sKeetz:
I'm in my middle 20's and looking to get my first car. My budget is 2.5m max. I would like the gurus here to advise me on the car to go for. I was looking at Mercedes Benz, I've always admired them from a young age but people have strongly advised me to run away from them cause of high maintenance costs.

freemayor4u:
Please I need the guru in the house to explain this for
2009 vs 2010 Toyota rav is they any difference both the the interior and exterior?
The fuel economy
Durability
Maintenance
Resale value
Rav 09 vrs 09 Highlander and 09 Lexus rx350
Nigeria road factor
The market price for toks
Thank u

r4blessing:
Hi guys please am a complete novice when it comes to car so I need help with this:
1. I want to get a cheap car for my kid brother specifically for uber, what kind should I get?

A: Hyundai Accent 05-07
kia Rio 05-07
Toyota yaris 05 above
Honda Civic 2001-05
a Toyota Corolla is good but a robbers magnet I will advice you stay away from it.

2. Can you suggest a good car dealer

A: a good or bad car dealer isn't written on the forehead, look for a technician to help you inspect your choice before payment.

3. And a good work shop where he can learn a thing or two about cars?

A: nobody was born with knowledge we all attained and gained during our life time. There are car knowledge and repair procedures online, let him read up there first and as he uses the car he can learn more and be a pro. There is always a first time to everything how you manage it is what counts.

Thanks

nurey:


if there is no sludge in the engine you can switch to full synthetic oils. Because synthetic oils have detergent in them, they will wash off the sludge causing havoc in the engine.

Also what kind of weight is the total oil?

sKeetz:
I'm in my middle 20's and looking to get my first car. My budget is 2.5m max. I would like the gurus here to advise me on the car to go for. I was looking at Mercedes Benz, I've always admired them from a young age but people have strongly advised me to run away from them cause of high maintenance costs.

nurey:


the RX350 has a 2.7L 4cylinder engine.

HeavenlyBang:

2007/2008 Acura TL, 2005/2006 Lexus ES330, 2008 Toyota Camry, 2009 Honda Accord, 2005 Mercedes C320, 2007 Mercedes C230.

A recent Hyundai Elantra is a good option, too.



Huh? The RX350 has a 3.5L V6, hence "350".

nurey:


everybody knows that you didn't read my write up I caught you red handed

HeavenlyBang:



You have a point, but it's a bit misleading. There are no i4 RX350s. Those are Harriers, like you said, and shouldn't be relevant here.

nurey:


it's not misleading though. there are threads on nairaland about RX330 and RX350 which are actually converted Toyota harrier debadged and stamped with the corresponding lexus badge to fool unsuspecting buyers.

Some harrier have a 3.0L 1mzfe that looks like the 3.3L 3mzfe engine. it was trashed on cartalk sometime ago.

nurey:


everybody knows that you didn't read my write up I caught you red handed

thebigkendo:


Does that make it a lexus



You edited/Modified your initial post about 2.7l 4 cylinder RX

nurey:


1 I don't modify my post, if I am wrong I am wrong nobody is an island of knowledge the 3 vehicles have same v6 engine type and I stated it there initially. If they weren't so close I would have differentiated them.

2. is there a 4cylinder 2008-2012 RX yes there is in Japan it is called harrier in Australia it is lexus Rx.

there is no crime in driving a 4cylinder Rx it is even luxurious than a Base RX I am just letting the individual know that a 4 cylinder Rx by default is converted and from Asia or Europe.

The rav 4 has a 2.5L 4 cylinder engine, the highlander has a 2.7L 4 cylinder engine while the RX350 has a 2.7L 4cylinder engine.
All three share the same 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 engine.

thebigkendo:


Yeah You did not modified your post.. My bad, Sorry about that but
you always shift goal post enh .. RX 350 and RX 270 are not same..
Find part of your initial post below


No 4cylinder Lexus RX 350 was ever produced whether for Japan or China or Australia or Nigeria

And yes i saw how you stylishly used only "RX" in your last

We all learn something new everyday but we should accept our mistakes and not try to justify or shift goal post

I never knew about RX270 till early this morning when you posted about 2.7L RX 350, i always assumed every 4cylinder RX shaped car is a Toyota harrier

HRtechnique:


360, 000 Civic. May be stolen sha.

Fikifak:

I think not. Only an idiot will sell stolen cars on jiji !

AgentSpoon:
Pls help me to compare this 2 cars. Mazda 626 & Corrolla 1999. Kindly find attached.

HRtechnique:


Really? A Civic 2005 for 360, 000

And why did you say stolen vehicles cannot be sold on Jiji? Just curious

nurey:


The Toyota Corolla is known for all round reliability and not a robbers magnet like it's predecessors. The 1.8L 1zzfe engine is a tank with its timing chain laser etched valve guides that engine is well built.

very reliable, fuel efficient, durable and body is well built.

As for the Capella mazda 626 it is rugged too as I can confirm but majorly the wagon type is what I know they use to move load like woods, planks and it is a favorite of the smugglers for smuggling rice, bales of cloths etc.
it has a 1.8L, 2.0 for Europe version both 4 cylinder

The Gbera engine (2.5L V6) is a wicked underrated engine very fast with good acceleration.

I did say your comparism isn't too fair as the mazda is the camrys equal not corolla.

I would say any you choose should be OK as long as it's a good specimen and you take good care of it.

but pick the corolla only for fuel economy, resale value and strong body frame.

AgentSpoon:
Thank you. I appreciate. Predecessors? I think you wanted to say successors.

AgentSpoon:
Pls help me to compare this 2 cars. Mazda 626 & Corrolla 1999. Kindly find attached.

ibbkiddsx:
Please house I really want comparison on these SUVs. Because i intend to pick one.
Toyota 4runner 08 model, Honda Pilot 09 model, Lexus gx470 06 model and Nissan Pathfinder 07 model.
Fuel economy
Durability
Maintenance
Interior suitability
And which one can I purchase as Nigerian used

nurey:


All the model you are looking at is superior and fuel economy is identical in all trims but the pilot is the only one without a V8 engine the Gx is generally a v8, durability is same, maintenace is even identical but the lexus and toyota v8 is a bit above the remaining 3 though the pathy has a v8 too.
Interior finish/loading/luxury/appeal gx470-pilot-pathfinder-4Runner

you can purchase any nigerian used as long as it is inspected and certified in optimum condition, the pathfinder would be the cheapest to purchase, the Gx470 would be extremely expensive.

HeavenlyBang:


Isn't the GX just an upscale 4runner? Buy the Pilot. Best value for money.

nurey:


the GX is much more than that, it only shares platform with the 4runner but bigger and luxurious.

The pilot touring I doubt can surpass a well loaded GX470 but the pilot would be a better daily driver due to its engine configuration.

ibbkiddsx:
Please house I really want comparison on these SUVs. Because i intend to pick one.
Toyota 4runner 08 model, Honda Pilot 09 model, Lexus gx470 06 model and Nissan Pathfinder 07 model.
Fuel economy
Durability
Maintenance
Interior suitability
And which one can I purchase as Nigerian used

HRtechnique:


I learnt no vehicle in its class can compare to the 4runner.