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Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by ApolitiCal: 9:21am On Nov 05, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ: Please sir, What can you say about a particular year model car being upgraded to another year model. Eg... 2007 camry upgraded to 2010 camry.?? |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by FreshMekanik: 9:42am On Nov 05, 2017 |
Learning. Oga Gazzuzz God will continue to bless you. 1 Like |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by adanny01(m): 9:56am On Nov 05, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ: Like my dad living in a sub urban town driving a very common Mazda 323f in neighbouring Abuja and Niger state but cannot get a simple part such as brake pad or clutch master cylinder. But for the reliability of the car, he would have had serious problems. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by niyoni: 10:03am On Nov 05, 2017 |
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Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by sisqology(m): 10:32am On Nov 05, 2017 |
Sips origin and listens attentively * |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:41am On Nov 05, 2017 |
ApolitiCal: its just upgraded accessories, engine transmission and other major parts still remain the same. |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by Nobody: 10:53am On Nov 05, 2017 |
All you stated here is applicable to tokunbo cars too. There's a reason a naija used is cheaper than tokunbo. Personally when I'm buying a naija used car, I checked d prices of the failed parts in the market, compare the expenses with the price of tokunbo of the same car.(add miscellaneous and still retain the tokunbo-naija used price margin). Having it in mind that even when buying a tokunbo car, you still have to fix one or two things! I prefer a car with a clean first body to a car with a good engine but "bad" body! 11 Likes |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:13am On Nov 05, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ: another thing you can do is use GOOGLE https://www.cars.com/research/compare/?vehicles=toyota-camry-2009,toyota-camry-2010 1 Like
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Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:15am On Nov 05, 2017 |
luxy44: You are right, we are getting there. 1 Like |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by Amdoyin(m): 12:18pm On Nov 05, 2017 |
I am planning to buy a naija used Rav 2003 model, what are the challenges or major? Pls I need a sincere answer OGA Gazuzz. Thank you sir |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by obekediamondfuto(m): 12:27pm On Nov 05, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ: I am so glad that u guys r beginning to see things my way. a lot of times i have complained about some brands.... responses I will get will be ..... buy original part and the sort, as if people love fake parts. problem is proximity and availability of both parts and technical know how...... |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by Nobody: 12:50pm On Nov 05, 2017 |
obekediamondfuto:Are you condemning 95-99 civics? Luvinhubby must here this |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by ebujany(m): 1:34pm On Nov 05, 2017 |
Nice tread Oga gazzuzz. Please what's the likely fault of a Nigerian used Toyota corolla 2010 to 2012. |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:44pm On Nov 05, 2017 |
FreshMekanik:FreshMekanik amen, we thank you ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by diportivo: 2:14pm On Nov 05, 2017 |
ppl already asking about particular brands ![]() thread says how to buy a Nigerian used car stop asking about Toyota 3013 or mahindra 1997 ![]() 13 Likes |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by GAZZUZZ(m): 2:29pm On Nov 05, 2017 |
Automatic Transmissions and transaxles. When I am really interested in buying a car, I always go along with a little money to buy petrol. The resason is simple, you get to drive with a sense of entilement, and no complaints from seller. Transmission colour should be bright pink when new, and turns brown when old. When it becomes black you are on a border line, a drain and refill might work, or might cause issues. Some transmissions are sensitive to very dirty oil e.g camry 2007-2010 V6/I4, they are also expensive replacements. Some other transmissions are not sensitive and replacement cost is cheaper than a smart phone ![]() Now short drive tests might reveal nothing in a defective gearbox, but hard driving on long stretches of roads 10-20km might reveal a slipping or jerking transmission, especially for transmissions that behave well when cold, you should test all drive patterns (Hard, slow, stop and go.) with that you should be able to tell if you have a good transmission. Also learnt to count gears. If a Gearbox is 5speed, and it is not CVT, you should be able to feel 5 shifts and notice RMP changes as gears shift. Ensure you have a small scanning device that can scan transmission. Also ask educated questions about oil transmission oil changes, it will be sad if a car drives fine and oil is bright pink only for it to fail after 3 months of use because abro atf was poured into a 2008 toyota camry transmission. ![]() Same with transaxles, when test driving wind up, turn off the music and ac and listen to any abnormal sounds. 14 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by obekediamondfuto(m): 2:52pm On Nov 05, 2017 |
NgcoboP: hahahahaa, maybe and maybe not.... gazuzz is gifting out parts and equipments on the last Friday in December, he will call it black Friday and the criteria is: * must have decent posts in the last 3 months * must not have posts condemning Honda in the last 5months * must always encourage Honda cars for first timers (that where mechs and technicians gold mine is, without them, mechs, techs and part dealers might not have that frequency of traffic in the workshop) * must be willing to drive and own a Peugeot 607 * must have an edifice wrist watch * lastly, must not drive or own any pre- 2002 vehicle. I think I have met the criteria so in essence..... I'm not condemning any Honda AGAIN 1 Like |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by thebigkendo(m): 3:19pm On Nov 05, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ: hehehe Naija Cardealers enh.. AC is perfect, You just need to refill gas. 37 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by buchilino(m): 3:27pm On Nov 05, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ: MAY I SUGGEST SOMETHING, SOME OF US WANTS TO BUY SOME BRANDS BASED ON WAT PPLE SAY ONLINE. EXAMPLE AM PLANNING TO BUY A VOLVO V 70 XCL, 05 UPWARDS. I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT VOLVO PRODUCTS, SO CAN U PLEASE CREATE A THREAD WHERE EXPERTS LIKE U CAN ADVICE IGNORANT BUYERS LIKE ME CAN LEARN. THANK YOU |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:29pm On Nov 05, 2017 |
Please stop derailing thread with requests 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by Nobody: 4:53pm On Nov 05, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ: 5 Likes |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:58pm On Nov 05, 2017 |
We talked about sludge before and how it affects the engine, now lets talk about the engine. Before we do let me state a few facts. 1. That an engine had been previously dissasembled does not make it bad. 2. That a head gasket had been changed from stock steel type to composite graphite does not make it bad. 3. That the mating parts of an engine has residue of our generic silicone gum on its surfaces does not make it a bad engine. More details tomorrow when I have pics to explain further. 4 Likes |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by Nobody: 7:12pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
I'm always suspicious when I see sellers posting that car was "used by a banker". How does that add value to the car? ![]() 16 Likes |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by LeJeun3: 7:26pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
Imarnuel04: I would like to think it means the car is parked most of the time.... However they forget that after work car is overloaded and stays in traffic longer... 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by fabulous925(m): 8:00pm On Nov 06, 2017 |
I need a 2010/2011 gwagon a Nigeria used clean and neat needed urgently |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:36am On Nov 07, 2017 |
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Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by frugal(m): 6:48am On Nov 07, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ:The only thing I want to know is when is the best period to get good deals? November/December or January/February? |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:57am On Nov 07, 2017 |
frugal: www.nairaland.com/attachments/5498553_image_jpeg9f360c5ab7736510df54c882e9dbf188 25 Likes |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by kingreign(m): 7:00am On Nov 07, 2017 |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by frugal(m): 9:26am On Nov 07, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ:Wow, that's harsh. 2 Likes |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by Nobody: 6:12pm On Nov 07, 2017 |
frugal:Gazzuzz answer this question... It is in line with the thread.... |
Re: Guide To Buying A Nigerian Used Car. by sisqology(m): 8:39pm On Nov 07, 2017 |
GAZZUZZ: www.nairaland.com/attachments/6221889_runninganimated_gifebb1ba680031fba42e95cd6c6492bfc8 1 Like |
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