kolagbemi:
Gentlemen, Thank you for the wonderful help and analysis here.

I need your help.

This is my first car and with a salary of less than 150k.

I am in need of a car with Durability to withstand 5hours of Uber/Bolt at my off duty in Abuja.

I approached a dealer friend to help me get a Tokunbo corolla 06-07 but he's advising me to rather go for a Camry 07-09 that the price difference is less than 200k and that the Camry is more suitable and command more respect.

He's saying Landing cost is 1.6m for corrolla and 1.8m for the Camry but my budget initially is bellow 1.5m. Assuming i am ready to spend 1.8m please do you advise i put such money to buy the Camry, which other car will you advice me to get. I love Lexus especially the E350 but I doubt if the car can withstand using it for Uber. Please i will appreciate suggestions putting in mind

Price
Maintenance
Economy
Durability
and comfort - it will also serve as my private car for me and my wife.

Please urgent before i go enter trouble.

HeavenlyBang:


Honestly, all three cars are solid. RX350 will be cheapest to maintain. FX50 is by far the fastest and best to drive. MDX is a mix of the two.

All three have solid equipment. I'm an Infiniti man, so I'd buy the FX no doubt. Has terrible fuel economy, though. That 5.0L engine is thirsty, but almost 400 HP makes it worth it.

foolbuster:


Thanks for your input. i have read a lot about the reliability of infinitis that are over 100k miles, they are not reliable at such high mileage and start breaking down. and getting a tokunbo will definitely mean getting one above that mile range. what do you think?

HeavenlyBang:


Merely anecdotal. These cars live to 200k miles easily.

foolbuster:

is the engine and transmission on the fx50 bullet proof too like that VQ something engines?

ping2ping:


That dealer encouraging you to buy Camry 07-09 for Uber/Bolt does not like you.
1. Camry 07-09 2.4L engine has a problem of excessive oil consumption and other issues. Infact you can research about it online, if you can avoid those model years.
2. The automatic transmission can easily develop problem and it's very pricey.

I will advice you completely stay away from Camry 2007 - 2009. Lexus E350 is a luxury car with a V6 engine. Its fuel thirsty and parts are expensive.

For that kind of business, you need a car that is very durable and has good fuel economy. I will personally recommend the following based on your budget of 1.6m-1.8m:
1. Toyota Corolla 06-07
2. Toyota Camry 06
3. Honda Civic 07 (plz avoid Civic 06)
4. Toyota Matrix XR 06 FWD
5. Hyundai Elantra 08-10 (2.0L US version Only)

All the best bro

ping2ping:


That dealer encouraging you to buy Camry 07-09 for Uber/Bolt does not like you.
1. Camry 07-09 2.4L engine has a problem of excessive oil consumption and other issues. Infact you can research about it online, if you can avoid those model years.
2. The automatic transmission can easily develop problem and it's very pricey.

I will advice you completely stay away from Camry 2007 - 2009. Lexus E350 is a luxury car with a V6 engine. Its fuel thirsty and parts are expensive.

For that kind of business, you need a car that is very durable and has good fuel economy. I will personally recommend the following based on your budget of 1.6m-1.8m:
1. Toyota Corolla 06-07
2. Toyota Camry 06
3. Honda Civic 07 (plz avoid Civic 06)
4. Toyota Matrix XR 06 FWD
5. Hyundai Elantra 08-10 (2.0L US version Only)

All the best bro

ping2ping:


That dealer encouraging you to buy Camry 07-09 for Uber/Bolt does not like you.
1. Camry 07-09 2.4L engine has a problem of excessive oil consumption and other issues. Infact you can research about it online, if you can avoid those model years.
2. The automatic transmission can easily develop problem and it's very pricey.

I will advice you completely stay away from Camry 2007 - 2009. Lexus E350 is a luxury car with a V6 engine. Its fuel thirsty and parts are expensive.

For that kind of business, you need a car that is very durable and has good fuel economy. I will personally recommend the following based on your budget of 1.6m-1.8m:
1. Toyota Corolla 06-07
2. Toyota Camry 06
3. Honda Civic 07 (plz avoid Civic 06)
4. Toyota Matrix XR 06 FWD
5. Hyundai Elantra 08-10 (2.0L US version Only)

All the best bro

Evathyst:
Good day to all the gurus in the house, first of all, I want to commend you for all the good work you've been doing on this thread.

My hubby wants to buy his first car after many months of saving. We've narrowed down our list to;

- Camry 2009
- Honda Civic 2008
- Toyota Avalon 2007

Dear gurus, kindly enlighten us on which is the best to purchase considering reliability, durability, cost of maintenance, fuel economy, etc.

We're both novices when it comes to car matters, but your advice will go a long way. Need I say that our budget is 1.5m - 1.8m.

Thanks in anticipation.
Cc
nurey
Heavenlybang
Other car gurus.

Evathyst:
Good day to all the gurus in the house, first of all, I want to commend you for all the good work you've been doing on this thread.

My hubby wants to buy his first car after many months of saving. We've narrowed down our list to;

- Camry 2009
- Honda Civic 2008
- Toyota Avalon 2007

Dear gurus, kindly enlighten us on which is the best to purchase considering reliability, durability, cost of maintenance, fuel economy, etc.

We're both novices when it comes to car matters, but your advice will go a long way. Need I say that our budget is 1.5m - 1.8m.

Thanks in anticipation.
Cc
nurey
Heavenlybang
Other car gurus.

Fostercat:
Hello Car gurus,

My corolla 2010 is showing VSC on the dash board and the check engine light came up.
The car suddenly is consuming too much fuel.
What can I do ? I need help

Aaaaarghmed:
if am in u Guys shoes. I wud pick the Honda civic since it's a first time car.It is more cheaper to maintain and also good on fuel.But I hope u stay in an area with fairly good roads because it mostly have a low ground clearance.I wud pick the Camry as a second option and the Avalon as the last option because it is more expensive to maintain than the civic and Camry.

Evathyst:
Thanks for this! This is a relief! My hubby is in love with the CIVIC, but me? I've always been a fan of the CAMRY.

I think his major reason is the fact that Toyota is a robber's magnet.


So, Avalon is so expensive to maintain? Wow! I just learnt something new.

Evathyst:
Thanks for this! This is a relief! My hubby is in love with the CIVIC, but me? I've always been a fan of the CAMRY.

I think his major reason is the fact that Toyota is a robber's magnet.


So, Avalon is so expensive to maintain? Wow! I just learnt something new.

DonnyE:

Nice one bro.. please what can your say about 2003 lexus es300 Vs 05 Corolla and 05 Camry. Thanks. Since the Camry 2007 to 09 is a NO NO.

Evathyst:
Thanks for this! This is a relief! My hubby is in love with the CIVIC, but me? I've always been a fan of the CAMRY.

I think his major reason is the fact that Toyota is a robber's magnet.


So, Avalon is so expensive to maintain? Wow! I just learnt something new.

KINGreignn:

Avalon is NOT expensive to maintain, it's fuel economy is very closely matched to Camry 4 cylinder despite it being a V6. Personally, I'd say go for the best, go for the Avalon and enjoy the finest quality of the trio.

Excel70:
Car gurus is the hyundai ix35 the same as the hyundai tucson? Searching for the tokunbo of the i35 but can't find it. Precisely 2014 model

Excel70:
Car gurus is the hyundai ix35 the same as the hyundai tucson? Searching for the tokunbo of the i35 but can't find it. Precisely 2014 model

nurey:


Ix35 is a Chinese variant of Hyundai tucson. Most you see on naija roads were bought brand new.

The Tucson is the international variety, so buy Tucson or sportage instead

KINGreignn:


Whatsoever you do, or intend to buy, do NOT buy a brand new unit made for African market or even if it's Tokumbo but made for African or Asian market. Buy the units made for US market or UAE markets. Remember, safety 1st!

lexini:
Good afternoon fam

Bought a Lexus is250 and I've not been able to register it cos cant find the engine number - pls who can direct me to where it is?

Thanks all.

Nurey
Heavenlybang
Radautoworks
Eddie
And everyone else...

lexini:
Good afternoon fam

Bought a Lexus is250 and I've not been able to register it cos cant find the engine number - pls who can direct me to where it is?

Thanks all.

Nurey
Heavenlybang
Radautoworks
Eddie
And everyone else...

AnaCheks:
Cc Nurey et al

Please what do you think about hyundai santafe 2007 - 2009?