is better?

Camry is the choice here reliable, dependable and tough though a robber magnet
406 in 2 conditions 1. If it is manual and to be used in North. 2. You wish to learn how to be proficient in vehicle repairs.

nurey:


Camry is the choice here reliable, dependable and tough though a robber magnet

406 in 2 conditions
1. If it is manual and to be used in North.
2. You wish to learn how to be proficient in vehicle repairs.

Why the north pls?

Partnerbiz2:

Why the north pls?

Peugeot is common in the north and technicians knowledgeable are bound in the north compared to southwest.

nurey:


Peugeot is common in the north and technicians knowledgeable are bound in the north compared to southwest.

Oh i see. Thanks..