It’s really crazy when you save up or get a loan and end up buying a car you really wish you hadn’t most likely after driving it for a short period.

Okay so far I have personally purchased 6 vehicles over the years and I only regret buying 1.

My wife’s birthday was coming up back in 2012 and I had about 600k to buy her a present. Since she didn’t have a car yet, I decided to go buy a Nigerian used car.

I searched online and found a car I think here on Nairaland. A brown Toyota Corolla 2001. It was looking neat and all and was being used by a lady banker at eco bank, akin adesola. So since my office was close by I went to check and it looked “okay”. I checked out some basics, did a test drive and left. I paid I think the second day.

First two months the car was smooth as I went to Ibadan twice from Lagos with it. My wife used it lightly too as she wasn’t working at that time. Regular maintenance was done and all until one day I think around the 3 months after purchase.
I started the car and saw plenty white smoke behind. When my mechanic came he said the engine was previously ringed and plenty stories that didn’t touch.

I remember selling it off for 400k.

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BusterG:

It’s really crazy when you save up or get a loan and end up buying a car you really wish you hadn’t most likely after driving it for a short period.

Okay so far I have personally purchased 6 vehicles over the years and I only regret buying 1.

My wife’s birthday was coming up back in 2012 and I had about 600k to buy her a present. Since she didn’t have a car yet, I decided to go buy a Nigerian used car.

I searched online and found a car I think here on Nairaland. A brown Toyota Corolla 2001. It was looking neat and all and was being used by a lady banker at eco bank, akin adesola. So since my office was close by I went to check and it looked “okay”. I checked out some basics, did a test drive and left. I paid I think the second day.

First two months the car was smooth as I went to Ibadan twice from Lagos with it. My wife used it lightly too as she wasn’t working at that time. Regular maintenance was done and all until one day I think around the 3 months after purchase.
I started the car and saw plenty white smoke behind. When my mechanic came he said the engine was previously ringed and plenty stories that didn’t touch.

I remember selling it off for 400k.

Share yours?

No be today nyash don dey for back...its part of life bro...

If you had followed the basics of buying a car,this wouldn't have happened... Like taking your mechanic along for double verification

TPound:



No be today nyash don dey for back...its part of life bro...

If you had followed the basics of buying a car,this wouldn't have happened... Like taking your mechanic along for double verification

My brother�

I be certified mechanic now oooo.

This will be interesting. Want to get my first car with a budget of not more than a million naira, but I am scared as hell. Would like learn from others experience.
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BusterG:


My brother�

I be certified mechanic now oooo.

You hold certificate?

Abeg I wan change my 2005 Nissan murano engine....make I carry am come?

TPound:



You hold certificate?

Abeg I wan change my 2005 Nissan murano engine....make I carry am come?

Hahahahhaha

Na Kazeem I be oooo. Go Ladipo oooo.

BusterG:


Hahahahhaha

Na Kazeem I be oooo. Go Ladipo oooo.

Ehh?!!


Weldoooneee!!!

Gazzuzz!

A Kazeem has been spotted

Princecanada:
This will be interesting. Want to get my first car with a budget of not more than a million naira, but I am scared as hell. Would like learn from others experience.
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You can Whatsapp me on the number in my signature...my profile speaks for me

yes a toyota prius, saddest car ever bought, the car is a dildodo I feel lesbians will love it

godofuck231:
yes a toyota prius, saddest car ever bought, the car is a dildodo I feel lesbians will love it

Bros?

Which one is dildodo again oooo?

BusterG:


Bros?

Which one is dildodo again oooo?

you can't spell Love Machine, the system translates it to love machine

godofuck231:
you can't spell Love Machine, the system translates it to love machine

Toyota Prius are mostly hybrid, that’s the problem.

BusterG:


Toyota Prius are mostly hybrid, that’s the problem.

I was like a nasscar racer on a moped , frustrating week of my life, had night mares

Just typing alone sef dey make me laugh. My first car was a Mitsubishi Gallant probably 1998 or earlier model. I was just 23yrs old and wanted a car badly just for show. It took like forever for me to understand changing gear. Like I was a disaster when it comes to driving. My small brain friend adviced I get an authomatic car and I was presented with a Nissan Maxima by a sugar coated cheat of a man for sale. I was just 24yrs, I paid 550k. Na die remain make I die. After 2months, it was like living in a mechanic workshop. Today kickstarter problem, tomorrow ignition and so on. Till vehicle engine kukuma knocked. Ha! Nissan Maxima suffer me o. It took me 8 years to finally settle for Toyota. I drive now cos i cant afford to employ a driver, gush! I hate driving!

Bestinstinct:
Just typing alone sef dey make me laugh. My first car was a Mitsubishi Gallant probably 1998 or earlier model. I was just 23yrs old and wanted a car badly just for show. It took like forever for me to understand changing gear. Like I was a disaster when it comes to driving. My small brain friend adviced I get an authomatic car and I was presented with a Nissan Maxima by a sugar coated cheat of a man for sale. I was just 24yrs, I paid 550k. Na die remain make I die. After 2months, it was like living in a mechanic workshop. Today kickstarter problem, tomorrow ignition and so on. Till vehicle engined kukuma knocked. Ha! Nissan Maxima suffer me o. It took me 8 years to finally settle for Toyota. I drive now cos i cant afford to employ a driver, gush! I hate driving!

At the bolded.

I don laff tire ooo. If you buy yeye motor ehn.

BusterG:


At the bolded.

I don laff tire ooo. If you buy yeye motor ehn.

It's now something to laugh about o. That car gave me the phobia I have for driving till date. Like, I'm always scared of something coming up. My fuel doesn't go below half tank just because of fear. My Nissan will disgrace me when I don baff-up and decide to go show off to friends. Na push dem go help me push am for road after e don cause hold-up. The day the engine finally knocked is a story on its own.

Bestinstinct:


It's now something to laugh about o. That car gave me the phobia I have for driving till date. Like, I'm always scared of something coming up. My fuel doesn't go below half tank just because of fear. My Nissan will disgrace me when I don baff-up and decide to go show off to friends. Na push dem go help me push am for road after e don cause hold-up. The day the engine finally knocked is a story on its own.

I say ehn. Driving a smoking car is anoda story.

Tell us ooo. @ d bolded.

Princecanada:
This will be interesting. Want to get my first car with a budget of not more than a million naira, but I am scared as hell. Would like learn from others experience.
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Try add like 200 and look for a non-abused Corolla.

Do all due diligence oooo. Engine first.

Also ensure it’s not stolen ooo.

BusterG:


Toyota Prius are mostly hybrid, that’s the problem.

mostly how?


also,hows that a problem?

please enlighten me

thanks

Funny thread.
Hahhahahahah

Funny thread indeed

diportivo:



mostly how?


also,hows that a problem?

please enlighten me

thanks

I meant managing battery issues in Nigeria ooo.

Small pickin like me no fit lecture our Oga o

latestmodel:
Funny thread.
Hahhahahahah

My brother u go laff tire when people tell u their experience ooo.

One guy buy car, drive go watch match.
Na reverse he take go back house as car no enter gear again.

Nissan sentra, I loved the interior and the headlights plus the shinning alloyed rims, na so I buy problems give myself. The car was driving fine after 9months I decided to wash the engine and boom that was the end of that car. After spending thousands of naira on it with no positive results, I decided it was time to cut my losses. I no drive Nissan again Biko

andycom:
Nissan sentra, I loved the interior and the headlights plus the shinning alloyed rims, na so I buy problems give myself. The car was driving fine after 9months I decided to wash the engine and boom that was the end of that car. After spending thousands of naira on it with no positive results, I decided it was time to cut my losses. I no drive Nissan again Biko

Waw

My brother you see that engine washing of a thing is a No No for me ooo.

I can’t come and use my hand to buy problem o

andycom:
Nissan sentra, I loved the interior and the headlights plus the shinning alloyed rims, na so I buy problems give myself. The car was driving fine after 9months I decided to wash the engine and boom that was the end of that car. After spending thousands of naira on it with no positive results, I decided it was time to cut my losses. I no drive Nissan again Biko

Water always mess something up in the engine when you wash it, now I simply tell my mechanic to use petrol or kerosene and a paint brush to help me wash it and he does a good job. Water and all those electronic gadget in the engine dont mix, that's apart from the rust that will occur over some years if you keep using water to wash your engine.

TPound:



You hold certificate?

Abeg I wan change my 2005 Nissan murano engine....make I carry am come?

Make sure to buy a toyota engine and look for a specialist to do the conversion for you.

BusterG:


Waw

My brother you see that engine washing of a thing is a No No for me ooo.

I can’t come and use my hand to buy problem o

Since then I no dey wash my cars engine oo

dammiedot:


Water always mess something up in the engine when you wash it, now I simply tell my mechanic to use petrol or kerosene and a paint brush to help me wash it and he does a good job. Water and all those electronic gadget in the engine dont mix, that's apart from the rust that will occur over some years if you keep using water to wash your engine.

Naso oooo

Before person go use him hand go find costly trouble.

LegalOpinion:


Make sure to buy a toyota engine and look for a specialist to do the conversion for you.

Is this a “Legal Opinion”?

Lol, before buying any car, ensure you get your mechanic to go with you, and also run a VINCheck on it

promotervickky:
Lol, before buying any car, ensure you get your mechanic to go with you, and also run a VINCheck on it

Roger that...