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Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by Nobody: 11:14am On Oct 11, 2018 |
HeavenlyBang: Leave the guy, comparing pounds against dollars. Moreover different sellers have different prices on eBay. The same oem struts for the sienna is sold for $190 by other sellers. |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by king406(m): 2:08pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
Pipedreams:a tank meaning that it is rugged |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by king406(m): 2:09pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
sooperrescue:i used the right engine oil |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by king406(m): 2:10pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
Kamalu5258:yes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by mammanbawa: 2:18pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
HeavenlyBang: Check out the model year of the sienna. I didn't get that of the 014 sienna 1 Like |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by mammanbawa: 2:23pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
All I'm trying to say is On the long run European cars are more reliable And you don't have to replace parts on a regular I can't vouch for BMWs cos I don't own one But my sis does She owns an e90 330i and she's not complaining Agreed BMWs are unreliable That doesn't make all European cars unreliable My first point again I'm in Abuja and BMWs are not going extinct I seee them on a daily Though mercs are the most used cars here 3 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by CityNGR: 2:41pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
sooperrescue:Stay on your lane. Quit asking ridiculous questions. |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by CityNGR: 2:42pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
king406:Water pump plastic impeller.... 3 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by sooperrescue(m): 2:52pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
king406:BMW will not just overheat on its own except the cooling system is not very active. Some use water while some use Abro coolant and the oil too is a coolant and if you use the right oil for the BMW, unless the car suffers coolant loss regularly, there is no way it will overheat when all factors are in order. The brand is good but I happen to know that the ones bought locally are prone to reliability issues than the US specs. There is hardly anyone bringing in European specs of these cars anymore. it is US all the way and maybe you should adapt to the oils for these cars especially that your sweet e350. Use the US spec of the mobil 1. The benz too, if properly scanned will be showing from time to time, cylinder misfire. Be warned, na so them dey start. Dont go about changing plugs, low octane fuel is doing ts job. It is not only turbo charged that requires premium, the turbo require a higher premium that is why Benz will write on your fuel tank 91 RON minimum. AMGs uses 93 RON and it is a factor why these cars dont last on our roads 4 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by HeavenlyBang(m): 4:16pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
mammanbawa: Lmao. Citation very much needed, sir. Because all reliability data platforms tell me it's between Lexus and Toyota. Honda/Acura are a close second. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by mammanbawa: 4:30pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
HeavenlyBang:I give up. I'll forever remain an European car guy sha 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by HeavenlyBang(m): 4:49pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
mammanbawa: And there's nothing wrong with that. I'm a Merc guy, myself. Just don't make it seem like the cars are bastions of reliability–they haven't been for years now. No one buys a European car for reliability. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by mammanbawa: 4:50pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
HeavenlyBang:Agreed The fun in driving is worth all the hype I don't use cars for so long And TBH I haven't really had a bad encounter with a car |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by HeavenlyBang(m): 4:56pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
mammanbawa: Correct guy. |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by CityNGR: 4:58pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
HeavenlyBang:My Merc ownership is NOT to race japmobiles... The class, luxury, feel, comfort, is just unique...non duplicable. 5 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by king406(m): 6:23pm On Oct 11, 2018 |
sooperrescue:obviously the cooling system had issues like i clearly stated, i replaced the entire system and yet the same issue repeated itself. I am not used to a car breaking down often without warning especially for a person that travels every week, sometimes very late in the evening. I lost trust in the car and didnt want to risk it which is why i let go of the car. I used coolant. I am aware of all the engine oil wahala, i appreciate your advice though, good looking out. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by fabienjoe: 12:54am On Oct 12, 2018 |
HeavenlyBang: Spot on! In fact you are indulging these guys a lot. They always raise the issue of oil, 'Kazeem' and bad fuel. That does not apply. These comparisons are carried out in Europe and the US where cars are well cared for. The Japanese cars especially Lexus/Toyota and Honda always beat European cars in reliability. And European cars here include Mercedes Benz. BMW has never been marketed on reliability or no frills ownership. It is marketed purely on driving Dynamics and a lot of compromises are made on reliability to achieve this. Most European cars are over-engineered which means something is more likely to break than in an average Japanese with simpler manufacturing process. Truth is, old BMW's are money pits. In fact at the bottom of reliability ratings in Europe are still European vehicles like Rover(LR4, Range Rover) and Alfa Romeo. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by tolaney(m): 4:31am On Oct 12, 2018 |
CityNGR:All king306 needed to do was to replace the plastic water pump and thermostat ( brand new ) ..that car would have served him another 7years ..if u know u know! 3 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by erico2k2(m): 7:20am On Oct 12, 2018 |
greenhulk:Wrong, BMWs are expenssive than toyota, besides you are talking USA, come to the EU the reverse is teh case, even American Cars cant compet.the UK alone makes more car brand than Japan.Toyota does what we call mass production. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by erico2k2(m): 7:39am On Oct 12, 2018 |
fabienjoe:I think you should own one of these BMW 325 TDI, then come back and judge relibility.YOu think its easy for the EU to build Engines thst fly 80% of our planes as we speak.The Gear Box of the 20012 up Range rovers are Jaguar and made in germany, they are the highest spec in teh world,THey rate number one when it comes to reliability. SImply put, Toyota is cheap and affordable.2018, Toyota makes car no parking aid 4 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by Nobody: 8:03am On Oct 12, 2018 |
erico2k2: Toyota makes cars no parking aid lol. Maybe a Yaris because even the new Corolla hatch back had parking aid. Toyota might make features standard in other cars as options for affordability, but it's high time u people stop comparing luxury cars with some basic Toyota cars. Imagine a friend of mine that drives LR4 and he happened to get inside a Toyota Highlander and he used that as a yardstick to bash Toyota. As in how does a Highlander and LR 4 compare, why not Land cruiser or Lexus LX. 4 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by erico2k2(m): 8:10am On Oct 12, 2018 |
greenhulk:Well I said toyota, and yes TOYOTA, tell me any BMW,AUDI ro MErc that does that,Now you said your friend compared Highlander with LR4, now tell me waht SUV in EUrope that you will compare with the Low Higlander as said by you?Besides let me also ask you.Name one tech toyota invented that any other Auto makers copied plz. as per cheap VW car, use the VW UP as a case study p lz.this is a small cheap car cheaper that the gulf VW made. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by fabienjoe: 8:51am On Oct 12, 2018 |
erico2k2: You are missing the point. We are not talking tech, neither are we talking gear or car parts or even car engine. We are looking at a whole car..Every test conducted has rated the Japanese cars as more reliable than the European vehicles. The fact that Europeans produce jet engines is not material to this argument. 4 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by erico2k2(m): 8:55am On Oct 12, 2018 |
fabienjoe:Plz Explain to me waht makes one car reliable than another if not tech? is tech not responsible fo duribility? was it not tech and research that made Jaguar/Range rover build a whole car with Aliminum Chasis ro kill rust and reduce weight? Oh plz come with a better argument cos a Car i n whole is an Embodyment of TECH! 3 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by Nobody: 9:11am On Oct 12, 2018 |
erico2k2: Here we go again. So the Highlander and LR4 are in tbr same class? Lol. How many SUVs do landrover make? The discovery which is the cheapest most practical SUV they have starts at around $50,000. So if I don't have that much I cannot own an SUV. While a Rav 4 starts at $29k or still get a Highlander for $35k, and not to mention the discovery is more likely to break down than the Highlander or Rav 4 (yes landrovers are one of the least reliable brands, we know how many of their range Rover and LR end up abandoned at mechanic workshop) while some sell theirs off at ridiculously cheap prices just to get the burden off them. The same Toyota that made the Rav 4 and Highlander made the lexus RX 350 F sport which is better than the landrover Discovery in my opinion. The se model doesn't have leather seat and no reverse camera (yes, it doesn't have a reverse camera, u have to upgrade pay additional £7,500 to get that feature). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvArN_3qSIg Meanwhile how can someone in his right mind compare a Toyota Highlander with landrover LR4. Very soon u people will compare a range Rover autobiography with Toyota Corolla. The same Toyota that made the $15,000 Yaris also made the Lexus LS which gives the Mercedes s class a run for it's money. Range Rover autobiography might look more posh and luxurious than the LX 570 (I will still choose the range if it was me anyway), but there's a reason expantriates prefer the Lexus or land cruiser because they know they are less likely to break down on them while also providing considerable degrees of luxury and comfort. 4 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by Nobody: 9:12am On Oct 12, 2018 |
fabienjoe: I just weak, he's talking about bmw engines used in jets, seriously? Is it only engine that makes a car break down? What about the electronics? 3 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by fabienjoe: 9:18am On Oct 12, 2018 |
erico2k2: On the contrary, the more tech in a car, the more likely something is going to break. More tech means more complication. It affords more luxury and comfort but not necessarily reliability. This is a basic truth about cars. Read more about cars, their comparisons and reviews both by real owners and journalists...you may begin to understand the relationship between tech and reliability.. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by erico2k2(m): 9:33am On Oct 12, 2018 |
fabienjoe:So tell me two things that makes the toyota reliable plz aside technology, I should use teh full word Technology |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by erico2k2(m): 9:33am On Oct 12, 2018 |
greenhulk:Ok which of the electronics name one PLZZZZZ,Im dying to know! |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by erico2k2(m): 9:36am On Oct 12, 2018 |
greenhulk:All these are plenty grammer no need going i nto all these, keep it simple, name one tech in toyota that makes it reliable over a BMW or an Audo, for each I will give you two tech that makes the BMW and Audi more relaible with facts and figures. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by erico2k2(m): 9:39am On Oct 12, 2018 |
sooperrescue:Thank you Oga Sooperr, U have said it all,Im still waiting for them to tell me waht makes the toyota reliable!WHich part the japs made that is so stron that wont brake ,I dey wait 1 Like |
Re: Why Are BMW Cars Going Extinct On Nigerian Roads. by HeavenlyBang(m): 9:59am On Oct 12, 2018 |
You're being obnoxious, erico2k2, and I'm not sure if it's on purpose. Ever heard of The Toyota Way? If you haven't, read about it. It's the reason why Toyota cars are the most reliable on the planet. Toyota quality control is unparalleled. Amount of technology in a car is inversely proportional to how reliable the car is. More tech equals more stuff likely to break down. Toyota has gain an indubitable reputation for reliability by finding the perfect balance between tried technology and untried ones. Sometimes it means their cars a few years behind the curve, but that's a fine enough tradeoff if it ensures the cars last for much longer than something from the average marque. The fact that Toyota outsells every other car brand, pretty much in all markets of the world, is proof that that ideology is shared by millions of car buyers. 2 Likes |
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